Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here's why that matters
NPR Online NewsMAR 27 2023
The Spin
Republican narrative
With Republicans showing gains in the polls nationwide, Democrats are desperately sending their unpopular party leader to campaign for incumbent Democrats. Even in southern California, where liberal elites have begun to shift the region from red to blue, Rep. Mike Levin faces a potential loss due to his party's "woke" social policies and economic agenda. Biden's campaigning won't help.
Democratic narrative
Biden knows the importance of retaining control of the House, which is why he's campaigning for Rep. Mike Levin in California to protect Medicare, Social Security, and veterans' benefits. It's important for the president to showcase representatives like Levin who are up against Republicans who want to rip all of that away.