Economy
Iowa Voters and the Economy
Caucus-goers say the economy is their top concern, but their state is doing much better than others
Iowa may be a political barometer for the nation, but not so much when it comes to the economy.
According to a new poll by the Washington Post, likely caucus goers rate the economy as the most important Election Day issue, over foreign policy and social issues. Within economic concerns, caucus goers say "the deficit" is the most important issue issue facing the nation, ahead of unemployment, taxes, housing and gas prices. As Ezra Klein explains it: