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‘Groundhog’s Day!’: Dem strategist slams Trump’s ‘affordability’ talk

Published 10:57 PM EST, Thu November 6, 2025

<p>President Donald Trump says it’s Republicans, not Democrats who are winning the issue of affordability. He also pointed to a booming economy to downplay concerns. CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison says Trump is running plays that doomed Democrats in 2024. The NewsNight panel reacts.</p>

‘Groundhog’s Day!’: Dem strategist slams Trump’s ‘affordability’ talk

President Donald Trump says it’s Republicans, not Democrats, who are winning the issue of affordability. He also pointed to a booming economy to downplay concerns. CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison says Trump is running plays that doomed Democrats in 2024. The NewsNight panel reacts.

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<p>President Donald Trump says it’s Republicans, not Democrats who are winning the issue of affordability. He also pointed to a booming economy to downplay concerns. CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison says Trump is running plays that doomed Democrats in 2024. The NewsNight panel reacts.</p>

‘Groundhog’s Day!’: Dem strategist slams Trump’s ‘affordability’ talk

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