Republicans Panic Over Bad Affordability Polls, Rush Party-Line Bill Before Midterms

Republicans Panic Over Bad Affordability Polls, Rush Party-Line Bill Before Midterms

With midterm elections looming and polling numbers flashing warning signs, Republicans are starting to look nervous — and it shows. After spending months touting the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act as the cure-all for the economy, GOP lawmakers are now floating yet another partisan package, this time laser-focused on “affordability.” The shift feels less like a bold new vision and more like damage control. President Trump has made clear he d…