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Kevin Hassett Says Strong Consumer Spending Contradicts ‘Depressed’ Economy Polls: ‘I Just Don’t Buy It’

Oct 5, 2026 · 01:01 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Kevin Hassett Says Strong Consumer Spending Contradicts ‘Depressed’ Economy Polls: ‘I Just Don’t Buy It’

Hassett dismisses gloomy polls, citing strong consumer spending, while high prices, fuel costs and weaker job growth fuel voter frustration.

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A government official says people are spending money like the economy is healthy. But voters feel upset about high prices and job worries, so the real picture is mixed.

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