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For swing-state voters, the rent is (still) too damn high
Oct 23, 2024
Abha Bhattarai, a Washington Post reporter specializing in economics, dives deep into the growing housing affordability crisis affecting key swing-state voters. She discusses how skyrocketing rents and home prices are pressing issues, especially post-pandemic. The conversation also touches on the impacts of remote work reshaping housing markets and contrasting political responses to these challenges. Additionally, insights from Bob Woodward’s book on Trump and Putin add a fascinating layer to the discussion.
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- Rising housing costs, especially in swing states, are crucial for voters as both parties propose solutions amid a severe affordability crisis.
- Survivors of mass shootings are leveraging copyright law to reclaim their narratives and restrict media focus on perpetrators.
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Housing Affordability Crisis
The rising cost of housing has become a significant concern for many Americans, especially in swing states where prices have surged dramatically. In Wilmington, North Carolina, home prices have increased by 65 percent since 2019, which is notably higher than the national average. Economic correspondent Abba Badurai highlighted that a lack of housing supply, exacerbated by the pandemic, has made home ownership difficult for many individuals. This affordability crisis is influencing voters, making housing a critical issue leading into the election, with both political parties proposing various solutions to address it.
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