The Economy Is the Number-One Concern for Voters in 2024

Commentary As the year ends, the U.S. economy is the number-one issue on voters’ minds. While economic numbers from the federal government indicate a healthy and robust economy, it certainly doesn’t feel that way. According to recent data from the Department of Labor, the United States added 199,000 jobs in November, and hourly earnings were up by 4 percent. Furthermore, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the third quarter, down from 6.3 percent in the second quarter, well below the expected growth rate of 2.8 percent. The slower economic growth was blamed on supply chain disruptions, rising inflation, and labor shortages, never mind the apparent issues stemming from disastrous political leadership....