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This four-part series examines the candidates' positions and policy proposals in an effort to cut through the noise and highlight where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on critical issues facing Americans in this election. Information is sourced from campaign websites and what the candidates have said on the trail and in interviews.
It’s the economy, stupid—at least in the 2024 election, it is.
After a once-in-a-century pandemic disrupted supply chains, causing the cost of goods and services to skyrocket, the U.S. entered an economic downturn. Facing a potential recession, President Joe Biden orchestrated a “soft landing” that stabilized the economy. The Federal Reserve responded by slashing interest rates. Unemployment is also down.
But many middle-class Americans aren’t feeling the good vibes yet, with food costs up and housing prices at all-time highs.
