The Federal Reserves decision to lower interest rates marks a pivotal moment in the fight against inflation, potentially boosting the economy but also highlighting the economic challenges that contributed to political shifts.
Kamala Harris is running on a platform that touts recent economic gains while proposing new policies to alleviate the financial strain still felt by many Americans.
A shift in the Democratic presidential candidate from an incumbent facing economic headwinds to a fresh face reveals the potential for voter sentiment to be influenced by factors beyond economic performance and incumbency.