Three out of five Americans say they had to alter grocery list because of rising prices

Independent -   About three out of five Americans have changed their grocery lists to stay within budget, as the high cost of living concerns the majority of Americans. Sixty-one percent of Americans across the political spectrum say they’ve made changes to the items they purchase at the grocery store as prices remain high, according to a recent CNN poll.

Another 59 percent of those surveyed said they’ve cut back on extras and entertainment, while 44 percent said they significantly reduced how much they drive, 31 percent have put off medical treatments and 27 percent said they’ve taken on a second job just to make ends meet, according to the poll.

Other surveys also yielded similar results, solidifying the economy as one of the biggest concerns amongst Americans — a sign of trouble ahead for President Donald Trump and Republicans as midterm elections loom.

A recent Gallup poll found that only 16 percent of Americans feel the economy is currently excellent or good, while 76 percent believe economic conditions are worsening. Half of the respondents said conditions are poor, as the Iran war drives ongoing inflation and causes gas prices to soar.