Across nearly 60 special elections in the past year, Democrats have improved on their 2024 margins by an average of 13 points, much of it driven by voter frustration over the rising cost of living. After weeks of President Trump dismissing affordability concerns as a Democratic “hoax” and “con job,” the White House is scrambling to shift its message. President Trump will travel to Pennsylvania this week to promote his economic agenda. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: ms.now #Democrats #Politics #Election