Immigration is about the economy, stupid. Biden gets it, but Trump hopes his followers won’t.

It’s often said — particularly by pundits who eschew so-called identity politics that focus on themes of justice, democracy, equality, and the like — that elections are driven by kitchen table issues. It’s the economy, right, stupid?

Well, here’s an economic reality to ponder: As we head into summer, many businesses in New England and beyond face the crushing reality of an ongoing labor shortage.