… The debate over what makes voters choose a side this year has mostly been between economics and values, specifically between inflation and abortion. Arguments for a good Republican year point to the fact that most surveys say economics is the top issue for voters. Arguments that favor Democrats point to the fact that it’s usually only about 20-something percent who choose the economy or inflation as their top issue, and that among Democrats issues like abortion fare better.
This discussion is incredibly reductive and not representative of how voters think—people do care about multiple issues at the same time. How they answer a survey question is subject to what is top-of-mind that particular day, even that particular moment. CONTINUED
Natalie Jackson, National Journal
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