A Thursday article in Politico questioned why Vice President Kamala Harris' approval ratings aren't increasing due to the current “dream economy.”
The headline reads: “Harris enters election riding on a dream economy. Voters may realize too late.'' politiko Economics correspondent Victoria Guida wrote that current figures on inflation, unemployment and GDP show “solid economic conditions” for the vice president ahead of the election.
“The question now is whether it is too late to recognize Vice President Kamala Harris' accomplishments,” Guida wrote.
A Politico article suggested a “dream” economy could boost Vice President Kamala Harris. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Guida pointed out this morning's report: inflation rate It cooled to a three-year low of 2.4% last month, which is higher than economists' initial forecast of 2.3%. He added that while the S&P 500 stock index is up 20%, the unemployment rate remains low.
Attention: Americans complain about 'exorbitant' high prices ahead of presidential election
“The positive economic outlook is a surprising win for Biden and Powell, even though consumers continue to feel pressured by high prices,” Guida said.
Although inflation fell from near-record levels in 2022, prices have continued to rise for the past four years. According to FOX business analysisfood prices rose by about 22.8%, energy prices rose by about 42.4%, and new car prices rose by 19.5%.
Social media users ridiculed the idea that Harris would operate in a “dream economy.”
Food, auto and energy prices have all increased significantly since Biden took office. (Sam Wolfe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
FOX News contributor Joe Concha wrote, “A dream economy? You guys have really outdone yourself. Take a bow and enjoy the ratio.”
“Only if that 'dream' turns out to be a nightmare,” joked author Carol Ross.
“This is why Harris is losing,” said radio host Erik Erickson. “For the past three years, the rest of America has been forced to cut back on gas and groceries, but she and the political press The institutions live in the same bubble where everything is fine.”
“Once again, we voters are too stupid to realize that the economy is really great,” conservative user Amy Curtis wrote.
Harris says wealthy Americans and businesses will pay higher taxes to fund economic plans
A majority of Americans believe former President Trump will be able to handle the economy better than Harris. (Fox News)
A recent Gallup poll shows former President Trump leading Harris by 9 points on the economy. Fifty-four percent of Americans say Trump can handle the economy better, compared to 45% for Harris.
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FOX News' Anders Hagström contributed to this report.
