Midterm voters are overwhelmingly worried about the national debt. But only small fixes are expected this year. Watchdog groups say midterm voters feel that ‘something’s wrong’ To what extent does all of Washington’s red ink matter for voters? /iStockphoto The U.S. government’s total debt topped $40 trillion last month, generating plenty of headlines, but does all that red ink actually matter for voters in this year’s midterm elections?
Debt watchdog groups say there is real concern about the national debt, though it’s combined with other worries. Copyright ©2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 I’m in my 50s.
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It’s almost impossible to sell a condo unit these days: ‘I feel trapped’ Victor Reklaitis is a Washington Correspondent for MarketWatch. During his time at MarketWatch, he also has served in roles in the London and New York newsrooms. Prior to joining MarketWatch, he worked at Investor’s Business Daily and for newspapers in Virginia.
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