Americans See Economy as Bleak as Pandemic Days as Midterms Near

With U.S. midterm elections approaching, Americans hold nearly the same gloomy view of the economy as they did when the nation was emerging from the pandemic, according to new polling data. Voters are also weighing their feelings on inflation, artificial intelligence (AI) and former President Donald Trump — issues shaping how they plan to vote. The findings suggest economic pessimism remains a central force in American politics, even as the pandemic fades.