Virginia Mercury readers head toward midterms with rising bills and doubts about Washington
Rising bills, concerns about the state of democracy and frustration with both political parties are weighing on Virginia Mercury readers ahead of next week's midterm elections, with many questioning whether the candidates can deliver the changes they want. The voluntary survey was not a scientific poll, and its findings do not represent Virginia voters as a whole. Many respondents voiced opposition to President Donald Trump alongside concerns about healthcare, food prices and energy costs. Longtime Virginia political analyst Bob Holsworth said voters are feeling squeezed on several fronts. "I think what happens is that people feel they can't get a break. And everything keeps moving up," he said, referring to the rising cost of living. Some readers expressed confidence in Democratic candidates, while others criticized the left or questioned whether either party could address their…
