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Article Washington Post Politics

Poll shows voter confidence in economy plummeting to a nearly 4-year low

Washington Post Politics May 22, 2026 · 9:00 am Read Original
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Concerns about rising costs are a problem for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections as Trump struggles to deliver on affordability pledges.

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Source Washington Post Politics
Published May 22, 2026 · 9:00 am
Article ID flvr37y
Original URL Open source
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