Economy Splits Voters Ahead of Midterms | Dayton News

Republicans are celebrating job growth and touting the “One Big Beautiful Bill” as signs their economic policies are working — but voters aren’t feeling the love. With gas prices hitting record highs, inflation climbing across everyday goods, and tariffs adding to the cost of living, millions are feeling squeezed. A major poll shows even many Republicans disapprove of the current approach, forcing GOP candidates to defend the president’s record while Democrats seize the moment — like Michigan’s Senate hopeful, who used a game show format to vividly show how much more things cost. As midterms loom, the battle over economic pain is heating up, with Republicans pushing back against progressive solutions and framing the fight as one between prosperity and socialism. 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/ab8e0fb78107f3df