Democrats won Congress, but their Trump obsession could give it right back
It could also repeat a political mistake Democrats have made before: turning their opposition to Trump into the central story and giving him the chance to cast himself as the target of a partisan campaign.
Key points
- The results changed who controls Congress, but they did not change what voters need: lower costs, a stronger economy and a government focused on the problems families face.
- They will still have a responsibility to represent our constituents, make the case for their ideas and hold Democrats accountable for the choices they make.
- JEFFRIES LEAVES DOOR OPEN TO INVESTIGATING MAJOR TRUMP ALLY AS DEMOCRATS PREPARE TO TAKE POWER Republicans should call out that overreach clearly.
When Congress puts private businesses under a partisan spotlight because of their dealings with the government or their connection to a political dispute, the consequences reach employees, investors and communities.
Additional details
- If Democrats spend the next two years pursuing a sweeping investigation agenda, Republicans should press them to explain what it will do to lower costs, strengthen the economy or improve Americans’ lives.
- If that is their priority, voters will see the difference between a party focused on governing and one focused on Trump.
- Very few in Washington saw Democrats taking both chambers of Congress to this extent.
- But Republicans cannot build a strategy around waiting for Democrats to overreach.
- JAMIE RASKIN CALLS CONCERNS OVER SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME INVESTIGATING TRUMP A MEDIA 'NARRATIVE' That argument helped Trump in 2024.
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