Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) highlighted a shifting political narrative around the economy, saying that Americans favor Democrats over Republicans on economic issues despite the surge in inflation during Joe Biden‘s tenure.
Greene Puts 9% Inflation Against Fox News Poll
Greene, on Thursday X post, pointed to 9% inflation under Biden while arguing Republicans are “failing so badly on cost of living and domestic issues” that a Fox News poll shows Americans prefer Democrats on the economy. Greene wrote, “Take into consideration that under Biden/Kamala and full Democrat control, we hit 9% inflation.”
U.S. inflation surged to a four-year high in March, driven by rising energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran war. The annual inflation rate soared from 2.4% in February to 3.3% in March, the highest since May 2024.
Fox News Poll
A new Fox News poll, released on Wednesday, signaled that sour views on the economy are shaping the political map heading into November, with Democrats holding a narrow advantage in the national House preference question. The survey also found majorities blaming President Donald Trump‘s economic approach for making conditions worse rather than better.
Fox News results show 73% rate the economy negatively, 60% say their own finances are in bad shape, and 70% think the economy is deteriorating. Even with a partisan split in perceptions, the survey suggests the pessimism is widespread enough to create headwinds for Republicans in competitive House districts. Overall, 56% said Trump’s policies are hurting the economy, compared with 28% who said they are helping.
On the generic House ballot, 52% said they would support the Democratic candidate in their district, compared with 47% for the Republican. Motivation to vote also leaned Democratic in the poll’s snapshot, with 68% of Democrats saying they are “extremely” motivated versus 60% of Republicans.
Cost-Of-Living Pressures Dominate
The survey found that day-to-day expenses are the major headwinds, with majorities calling grocery, gas, healthcare, and housing costs a major problem for their families. Gas prices stood out with 60% surge, nearly double the 33% in September 2025, and 89% calling it at least a minor problem.
When respondents were asked to name the country’s top issue, economic concerns dominated: 43% pointed to inflation or the economy overall. Other issues, such as political leadership/corruption, the war with Iran, political divisions, and immigration, drew smaller shares.
Meanwhile, gasoline prices posted their largest single-month increase since the Bureau of Labor Statistics first published the series in 1967, surging 21.2% in March as the conflict disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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