{"id":2106542,"date":"2023-11-23T09:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T14:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-implies-inflation-pains-are-a-conservative-lie\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T09:45:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T14:45:09","slug":"gavin-newsom-implies-inflation-pains-are-a-conservative-lie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-implies-inflation-pains-are-a-conservative-lie\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom suggests conservative lie about inflation pains"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgavin-newsom-implies-inflation-pains-are-a-conservative-lie%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106542&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) Dismisses Inflation Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor \u2063Gavin Newsom (D) made \u2062headlines this week by suggesting that the inflation woes plaguing Americans this\u2062 Thanksgiving are nothing more than a fabrication perpetuated by conservatives. In a tweet, Newsom boldly declared, &#8220;Things you won&#8217;t see on Fox News\u200d today:\u200c Prices for Thanksgiving are down &#8211; from Turkey to air travel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Things you won&#8217;t see\u200c on\u200c Fox News today&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Prices for Thanksgiving\u2062 are down &#8211; from Turkey to air travel.<\/p>\n<p>Average hourly wage is up &#8211; almost 4.4% from over\u2062 a year ago, 18% from 3 years ago. That&#8217;s nearly the \u200bbest 3-year gain in 40 years. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q0MhCzADeY\">pic.twitter.com\/Q0MhCzADeY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Gavin\u200c Newsom\u2062 (@GavinNewsom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GavinNewsom\/status\/1727353891711504714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November\u200d 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Accompanying his tweet was a chart\u2064 displaying price changes based on Labor Department data. The chart indicated \u200bthat prices for peas, milk, stuffing, pie crusts, turkey, and cranberries have indeed decreased compared\u2064 to last year.<\/p>\n<h3>Inflation Remains a Concern<\/h3>\n<p>However, it is important to note that while there may be some relief in \u2064certain food prices, overall\u200b inflation\u2063 has only recently begun to stabilize after a significant surge in recent years. In \u200dfact, \u200cjust last year, the average \u200dcost of a Thanksgiving meal \u2064reached a record high. Although prices for some items have \u2064dipped this year, they are still\u200c higher than pre-pandemic levels.<\/p>\n<p>This year, \u200cthe American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) reported that the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people is $61.17, a 4.5% decrease \u200bfrom last year&#8217;s average cost. However, this year&#8217;s price is still 14.7% higher than in 2021 and a staggering \u200d25% higher than in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The AFBF \u200bemphasized that\u200b while\u200c survey prices have \u200cstarted to decline, food \u200bprice inflation remains a significant issue that affects the budgets of all U.S. consumers.<\/p>\n<h3>Workers&#8217; Wages and Inflation<\/h3>\n<p>Newsom also highlighted an\u2064 18% increase in the\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nonpartisan-economists-say-bidens-infrastructure-plan-will-decrease-economic-growth\/\" title=\"Nonpartisan Economists Say Biden\u2019s Infrastructure Plan Will Decrease Economic Growth\">average hourly wage<\/a> compared to three years ago, claiming it\u2063 to be one of the best three-year gains in four decades. However, it is crucial \u200dto consider that the \u2062soaring inflation of the\u200c past \u200bthree years has limited the purchasing power of workers despite \u2063their \u200dincreased wages.<\/p>\n<p>Inflation \u200bhas been a \u200bpressing concern for Americans since \u200dthe onset of the\u200c pandemic, impacting \u2062various aspects of daily life, from grocery prices to gas costs. According to a recent poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, \u200dtwo-thirds of people have experienced \u200crising expenses, while only a\u2062 quarter have seen \u200can increase in income. Additionally, approximately 75% of those surveyed described\u200b the economy as poor.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, recent events such as double-digit \u2062inflation in Halloween candy prices\u200b and skyrocketing gas prices in Southern \u2064California counties further \u200chighlight the ongoing\u200d challenges posed by inflation.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to critically analyze the impact of inflation on the economy and\u2063 the\u200b daily lives of Americans, considering both the positive and negative aspects of price fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/get.dailywire.com\/subscribe\/plus?_gl=1*1xtnwi0*_ga*NzM5MDUwMzIuMTY5OTAxNTg3Mg..*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTcwMDU2OTYyOS42NS4xLjE3MDA1NzA1NjcuNTIuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/get.dailywire.com\/subscribe\/plus?_gl%3D1*1xtnwi0*_ga*NzM5MDUwMzIuMTY5OTAxNTg3Mg..*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTcwMDU2OTYyOS42NS4xLjE3MDA1NzA1NjcuNTIuMC4w&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700759671228000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0b4zIBU878-U75BbtXztUa\">GET 50% OFF DAILYWIRE+ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moreover, a recent \u200breport from the Alliance for Consumers estimated\u2063 that the Biden administration&#8217;s rules and regulations may have resulted in a $9,000 price burden on American homeowners due to \u2063increased costs related to cars, washing \u200bmachines, gas stoves, and dishwashers.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200cthe \u200drelationship between wages\u200c and inflation complicate the narrative of increasing wages in recent years?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Increase in average hourly wages, suggesting that this is evidence of a strong economy\u200b that \u2063can \u2062absorb any inflationary pressures. However, the relationship between\u2064 wages and \u2063inflation is complex. While it is true that wages have \u2064increased in recent years,\u200c inflation has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/consumer-prices-outpace-americans-wage-growth-as-inflation-surges\/\" title=\"Consumer Prices Outpace Americans\u2019 Wage Growth As Inflation Surges\">outpaced wage growth<\/a>,\u200c leaving \u200bmany workers struggling to keep up with rising costs.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Economic Policy Institute, wage growth has been sluggish for\u200d most workers, particularly those \u2062in lower-wage industries. Furthermore, the recent increase \u2062in wages may be partly \u200battributed to\u200d labor shortages and increased demand for workers, rather than a sustained trend. It is also important to consider that some workers have experienced wage stagnation or \u2064even wage cuts due to the economic impact \u2064of \u200bthe COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The rising cost of living, \u200cincluding housing, \u2062healthcare, and education, continues \u2063to put pressure on workers&#8217; \u2064budgets, even as wages rise. This can\u2062 create a significant strain on households,\u200d leading to\u2063 increased \u2062debt and financial instability.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing Inflation Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Dismissively attributing \u200dinflation concerns to political motivations undermines the gravity of the issue. Inflation \u2064affects the purchasing power of all Americans and can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-implies-inflation-pains-are-a-conservative-lie\/\" title=\"Newsom suggests conservative lie about inflation pains\">disproportionately impact low-income households<\/a>. It is essential that policymakers take inflation concerns seriously and implement measures to mitigate its\u2062 effects.<\/p>\n<p>To address inflation, it is crucial to promote policies \u200dthat support wage growth, particularly for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-laphonza-butler-the-newest-california-senator\/\" title=\"Who is Laphonza Butler, California's newest senator?\">low-wage \u2064workers<\/a>. This could include increasing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbo-estimates-biden-plan-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-15-could-kill-almost-4-million-jobs\/\" title=\"CBO Estimates Biden Plan To Raise Minimum Wage To  Could Kill Almost 4 Million Jobs\">federal minimum wage<\/a>, expanding access to affordable childcare and healthcare, and investing in\u2062 education and skills \u2063training programs. Additionally, policymakers should focus on ensuring the stability of the supply chain and\u200c reducing bottlenecks that contribute to rising \u200dprices.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s \u2064dismissal\u200c of inflation concerns may oversimplify a complex issue that\u2064 affects the daily lives \u2063of Americans. \u2063While there may be some relief\u2064 in \u200dcertain food prices,\u200d overall \u200cinflation remains a\u2062 significant concern. It is imperative \u2064that policymakers acknowledge and address\u2063 the challenges posed by inflation to ensure a more \u2064equitable\u2064 and prosperous future for all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) dismissed conservative claims of inflation during Thanksgiving, suggesting they were false. Newsom shared a chart on X, stating, &#8220;Things you won&#8217;t see on Fox News today,&#8221; highlighting decreased prices for Thanksgiving items like turkey and air travel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2106543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2106542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2106542"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106542\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2106543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2106542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2106542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2106542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}