The Republican Affordability Disconnect The past 24 hours have been a revealing window into the challenges facing Republicans as they head into November's midterm elections.
Comments from top party officials on affordability, particularly their apparent dismissal of it, are unlikely to soothe voters still reeling from high prices.
President Donald Trump has labeled "affordability" a word "devised" by Democrats to disparage him, echoing his past tactics of deflection and misdirection.