A majority of voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, with many citing the cost of living and healthcare as major concerns. According to a Fox News poll, 46% of voters consider the cost of living to be the most important factor in their economic decisions, followed by healthcare at 28% and housing at 19%.

Economic Frustration

The president’s signature policies have played a role in voter frustration, but to a lesser extent than headlines suggest. The cost of goods impacted by tariffs and the Iran war, including food and gas, are also top concerns for voters. However, it’s the underlying foundations of the economy that have many Americans feeling like the system is stacked against them.

A large majority of Americans, including 72% of middle-class and 86% of working-class adults, believe that the country’s political and economic systems are stacked against them. These figures have increased by over 30 points in the past decade.

Midterm Implications

The Democratic party may be well-positioned to take advantage of voters’ economic pain, but it’s unclear whether they can offer a remedy. The party has a narrow edge in some polls, but voters are not convinced that they can solve their problems. The Senate is a coin flip, with four toss-up seats to determine the majority.

Michigan is a key state in the midterm elections, with a Lean D rating. The Democratic primary is highly contested, with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens vying for the nomination. The general election will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for the balance of power in the Senate.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.