Hakeem Jeffries puts affordability at centre of Democrats’ midterm campaign
Summary
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries made affordability the main focus of the Democratic campaign for the upcoming midterm elections. He said the party wants to lower the cost of living and improve things like jobs, housing, healthcare, and education if they regain control of the House of Representatives.Key Facts
- Jeffries launched the “Fighting for an Affordable America” agenda in Pennsylvania, targeting Republican-held districts.
- He emphasized that hardworking Americans should be able to live middle-class, affordable lives.
- The speech focused on the rising costs of groceries, housing, and healthcare.
- Jeffries blamed higher costs on President Trump and Republican control of Congress.
- He promised to reduce prices and protect programs like Medicare and Social Security if Democrats win.
- Jeffries also pledged to fight corruption by banning stock trading by top officials and investigating wrongdoing.
- Many Americans feel squeezed by inflation, with grocery prices up 33% since 2019 and housing costs increasing.
- Polls show most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the cost of living issue.
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