Policy & Politics

Clinton urges Democrats to focus on affordability and anti-corruption

Hillary Clinton predicted a Democratic sweep of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterms, citing voter frustration with affordability and corruption. She advised the party to enact an agenda focused on health care costs, housing, and closing loopholes related to presidential income.

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Hillary Clinton predicted a Democratic sweep of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterms, citing voter frustration with affordability and corruption. She advised the Democratic Party to immediately enact an agenda focused on an affordability package, including health care costs and housing, and an anti-corruption package that closes loopholes. Specifically, she called for enforcing the emoluments clause regarding the President’s reported $1.2 billion income from crypto deals. Clinton also called for investigations into data taken by Elon Musk through Doge. She dismissed the endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers by Democrat Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race as a "sideshow" and a distraction from the main goal of defeating Republicans. Clinton expressed concern about the President’s coherence and decision-making capabilities, particularly regarding potential renewed attacks on Iran. She argued that linking affordability to corruption is the key to winning the election and that Democrats must have the discipline to enact a substantive agenda to retain power beyond 2024.