President Biden is at risk of losing college-age voters due to his support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas. The Congressional Progressive Caucus released a policy agenda focusing on domestic issues and did not address the war in Gaza. The agenda includes proposals for a $17 minimum wage, free public higher education, comprehensive policing reform, and more.
Key Points
Policy agenda calls for a $17 minimum wage, free public higher education, and comprehensive policing reform.
Focus on exciting and mobilizing the progressive base for upcoming elections.
Proposals to address health care costs, racial wealth gaps, Social Security, and justice issues.
Pros
Policy agenda includes proposals for a $17 minimum wage, free public higher education, and comprehensive policing reform.
Focuses on domestic issues that are important to progressive voters.
Cons
Risk of losing college-age voters due to support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
No mention of the war in Gaza in the policy agenda.