Dems pivot from affordability pitch to DHS probe threats after midterm wins
Dems pivot from affordability pitch to DHS probe threats after midterm wins
Several prominent Democrats who ran on an "affordability" message were largely silent when pressed by Fox News Digital on their sudden pivot to foreshadowing investigations into the Trump administration, including in many cases its immigration enforcement efforts.
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who is poised to lead the House Oversight Committee, responded to Democrats' win Tuesday with a statement: "Lawyer Up", despite having pledged to prioritize household costs alongside government accountability.
Garcia told CNN before the election that "Democratic priorities" would be lowering the cost of "gas, groceries, the mortgage, the rent," alongside combating government corruption.
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In response to a request for comment, a representative for Garcia shared a tweet he posted Wednesday, after his Tuesday "lawyer up" warning, that referenced affordability:
"People cant afford gas, groceries, and rent because Donald Trump and his family are ripping off the American people and enriching themselves. Taking on corruption is about making life more affordable for working families," Garcia said in the tweet.
Before the election, "Squad" Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., wrote in a PBS-Chicago voters guide that there is "no question that the rising cost of living is the number one issue" for a "working peoples agenda."
After the election, however, her tone appeared to change:
"Noem, Markwayne, Miller, Homan, Bovino, whats up? Clear your schedule," Ramirez said.
Several respondents pushed back, including one of her stated targets, former Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
"Honey, slow your totalitarian roll," Bovino responded on X. "Citizens dont answer to communists in this country as much as you seem to believe that."
Bovino went on to suggest Ramirez instead relax with a bottle of whiskey from a brand the former immigration official launched upon retirement.
Other respondents also pointed out that Ramirez post-election missive didnt mention her affordability priority:
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"Notice nothing about how she is going to help her constituents but get Trump," said one.
"So, you guys never really gave a s--- about affordability," added former Energy Department staffer Matt van Swol.
Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., who now represents the longtime Republican-held seat of former Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, made both affordability and immigration policy part of her campaign message.
"Were going to toss out subpoenas like Mardi Gras beads," Mejias first X post Wednesday read.
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wis., responded it showed Democrats "have no plans to make life better for you," eliciting a response from Mejia in which she dubbed him "Mr. Weird" and only then mentioned an "economy that works for" Americans.
In April, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz.,
