State of the Union: 4 facts to set the stage
STATE OF THE UNION TONIGHT 4 key stats President Donald Trump's State of the Union address tonight—and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response—will cover a lot of ground. Our experts predict that affordability concerns, the housing shortage, energy demand, and substance use may be in the spotlight. To help you watch smartly, we've put together some quick background on each. 1. 92% of Americans are concerned about the price of food, goods The share of Americans who are very (dark beige) or somewhat (tan) concerned about economic issues. PEW RESEARCH CENTER Several economic issues once again top Americans' list of key policy concerns, according to Pew Research Center. That includes the cost of food and other consumer goods, which 92% of U.S. adults say they are very or somewhat concerned about. But affordability isn't just causing concern around the kitchen table. Economic worry is common in stateh...