Economy Divided as Costs Rise | Portland Maine News

Republicans are celebrating job growth as a sign of economic strength, especially ahead of the midterms—but many Americans feel the pinch from rising gas prices and grocery costs fueled by tariffs and foreign policy. Polls show widespread frustration, even among some Republicans, forcing candidates to address the cost-of-living crisis. Democrats are seizing the moment, with Michigan’s candidate spotlighting price hikes and blaming GOP policies, while Republicans brace for backlash, defending their economic agenda against accusations of being too extreme. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48e8828df6b01775