Economic woes transform the Midwest into a massive midterms battleground
By Eric Bradner, Jeff Zeleny, CNN Cincinnati (CNN) — Democrats could be poised for a revival in the heartland, as furor over high costs and doubt Economic woes in the Midwest have led to a potential resurgence for Democrats in upcoming midterms, as high costs and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's ability to change the nation's trajectory threaten to loosen the GOP's grip on working-class voters. The impact on agriculture sector and broader economies is seen across the Great Plains and the Rust Belt. Iowa and Ohio, which have not seen competitive since former President Barack Obama, are in play. Meanwhile, red states like Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana are also in play, with tight contests for the House, Senate and governor across the country. The cost of gas and diesel, high grocery prices, and interest rates have fueled a hunger for change for Democratic candidates. Despite promises made by Trump to reduce costs and prevent new foreign wars, these concerns have not been met with success.
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Cincinnati (CNN) — Democrats could be poised for a revival in the heartland, as furor over high costs and doubt about President Donald Trump’s willingness to change the nation’s trajectory threaten to... [10945 symbols]
