Bidenomics caused the highest inflation in 40 years, and we can never let the Democrats try that again.

Speaker Mike Johnson on X (R) Speaker of the House; official account2026-10-10

Bidenomics caused the highest inflation in 40 years, and we can never let the Democrats try that again. If Democrats took the House majority, they would quickly make life even more expensive for hardworking American families.

Posted on X 2026-10-10 by @SpeakerJohnson · View on X →

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Warns of a repeat of economic harm if Democrats get another chance, to prompt a defensive response.

“we can never let the Democrats try that again”

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Bidenomics caused the highest inflation in 40 years, and we can never let the Democrats try that again. If Democrats took the House majority, they would quickly make life even more expensive for hardworking American families.

Appeal to Fear Warns of a repeat of economic harm if Democrats get another chance, to prompt a defensive response. Flagged: “we can never let the Democrats try that again”.

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