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b'Inflation in the United States has been getting worse. In December, prices were up 7 percent from the previous year \\u2014 the fastest rise in 40 years. \\n\\nAmericans feel terrible about the economy, imperiling the Democratic Party\\u2019s chances of holding on to power in Washington in this year\\u2019s midterm elections.\\n\\nWhile disruption caused by the pandemic is a key cause of higher prices \\u2014 a situation that predates the Biden administration \\u2014 a question remains: How much have the Democrats\\u2019 own policies contributed to the problem?'