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The numbers don’t lie. Our new polling conducted with @dataforprogress.org finds that:
😥 65% are worried about rising health insurance premiums
🥊 52% of voters say Democrats in Congress should keep fighting to prevent health care price hikes
😥 65% are worried about rising health insurance premiums
🥊 52% of voters say Democrats in Congress should keep fighting to prevent health care price hikes
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The numbers don’t lie. Our new polling conducted with @dataforprogress.org finds that:
😥 65% are worried about rising health insurance premiums
🥊 52% of voters say Democrats in Congress should keep fighting to prevent health care price hikes
😥 65% are worried about rising health insurance premiums
🥊 52% of voters say Democrats in Congress should keep fighting to prevent health care price hikes
The “millionaire flight” myth is just that… a myth. And @lindsayowens.bsky.social has the data to back it up in @usatoday.com:
After New Jersey raised its top-income tax rate, 37 millionaires left the state while 3,000 more moved into the Garden State.
🔗: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
After New Jersey raised its top-income tax rate, 37 millionaires left the state while 3,000 more moved into the Garden State.
🔗: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The “millionaire flight” myth is just that… a myth. And @lindsayowens.bsky.social has the data to back it up in @usatoday.com:
After New Jersey raised its top-income tax rate, 37 millionaires left the state while 3,000 more moved into the Garden State.
🔗: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
After New Jersey raised its top-income tax rate, 37 millionaires left the state while 3,000 more moved into the Garden State.
🔗: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Sarah Matthews, a former Trump Deputy Press Secretary, says her ACA health care premiums are going to jump $600 next year.
As @lindsayowens.bsky.social tells @alivitali.bsky.social the crux of the shutdown is “whether Americans are gonna be able to afford health care next year.” Watch on @msnbc.com
As @lindsayowens.bsky.social tells @alivitali.bsky.social the crux of the shutdown is “whether Americans are gonna be able to afford health care next year.” Watch on @msnbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Sarah Matthews, a former Trump Deputy Press Secretary, says her ACA health care premiums are going to jump $600 next year.
As @lindsayowens.bsky.social tells @alivitali.bsky.social the crux of the shutdown is “whether Americans are gonna be able to afford health care next year.” Watch on @msnbc.com
As @lindsayowens.bsky.social tells @alivitali.bsky.social the crux of the shutdown is “whether Americans are gonna be able to afford health care next year.” Watch on @msnbc.com
NEW polling: Majority of voters believe SNAP benefits have been cut & delayed because Trump is choosing to withhold available funds.
It’s no wonder why.
Just this morning, the Trump admin appealed the court’s decision to fully fund SNAP. They’re choosing to let people go hungry.
It’s no wonder why.
Just this morning, the Trump admin appealed the court’s decision to fully fund SNAP. They’re choosing to let people go hungry.
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
NEW polling: Majority of voters believe SNAP benefits have been cut & delayed because Trump is choosing to withhold available funds.
It’s no wonder why.
Just this morning, the Trump admin appealed the court’s decision to fully fund SNAP. They’re choosing to let people go hungry.
It’s no wonder why.
Just this morning, the Trump admin appealed the court’s decision to fully fund SNAP. They’re choosing to let people go hungry.
Consumer confidence just dropped to its lowest level in 3 years. Layoffs are at a 20-year high.
Meanwhile, Trump says the affordability crisis can “wait until 2026.”
Families can’t wait: rent, groceries, & credit card bills aren’t waiting.
Meanwhile, Trump says the affordability crisis can “wait until 2026.”
Families can’t wait: rent, groceries, & credit card bills aren’t waiting.
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Consumer confidence just dropped to its lowest level in 3 years. Layoffs are at a 20-year high.
Meanwhile, Trump says the affordability crisis can “wait until 2026.”
Families can’t wait: rent, groceries, & credit card bills aren’t waiting.
Meanwhile, Trump says the affordability crisis can “wait until 2026.”
Families can’t wait: rent, groceries, & credit card bills aren’t waiting.
There’s no denying the data: The majority of voters blame Trump and the GOP for the government shutdown.
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
There’s no denying the data: The majority of voters blame Trump and the GOP for the government shutdown.
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
One in nine Marylanders depends on SNAP to put food on the table.
“For a lot of folks, especially as we head into colder weather, this is a really dire time."
🔗: foxbaltimore.com/fox45-mornin...
“For a lot of folks, especially as we head into colder weather, this is a really dire time."
🔗: foxbaltimore.com/fox45-mornin...
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
One in nine Marylanders depends on SNAP to put food on the table.
“For a lot of folks, especially as we head into colder weather, this is a really dire time."
🔗: foxbaltimore.com/fox45-mornin...
“For a lot of folks, especially as we head into colder weather, this is a really dire time."
🔗: foxbaltimore.com/fox45-mornin...
It’s Halloween, but the real fright starts tomorrow:
🎃 Health care premiums hikes up 600%
🍎 Food assistance frozen
💸 Prices still rising
Trump’s economic circus is haunting families — and Republicans are nowhere to be found.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/confide...
🎃 Health care premiums hikes up 600%
🍎 Food assistance frozen
💸 Prices still rising
Trump’s economic circus is haunting families — and Republicans are nowhere to be found.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/confide...
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It’s Halloween, but the real fright starts tomorrow:
🎃 Health care premiums hikes up 600%
🍎 Food assistance frozen
💸 Prices still rising
Trump’s economic circus is haunting families — and Republicans are nowhere to be found.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/confide...
🎃 Health care premiums hikes up 600%
🍎 Food assistance frozen
💸 Prices still rising
Trump’s economic circus is haunting families — and Republicans are nowhere to be found.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/confide...
“I struggled with it a lot because I don't want to raise prices in November. It feels like blackmailing the customer.”
Small business owners across the country are feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs. But candy makers especially are feeling the heat right now.
Small business owners across the country are feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs. But candy makers especially are feeling the heat right now.
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“I struggled with it a lot because I don't want to raise prices in November. It feels like blackmailing the customer.”
Small business owners across the country are feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs. But candy makers especially are feeling the heat right now.
Small business owners across the country are feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs. But candy makers especially are feeling the heat right now.
It doesn’t take an economist to say Trump’s mismanagement of the economy has hurt working families.
Just ask the 58% of Americans who disapprove of his handling of the Presidency - the lowest it’s been since 2018.
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Just ask the 58% of Americans who disapprove of his handling of the Presidency - the lowest it’s been since 2018.
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It doesn’t take an economist to say Trump’s mismanagement of the economy has hurt working families.
Just ask the 58% of Americans who disapprove of his handling of the Presidency - the lowest it’s been since 2018.
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Just ask the 58% of Americans who disapprove of his handling of the Presidency - the lowest it’s been since 2018.
🔗: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
The Fed can’t fix what Trump broke.
Tariffs are driving up costs. In 2 days, cuts to health care and food assistance will hit millions of Americans.
Yesterday’s rate cut is an attempt to cushion the blow of a failing economic agenda — one built to serve the wealthy, not workers.
Tariffs are driving up costs. In 2 days, cuts to health care and food assistance will hit millions of Americans.
Yesterday’s rate cut is an attempt to cushion the blow of a failing economic agenda — one built to serve the wealthy, not workers.
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Fed can’t fix what Trump broke.
Tariffs are driving up costs. In 2 days, cuts to health care and food assistance will hit millions of Americans.
Yesterday’s rate cut is an attempt to cushion the blow of a failing economic agenda — one built to serve the wealthy, not workers.
Tariffs are driving up costs. In 2 days, cuts to health care and food assistance will hit millions of Americans.
Yesterday’s rate cut is an attempt to cushion the blow of a failing economic agenda — one built to serve the wealthy, not workers.
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted us with higher prices.
With candy prices up 11% as compared to last year, your grocery receipt might be the scariest thing this Halloween.
@fox5ny.bsky.social breaks it down.
With candy prices up 11% as compared to last year, your grocery receipt might be the scariest thing this Halloween.
@fox5ny.bsky.social breaks it down.
October 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted us with higher prices.
With candy prices up 11% as compared to last year, your grocery receipt might be the scariest thing this Halloween.
@fox5ny.bsky.social breaks it down.
With candy prices up 11% as compared to last year, your grocery receipt might be the scariest thing this Halloween.
@fox5ny.bsky.social breaks it down.
Thanks to Trump, Halloween is more expensive.
Candy prices are up almost 11% - and some like Tootsie Pops up 34% - as compared to last year!
@cnn.com has all the sour details.
Candy prices are up almost 11% - and some like Tootsie Pops up 34% - as compared to last year!
@cnn.com has all the sour details.
October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thanks to Trump, Halloween is more expensive.
Candy prices are up almost 11% - and some like Tootsie Pops up 34% - as compared to last year!
@cnn.com has all the sour details.
Candy prices are up almost 11% - and some like Tootsie Pops up 34% - as compared to last year!
@cnn.com has all the sour details.
This Halloween, it’s not ghosts and ghouls giving families chills – it’s how much more they’re paying to enjoy the spooky season.
Trump promised to lower costs for American families, but has instead turned Halloween into a full-blown nightmare.
Trump promised to lower costs for American families, but has instead turned Halloween into a full-blown nightmare.
October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This Halloween, it’s not ghosts and ghouls giving families chills – it’s how much more they’re paying to enjoy the spooky season.
Trump promised to lower costs for American families, but has instead turned Halloween into a full-blown nightmare.
Trump promised to lower costs for American families, but has instead turned Halloween into a full-blown nightmare.
Halloween candy prices have risen at nearly 4x the rate of inflation.
Halloween costumes are more expensive thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
KTBS News with just how expensive this Halloween season will be.
Halloween costumes are more expensive thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
KTBS News with just how expensive this Halloween season will be.
October 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Halloween candy prices have risen at nearly 4x the rate of inflation.
Halloween costumes are more expensive thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
KTBS News with just how expensive this Halloween season will be.
Halloween costumes are more expensive thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
KTBS News with just how expensive this Halloween season will be.
Expect a more expensive and a less chocolate-filled Halloween this year as prices for candy and costumes skyrocket thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
@cnn.com has the scoop.
@cnn.com has the scoop.
October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Expect a more expensive and a less chocolate-filled Halloween this year as prices for candy and costumes skyrocket thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
@cnn.com has the scoop.
@cnn.com has the scoop.
🕸️ The real Halloween horror? Trump’s economy.
Our new analysis with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social names the reason why Halloween is so expensive this year: Trump’s tariffs.
Just look at these price increases!
Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted households with higher prices.
Our new analysis with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social names the reason why Halloween is so expensive this year: Trump’s tariffs.
Just look at these price increases!
Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted households with higher prices.
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🕸️ The real Halloween horror? Trump’s economy.
Our new analysis with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social names the reason why Halloween is so expensive this year: Trump’s tariffs.
Just look at these price increases!
Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted households with higher prices.
Our new analysis with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social names the reason why Halloween is so expensive this year: Trump’s tariffs.
Just look at these price increases!
Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted households with higher prices.
🎃 Candy prices are up 10.8% this year — nearly 4x overall inflation
🍬 A pack of Tootsie Roll pops now costs 34% more than last year
🍫 Hershey’s variety packs? 22% higher
Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, he’s made even Halloween more expensive.
🍬 A pack of Tootsie Roll pops now costs 34% more than last year
🍫 Hershey’s variety packs? 22% higher
Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, he’s made even Halloween more expensive.
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🎃 Candy prices are up 10.8% this year — nearly 4x overall inflation
🍬 A pack of Tootsie Roll pops now costs 34% more than last year
🍫 Hershey’s variety packs? 22% higher
Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, he’s made even Halloween more expensive.
🍬 A pack of Tootsie Roll pops now costs 34% more than last year
🍫 Hershey’s variety packs? 22% higher
Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, he’s made even Halloween more expensive.
🧵 NEW: We just released a new report with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social showing the scariest thing this Halloween 🎃 is your trick-or-treating receipt.
Candy, costumes, and decorations are spiking in price — haunting households everywhere. And Trump’s tariffs are to blame.
🔗: go.tcf.org/halloween
Candy, costumes, and decorations are spiking in price — haunting households everywhere. And Trump’s tariffs are to blame.
🔗: go.tcf.org/halloween
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🧵 NEW: We just released a new report with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social showing the scariest thing this Halloween 🎃 is your trick-or-treating receipt.
Candy, costumes, and decorations are spiking in price — haunting households everywhere. And Trump’s tariffs are to blame.
🔗: go.tcf.org/halloween
Candy, costumes, and decorations are spiking in price — haunting households everywhere. And Trump’s tariffs are to blame.
🔗: go.tcf.org/halloween
Trump’s “beautiful” economy?
👎 Prices up 3%
👎 Gas up 4%
👎 Health care premiums set to double
👎 Families losing confidence that relief is coming
👎 Prices up 3%
👎 Gas up 4%
👎 Health care premiums set to double
👎 Families losing confidence that relief is coming
October 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Trump’s “beautiful” economy?
👎 Prices up 3%
👎 Gas up 4%
👎 Health care premiums set to double
👎 Families losing confidence that relief is coming
👎 Prices up 3%
👎 Gas up 4%
👎 Health care premiums set to double
👎 Families losing confidence that relief is coming
New Mexicans are facing a “dire situation” due to the rising costs of health care. ACA premiums are set to double. Employer-sponsored health care plans are seeing their biggest increase in 15 years.
“We know that one trip to the emergency room can financially cripple someone for life.”
“We know that one trip to the emergency room can financially cripple someone for life.”
October 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New Mexicans are facing a “dire situation” due to the rising costs of health care. ACA premiums are set to double. Employer-sponsored health care plans are seeing their biggest increase in 15 years.
“We know that one trip to the emergency room can financially cripple someone for life.”
“We know that one trip to the emergency room can financially cripple someone for life.”
When families are forced to borrow to buy groceries or pay for care, that’s not a “strong economy.”
That’s - as the data proves - Trump’s Economy.
🔗 : groundworkcollaborative.org/news/groundw...
That’s - as the data proves - Trump’s Economy.
🔗 : groundworkcollaborative.org/news/groundw...
October 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
When families are forced to borrow to buy groceries or pay for care, that’s not a “strong economy.”
That’s - as the data proves - Trump’s Economy.
🔗 : groundworkcollaborative.org/news/groundw...
That’s - as the data proves - Trump’s Economy.
🔗 : groundworkcollaborative.org/news/groundw...
Trump’s lack of urgency is a problem: In 8 days, Americans who buy health insurance on the ACA Marketplace will see their premiums more than double on average.
October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Trump’s lack of urgency is a problem: In 8 days, Americans who buy health insurance on the ACA Marketplace will see their premiums more than double on average.
Small business owners are raising the alarm 🚨
“I can’t imagine that we won’t have multiple rounds of price increases next year as all these tariffs affect not only us but all the suppliers who supply us and supply our suppliers.”
Holiday season is looking grim.
“I can’t imagine that we won’t have multiple rounds of price increases next year as all these tariffs affect not only us but all the suppliers who supply us and supply our suppliers.”
Holiday season is looking grim.
October 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Small business owners are raising the alarm 🚨
“I can’t imagine that we won’t have multiple rounds of price increases next year as all these tariffs affect not only us but all the suppliers who supply us and supply our suppliers.”
Holiday season is looking grim.
“I can’t imagine that we won’t have multiple rounds of price increases next year as all these tariffs affect not only us but all the suppliers who supply us and supply our suppliers.”
Holiday season is looking grim.