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STEVE MOORE: After midterm rout, here’s how Trump can start fixing affordability
Midterm rout signals political risk, with affordability framing Trump's response strategy.
Context
What happened: Steve Moore urges Trump to address voter anger over affordability after Republican midterm losses, proposing a national address and an emergency executive order to cut gas prices.
Key numbers: Federal gas tax is 18.4 cents a gallon; renewable fuel regulations add up to 45 cents; California and Illinois charge over 70 cents a gallon; suspension
Why it matters: Moore says exit polls show most voters feel their family finances are worsening, and he argues Democrats who campaigned on lower gas prices should be forced to pass emergency relief or explain their affordability plan.
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What changed
Steve Moore urges Trump to address voter anger over affordability after Republican midterm losses, proposing a national address and an emergency executive order to cut gas prices.
Why it matters
Moore says exit polls show most voters feel their family finances are worsening, and he argues Democrats who campaigned on lower gas prices should be forced to pass emergency relief or explain their affordability plan.