Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee recently made a mocking comment about Americans struggling to afford high grocery prices. They posted a now-deleted message on X, responding to an article about record online shopping spending over Black Friday, saying, "And here we were thinking y’all couldn’t afford eggs! " This comment was seen as out of touch with the reality many Americans face regarding soaring grocery costs.
The cost of groceries has increased significantly over the past four years, with the price of eggs rising from $1. 74 per dozen in 2020 to $3. 82 in 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that food inflation has been a growing issue, with increases of 3. 9% in 2020, 6. 3% in 2021, 10. 4% in 2022, 2. 7% in 2023, and 2. 1% in 2024. Inflation has also impacted the overall cost of living, reaching its peak under the Biden-Harris administration at 9. 1% in June 2022, with an annual high of 8% in 2022.
Much of this inflationary spending can be linked to policies introduced by the Biden-Harris administration and other Democrat-approved legislation. The national debt hit over $35 trillion this year, partly due to the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, which authorized significant spending of $1. 9 trillion and $750 billion, respectively.
Voter concerns about the economy and inflation were evident in polls before the recent elections. Many respondents felt worse off than four years ago and preferred former President Donald Trump to address economic issues over his Democratic opponent. This perspective was reflected in the election results, where Trump achieved a notable victory.
Despite these losses, it seems that Democrats have not fully recognized or learned from their mistakes relating to economic management.
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