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Put American Families First

A debate about high inflation and expensive gas. The Democrat blames Trump and a foreign war for the problems, and wants the war to end. He says families are struggling and accuses the other party of breaking promises.

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James R. Walkinshaw

Democrat
“Inflation is high. Gas costs a lot. I want to blame Donald Trump and a war for these problems. I think families have it hard. I want to end the war. I say the other party broke promises.”
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