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Poll: 40% of Americans Prioritize Cost-of-Living in Elections

10/24/2025

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 40% of Americans prioritize cost-of-living issues in the upcoming midterm elections, with independent voters at 44%.
Senate Democrats are blocking funding measures and seeking extensions to Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Inflation remains elevated, with consumer prices rising 3% year over year, driven by gas prices and tariffs.
Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% increase in their checks in 2026.

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Story summary

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 40% of Americans prioritize cost-of-living issues in the upcoming midterm elections, with independent voters at 44%.
Senate Democrats are blocking funding measures and seeking extensions to Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Inflation remains elevated, with consumer prices rising 3% year over year, driven by gas prices and tariffs.
Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% increase in their checks in 2026.