A new Harvard-CAPS Harris poll found that a majority of Americans feel more confident in the Republican Party to address their top concerns heading into the upcoming midterm elections. These issues include inflation, immigration and crime.
Citizens' priorities are better represented in GOP platforms according to the poll, which projects 53% of citizens to likely vote for Republicans. Mark Penn, co-director of the Harvard-CAPS Harris Poll commented:
People are more motivated to vote when they are upset, and the Republicans are capturing voter dissatisfaction on inflation, crime, and immigration. Americans are suffering incredible economic anxiety on top of normal buyer's remorse for the president and his party in a midterm.
October Harvard-CAPS Harris Poll by Voz Media on Scribd
The GOP has a 60% approval rating on its plans to close the border to illegal immigrants, increase incarceration of criminals, and reduce or freeze government spending. By comparison, the Biden Administration's plans to subsidize electric vehicles, provide college loans and raise taxes have earned just 52% approval.
Biden to blame for inflation
Nearly 80% of voters indicate that inflation is their number one concern. More than half (55%) blame Biden for the price increases, including 42% of Democrats. The survey also revealed that:
- 58% have no confidence in the Biden Administration's ability to control inflation.
- 74% believe the Federal Reserve will cause a recession.
- 84% believe the country is in recession now or will enter one by next year.
- 43% trust the GOP more to improve the economy and would give them their vote.
President Joe Biden's health is also a major factor influencing the election results. Fifty-five percent of Americans have doubts about whether Biden is physically fit to govern the country, while 68% believe he is too old for the position he holds.
