Tuesday’s CNN debate is set to be a slugfest between frontrunner Donald Trump and the surging Ted Cruz. Personality matters, but it’s not enough. Voters want someone who can handle the economy.
Republicans are “anxious” about the economy — more so than Democrats, according to polls.
It helps explain Trump’s endearing appeal. When voters are asked which candidate they think could best manage the economy, Trump consistently scores well above the rest of the field.
