Over the last three years, Americans across the country are paying up to 20% more than in 2021 for the same basket of groceries. Due to 40-year record high inflation, Americans are now having to make difficult choices between filling up their grocery cart or filling their car with gas.
Americans For Prosperity (AFP) recently held an event at Sprankles, a local grocery chain in Pennsylvania, to address concerns about rising costs. AFP Pennsylvania representatives spoke with residents about how Senator Bob Casey's support for President Joe Biden’s economic policies has contributed to inflation.
The most common concern during the event was the unaffordability of daily life. Debbie, a local resident, shared her experience: “Grocery prices are just astronomical. I went to the grocery store the other day and came up with five little bags and it was $98, and I didn’t even have everything I need.”
Traci, another attendee, highlighted the challenges of buying necessities for her granddaughter: “Formula, diapers, everything is very expensive, and these are necessities you can’t live without these things,” she said.
AFP emphasized that Americans deserve an economy that helps them prosper rather than one that increases their living expenses. The organization called for Washington politicians to curb reckless spending to prevent future inflation spikes.
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