As Kamala Harris Attacks Grocer Greed, Democrats Rake in Grocer Cash
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Vice President Kamala Harris targets grocery stores for high prices while Democrats receive significant donations from grocer PACs; Harris promises to combat price gouging amid rising inflation, which hit 4-decade highs during her tenure; food prices rose 25% from 2019 to 2023; Walmart donated $441,500 to Democrats, Kroger and Albertsons contributed $185,000; 51 Democrats accepted donations while criticizing the grocery industry; Harris' proposal faces skepticism from within the party; FTC to challenge Kroger's $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons; Trump's criticism likens Harris' plan to Venezuelan price controls; Democrats view Harris' plan as a way to address voter concerns over inflation.
#KamalaHarris #Democrats #GroceryPrices #Inflation #PoliticalDonations #Walmart #Kroger #Albertsons #Ftc #2024Election
https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-democrats-grocery-prices-economy-2024-election-1944065
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