Fetterman contends economy is improving ahead of ‘very close’ 2024 election

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) dismissed polling indicating the U.S. economy is not doing well ahead of the 2024 presidential election, arguing the country’s economy is “the world’s envy.”

The economy is a major factor among voters, with one poll from last month showing 71% of recipients rating the condition of the economy only fair or poor. In response to this polling data, Fetterman contended the election in his home state is going to be “very competitive,” but cited the improvements the economy has experienced recently under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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