Politics
Inflation and Midterm Elections
September’s inflation rate of 3.7 percent has led to higher prices for goods like gas, groceries, and electricity just before the midterm elections. Democrats are using these affordability concerns as a key issue in their campaign against Republicans.
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The Hill
September’s uptick in inflation dealt Americans with higher prices just before the midterm elections, as Democrats seek to wrestle back control of Congress from the GOP by highlighting affordability concerns. Annual inflation was 3.7 percent last month, according to the consumer price index (CPI). O
2026-10-21 19:51 UTC