Democrats Pitch ‘New Affordability,’ Looking to Widen Midterm Appeal

Progressives who expect their party to take control of Congress are putting forth a slate of bills aimed at helping lower costs for Americans, financed by tax increases on the wealthy.Representative Greg Casar, Democrat of Texas, during a protest in Austin last year. Mr. Casar and the Congressional Progressive Caucus are trying to show voters that Democrats have their own policy solutions beyond simply dismantling President Trump’s agenda.