Poll watch

■ 52% of Americans agree that inflation is the most important issue facing the country, including 42% of Democrats and 65% of Republicans. 32% of Americans say their financial circumstances have worsened over the past year, while just 12% say their finances have improved. 78% of Americans blame supply chain issues for inflation, 51% blame government spending, and 32% blame wage increases for workers. FiveThirtyEight/Ipsos