12 Undecided Iowa and Georgia Voters Put Economy First as 8 Say Trump Lacks Focus
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Updated · NBC News · Aug 20
12 Undecided Iowa and Georgia Voters Put Economy First as 8 Say Trump Lacks Focus
1 articles · Updated · NBC News · Aug 20
Summary
A 12-person focus group of undecided voters in Iowa and Georgia found economic anxiety dominating Senate-race decisions, with all but one saying the economy will be a major factor in November.
Eight of the 12 said they are more anxious about the economy now than when Trump returned to office, and eight disapproved of his job performance, often citing high prices, tariffs and the Iran war's effect on costs.
Voters described cutting spending on groceries, gas, healthcare and utilities, while some said stock-market gains or 401(k) growth did little to offset day-to-day pressure from living costs.
That frustration has not yet translated into clear down-ballot choices: many Iowa voters knew little about Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek, and Georgia participants said they still need to learn more about Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Mike Collins.
The sessions suggest Democrats may have an opening on pocketbook issues, but anti-Trump sentiment alone may not decide Senate, House or governor's races in two key midterm states.