text: INFLATION IS TOP MIDTERM ISSUE: Republican re-election campaigns are centered around inflation as the top issue. In campaign material, Democrats are shying away from the 8.54% inflation rate, mentioning the economic situation six times less than their Republican challengers. White House economic advisers said current supply chain problems would “outlast” the pandemic, worsening inflation concerns. (AC: Voters are unlikely to feel any substantive relief from inflation before the midterms. Political advertising is likely to highlight “disconnected” politicians who are untouched by economic concerns like “everyday Americans.” Combined with immigration worries, the Democrats are highly unlikely to retain control of the House or Senate. Notably, a Republican Congress will face difficulty in undoing any Biden administration policies as legislation will face an executive veto. – D.M.)