Affordability Narrative
Democrats were previously dismissing inflation and now emphasizing affordability.
Democrats are trying to portray the economy as a disaster and blame Trump.


Gas Prices & Energy
Positive news: Thanksgiving gas prices at their lowest since the pandemic.
National average forecast: $3.02 per gallon.
Nearly 30 states have prices under $3; Oklahoma leads at $2.50.
Liberal states like California have much higher prices ($4.63), attributed to regulation and taxation.
Trend framed as a result of Trump’s energy policies.


Holiday Spending
U.S. holiday spending expected to top $1 trillion for the first time.
Mixed consumer sentiment:

Surveys show some tightening (Gen Z plans to spend 23% less).
National Retail Federation predicts sales growth of 2.9–3.4%.
Concerns about tariffs and shipping delays; advice to shop early.


Thanksgiving Meal Costs
Down 5% from last year, lowest in four years.
Average cost for 10 people: $55.18.
Sharp decline in turkey prices (down 16%).
Contrast with Biden-era inflation:

Prices surged 14% in 2021 and 20% in 2022.
Overall increase of ~24% during Biden’s term.

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Affordability Narrative
<ul>
<li>Democrats were previously dismissing inflation and now emphasizing affordability.</li>
<li>Democrats are trying to portray the economy as a disaster and blame Trump.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Gas Prices &amp; Energy
<ul>
<li>Positive news: Thanksgiving gas prices at their lowest since the pandemic.</li>
<li>National average forecast: $3.02 per gallon.</li>
<li>Nearly 30 states have prices under $3; Oklahoma leads at $2.50.</li>
<li>Liberal states like California have much higher prices ($4.63), attributed to regulation and taxation.</li>
<li>Trend framed as a result of Trump&rsquo;s energy policies.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Holiday Spending
<ul>
<li>U.S. holiday spending expected to top $1 trillion for the first time.</li>
<li>Mixed consumer sentiment:
<ul>
<li>Surveys show some tightening (Gen Z plans to spend 23% less).</li>
<li>National Retail Federation predicts sales growth of 2.9&ndash;3.4%.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Concerns about tariffs and shipping delays; advice to shop early.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Thanksgiving Meal Costs
<ul>
<li>Down 5% from last year, lowest in four years.</li>
<li>Average cost for 10 people: $55.18.</li>
<li>Sharp decline in turkey prices (down 16%).</li>
<li>Contrast with Biden-era inflation:
<ul>
<li>Prices surged 14% in 2021 and 20% in 2022.</li>
<li>Overall increase of ~24% during Biden&rsquo;s term.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Holiday Spending to Break $1 Trillion as Democrats Push Economic Narrative

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