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Democrats are gaining ground in New Hampshire ahead of the 2026 midterms, with a new Saint Anselm poll showing a widening lead. Concerns over the economy and foreign policy appear to be driving the shift.
This week, we asked readers: Are you concerned about the economy?
Here’s what they had to say:
“Yes, very much. DJ Trump is bankrupting the US economy as quickly as he can ruin a casino in Atlantic City. Unsustainable debt and growing international contempt are eroding the momentum of the U.S. dollar and its position as the world’s reserve currency. Oil is now rapidly shifting to other currencies, including the RMB. Ignorance will not remain bliss once this all blows up. Rand Paul seems to be the only Republican who cares at all and is willing to speak up. Democrats will protect overspending on critical social programs, while Republicans will protect overspending on ICE and bombs. Time to throw the bums out!” — Tom Chew
“Tom is 100% correct.” — Michael Donahue
“Who isn’t?” — Mike E.
“Yes, I am concerned. This winter I was whalloped by propane and electric costs. It’s an awful feeling to not be able to heat your own home sufficiently. Food costs are noticeably higher at my local market and now I have to recalculate if it is more efficient to drive the extra 30 miles to a larger, less expensive market due to rising cost of gas. On a fixed income, the challenges are real.” — Jill Houser
“The economy is driving more people to food banks, seniors eating less meals per day. Brings to mind the phrase ‘everything Trump touches is destroyed.’” — Kay Campbell
“Yes. The Trump administration is geared to benefit the top 1%, including the Trump family enterprises. They seem to view the rest of the population as only valuable to serve as a labor pool and a source of revenue.” — JoAnn Carlson
“When we were first married in 1970, I used to budget $20 a week for groceries and household supplies. That figure included beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, beer, wine, and food for our cat. Even though we lived and ate well, I usually had cash left over at the end of the week. Now, $20 won’t even buy a single roast of beef. Yesterday, I spent $40 on one small bag of groceries, including a few items like a lime, a small milk, and a bag of potato chips. I didn’t buy any meat, fruit, or vegetables. Obviously, I know that prices rise over the years, but today’s grocery costs stop me in my tracks. With gas and diesel prices increasing, the cost of everything is going to rise exponentially. If only my Social Security had increased at the same rate as the price of a steak!” — Judy Barker
