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Democrats Unveil Affordability Agenda Ahead of 2026 Midterms

2/27/2026

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Democrats aim to advance an affordability-centered agenda for the 2026 midterms.
At the Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, Rep. Maxwell Frost stressed a proactive platform beyond opposing U.S. President Donald Trump.
The New Democrat Coalition unveiled an Affordability Agenda proposing measures to lower costs in healthcare and housing, but specifics remain vague as lawmakers negotiate.
Rep. Katherine Clark emphasized simple solutions and said more concrete proposals would be revealed soon.

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Democrats aim to advance an affordability-centered agenda for the 2026 midterms.
At the Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, Rep. Maxwell Frost stressed a proactive platform beyond opposing U.S. President Donald Trump.
The New Democrat Coalition unveiled an Affordability Agenda proposing measures to lower costs in healthcare and housing, but specifics remain vague as lawmakers negotiate.
Rep. Katherine Clark emphasized simple solutions and said more concrete proposals would be revealed soon.