The Forward Party has released the findings of the fourth installment of its Controlling What You Can series, asking supporters to share their thoughts on the economy. The party reported that a vast majority of respondents are unsatisfied with the current economic direction of the country.
In a summary shared with supporters this week, the Forward Party said the most frequently cited concern was the cost of groceries and other everyday expenses. A slider poll conducted by the party on its website found that 87% of participants felt the economy was not working for them, while only 13% indicated they were satisfied with its current direction. It is not known how many users engaged with the poll.
A separate X poll conducted by the party exploring four specific areas of concern drew 1,265 respondents. Of those, 44% said the cost of groceries was the top financial issue they wanted policymakers to address. The other three concerns were more evenly divided, with 20.1% choosing retirement losses, 18.8% naming medical debt, and 17.2% pointing to credit card debt.
According to a summary of comments received by the party, respondents expressed concern over rising costs in areas such as gas, healthcare, and child care. Housing affordability also emerged as a major theme, with some highlighting the growing gap between wages and home prices. Others called for more deliberate economic and urban planning in response to increasing rent and mortgage costs.
On broader policy concerns, supporters shared frustration with perceived instability in federal economic decision-making. While some backed the idea of tariffs in principle, others cautioned against using them in ways that seemed politically motivated or unpredictable. The party noted that respondents overall favored a more strategic and stable approach to trade and fiscal policy.
Lastly, participants voiced concern over partisan gridlock, a recurring theme throughout the Controlling What You Can series. They also expressed concern over retirement security and the future of social safety nets like Social Security in response to rising living costs.
The Forward Party stated that a follow-up discussion continuing to focus on broader economic questions will be released in the coming week.
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