Violent crime is on the rise in urban areas across the country. …
Republicans are already going after Democrats with a three-pronged strategy that includes attacks on crime; the economy, particularly rising inflation and labor shortages; and border security.
In response, Democratic strategists believe Democratic candidates and the White House need to take on the issue of crime directly.
“The most important thing for Democrats to do is to acknowledge the problem and demonstrate they take it seriously,” said Mo Elleithee, executive director of the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service and a veteran of four Democratic presidential campaigns. CONTINUED
Domenico Montanaro, NPR News
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