Economic Fears Loom Large Over Americans, Could Sway Midterms
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One third of Americans fear total economic collapse that could ripple across the nation, more than other disasters like climate change or pandemics. This could hurt Biden's re-election chances.
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Republicans are much more concerned about economic turmoil than Democrats - 48% vs 22%. Democrats worry more about climate change.
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Despite some gains, many Americans still feel economic instability and can't afford major life milestones, leading to cynicism.
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World War 3 is the second biggest fear at 25% overall, showing concerns about global conflict and turmoil. This could also impact elections.
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Whoever next takes office will have to tackle urgent issues like unaffordable groceries before less visible problems like killer robots.