Democrats subsidize idleness. Republicans reward hard work

Published September 9, 2026 11:00am ET



With mail-in ballots soon hitting mailboxes in some states, Americans are contemplating their choices this election. A top concern among voters is, as always, the economy. The question voters should consider here is: Which party’s vision creates the conditions for real prosperity and for pursuing the American dream? This midterm election cycle will determine control of both the U.S. House and the Senate, and the economic stakes couldn’t be higher.

As Americans weigh their options, it is helpful to remember the Democrats’ recent record. During the Biden years, Democrats ushered in an economic crisis that overwhelmed most Americans. That failed record was defined by the highest inflation in four decades. Voters should recall their fear as grocery prices were soaring with no end in sight.

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