Their concern for president Joe Biden and the new Congress for 2023 is very clear : inflation and the economy, which have been chosen as their No.1 or No.2 issue by a massive 54% majority as per the survey.This is twice the number for any other issue.
Janet Brown, a republican who works as a mortgage broker in Petaluma, California said “ I’m hopeful,but I’m also doubtful”.Inflation has taken a toll even as the gas prices have been declining. Brown,66,explained “My power bill is about 600$ a month; that used to be half of that.”Brown further elaborated the problem by mentioning prices of raw food items as well.”Meat’s way up; chicken’s up; everything’s up, up, up. If you’re on fixed income, you know, I just don’t know what some people do.”said Brown.
Democrat Peter Grant, who owns a small marine business in Waldoboro, Maine described himself as “weary”.In a follow up interview after participating in the poll,Grant, 62,predicted “we’re in for some tumultuous times” .
