Democrats have recently achieved a historic climate bill and lowered drug prices, fulfilling long-standing promises to their base. Despite past concerns about following through on promises and the country's direction, these accomplishments may boost the party's chances in the November elections.
Amid political desperation, Democrats seek to enact bills that would fight climate change and re-regulate the prescription drug market, among other things, to win the midterm election. They want to remind voters of how far-right the Republican party is on significant issues that affect their daily lives.
This episode explores how Joe Biden earned the Democratic nomination for president despite initial primary losses and a diversity of candidates with different policies. It highlights how the support of older Black voters set him apart from the other candidates.
The issue of student loan debt affects a large portion of the Democratic infrastructure, including academics and those in the media, but is still seen as a fringe issue within the party.
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the country, the Republicans did not perform as well as projected in the 2022 midterms. The failure of the predicted "red wave" was a surprise to many, who attributed it to candidate quality and the overshadowing narrative of election denial.
The Republican party has a small majority in the House and far-right members can block or allow anything. The midterm election loss does not mean these far-right House members have less power but rather have more power in passing legislation.