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NRCC: Exposed - Socialist Randy Villegas' Ties to Zohran Mamdani
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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EXPOSED: Socialist Randy Villegas' Ties to Zohran Mamdani
Socialist Randy Villegas is embracing his direct ties to radical socialist Zohran Mamdani. Villegas has brought on the same consultants who shamelessly pushed Mamdani's high tax, defund the police, big government agenda.
Randy can't run from it anymore. He's hitched himself to the socialist machine and signed on to every one of Mamdani and Bernie Sanders' radical positions.
"Socialist Randy Villegas, the Mamdani of the West, has fully
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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EXPOSED: Socialist Randy Villegas' Ties to Zohran Mamdani
Socialist Randy Villegas is embracing his direct ties to radical socialist Zohran Mamdani. Villegas has brought on the same consultants who shamelessly pushed Mamdani's high tax, defund the police, big government agenda.
Randy can't run from it anymore. He's hitched himself to the socialist machine and signed on to every one of Mamdani and Bernie Sanders' radical positions.
"Socialist Randy Villegas, the Mamdani of the West, has fullyembraced the radical socialist agenda. When Mamdani and Sanders say jump, Randy's already mid-air and Central Valley families are the ones getting crushed on the landing." - NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/11/25/exposed-socialist-randy-villegas-ties-to-zohran-mamdani/
NRCC: Democrats Know Out of Touch Democrat Greg Landsman is in Trouble
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Democrats Know Out of Touch Democrat Greg Landsman is in Trouble
Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman has been added to the Democrats' most vulnerable list as Republicans remain on offense to expand our majority.
"Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman will lose his seat next year. Ohioans are ready for change and will reject his radical far-left agenda of raising taxes and defunding the police." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
Read more from the Cincinnati Enquirer here or see excerpts below:
Democrats
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Democrats Know Out of Touch Democrat Greg Landsman is in Trouble
Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman has been added to the Democrats' most vulnerable list as Republicans remain on offense to expand our majority.
"Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman will lose his seat next year. Ohioans are ready for change and will reject his radical far-left agenda of raising taxes and defunding the police." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
Read more from the Cincinnati Enquirer here or see excerpts below:
Democratsadd Greg Landsman to list of at-risk House members in 2026
Cincinnati Enquirer
Haley BeMiller
November 24, 2025
U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman will join a list of vulnerable House Democrats to be defended in 2026 as the party seeks to regain control of Congress.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Landsman to its list of Frontline members, who get extra money and support to run difficult races in districts that favor Republicans. The Nov. 24 announcement came weeks after Ohio lawmakers approved a new congressional map that gives the GOP an edge in Landsman's 1st Congressional District.
The district now stretches from Cincinnati to Warren and Clinton counties and doesn't include suburbs in northern Hamilton County.
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Ohio was required to draw a new congressional map this year and passed one with the backing of Republicans and Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission. Progressive advocates blasted Democrats for supporting the map and called it a raw deal for Cincinnati voters in particular.
The new map also makes life harder for Rep. Marcy Kaptur, a Toledo Democrat, the longest-serving woman in Congress.
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/11/25/democrats-know-out-of-touch-democrat-greg-landsman-is-in-trouble/
Mich. Democratic Party: Duggan Refuses to Condemn Trump's Threats to Execute Lawmakers
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025:
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Duggan Refuses to Condemn Trump's Threats to Execute Lawmakers
In a stunning exchange this weekend, Mike Duggan failed to condemn Donald Trump threats of political violence against lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin--and now when pressed, Duggan's campaign is still not condemning them, with his spokesperson saying that "he is running for state office, not federal office, and has made it his practice in this campaign to stick to state issues." Duggan has previously
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025:
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Duggan Refuses to Condemn Trump's Threats to Execute Lawmakers
In a stunning exchange this weekend, Mike Duggan failed to condemn Donald Trump threats of political violence against lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin--and now when pressed, Duggan's campaign is still not condemning them, with his spokesperson saying that "he is running for state office, not federal office, and has made it his practice in this campaign to stick to state issues." Duggan has previouslyweighed in on national issues including defending Donald Trump's cuts to Medicaid--making his silence even more stunning.
When asked about Trump's comments on WXYZ this weekend, Duggan refused to speak out against Trump, saying that he's "not going to get involved in the national debate."
It comes as Trump has threatened lawmakers with death and even called for them to be hanged.
"It's shameful and deeply troubling that Mike Duggan failed to condemn Donald Trump's vile threats of political violence and execution against lawmakers," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel. "Political violence is a very real danger--and every leader across our state should use every opportunity to unequivocally reject Trump's dangerous rhetoric. Mike Duggan's refusal to denounce these violent threats is unacceptable, and just another sign that he won't stand up to Trump and can't be trusted to lead our state."
Detroit Metro Times: Duggan won't say if Trump's execution threats go too far
* Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had an opportunity this weekend to say whether he thinks President Donald Trump's threats of jailing and executing political opponents has gone too far.
* He passed.
* Appearing on WXYZ's Spotlight on the News over the weekend, Duggan, who is running for governor as an independent, was asked about Trump accusing Democratic lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, of "seditious behavior." Trump suggested their actions could be "punishable by DEATH" after they released a video reminding military members they can refuse illegal orders.
* Instead of answering, Duggan dodged the question, as he often has when asked about Trump's dangerous behavior and policies.
* "I've stayed out of these national debates," Duggan said. "I'm not going to get involved in the national debate."
* Last week, Trump's dangerous rhetoric drew widespread condemnation, even from members of his own party. Slotkin reportedly received a bomb threat last week.
* So far, Duggan isn't willing to talk about it.
* While some Republicans who support Trump were willing to say his threats crossed a line, Duggan has chosen to remain silent.
* Duggan says he wants to leave the "us vs. them" politics behind him, but many voters also want to know whether a would-be governor believes it's acceptable for a president to suggest that his critics are "traitors" who deserve death.
* Duggan chose to duck on live TV when given the chance to condemn Trump's dangerous rhetoric.
* The real question in this campaign may not be whether he's a Democrat, Republican, or independent. It's whether Michigan voters will accept a governor who won't say where he stands when it really matters.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-duggan-refuses-to-condemn-trumps-threats-to-execute-lawmakers/
ICYMI: Titus, Lee & Horsford Said NO to Lower Utility Bills
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Titus, Lee & Horsford Said NO to Lower Utility Bills
In case you missed it, Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford voted against lowering energy costs for working families, siding with the radical socialists instead of Nevadans struggling under sky-high utility bills.
"Out of touch Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford would rather bow to the demands of the radical far-left than unleash American energy to lower energy costs for Nevada families. Titus, Lee,
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Titus, Lee & Horsford Said NO to Lower Utility Bills
In case you missed it, Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford voted against lowering energy costs for working families, siding with the radical socialists instead of Nevadans struggling under sky-high utility bills.
"Out of touch Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford would rather bow to the demands of the radical far-left than unleash American energy to lower energy costs for Nevada families. Titus, Lee,and Horsford can't be trusted to put Nevadans first." - NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
Nevada Democrats Vote Against Lower Energy Costs As House Republicans Move To Unleash American Energy
The Nevada Globe
House Republicans just took a major step toward lowering energy costs for Nevada families and, predictably, Nevada's Democratic delegation tried to stand in the way.
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In short: more American energy production, more American energy exports, and lower costs for families everywhere, including right here in Nevada.
Republicans and even a number of Democrats understood that. Titus, Lee, and Horsford didn't.
Instead, Nevada's Democratic delegation sided with the far-left environmental lobby that openly admits it wants to end fossil fuels altogether, no matter how painful it becomes for working families trying to keep the lights on, heat their homes, or afford a drive to work.
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Nevadans have been crushed by years of soaring utility bills, skyrocketing gas prices, and inflation that refuses to go away. Even as national energy costs ease, Nevada consistently ranks among the most expensive states in the country for residential electricity and Democrats in Washington keep voting to make it worse.
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Nevada families want lower energy bills, cheaper gas, and a future where America not China, not Russia, not the Middle East controls its own energy supply. The House just delivered a plan to make that happen.
Titus, Lee, and Horsford voted no. Fortunately, House Republicans are moving full speed ahead to put America back in the driver's seat on energy. It's a shame Nevada's Democrats refuse to come along for the ride.
Read more here (https://thenevadaglobe.com/articles/nevada-democrats-vote-against-lower-energy-costs-as-house-republicans-move-to-unleash-american-energy/).
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/11/25/icymi-titus-lee-horsford-said-no-to-lower-utility-bills/
DNC: Trump-pardoned Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Accused of Facilitating Payments to Hamas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Trump-pardoned Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Accused of Facilitating Payments to Hamas
New explosive allegations come in a complaint filed in federal court by families of October 7th victims
Comes one month after Trump pardoned Zhao and Binance expanded their investment into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto startup
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has been accused in federal court of facilitating payments to Hamas, just a month after Donald Trump pardoned him for his conviction
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Trump-pardoned Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Accused of Facilitating Payments to Hamas
New explosive allegations come in a complaint filed in federal court by families of October 7th victims
Comes one month after Trump pardoned Zhao and Binance expanded their investment into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto startup
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has been accused in federal court of facilitating payments to Hamas, just a month after Donald Trump pardoned him for his convictionon major charges related to money laundering. The bombshell allegations come after Binance announced an expansion of its partnership with World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto startup.
The complaint was filed by American citizens whose family members were murdered, maimed, or taken hostage during Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
In response, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin released the following statement:
"Less than a month after Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao and the two of them struck a lucrative business deal to line Trump's pockets, Zhao now stands accused of helping finance Hamas. This is horrifying, and if the accusations are true, Zhao should be held accountable. This is the company Trump keeps - anything is fair game as long as the Trump family continues to make a fortune. Meanwhile, the families of Hamas victims deserve justice, and the public deserves to know the truth."
Reminder: Binance is one of the main drivers of the growth of World Liberty's stablecoin, called USD1, which has contributed to the massive surge in Trump's personal wealth since he took office. The Trump family has made hundreds of millions of dollars through World Liberty, which has received money from firms linked to Russia, China, and the U.A.E.
Zhao was convicted on serious charges related to money laundering, after his actions allowed sanctioned countries and terrorist groups to move money through Binance. To secure a pardon, Mr. Zhao hired Ches McDowell, a lawyer, lobbyist and longtime hunting companion of Donald Trump Jr.
Read more below:
Financial Times: Binance founder Changpeng Zhao accused of facilitating payments to Hamas
By Joe Miller and Nikou Asgari
* The billionaire Binance founder pardoned by Donald Trump has been accused of facilitating millions of dollars' worth of payments to Hamas in the wake of its attack on Israel on October 7 2023.
* In a complaint filed in US federal court on Monday by American citizens whose family members were murdered, maimed or taken hostage in the assault, Changpeng Zhao and the cryptocurrency exchange he founded are alleged to have knowingly provided "substantial assistance" to militant groups including Hamas and Hizbollah, helping them conceal the movement of funds.
* The payments allegedly laundered through Binance -- the largest crypto exchange in the world -- continued even after the company paid more than $4.3bn in November 2023 to settle US charges of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, lawyers for the victims claim in the lawsuit.
* Lawyers for the October 7 families claim that Binance facilitated transactions to cryptocurrency wallets linked to Gaza-based organisations that the exchange knew, or should have known, were linked to Hamas and other proscribed terrorist groups.
* They allege that more than $50mn in transactions to accounts linked to Hamas, Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Lebanese militant movement Hizbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, another faction in Gaza, on public blockchains were facilitated by Binance since October 7 2023.
* They further allege that wallets run by Binance itself "sent the equivalent of more than $300mn to designated wallets on the blockchain before the...attacks and more than $115mn after".
* "Binance ensured that terrorists and other criminals could deposit and shuffle enormous sums on the exchange with impunity," lawyers for the plaintiffs allege in the suit, adding that some of the accounts in question remain active. "To this day, there is no indication that Binance has meaningfully altered its core business model."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trump-pardoned-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-accused-of-facilitating-payments-to-hamas/
DNC: In Final Week, Aftyn Behn Remains Laser-Focused on Affordability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025:
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In Final Week, Aftyn Behn Remains Laser-Focused on Affordability
One week ahead of Election Day on December 2, and as early voting ends tomorrow, Aftyn Behn continues to stay laser-focused on the issues most important to Tennesseans: lowering their grocery bills, lowering their health care costs, and fighting back against tax breaks for billionaires. In stark contrast, Republicans like Matt Van Epps have no plan to lower Tennesseans' costs, and he is instead spending his time defending
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025:
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In Final Week, Aftyn Behn Remains Laser-Focused on Affordability
One week ahead of Election Day on December 2, and as early voting ends tomorrow, Aftyn Behn continues to stay laser-focused on the issues most important to Tennesseans: lowering their grocery bills, lowering their health care costs, and fighting back against tax breaks for billionaires. In stark contrast, Republicans like Matt Van Epps have no plan to lower Tennesseans' costs, and he is instead spending his time defendingDonald Trump's Big Ugly Bill. Matt Van Epps said he would have voted for the Big Ugly Bill despite the fact that it kicks 210,000 Tennesseans off their health insurance and puts nine rural hospitals on the brink of closure, and he says there's "no policy" of Donald Trump's that he disagrees with.
A Reminder: New CBS polling found that 64% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy and 60% disapprove of his job performance overall, a record low for Trump.
In the final stretch, the DNC is all-in to help the Aftyn Behn campaign, deploying our robust volunteer organizing team that has already contacted more than 70,000 voters in the district.
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement:
"As Republicans' disapproval ratings hit new lows, including on their handling of the economy, Matt Van Epps would be more of the same: another MAGA Republican with no plans to lower costs for Tennessee families. In stark contrast, Aftyn Behn continues to run a disciplined campaign focused on lowering costs and protecting health care. From her time as a health care organizer to her leadership in the Tennessee state legislature, Rep. Behn has fought to eliminate the state's grocery tax, protect health care and rural hospitals, and ensure large corporations and billionaires pay their fair share. From now until Election Day, the DNC is all gas and no brakes to ensure Tennessee families have a fighter who will lower their costs and won't bend the knee to Washington Republicans -- and that leader is Aftyn Behn."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/in-final-week-aftyn-behn-remains-laser-focused-on-affordability/
BATTLEGROUND REPORT: Republicans are Serving Price Spikes This Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BATTLEGROUND REPORT: Republicans are Serving Price Spikes This Thanksgiving
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TO : Interested Parties
FR : Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
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As families across the country prepare to gather around the table this Thanksgiving, they are facing high costs on holiday essentials thanks to Senate Republicans' toxic, price-spiking agenda - which is backed by every single GOP Senate candidate.
"Americans are paying more and getting less this Thanksgiving thanks to Republicans'
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BATTLEGROUND REPORT: Republicans are Serving Price Spikes This Thanksgiving
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TO : Interested Parties
FR : Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
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As families across the country prepare to gather around the table this Thanksgiving, they are facing high costs on holiday essentials thanks to Senate Republicans' toxic, price-spiking agenda - which is backed by every single GOP Senate candidate.
"Americans are paying more and getting less this Thanksgiving thanks to Republicans'toxic agenda and their refusal to address the affordability crisis," said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle. "Their reckless policies have created uncertainty for millions of families who are now struggling to keep up with skyrocketing costs on everything from electricity to their holiday dinner, and in 2026, voters will reject the Republican Senate candidates who back these harmful price spikes."
Here are the facts about the Republican affordability crisis, how it's impacting American families this Thanksgiving, and how Republican Senate candidates in battleground states are supporting policies that increase costs.
REPUBLICANS ARE SERVING PRICE SPIKES THIS THANKSGIVING:
* Thanksgiving dinner overall: This year, the price of groceries for a typical full Thanksgiving meal is approximately $140.25 (nearly 10 percent higher than last year, and three times the current rate of inflation).
* Turkey: The wholesale price of frozen turkeys is up nearly 40 percent compared to last year.
* Ham: The price of an 8-pound bone-in spiral ham is up nearly 50 percent compared to last year.
* Squash: The price of a 3-pound butternut squash is up nearly 13 percent compared to last year.
* Onions: The price of a 1 lb bag of sweet onions is up 56 percent compared to last year, while the price of a canister of fried onions is up 15.16 percent.
* Yams: The price of a single can of McCall Farms canned yams is up 8.51 percent compared to last year.
* Cheese: The price of two bags of shredded Sargento cheese is up 13.64 percent compared to last year.
* Pasta: The price of a single box of De Cecco elbow pasta is up 16.27 percent compared to last year.
* Cranberries: The price of a single can of Ocean Spray cranberry sauce is up 22.25 percent compared to last year.
* Potatoes: The price of a single box of Idahoan Foods mashed potatoes is up nearly 5 percent compared to last year.
* Gravy: The price of a single packet of McCormick turkey gravy mix is up 7.36 percent compared to last year.
* Pie Crusts: The price of two packs of refrigerated pie crusts is up 12.68 percent compared to last year
* Pecans: The price of 12 ounces of pecans is up 11.22 percent compared to last year.
* Apples: The price of 3 pounds of Honeycrisp apples is up 8.23 percent compared to last year.
* Aluminum Foil: The price of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil is up nearly 40 percent compared to last year.
* Travel: The price of airline fares is up 3.2 percent compared to the same time last year.
IN THE STATES REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATES SUPPORT TOXIC, PRICE-SPIKING AGENDA AND RECKLESS TARIFFS:
* In Alaska, Dan Sullivan supports reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs and voted to end or reduce food assistance for 27,000 Alaska families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more: Alaska Beacon: The messy reality of feeding Alaska ; The New Republic: Inside the Hunger Crisis in America's Last Frontier ; New York Times: In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensified SNAP Anxiety ; The New Republic: The Shocking Price of Groceries in Rural Alaska
* In Georgia, Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, and Derek Dooley support reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs, and voted to, or backed, ending or reducing food assistance for 729,000 Georgia families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : WMAZ: Grocery Store Prices Continue To Climb, As Central Georgia Shoppers Feel The Impacts ; Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Metro Atlanta Consumers Grapple With Higher Prices On Food, Other Goods ; CBS: Tariffs Drive Up Coffee Prices, Atlanta Shops Struggle To Keep Up
* In Iowa, Ashley Hinson supports reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs and voted to end or reduce food assistance for 134,000 Iowa families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more: KCRG: "Half the families we serve are already skipping meals," Iowa food banks react to tariff impacts ; KGAN: Drought and tariffs contribute to beef price surge, the industry braces for more ; We Are Iowa: Iowa cattle rancher speaks out about beef prices amid tariff battle ; KCCI: Iowa restaurants face financial challenges amid rising costs
* In Maine, Susan Collins supports reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs and voted to greenlight ending or reducing food assistance for 101,000 Maine families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : Portland Press Herald: Maine food businesses and shoppers seeing higher costs as tariffs hit ; Lewiston Sun Journal: Maine farmers, restaurants struggle with rising cost of beef ; Maine Morning Star: Maine experts say feds 'hiding the evidence' by eliminating key food security survey ; NHPR: Maine electric prices to hit highest level in three years
* In Michigan, Mike Rogers supports reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs and backed ending or reducing food assistance for 796,000 Michigan families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : WILX: MDARD report warns of tariff impacts on food prices ; The Michigan Daily: Trump administration tariffs raise concerns for Michigan's food prices and sustainability ; The Alpena News: Federal tariffs affecting food and crop costs ; WLNS: Whitmer says Trump's tariffs are 'crushing' Michigan's economy amid rising costs ; Patch: MI Grocery Prices Have Increased: What That Means For The Holidays
* In New Hampshire, John E. Sununu and Scott Brown support reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs, and backed ending or reducing food assistance for 44,000 New Hampshire families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : Keene Sentinel: NH families face 'structural affordability crisis,' new report finds ; In Depth NH: As National Headwinds Hit NH Economy, Unemployment Rises and Costs Climb: NHFPI Study ; WMUR: Lawmakers, advocates say high home prices driving young people out of New Hampshire
* In North Carolina, Michael Whatley supports reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs and backed ending or reducing food assistance for 784,000 North Carolina families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : WLOS: North Carolina coffee roaster cites tariffs, other setbacks for price increase ; ABC 11: As new tariffs take effect, US consumers footing more than half the burden: Report
* In Ohio, Jon Husted supports reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs and voted to end or reduce food assistance for 717,000 Ohio families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : WTOL: Toledoans pinch pennies as grocery costs outstrip income growth ; Crain's Cleveland Business: Ohio families scramble for solutions amid rising costs, especially for basics ; WCMH: Study: Ohio cities among those where residents spend the most on groceries ; Cleveland.com: Electric bills doubled for many Ohioans and they're furious: The Readers Write ; ABC 6: Columbus residents face utility rate hikes amid rising costs
* In Texas, John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt support reckless tariffs that are spiking food costs, and Cornyn, Paxton, and Hunt all voted to, or backed, ending or reducing food assistance for 1.5 million Texas families - its largest cut in history.
* Read more : El Paso Times: El Paso urges residents to attend meetings, speak out on proposed gas rate hike ; NBC 5 DFW: Black Friday looks different for retailers amid tariff-related price hikes ; Community Impact: Energy experts urge state to tackle power affordability, efficiency as Texas grows ; CBS News: State Fair of Texas sees 400,000 drop in attendance compared to 2024, with cost cited as key factor by families
AMERICANS ARE REJECTING REPUBLICANS' HIGHER PRICES:
* Reuters: Cost-of-living worries haunt Americans ahead of midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
* " Americans are worried about the cost of basic needs including healthcare, food, housing and energy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, suggesting those concerns could be critical in next year's midterm elections that will determine control of the U.S. Congress."
* Fox News: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
* "Some 76% of voters view the economy negatively. That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July and the 70% who said the same at the end of former President Biden's term."
* " Voters blame the president. About twice as many say President Donald Trump, rather than Biden, is responsible for the current economy. And three times as many say Trump's economic policies have hurt them (they said the same about Biden's last year). Plus, approval of how Trump is handling the economy hit a new low, and disapproval of his overall job performance hit record highs among core supporters."
* Newsweek: America's Middle Class Turns on Trump Amid Affordability Crisis
* "America's middle classonce a core pillar of Donald Trump's political coalitionis showing signs of breaking away as frustration over living costs intensifies, according to new polling and economic data."
* "YouGov/Economist polling over the past three months shows a clear downward trend in Trump's standing with middle-class Americans. In September, the group split 44 percent approval to 54 percent disapproval (-10). By October, approval slipped to 42 percent and disapproval reached 53 percent (-11). The latest November numbers show a sharper deterioration: just 40 percent approve of Trump's performance, while 58 percent disapprovea steep net decline of 18 points. "
* CBS News: Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll ahead of 2026 midterm elections
* " A sweeping new survey of 3,000 registered Latino voters across the country finds that economic anxiety continues to dominate the political mood heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with cost of living, jobs, and housing far outpacing other issues as top priorities for the nation's second-largest voting bloc."
* "Pocketbook concerns dominate nearly every measure of voter sentiment. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Latino voters surveyed say President Trump and congressional Republicans are not doing enough to improve the economy a 5-point increase since April and half of respondents believe Mr. Trump's economic policies will make them personally worse off next year."
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/news/battleground-report-republicans-are-serving-price-spikes-this-thanksgiving/
