Fox News Poll: More voters put trust in Republicans to handle inflation, crime
Fox News Poll: More voters put trust in Republicans to handle inflation, crime
Largest number in a decade rate the economy as poor
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A large majority of voters say the economy is in bad shape. Two-thirds are pessimistic about conditions. Gas and grocery prices are a major problem for most families. And a growing number of voters feel they are losing ground financially.
That’s the grim backdrop for the upcoming midterm elections, according to the latest Fox News national survey.
Forty-seven percent feel they are falling behind financially, up 20 points compared to last June. Some 42% are holding steady, while only 10% are getting ahead.
The Personal Finance Poll (Fox News)
Eight-two percent of voters rate the economy negatively, including 57% who describe it as poor — the highest in a decade.
Condition of Economy Poll (Fox News)
When asked to offer a more general assessment of their economic mood, 65% say they feel pessimistic. That’s an 18-point increase since last year, and up 30 points from four years ago.
Nine in 10 report the cost of food and gas are a problem for their family. That includes majorities who say current grocery (55%) and gas prices (67%) are a “major” problem. For voters in households earning less than $50,000 annually, nearly three-quarters call gas prices a major problem (72%). And by a 50-32% margin, more voters say President Biden’s policies are responsible for current gas prices than blame Russian President Putin’s war with Ukraine.
