The decline in purchasing power under Biden contributed significantly to Trump's return to the Oval Office, showing voters prioritized economic concerns in their decisions.
The paycheck power index revealed a 4% decline in the Biden/Harris era while it had risen 5% under Trump, highlighting voters' dissatisfaction with economic performance.
One-third of voters identified the economy as their top issue in the election, and among those, 80% supported Trump, indicating a strong link between economic perceptions and voting behavior.
During Biden's term, consumer prices jumped 21%, overshadowing the 17% rise in typical paychecks, suggesting a stark erosion of real income that resonated at the polls.
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