The latest U.S. poll shows that 37% of respondents believe the Democratic Party is more committed to lowering energy costs, compared to 25% who believe the Republican Party. Although this gap has not formed a majority, it is seen as a warning signal for Trump and the Republicans on the "affordability" issue. For years, surging fuel and heating costs have plagued almost every Democratic president, and the Republicans have often used this issue during election years. Even at the end of 2024, polls still showed voters trusted Trump more than Harris to manage the economy. However, with heating and electricity prices remaining high in many areas and showing signs of further increases, this situation may change, potentially threatening the Republicans' only four-seat advantage in the House of Representatives in November. On one hand, Trump is trying to suppress the dissatisfaction caused by the surge in electricity prices; on the other hand, he has also called the affordability issue a "scam" and expressed a desire to "drive up housing prices." Ron Bongeon, a Republican strategist, pointed out that the poll also shows both parties do not have a clear advantage on affordability. While the Democrats continue to criticize the president, they have yet to clearly define their specific plans to curb price increases.
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