Democrats go all in on affordability in bid to turn voters against Trump
The Guardian••nation
Key Points:
- Democrats have made affordability the central theme of their messaging ahead of the November midterm elections, contrasting their focus on lowering costs with Republicans' emphasis on military spending and other priorities.
- The issue of affordability has become a vulnerability for Republicans, especially as inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target and public approval of Trump’s economic handling has dropped to 36%, its lowest level in recent polling.
- A notable bipartisan moment occurred when 17 House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a three-year extension of premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, signaling cracks in GOP unity and validating the Democratic strategy.
- Democrats, led by figures like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, plan to keep affordability and healthcare costs at the forefront of their agenda through
