Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune claims that Democrats are intentionally keeping Republicans from campaigning ahead of the midterm elections by forcing them to take hard votes and stay in Washington. Thune argues that this tactic is meant to prevent Republicans from promoting their economic agenda, including the extension of Trump’s tax cuts. The current partial government shutdown has further hindered Republicans’ ability to campaign. Thune believes that economic issues, such as inflation and tax cuts, will be crucial in the upcoming election.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has taken to the campaign trail, touting the economic benefits of the tax bill in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He laments that Democrats are forcing Republicans to stay in Washington, taking hard votes and unable to campaign. The partial government shutdown has further complicated matters. Thune notes that economic issues will be key in the upcoming election, with voters focusing on “kitchen table-type, pocketbook … the bread and butter issues.” The scene is familiar: politicians blaming each other for political gridlock while touting their own economic agendas.
Author: Evan Null
