Readership data from leading local news publications in all seven battleground states tells a different story: while political news draws interest, economic issues are grabbing voters’ attention most

Americans are feeling a greater sense of optimism about the US economy this month, thanks to slower inflation. Voters also see a greater likelihood that Vice President Kamala Harris will defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election.

Inflation hit a three-year low last month, just as the presidential election is heating up. But the high cost of housing and other necessities will keep the economy central to both of the major campaigns,

Brian Taff of ABC Philadelphia's "Action News" scored the second interview with Kamala Harris of her 2024 presidential campaign on Friday. It is also her first solo interview as the Democratic nominee.

CNN anchor Kate Bolduan wondered how Vice President Kamala Harris should campaign when former President Trump is "killing" her on economic issues in the polls.

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After another tumultuous weekend in the presidential campaign, Americans are still largely focused on their finances, new surveys show. That could give an edge to Vice President Kamala Harris.

This is an audio transcript of the Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes podcast episode: ‘Is this a winning US economy for the Democrats? With Jared Bernstein’ Soumaya Keynes With the US election looming,

Is Trump perfect? OMG no ... and every talking head on Fox News talks about his poor impulse control and his harping about the 2020 election. But his policies were, and will be, better for the economic success of the U.S. We cannot afford the luxury of the weakness Harris, her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and others would bring.

When consumer sentiment falls below 80, it often signals significant public dissatisfaction, which historically leads to incumbent defeats. Such could be the case for Harris, who took over from President Joe Biden as the candidate when he ended his reelection campaign in July amid concerns about his age and cognitive ability.

About 8 in 10 adults tell CBS News the economy is a major factor in their vote, outpacing abortion and climate change.