Hakeem Jeffries puts affordability at centre of Democrats’ midterm campaign
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries launched the party's "Fighting for an Affordable America" agenda at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, 100 days before the midterm elections.
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Open questions and key claims
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries will unveil the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda.
Jeffries stated the goal is to focus on lowering the cost of groceries, gas, and housing, and ensuring affordable healthcare.
Gas and grocery prices have soared amid the conflict with Iran.
A Democratic house would give the party control of powerful committees and subpoena authority.
President Trump is visiting competitive states to support GOP candidates.
Grocery prices are up 33 percent since the b
A Democratic house would likely subject Trump’s administration to two years of investigations.
Republicans are staring down polling that points to the loss of the House of Representatives and a ferocious battle to retain the Senate.
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