STEVE KORNACKI: We’ve talked all year about the economy and inflation being important issues. How about this? A “New York Times” poll, brand new here, asking voters what is the top issue on your mind this election. I haven’t seen it this dramatic in a poll.
Add the economy and inflation together, that is 44%.
We are getting close to half of all respondents saying that’s their top issue. Nothing else even cracks 10% right now.
We talked about the Republicans, when it comes to the economy and inflation, having a clear advantage in the poms.
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE, NBC: That brings us to the next question on the poll, the generic ballot. They just ask, would you like a Republican or Democrat to control Congress? And there has been some movement here?
STEVE KORNACKI: Typically this is a good indicator of where things end up in midterm elections. This is the average of the generic ballot right now. You can see the Republicans with a lead here. That is a 2.2% lead for Republicans. That’s close, but we were here a week ago taking you through the generic ballot, and a week ago it was inside of one point.
[This is probably where it’s been all long anyway — Ed]
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