US voter pessimism on economy high ahead of midterms, Harris poll finds

A Harris poll for the Guardian shows 61% of US voters believe the country is in recession and 65% of independents say the economy is worsening, with three-quarters concerned about recession. This reflects a negative shift in voter sentiment on the economy under Trump, which could influence midterm outcomes. The poll is a snapshot of perceptions, not hard data, and actual economic indicators may differ.