As even liberals sour on progressive policies, Dems struggle to swing right
San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin, ousted in a recall election on June 7
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Voters gave the Democratic Party another message last week about what they consider the most pressing issue facing the country, with the 2022 congressional midterms now only four and a half months away.
When one considers the headaches facing President Joe Biden and his party’s candidates, the first thing that comes to mind is the economy: inflation, rising interest rates, and the stock market slump. But the economy isn’t the only thing Democrats have to worry about.
Crime rates have surged, especially nonviolent crimes (theft, break-ins) and property offenses, which have left many voters feeling like they live in a Wild West with no law and order. Thefts have become so common that police often won’t even make an effort to intervene.
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