Republicans Divided Over Pre Election Stimulus Push as Economy Slows The Republican Party's internal debate over pre election stimulus packages is growing more heated by the day.
Key figures on both sides of the argument are making their voices heard ahead of the midterms, reflecting a deeper ideological struggle within the party.
Slowing growth rates and rising inflation concerns are casting a shadow over the US economy. GDP growth has been sluggish, hovering around 2% for much of this year – roughly half what economists consider normal.