As Election Day Approaches, US Fiscal Confidence Dips and Voters Call on their Leaders to Prioritize Solutions to the National Debt

As Election Day Approaches, US Fiscal Confidence Dips and Voters Call on their Leaders to Prioritize Solutions to the National Debt

September’s Index is 47 (100 is neutral), as Voter Concern Grows)

NEW YORK (September 26, 2024) — With just six weeks until the election, voters are increasingly concerned about the $35 trillion and growing national debt, yet Vice President Harris and former President Trump have yet to put forward proposals for how to address America’s fiscal outlook. September’s Fiscal Confidence Index, modelled after the Consumer Confidence Index, dropped to 47 (100 is neutral), reflecting strong majorities of Democratic and Republican voters looking for fiscal leadership from candidates. Follow link to read more from The Peter G. Peterson Foundation. https://bit.ly/47JHTpv