Uncovering the Hidden Truths Behind US Inflation: Insights from Both Sides of the Aisle
Monday, 15 July 2024, 10:03
US Inflation: The Unspoken Realities
If the deep split in U.S. politics makes characterizations of economic data a dependable tell about party affiliation, the coming Republican and Democratic conventions will put that phenomenon on steroids, amp it to 11, and leave little room for shades of gray.
Polarized Political Standpoints
- Republicans want things to seem bad and stoke sentiment against the incumbent Democratic party.
- Democrats want people to forget about the hardship high food and housing costs have caused on their watch, and put sticker shock in the context of rising wages or, on the blame side, corporate profits.
The upcoming conventions are set to intensify the discourse on US inflation, highlighting the diverging narratives favored by each party.
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