Punchbowl News: “Inflation continues to crush Republicans, with Election Day less than three weeks away.”
“The Consumer Price Index, a solid gauge of changes in prices for Americans, jumped 3.7% on an annual basis. The spike was driven by a sharp increase in energy prices — the price of gas is up an eye-watering 9.1%. The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.33, while diesel sits at $6.29.”
“The war in Iran has been a major liability for Republicans this election cycle, and Wednesday’s inflation report — showing the largest monthly increase in five months — is salt in the wound ahead of the midterms.”
“The price of gasoline alone accounted for more than half of the monthly spike in inflation.”
CNN: GOP senator said gas prices would decide the midterms. Now they’re threatening his reelection.
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