Economic struggles are becoming a significant political issue for Republicans in states long considered party strongholds
Farmers have spent months feeling the squeeze as costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer and seed have soared due to refinery constraints and supply disruptions tied to the Iran war.
Diesel averaged $6.30 per gallon nationwide on Friday, more than 70% higher than a year ago, according to motor club AAA. The surge has been especially painful during harvest season, when farmers depend heavily on fuel to operate machinery and transport crops.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that net farm income will decline by 2.6% this year as production expenses rise by 4.5%. Fuel and oil expenses alone are expected to jump nearly 30%, according to the agency’s September forecast.
And yet they’ll vote for anyone he tells them to. They’re reaping what they sowed
Trump wouldn’t be heading there if they weren’t scared of losing fucking Kansas
Trump held a rally in Nebraska and literally left them in the cold. He still won the state