It does seem like affordability is a new key word in our politics.
We need to be able to discuss the issue. As far as how it aligns in our politics, this can be used against Democrats.
For example, in talking about housing affordability, California probably has the least affordable housing in America. The state of California is run by Democrats.
New york City is dominated by Democrats. And is very expensive also. We can make the case that places run by Democrats tend to be more expensive to live in. There tend to be more laws and regulations which increase the cost of housing in these areas.
If Democrats want to have this debate, we have ammunition on our side to cope with this issue.
New york City is dominated by Democrats. And is very expensive also. We can make the case that places run by Democrats tend to be more expensive to live in.
You're right about that. Also, it's all about the supply and demand.
Everyone wants to live in Malibu and Manhattan.
You'll have to pay a premium for that.
Republicans can 100% make the “affordability” concerns a Democrat problem. But they won’t. They could start with showing how the disaster of Obamacare has taken money from taxpayers to create the health cost mess we are in now.