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2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting voters?

2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting voters?

Summary

Consumer confidence is very low because fuel and housing costs are high, and wages are not rising fast enough to keep up with inflation. With the 2026 midterm elections coming soon, reporters are looking into how the economy is affecting voters’ thoughts and choices.

Key Facts

  • Fuel and housing prices are currently high.
  • Wages have not increased enough to match inflation.
  • Consumer sentiment is lower than in almost all recent times.
  • The 2026 midterm elections are only weeks away.
  • CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes visited Michigan to study voters’ views on the economy.
  • Economic concerns are influencing voter opinions and decisions.
  • This report mainly focuses on how economic issues affect American voters.
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