# Will Democrats launch a new ‘New Deal’? The case for focusing on the economy

https://mins.news/en/item/132409

- France 24, 2026-11-06 13:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/will-democratic-party-introduce-a-new-new-deal-key-narrative-must-be-focused-on-economic-issues

> With Democrats poised to control both chambers of Congress, Ian Reifowitz of SUNY Empire State University argues they should draw on Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal coalition and focus on economic security, affordability and living standards. He says Democrats campaigned on affordability and should govern accordingly.

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