All in all, GOP fearmongering about crime parallels the party’s inflation alarms based on selective and outdated numbers. It can be effective, unfortunately; during 2022, Gallup found that 78 percent of Americans thought crime was higher nationally than in 2021. Turns out that just wasn’t the case.
Just in time for their health care plan and infrastructure week.
Right around this time next year.
Have to scale back the ambition now. The GOP needs these stunts to get a new Speaker.