Swing Voters Report High Gas Prices Affecting Household Budgets
Voters in swing states say rising fuel costs are influencing their personal finances. NPR's Swing Shift project found these voters divided on responsibility for the price increases.
rte.ieVoters interviewed for NPR's Swing Shift project said higher gasoline prices are affecting their household spending decisions. Participants reported that fuel costs now factor into their political considerations. The same voters differed on which party or policies bear responsibility for the increases.
All respondents agreed the price changes have a direct effect on their monthly budgets. NPR stated the interviews form part of its ongoing coverage of swing-state voters ahead of future elections.
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