Opinion

DAVID MARCUS: Why rising prices may not cost Republicans as much as you think

Young conservatives are frustrated by affordability, but Republicans believe targeted tax cuts can win them over

By David Marcus Fox News

Published August 7, 2026 11:33am EDT

Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google

close

Video

Gen Z slammed for buying into 'affordability socialism'

Gen Z commentator CJ Pearson joins 'Saturday in America' to discuss concerns about the rise of 'affordability socialism' among young people.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

The great burrito debate burst onto the social media scene this week after Turning Point USA's Andrew Kolvet posted that the Gen Z voters at his events are upset that the Mexican wraps cost $20 these days.

Reaction was swift, heated and mixed, with some commenters saying this proved prices and affordability are a major red flag for the GOP in the midterms. But others scolded the youths, claiming that "in their day," they survived five years on nothing but ramen noodles, peanut butter and the kindness of strangers.

The fairly obvious subtext to this debate is the war in Iran, as team "cheap burritos" insists the war must end now to bring down prices and win in November, and team "suck it up, kids" argues that long-term economic success requires winning the war.

REPUBLICANS FACE TICKING MIDTERM CLOCK AS IRAN FALLOUT KEEPS PRESSURE ON GAS PRICES

The real question, for Republicans and the Trump administration, is just how angry are Americans over prices,........

© Fox News