In a recent series of elections, Democrats have claimed victory over the GOP, touting their triumph as a win for "affordability."
However, the individuals now tasked with making America more affordable include a socialist mayor-elect in New York City with a questionable understanding of economics, a Virginia governor-elect who lacks the courage to challenge her own party's excessive spending, and a New Jersey governor who is likely to perpetuate policies that have resulted in the state having the eighth-highest cost of living in the country.
According to Western Journal, these individuals campaigned against President Donald Trump, who has been in office for less than a year. Yet, they appear to lack viable solutions for making America more affordable or sustainable for the working class. Instead, their policies seem to harken back to the era of former President Joe Biden, or even further left.
While Democrats were celebrating their victories, they overlooked a significant development. Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, has priced its "Thanksgiving basket" at the lowest level since its introduction during the Biden administration. This is a clear indication that food prices are decreasing and costs are becoming more manageable.
As reported by Reuters on October 21, the 2025 basket is priced "at under $4 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022." The basket, designed to feed ten people, includes over 20 items such as turkey, potatoes, stuffing mix, fried onions, pie crusts, and boxed macaroni and cheese. This represents a substantial reduction from the previous year's price of about $7 per person.
A similar price reduction was announced by German-based discount chain Aldi. Reuters attributed this to "U.S. retailers sharpen[ing] their price appeals ahead of the lucrative holiday season as households, particularly lower-income shoppers, feel the pinch from higher living costs and uncertainty tied to U.S. trade policy."
While retailers often use loss-leaders to attract customers, such a significant price drop - 43 percent - is not typically feasible unless they can afford it. This suggests an optimism and focus on supply chains and lowering food costs that was absent during the Biden years.
Biden, on the other hand, seemed more concerned with his role as the president of NATO than the United States. Despite the end of the worst of "Bidenflation," inflation remained above target with no real effort to bring jobs back to the U.S. Even if the return of jobs creates some uncertainty in the form of tariffs, it has not yet resulted in significant inflation, unlike the self-inflicted wounds of the Biden years.
This serves as a reminder that destruction is easier than rebuilding. However, the 43 percent drop in the cost of Walmart's Thanksgiving basket offers hope for further improvements.
Undoing the damage will take time, but progress is being made, regardless of what the Democrats might claim. It is ironic, then, that the left celebrated winning three races where the candidates aim to revert to policies from the height of the inflation crisis, seemingly preferring power over the success of President Trump and conservative principles.
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