With the US midterm elections approaching, swing voters in Pennsylvania say Donald Trump has failed to deliver on his promise to bring down prices, putting affordability at the centre of their political calculations.
The views emerged in the latest instalment of NPR political correspondent Tamara Keith’s “Swing Shift” project, which follows voters whose decisions could prove crucial in a closely contested state.
Three Pennsylvania voters shared their experiences of the cost of living, describing what affordability means in their daily lives and how their concerns may influence their choices at the midterms.
Their accounts underline the continuing political importance of household finances, as voters judge whether the Trump administration has made meaningful progress on the prices of essentials.
