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EarlG

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1. Affordability, pricing... I'm not sure a rebrand is going to help him here

Reply to WiVoter (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 09:44 AM

7 hrs ago

It likely doesn't matter what word everyone uses -- if large numbers of people are having a hard time making ends meet and can't afford to buy stuff, they're going to blame the people in charge.

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His New Word To Replace "Affordability" And Distract [View all] WiVoter 7 hrs ago OP

Affordability, pricing... I'm not sure a rebrand is going to help him here EarlG 7 hrs ago #1

Correct, and the PRICING and AFFORDABILITY are terrible and unaffordable!! bucolic_frolic 7 hrs ago #2

Probably because "pricing" is easier for him to say than "affordability". mwmisses4289 6 hrs ago #3

It's the same narrative, and it's a big loser for Republicans. ananda 6 hrs ago #4

Pricing is his way of saying 'not my fault' C_U_L8R 6 hrs ago #5

Firstly... 2naSalit 5 hrs ago #6

I agree WiVoter 3 hrs ago #8

I predict that by election day his economy will be so bad kimbutgar 4 hrs ago #7