The Sean Spicer Show Is America More Affordable? The Numbers Don't Lie | Ep 614
Dec 25, 2025
Nick Weinstein, a principal and pollster at Cygnal Polling, dives into the topic of affordability, a rising concern among voters. He shares exclusive polling results revealing that many Americans perceive rising costs across groceries and housing. Weinstein discusses how younger voters struggle with homeownership and suggests policy moves like rate cuts to ease housing pressure. He emphasizes the importance of addressing domestic issues over foreign policy to connect with voters and explores the surprising relationship between immigration and local inflation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Public Perception Of Rising Costs
- Most Americans feel costs are higher: groceries, utilities, housing, and health care dominate concerns.
- Nick Weinstein says slowed inflation doesn't erase widespread perceptions of rising prices.
Affordability Rising But Opens Opportunity
- Affordability climbed as a priority for key Republican coalition groups in December.
- Weinstein sees the shift as an opportunity, not necessarily a political disaster for Republicans.
Which Groups Are Most Affected
- Working-class Americans, younger women, college-educated women, and voters of color show rising concern about affordability.
- Weinstein stresses keeping Hispanic and other voters in the Republican coalition is crucial.