Democrats Feel Better About US Economy Since Harris Entered Race
US Vice President Kamala Harris applauds during a campaign event in Savannah, Georgia, on Aug. 29.
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Democrats took a rosier view of the US economy last month after Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race.
The University of Michigan’s sentiment index for Democrats rose to 90.9 in August, up from 83 in July, according to figures released Friday. A gauge of expectations among Democrats, which measures how consumers view their personal financial situations and prospects for the economy, increased to 94.0 in August — the largest gain since 2022.