Economic woes dominate Americans' worries on Super Tuesday

 

As voters head to the polls on the biggest primary election day of the 2024 cycle, one issue in particular is uppermost in their minds: the state of the US economy.

According to a monthly poll published by Gallup, nearly one-third of Americans think economic problems are the most important issue facing the country today. This includes 12% of voters who are concerned about the economy in general and 11% who identified the high cost of living and the ongoing inflation crisis as the top problem in the country.

By comparison, 28% of Americans said immigration is the No. 1 problem, while 20% said the top issue is government and poor leadership. Another 6% identified poverty and homelessness as the biggest problems.

The findings come ahead of Super Tuesday, which is the day of the presidential primary cycle when many states vote. In the 15 states where voting is taking place on Tuesday, more than one-third of Republican delegates are contesting. With nominating contests in 14 states and American Samoa, about a third of the Democratic delegates will also be decided.

Former President Trump, the leading GOP candidate, is widely expected to dominate the race as he goes up against the last standing Republican challenger, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. President Biden, as the Democrats' current and only major candidate, is also likely to win the race.