Forward | Is it the economy? | Wisconsin Watch

“It’s the economy, stupid!” is once again the go-to explanation for why this year’s presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is so close.

Voters say the economy is their No. 1 issue at a time when most indicators — low unemployment, steady job growth, easing inflation, rising wages, declining gas prices, record stock market — suggest the economy is actually doing pretty well.

So what's driving this?

Wisconsin Watch's state team dug deeper into what’s shaping public opinion on the U.S. economy.

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