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Jeffries kicks off sprint to midterms with Democrats' affordability agenda
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is launching the "Fighting for an Affordable America" agenda to focus voter attention on lowering costs for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare as the midterm elections approach in 100 days.
- In Pennsylvania’s 7th District, Jeffries and Gov. Josh Shapiro are supporting Democrat Bob Brooks in a key battleground race against incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie, highlighting the district's significance in the fight for House control.
- President Donald Trump is actively campaigning for GOP candidates in competitive states, using his rallies to promote his policies and criticize opponents, while Republicans hope recent legislation on tax breaks and stock trading limits will help their midterm prospects.
- Democrats aim to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction with the war in Iran and economic concerns to regain the narrowly divided House, focusing on fewer than 20 competitive districts nationally, including several key Pennsylvania seats.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is also campaigning nationwide to maintain the GOP majority, with Republicans currently holding a fundraising advantage, though the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance remains uncertain.
