Liz Peek argues that a Democratic victory in the upcoming midterm elections would result in political turmoil rather than the economic relief the party promises. The columnist contends that Democrats are campaigning on affordability while their actual agenda focuses on opposing Donald Trump and reversing Republican policies.
Peek asserts that if Democrats regain a majority in Congress, their primary objective will be to undo gains made by the Trump administration. These gains include border security measures, increased domestic energy production, and the suppression of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. She claims the party would immediately launch investigations into President Trump, hiring Hollywood producers to document their outrage in a manner similar to the aftermath of the January 6 riots.
The columnist suggests that internal party divisions will prevent Democrats from effectively addressing affordability. She notes that the far-left and moderate factions cannot agree on policy approaches. For example, she argues that Medicare for all is unworkable because union members from organizations like the UAW and AFL-CIO would fiercely resist losing their current healthcare benefits. An organizing memo cited in the piece highlights that UAW members at General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant pay no premiums for family plans and have limited co-pays.
On housing, Peek points to proposals by the New Democrat Coalition to cut red tape and build four million homes in the next decade. She argues this conflicts with environmentalist interests in states like California and New York, which have high housing costs. A study by Realtor.com is cited to show that only 11 states allow median-income households to afford median-priced homes, with all but two of those states voting for Trump in 2024. Iowa is identified as having the most affordable housing, while New York has the least.
Peek also critiques Democratic energy policies, arguing that proposals to establish a level playing field for all forms of energy amount to eliminating tax breaks for oil and gas companies. She claims the Biden administration’s anti-oil stance, including canceled lease sales and drilling permits, negatively impacted U.S. national security and the economy by blocking new production in places like Alaska.
The columnist contrasts these policies with those of progressives like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who advocate for government-provided free housing and childcare. Peek argues that greater government involvement leads to inefficiency and higher costs, citing the soaring tuition costs in higher education despite billions in taxpayer funding.
She warns that Democratic plans to tax wealthy individuals and businesses will lead to price increases and outmigration from high-tax areas like New York. Peek states that government spending on entitlements has driven the national debt to $40 trillion, pushing up interest rates and mortgage costs. She claims spending under President Joe Biden reached levels comparable to World War II.
Peek concludes by estimating the cost of Medicare-for-all at $25 to $35 trillion over the next ten years. She maintains that Democrats cannot lower prices and that their platform will further inflate the national debt.