‘It’s like being in an unlisted war’ — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

The dream of working until a certain retirement age is outdated in our eyes," Murphy tells. Young Americans, working-class, and retireesThis economic squeeze affects most Americans, though the impact can vary by class.

According toPew Research Center, the economy is ranked the single highest priority concern for voters, with 84 percent of all registered voters rating it as "very important".