The Scyop That They Play on the Average Voter

The 6.4% jump in prices over the last year and 5.6% annual increase in core CPI, which strips out food and energy, both came in higher than expected as well. Immediately after the news, social media feeds and Washington inboxes were filled with Republican lawmakers focused on food prices. "We're going to get another January six if you complain about this," one GOP lawmaker said.