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Debate Prep: It’s Affordability Stupid

June 24, 2024

Americans can’t afford four more years of “Bidenomics.”

  • 58% of Americans disapprove of President Biden’s handling of the economy (RCP Average).
  • 62% disapprove of his handling of inflation (RCP Average).
  • Nearly half (45%) say Bidenomics has mostly negatively affected them and their families. (KAConsulting)
  • More than half of Americans think they and their families were better off financially under the previous administration. (KAConsulting)

By the Numbers

When Biden Took OfficeNow

Gas Price per gallon

$2.39

$3.44

Inflation

1.4%

3.3%

Mortgage Rate (30yr fixed)

2.65%

7.01%

Real Average Earnings

+8.2%

-3.9%

Things just cost too darn much under the Biden Administration.

  • Prices have increased 20.1% under Biden (3x faster than under Trump)
  • Gasoline up 54.8%
    • Car Insurance up 51.7%
    • Car repairs up 40.6%
  • Groceries up 21.2%
    • Margarine up 51.9%
    • Eggs up 40.1%
  • Airline fares are up 39.9%

Fast Food is no longer affordable under President Biden

(prices from 2019 – 2024)


McDonald’s20192024 % Increase

Medium French Fries

$1.79

$4.19

134.1%

McChicken

$1.29

$3.89

201.6%

Big Mac

$3.99

$7.49

87.7%

Cheeseburger

$1.00

$3.15

215%


Taco Bell20192024% Increase

Beefy 5-Layer Burrito

$1.69

$3.69

118.3%

Nachos Bellgrande

$3.29

$5.89

79%

Crunchwrap Supreme

$3.49

$5.29

51.6%

Because of Bidenflation, Americans are relying on their credit cards to stay afloat.

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