Economy remains a dominant concern for voters

Last week’s elections serve as a reminder that the economy remains a dominant concern among voters.
Donald Trump won re-election last year in large part because of his promise to improve the economy. Since taking office, the president has repeatedly claimed that the country is doing well. But new polling suggests that Americans remain troubled by the cost of living and fewer job opportunities. The Real Clear Politics average of a dozen polls show 55 percent of voters disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy.