Cost of living key among voters as midterm elections inch closer

709, President Trump back on the campaign trail trying to give Republicans a boost ahead of next month's midterm elections. But with the cost of living still top of mind for voters, as we get to Alex Hoff, Democrats say the president's message isn't matching what Americans are feeling at home, Alex. Alex Thomas, so good to be with you guys this morning. Philly is my home city, so always happy to be on with you. President Trump, he is betting his political star power that he can help Republicans hold on to Congress. But a new Fox News poll suggests the economy could be his party's biggest obstacle. President Trump back on the campaign trail and back to making his case to voters. Because of the price of oil, Texas and Oklahoma and North Dakota and all these places, we're making a fortune. But while the president touts his economic record, a new Fox News poll shows voters are still feeling the pinch. 59% say the cost of living is the country's top economic problem. And nearly three out of four voters rate the economy as only fair or poor. He's not even authorized to make those $5,000 payments. Democrats are seizing on the economic anxiety, arguing the president's promises have yet to deliver relief. How many other promises has he made in these last two years where people have not seen anything delivered on? But Republicans insist the president's economic agenda needs more time. He's fighting for the American workers out there. He knows people are suffering. He's trying to do his best, but it's going to take some time still. And with control of Congress on the line, Republicans are counting on Trump to energize their base. No one is better than President Trump at bringing out the base and articulating why he's president and why he won. But Democrats say the president's presence on the campaign trail could work in their favor. I think that this is a real problem for the Republican candidates that are on the ballot because I think that's how many people are voting, like he is on the ballot. And the White House is pushing back on concerns about inflation, pointing to wage growth and the president's tax cuts. But But just weeks until Election Day, the question is whether voters will buy that message. Alex Thomas. Yeah, that is the big question. Well, now I'm curious. The countdown is on. Yeah. Where's your hometown? Oh, I'm a South Jersey gal from Lumberton. But, you know, I worked in Philly for six years. I miss it all the time. You can't replicate the people anywhere else. That is true. And the cheesesteak. Oh, yeah. Well, we're certainly glad to see you. And, yeah, you'll have to come back and visit sometime. Sounds good. All right. Thank you, Alex. Thank you, Alex.