Polling of likely voters in midterm elections indicates people aren’t happy with the way the current administration is managing the U.S. economy.
About 60% of respondents in a recent New York Times/Siena University poll say they disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling the U.S. economy.
Which party is better able to tackle a national affordability crisis?
That’s a deciding factor swaying voters. Amid that national debate, the people of Connecticut live in a reality where costs continue to swell.
The average cost for a new vehicle in Connecticut has risen 2% in the last year. The median sale price for a home in the state is rising too. Redfin, a business affiliated with Rocket Mortgage, reports that the median sale price of a home in Connecticut is $474,026.
This hour, we’re talking about affordability and the midterms and asking what can be done to lift Americans out of the current crisis.
Guests:
- Martha Gimbel, executive director and co-founder, The Budget Lab at Yale University
- Abigail Brone, housing reporter, Connecticut Public
- Meghan Holden, director of marketing and communications, The Connecticut Project
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