Democrats have a historic opportunity to reshape the economy after the midterms. Economist Natasha Sarin and Elizabeth Wilkins of Roosevelt Forward discuss how to deliver on affordability. Following a "blue tsunami" election, Democrats control both the House and Senate.
Wilkins emphasizes that winning is only the first step — they must prove life feels different under their leadership. Using oversight and legislative powers, Democrats can take on powerful interests and rewrite economic rules. The conversation reflects optimism but also urgency: the end of the Trump era is not automatic, but a chance to be seized.
Policy must focus on tangible cost reductions for ordinary Americans, turning electoral momentum into lasting change.
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