Economy Divided as Midterms Near | Salt Lake City News

Republicans are doubling down on their economic message ahead of the midterms, touting job growth and the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but many Americans feel the squeeze from rising prices, tariffs, and the Iran conflict. While GOP candidates still tout the President’s record, a major poll shows widespread disapproval — including among Republicans — of the current cost-of-living approach. Democrats, led by figures like Abdul El-Sayed, are seizing the moment, blaming tariffs and foreign wars for inflation and launching direct attacks on Republican economic claims. As the election heats up, both sides are locked in a fierce battle over who’s really driving America’s economic pain — and who has the answers. 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/42c05e3a82a6a5fc