Kellyanne Conway: Democrats' 'Affordability' Messaging is a 'Con Job'
Fox BusinessJanuary 5, 20266 min27,621 views
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- π‘ Kellyanne Conway argues that the Democrats have expertly adopted the term 'affordability' as a rhetorical tool, similar to how the left previously used 'cost of living crisis'.
- π Politico's recent poll on affordability is cited as evidence of the left's strategy to repeat a word until it becomes a perceived truth.
- π― Many Americans have felt life is increasingly unaffordable, with prices rising across the board.
Economic Realities Under Biden
- π Conway highlights that wage growth has been outpaced by inflation for 26 consecutive quarters under Joe Biden.
- π Inflation reached 9.1% in 2022, and gasoline prices exceeded $5, though they have since fallen below $3.
- π° She attributes these economic conditions to causation, not coincidence, and criticizes the current administration's policies.
Republican Economic Proposals
- π Conway discusses the potential tax savings from a Republican bill, estimating $191 billion in savings through tax credits and rebates.
- ποΈ She suggests that while 2025 may be for doing hard things, 2026 must be for communicating accomplishments to the American people.
- πΊπΈ Republicans are urged to emphasize their role as better stewards of the economy, leading to more money and freedom for citizens.
Contrasting Party Agendas
- π« Conway points out that no Democrats support the 'Drag agenda' or the 'energy independence and dominance agenda' that ends the 'war on fossil fuels'.
- ποΈ She notes that not a single Democrat voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Messaging for President Trump
- π£οΈ Conway advises President Trump to focus on facts and figures over mere words, reminding voters of the economic conditions during the pre-COVID Trump administration.
- π The message should emphasize 'investing in America,' reshoring manufacturing, and fixing the 'hole' left by the Biden-Harris administration.
- π The goal is to remind voters of the economic success of 2019, where wage growth lifted all boats and record wage growth was seen across various demographics.
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