WASHINGTON—The state of the economy is a paramount issue in driving electoral outcomes, and, as the nation shifts to recovery from relief, President Donald Trump’s reelection odds depend very much on a successful relaunch of the U.S. economy, according to political strategists.
Trump forecasts a “tremendous comeback” as states gradually ease their lockdown measures and open their economies. He bets that his reopening guidelines to the states will help create a speedy recovery without causing a new wave of virus infections.
