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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

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The defense's case: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

Final verdict announced: November 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET

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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

Voters in North Carolina express frustrations about living costs.

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What the record shows

Voters are concerned about the rising cost of living.

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The defense might argue: Voters in North Carolina are voicing their frustrations about the rising cost of living, highlighting a critical issue ahead of the midterm elections. The defense might argue: What Trump Did: Supporters might argue that Trump's policies have laid the groundwork for economic recovery, but the immediate effects are still being felt by many. The defense might argue: Why Supporters Credit Him: The defense submits that while challenges remain, Trump's focus on deregulation and tax reform has spurred growth in various sectors. The defense might argue: The Supporting Record: The defense might suggest that the economy was on an upward trajectory before the pandemic, and these frustrations are a temporary setback. The defense might argue: The Limitation or Competing Explanation: However, the defense admits that external factors, such as global supply chain disruptions, have exacerbated living costs. The defense might argue: Closing Argument: Supporters might argue that the current frustrations are not solely the result of Trump's policies but rather a complex interplay of global events and economic cycles. The defense might argue: Verdict: If this is Trump's fault, his supporters will gladly let him take the blame.

Defense exhibits

  1. Supporters' theory: Trump's policies laid the groundwork for economic recovery.
  2. Supporters' theory: Deregulation and tax reform spurred growth.
  3. Supporters' theory: Frustrations are a temporary setback due to external factors.

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Voters in North Carolina express frustrations about living costs.

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