pocketbook

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As in prior years, the pollsters noted, each of the voters’ priority issues for elected officials to address — from cost of living to healthcare to housing — “are all driven by pocketbook concerns.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“Broader electorates require democracy narratives grounded in pocketbook realities.”

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Sentiment was nearly 30% below the level in December 2024 “as pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views of the economy,” the report said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

But they’re also taking fresh inspiration from Mamdani’s win, pointing to his inclusive, unapologetic campaign and his relentless focus on pocketbook issues, particularly among working-class voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

“I needed another nickel for the gas man and I thought you wouldn’t care. You look in my pocketbook for change many a time.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith