How inflation is influencing politics in a bellwether Florida county

Jill Mallen gets her groceries at a food pantry because of soaring inflation. She says she's a "confused" voter - a registered Democrat who feels Republicans did a better job of managing the economy. (Asma Khalid/NPR)

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Americans consistently say the economy is their biggest concern — specifically, the soaring cost of living.

For months, polls have indicated that a majority of Americans do not approve of how President Biden has handled the economy.

“The cost of living — it’s just crazy,” said Debbie Pisco, a 67-year-old retiree who is on a fixed income, as she loaded groceries into her car outside Walmart in Pinellas Park, Fla.