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If the midterm elections were held today, chances are the GOP would take the House and Senate. Midterms are generally a referendum on the sitting president, who most polls have approval ratings sinking in the low 40’s.
But Republicans have an opportunity to do more than just win the majority. They have the opportunity to begin to build a legislative mandate for spring of 2025, the next time it is possible for the GOP to control all the levers of power in Washington.
That starts by not just pointing out Democrat failures but talking about policy priorities and what they mean for America.
Democrats like Joe Biden will continue to make unforced errors in nearly every policy area. Despite his (foolish) promise to “shut down the virus,” COVID-19 remains rampant. Having seen the recent polls, many Democratic governors in states such as New Jersey and Connecticut are breaking with the White House and are moving to lift failed COVID restrictions such as classroom mask mandates.
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At the same time, inflation has lingered far longer than the so-called experts predicted. It’s the highest in 40 years, but Democrats still want to push forward with trillions more in spending. This hits hard for many Americans who have seen their wages rise in recent years, with the Department of Labor estimating that inflation has caused a 2.4% reduction in wage earnings.
What do Democrats want to do in response to inflation? Pass their “Build Back Better” bill that would spend trillions more. But with this massive spending package stalled on Capitol Hill, Democrats seem to be trying to change the subject again to fire up the base over fabricated claims of “voter suppression.”
This year is an opportunity for Republicans to not just highlight failed Democratic policies, but to also present a vision of their own to the American people. …
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