One of today’s headlines: Trump floats eliminating capital gains tax on home sales.
It took me a few minutes to realize the implications (what can I say, I’m slow). This would only benefit the wealthy (of course), and it probably would supercharge the housing market at a time when many of us already cannot afford to buy or even rent. It could send inflation numbers through the roof, so I think it’s unlikely to happen. Yet we all know that “unlikely” ain’t what it used to be.
But I don’t want to focus on Trump. That’s what he wants and what fuels him. I want to see Congress change hands in 2026. Polls show Republicans are handing Democrats the opportunity and we shouldn’t pass it up. Immigration “reform” has disgusted or disappointed most voters. Gaza is far worse. Cost of living is going up faster it seems. And the Epstein scandal is not going away. There’s clearly something there they desperately want to hide.
It’s a good time to support good candidates around the country.
-Dave