"Democrats cruised in key races across the country Tuesday by harnessing some of the same populist fervor that helped get Trump reelected a year ago - but also by focusing on the kitchen table issues the Republican had vowed to fix. Now, as the incumbent, fears about the economy have made Trump the face of much of the public's discontent. "We learned a lot." Trump acknowledged Wednesday. In a Fox News Channel interview, he said his party wasn't doing enough to spread the word about the country's economic progress."
"Back then, voters returned Trump to the White House on the promise that he could quickly bring down inflation, jump-start factory hiring and shower the country in newfound wealth from steep tariffs he imposed on U.S. allies the world over. Instead, voters now are expressing concerns that high prices for groceries, electricity bills and housing are draining their bank accounts."
Democrats won multiple key races by combining populist energy with a focus on affordability and everyday economic concerns. Voters in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and on a California ballot proposition cited inflation and rising costs for groceries, electricity and housing as top issues. The election results made the incumbent president the focal point of public economic discontent. President Donald Trump acknowledged shortcomings in communicating economic gains and urged Republicans to emphasize affordability. The outcomes represent a sharp reversal from a year earlier when promises to lower inflation and boost manufacturing helped secure support.
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