Gas-price pain tests loyalty as voters weigh midterm choices

With gas prices rising and inflation a top concern, voters across states express frustration with the economy ahead of the midterms. Interviews show working- and middle-class Americans blaming Republican leadership while some Trump supporters remain loyal despite discontent; polls also indicate a perception that the economy is worsening and that gas prices are a major problem, underscoring headwinds for Republicans and shaping campaign dynamics on affordability and policy responses.