Democrats' Secret Weapon in Midterms
Larry Elder
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
By Larry Elder, Townhall.com
In this video, the focus is on addressing the economic challenges faced by voters during the midterm elections, particularly the issue of affordability. The discussion highlights President Trump's perspective on the economy, emphasizing that it is sound despite the focus on rising gas prices. The video contrasts the economic achievements under Trump's administration with those of Joe Biden, pointing out lower inflation rates and higher GDP growth. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to revealing insights from Van Jones, a CNN commentator, who discusses how Democrats successfully influenced the narrative on affordability through the American Accountability Network. This network, consisting of thousands of online human activists rather than bots, coordinated to spread a consistent message about the importance of affordability and the need to elect Democrats. The video underscores the effectiveness of this digital campaign, which reached millions of people daily on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. This strategic online engagement is credited with shaping public discourse and keeping the focus on affordability, a strategy that Republicans failed to counter effectively. The video suggests that such targeted digital campaigns could have significantly influenced public opinion on economic matters.