The New York Times recently hosted a focus group of undecided voters, proving just how badly President Joe Biden is perceived among moderate voters.
A panel of 13 undecided independent voters, ages 22-64, confirmed the most important issue for voters today is the economy, including inflation and the cost of living. Only one voter feels positive about the direction of the economy compared to a year ago, and that person's justification centered on a cooled housing market.
When the voters were presented with a list of five issues — the economy, the border crisis, abortion, "protecting democracy," and the war between Israel and Hamas — and asked which single issue most influences how they will vote in November, all but one member of the group said the economy.
"People want to stop seeing the debt ceiling climb and climb. We’re at $34 trillion. We want to be responsible with our fiscal spending. We want to see a net positive trajectory of how we’re tackling our debt. We’re sending money to Ukraine, Israel, what have you, but what about the things here?" said Kenneth from Texas.
