House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is kicking off 100 days until the midterm elections with the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda. The goal is to focus voter attention on kitchen table issues like higher costs and gas prices.
Midterm Elections
Midterm elections are often a referendum on the party in power. This year, the contests are set against the second term of President Donald Trump, whose military action against Iran and economic policies backed by the Republican majority in Congress are reshaping the political landscape.
Jeffries, D-N.Y., said the goal is “making clear to the American people that we’re focused on lowering the cost of groceries and gas and housing, we’re committed to a country that provides affordable health care for every American.”
President Trump has made a number of visits to competitive states as GOP candidates rely on the power of the presidency to propel their campaigns. Trump has promoted the Republican candidate in Pennsylvania’s 7th District, where a retired firefighter is trying to unseat the incumbent Republican congressman.
Control of the House is often determined by just a handful of competitive districts. Pennsylvania’s 7th District is a key battleground, reflecting significant political weight not just as a presidential swing state but as the pathway to a House majority.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
