Brilliant Strategist Nancy Pelosi Says Democrats Should Change Subject from Inflation

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Democrats need to “change that subject” on inflation on Sunday as polls show a grim midterm outcome for her party with the economy and inflation among the primary issues for voters.

Pelosi made the comment on CBS’ “Face the Nation” when asked about the Democrats’ final efforts to rally voters in the run-up to November 8. Host Margaret Brennan cited a CBS poll predicting Republicans will win a majority in the house with a total of 224 seats, asking Pelosi whether Democrats have a plan to shift momentum with 15 days until Election Day.

Pelosi insisted her party is feeling “confident” about a favorable midterm outcome, adding that she’s “very pleased” with the early voting turnout. But with the electoral impact of inflation hard to dismiss, Pelosi said it’s time for her party’s midterm candidates to re-brand the Republican-dominated issue to “inspire” more Democrat voters.