In the 2024 Presidential election, the economy is expected to play a crucial role in voters’ decisions. A CBS News and YouGov poll revealed that concerns about the economy are particularly important for voters in key swing states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
In Michigan, 80% of voters ranked the economy as their top priority, closely followed by inflation at 77%. Despite these concerns, President Joe Biden holds a slight lead over former President Donald Trump in the state. Meanwhile, 72% of voters prioritized democracy as an important issue.
Similar trends were observed in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where 80% of voters also ranked the economy as a top priority. Other issues of interest included gun policy, crime, immigration policy, and abortion. However, interpreting economic indicators like low unemployment rates and rising wages can be complex tasks. Even with positive economic indicators on board, about 60% of those polled rated the economy as “fairly bad” or “very bad.”
This sentiment presents a challenge for Democrats who are vying for support from working-class voters such as union members to counter Trump’s immigration policies. To address these concerns head-on, Democrats have emphasized labor and economic issues in their campaigns to bolster their chances of winning over crucial voting blocs like union members.
