Democrats sideline climate in midterms, pivot to affordability

In the 2026 midterms, Democrats largely dropped climate messaging, focusing instead on affordability issues like fuel and electricity prices, driven by the Iran war and AI-driven demand. This marks a notable shift from prior campaigns and signals that affordability will dominate Democratic governance. The shift reflects voter priorities but may weaken near-term climate policy momentum.

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