Memo
Published October 20, 2026
•13 minute read
Voters are frustrated with Trump, his misplaced priorities, and the Republican policy agenda that has raised the cost of living. Despite apprehensions, voters are beginning to turn to Democrats, increasingly trusting them to provide relief. If they take control of Congress, voters will support a Democratic agenda that prioritizes commonsense policies to lower costs, rather than one focused exclusively on combating Trump or pushing through unpopular, heavily ideological policies.