Normally when a politician’s or a party’s negatives and “country on the wrong track” numbers turn out badly, they act contrite, try to make up for the mistake, and correct things some. They fear the retribution at the ballot box in the next election…”the populous are pissed off and are going to stick it to us, we need to adjust this policy, retract that one policy, etc.”
However Dems aren’t doing that, and as you’ve pointed out, are doubling down, basically telling the tens of millions complaining people to shove it, that high gas prices, high food prices, food shortages here and there are the new norm, Dems are fine with that, and aren’t going to do anything to remedy these items.
The only reason they are taking that attitude is that they are supremely confident in their ability to cheat when it comes to voting. They do not fear retribution at the ballot box because they have neutered the population’s ability to bring that retribution.