While Visions of Lawfare Danced in Their Heads, Democrats Kick Affordability to the Curb

Democrats won elections across the country last week on “affordability.” They didn’t specify solutions, but used the word every chance they had.

However, before ballot counting was even finalized, they vowed subpoenas, impeachment, prosecutions, and indictments of President Donald Trump, his cabinet, his family and Republicans in general.

One podcaster and professor even invoked the execution of the Rosenbergs as traitors, who were executed after being convicted of espionage against the United States for passing nuclear weapons secrets to the Soviet Union. “NYU professor and podcaster Scott Galloway called SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a “traitor” Tuesday and compared him to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg,” Fox News reported.

Before California’s election was even closed, California Congressman Robert Garcia (D) posted “Lawyer Up” on X, Election Day at 7:18pm.

LAWYER UP.

— Congressman Robert Garcia (@RepRobertGarcia) November 4, 2026

Affordability was kicked to the curb while visions of lawfare danced in their heads.

Democrats are drunk with the power they will hold in January. And with weak leadership, the tail is wagging the dog.

Does their voter base need to remind them about high gas prices, the healthcare crisis, student debt, healthcare costs, gasoline/diesel prices, high housing costs…

“I love the fact that they’re chasing shiny objects instead of doing real oversight,” Joel Pollak posted.

Following the resignation of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Stephen Miller named her replacement, Minority House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries posted to X, “Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands. His presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor. Fire him today.”

Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands.

His presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor.

Fire him today.

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) November 6, 2026

“Eradicated?”

Many reacted to the not-so-subtle implications of violence:

“This phrase is how the democrats activate their terrorist army.”

“You just ended the DNC and ushered in the communist party.”

“So, Charlie was not enough for you?”

One fellow addressed the elusive “affordability” issue:

“…weird this doesn’t sound like free healthcare to me.”

Xavier Becerra, California’s Governor-Elect, ignored “affordability” and suggested that wealthy Californians should pay a higher tax rate than they currently pay in his first press conference after last Tuesday’s election.

“I think everything should be on the table,” Becerra said. “If you’re paying at a tax rate in California that’s lower than the tax rate of a teacher, a firefighter, a nurse, a police officer, and you’re making way more money than they are, in my book, you’re not paying your fair share,” Becerra said.

He needs to go back to university for an Econ 101 class.

As Economist Stephen Moore posted today at Unleash Prosperity, “A tenfold increase in billionaires is associated with a 40% decline in poverty.”

“This may explain why people tend to immigrate from India to America, not vice versa.  It also explains why we need MORE, not fewer, Elon Musks and Warren Buffetts.”

And he brought receipts:

Moore said, “Democrats won the elections Tuesday on affordability and promising lower gas prices. OK, let’s do it.  Right now.”

Moore continued:

Trump should give an Oval Office address this week to the nation, telling Americans I hear you loud and clear on affordability. He should declare an immediate emergency suspension of the federal gas tax and renewable fuel requirements until gas prices fall below $3.50 a gallon. He should extend the suspension of the Jones Act shipping regulations he has ordered.

Trump should also challenge all Blue States with high gas and diesel taxes (think California) to provide relief by suspending their taxes at the pump. This could reduce prices at the pump by 50 cents to $1 a gallon.

If Democrats protest that any federal suspensions require action by Congress, Republicans should force an up-or-down vote this week.

If Democrats say no, voters would see they aren’t serious about delivering Americans relief at the pump.

As for “LAWYER UP,” the responses to Garcia’s X post were priceless.