With the November election approaching, Philadelphia voters express concerns about inflation, high prices, and the need for economic relief. Some voters voice support for Vice President Kamala Harris' plans to address economic issues, while others remain undecided or support former President Donald Trump.
Amidst a sluggish economy and soaring inflation, Philadelphia voters are grappling with concerns about their financial well-being heading into the upcoming election.
"The economy is really crazy right now," said one voter who supports Vice President Kamala Harris. "Food is high. Gas is high. Everything is high. We need to go ahead and bring that down. Everybody is struggling right now."
Philadelphia Voters Weigh Economy, Cost of Living Ahead of Election
Another Harris supporter, Tee, expressed support for the vice president's plan to combat price gouging and called for a fairer tax system. "Regular working people shouldn't be paying as much taxes as the rich," Tee said.
Ashley, a third Harris supporter, criticized former President Trump's economic policies, citing his focus on tax breaks for the wealthy. "He has the rich community's best interest at heart... I feel like he doesn't care about people who are middle class or low class," Ashley said.
Philadelphia Voters Weigh Economy, Cost of Living Ahead of Election
Meanwhile, Tom, a Trump supporter, defended the former president's economic record, arguing that he made "good moves" for the economy. He criticized Harris, saying she "doesn't do anything" and has not effectively addressed the border crisis.
According to a recent RealClearPolitics poll, Harris leads Trump by a narrow margin of 0.7 points in Pennsylvania. Trump narrowly won the Keystone State in 2016 against Hillary Clinton but lost it to President Biden in 2020.
Philadelphia Voters Weigh Economy, Cost of Living Ahead of Election
Philadelphia voters emphasized the need for economic relief and support for policies that address the rising cost of living. They expressed a range of views on the candidates, with some expressing confidence in Harris' ability to tackle economic challenges, while others remained undecided or expressed support for Trump.
"I think the economy is going to be the number one issue," said one voter. "People are really struggling right now, and they need to know that the candidate they're voting for is going to help them."
Philadelphia Voters Weigh Economy, Cost of Living Ahead of Election
Another voter said, "I'm still on the fence. I don't know who I'm going to vote for yet. I'm going to have to listen to the debates and see what the candidates say."
The economy is likely to remain a central issue in the upcoming election, as voters in Philadelphia and across the country weigh their economic concerns and consider the candidates' proposals to address them.
