The majority in the poll blames Biden for rising inflation

As Americans continue to be soaked by rising inflation, a recent Trafalgar Group opinion poll of likely voters in the general election found that a majority (59.9%) thought “President Biden’s policies and spending” were the most important factors causing rising inflation in the country – only 31.6% thought that the war between Russia and Ukraine is the main reason for the rise in inflation.

The poll was conducted from May 25th to May 29th – the Trafalgar Group joined the Convention of States Action for the poll.

While a large majority of Republicans (87.9%) blamed Biden for the country’s roaring inflation, only a third of Democrats (33.3%) blamed the president. And while 55.2% of Democrats blamed the war between Russia and Ukraine as the main culprit for rising inflation, only 9.7% of Republicans agreed. A whopping 61.1% of those categorized as “None Party/Other” blamed the president, while 27.1% singled out the conflict abroad.

Americans have seen the purchasing power of their money rapidly eroded by soaring inflation.

“The overall index rose 8.3 percent for the 12 months ended April, down from the 8.5 percent increase for the period ended March,” the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found in a consumer price index report which was released earlier this month.

Gas prices are on the rise, and as of Tuesday, the AAA The national average for a gallon of regular fuel has reached $4,622.

If significant inflation continues, it could bode ill for Democrats heading into the 2022 midterm election cycle.

in a (n op ed, Biden called managing inflation his “top economic priority.” He said that the Federal Reserve is responsible for taming inflation.

“First, the Federal Reserve has primary responsibility for controlling inflation,” Biden wrote. “I agree with your assessment that fighting inflation is our biggest economic challenge right now.”

“Second, we must take all practical steps to make things more affordable for families at this moment of economic uncertainty – and to increase the productive capacity of our economy over time,” the president said. “I have done everything in my power to help working families during this challenging time – and will continue to act to reduce costs where I can – but now Congress must act too.”

“Third, we must continue to reduce the federal deficit, which will help ease price pressures,” he wrote.