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Economic Commentary: What Now?
Jeanette Garretty
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What Now?
Many pollsters had predicted for months the “blue wave” that occurred in the US on Election Day; prediction markets, more recently correctly identified the “blue tsunami.” Some economic policy advisors on both sides were no doubt quietly thinking about what to do if this occurred, but it seems that there was a general fear of planning for what became the inevitable. Now, economic strategizing is in high gear, with an emphasis on identifying tactical wins that will make a meaningful difference to a demanding electorate.
Two obvious, highly visible actions have been much discussed: raising the federal minimum wage and reversing the sharp increases in premiums for the Affordable Care Act Insurance (ACA/“Obamacare”) slated for 2027 because of a restriction of government subsidies. Neither one of these actions will immediately address the issue of inflation, and could in fact make inflationary pressures worse in the near term. They are, however, achievable and potentially can have bi-partisan support. Additionally, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Care Act of 2026 was introduced prior to the midterms and sits on the docket, ready for action, ticking all the right boxes in its title alone. By the time the new Congressional class of 2027 is sworn in, there will be much more to chew on, but in the meantime, there may be a surprising amount of bi-partisan motivation to make the American public feel like their votes on November 3 were significant.
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