Opinion

Playing Politics: Rising prices may mean sinking fortunes for Democrats

Inflation is likely to frame the debate around the midterms. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

By Editorial Board

May 11, 2022 at 7:21PM

Inflation, which had been largely under control for four decades, began to accelerate last spring. (Dreamstime/TNS/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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