Politics
Cost of Living Looms Over the Midterms
Bloomberg·October 31, 2026
Bloomberg Economics Economic Statecraft Lead Chris Kennedy tells Bloomberg This Weekend that higher costs for gasoline, groceries and housing are weighing on voters and putting pressure on parts of the coalition Donald Trump assembled in 2024. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Kennedy explains how affordability concerns are playing out in states including Michigan, Iowa and Texas and how control of Congress could shape economic policy after the midterms. (Source: Bloomberg)
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