Key Concerns: What Matters Most to Americans This Election Season

Make no mistake. The 2024 election will be unprecedented. With an intense political climate driven by extremism and polarization, it's critical to understand what truly resonates with the American electorate. From coast to coast, citizens are voicing their opinions, advocating for change, and seeking solutions to pressing issues that affect their lives. This article will examine what issues Americans are prioritizing and why we believe our group, the Middle Class Party, is needed now more than ever.

The Economy

Inflation, high prices, and the high cost of living is dominating voters’ assessment of the economy. According to an analysis from Data for Progress, 68% of those who put inflation and prices first named the cost of food as their principal concern, followed by housing (17%), utilities (8%), and gas (3%).

The sentiment among voters is clear: more than two-thirds expressed concern that inflation is trending in the wrong direction. Additionally, nearly three-quarters highlighted the disconcerting reality that price hikes are outpacing gains in household income.

Immigration

Immigration has always been an election issue. However, the current crisis at the border has put immigration front and center in the 2024 election. According to a recent Gallup poll, immigration is the country's single most important problem for the first time since 2019.

Courts are bogged down with a record number of asylum requests, neary 10,000 migrants are crossing the border per day, and the current system in place is simply overwhelmed. 

Many Americans now worry that the influx of immigrants is affecting other aspects of life. This includes everything from government spending and national security to crime. More importantly, the government seems paralyzed to solve the immigration problem. 

Abortion

Abortion has been top of mind for voters for nearly two years when a Supreme Court decision eliminated federal protections for the procedure. This resulted in a variety of state laws across the country which are both messy and confusing. This in turn has galvanized women voters across the country. 

A recent Wall Street Journal poll of seven battleground states found that 39% of suburban women cite abortion as a make-or-break issue for their vote. This is the most pressing election issue of the group, with three-quarters of them saying the procedure should be legal all or most of the time. They also believe that Trump’s policies are far too restrictive.

Adding fuel to the fire is Arizona’s near-total ban on abortion by the Arizona state Supreme Court, upholding an 1864 law. This ruling only intensifies the abortion issue across the country and could be the prominent issue in the 2024 election. 

The War in Gaza

Israel’s war in Gaza is becoming a political flashpoint, causing many young and progressive voters to possibly abstain from the general election. The United States support for Israel amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza is causing outrage amongst young voters, Arab and Muslim Americans and progressives.

Americans are also split on whether the U.S. should continue to provide military aid to Israel. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 47% of Americans say they would be more likely to support a 2024 presidential candidate who continues to support Israel, while 48% say they would be less likely to support a candidate who does so.

Preserving Democracy

While the other issues are causing many Americans direct hardship, we cannot forget the threat to our democracy from political extremism. Despite the numerous problems that America has, many democrat and independent voters believe that preserving democracy is the most important issue of the 2024 election. According to a February poll from NPR, democratic voters have emphasized that preserving democracy stands as their paramount concern as they consider their votes for the upcoming November election, closely followed by apprehensions about inflation. Independents echo this sentiment, ranking the preservation of democratic values as their top priority, alongside concerns about immigration and the economic impact of inflation.

Another poll shows that President Biden’s biggest strength is his approach toward political extremism and threats to democracy. This may be the first election where preserving democracy is on the ballot, a thought that would have been inconceivable just a decade ago.

We Need You

If you're weary of perennial issues being merely campaign talking points, never truly resolved, then it's time to stand with us and our movement. Let's unite to forge a government that delivers practical solutions benefiting every American. It's high time for politicians who prioritize serving the people and addressing their concerns.

America is calling for your involvement.

Discover more about The Middle Class party, and together, let's shape a government rooted in the principles of genuine representation: of the people, by the people, and for the people. Let's focus on resolving political challenges, not perpetuating them. Join us in building a brighter future for all.

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