When Voters Worry About ‘Affordability,’ Many Point to Health Care
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Tom Perriello, a Virginia Democrat who lost his House seat in 2010 partly due to his vote for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is seeking a political comeback by openly embracing that vote.
- Perriello highlights his continued advocacy for strengthening the ACA and expanding Medicaid in Virginia even after leaving office.
- Democrats are shifting their health care messaging in 2026 to focus more on affordability rather than access, aiming to connect with voters’ current concerns.
- This new approach reflects a broader strategy within the party to leverage health care as a key issue in upcoming elections.
