https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-promised-to-stop-inflation-now-republicans-may-pay-the-price-in-the-midterm-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-promised-to-stop-inflation-now-republicans-may-pay-the-price-in-the-midterm-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-promised-to-stop-inflation-now-republicans-may-pay-the-price-in-the-midterm-elections#u163943Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:02:32 +0000Persistent inflation and high prices are threatening Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, fracturing the voter coalition built by President Donald Trump. Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have outpaced paychecks, leaving the average family poorer and making affordability a central issue for voters. While President Trump would prefer voters ignore inflation, stubborn costs for everyday goods and fuel are dominating voter concerns and complicating political calculations in swing districts nationwide.Why it mattersAffordability pressures have emerged as a dominant theme