About four weeks ahead of the midterm elections, the public continues to be largely negative in its assessment of the economy and President Biden’s handling of it. After holding steady for years, concerns about personal finances are increasing.
However, most people do not hold Biden’s policies responsible for high prices. Republicans are much more likely to blame Biden, while Democrats cite factors outside his control.
Twenty-five percent of adults say things in the country are heading in the right direction and 74% think the country is moving in the wrong direction. This is similar to the AP-NORC poll conducted in September. The president’s overall approval rating is also holding steady from September. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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