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Affordability Debate Heats Up: Democrats Push Welfare Reforms

12/1/2025

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Affordability dominates U.S. politics, with Democrats advocating Medicare expansion and rent assistance.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, says no problem is too large for government intervention.
Conservatives argue this approach leads to inefficiency and higher costs.
Economist Thomas Sowell warns welfare policies can produce negative social outcomes, including incentives for single-parent households.
Republicans preparing for 2026 are urged to emphasize hard work and meritocracy to address affordability.

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Affordability dominates U.S. politics, with Democrats advocating Medicare expansion and rent assistance.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, says no problem is too large for government intervention.
Conservatives argue this approach leads to inefficiency and higher costs.
Economist Thomas Sowell warns welfare policies can produce negative social outcomes, including incentives for single-parent households.
Republicans preparing for 2026 are urged to emphasize hard work and meritocracy to address affordability.