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Democrats say they'll make life affordable. Your wallet may disagree

'I suspect we're entering another era when government spending will increasingly be sold as the solution to the cost of living'

By Ted Jenkin Fox News

Published October 9, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Democrats have discovered a wonderful new word for the 2026 elections coming to primetime.

Affordability.

Healthcare needs to be more affordable.

SCHUMER PREACHES AFFORDABILITY IN DEM MIDTERM PITCH WHILE SABOTAGING GOP FIXES FOR SOARING COSTS

Housing needs to be more affordable.

Childcare needs to be more affordable.

Energy needs to be more affordable.

Groceries need to be more affordable.

Who could possibly disagree?

Certainly not me.

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But as a financial advisor, I have one question whenever somebody tells me they're making something more affordable.

Did you actually lower the cost, or did you just find somebody else to pay the........

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