[Global Times Special Correspondent in the United States Feng Yaren, Global Times Special Correspondent Wang Pinzhi] As the US midterm election approaches, politicians from the Democratic and Republican parties have launched a variety of campaign advertisements to promote themsel

[ Global Times Special correspondent in the United States Feng Yaren Global Times Special correspondent Wang Pinzhi] As the US midterm election approaches, politicians from the Democratic and Republican parties have launched a variety of campaign advertisements to promote themselves and attack political enemies, which can be called a kaleidoscope of the chaos in the United States. According to AFP on the 25th, abortion, gun control and inflation have become popular content in US midterm election advertisements.

U.S. President Biden Speech on the midterm elections. (Visual China)

On the issue of abortion, the Democratic Party criticized Republican conservatives deprived women of their freedom of childbirth. Darling, a Democratic Rep. candidate from Louisiana, , denounced the state's almost completely ban on abortions, and even showed photos of herself as she gave birth in a campaign ad. Svalville, a California Democrat, launched a sitcom campaign ad. In the advertisement, the family was having a happy meal when suddenly the police broke into the door and announced that the hostess was arrested for "illegal termination of pregnancy". She was handcuffed in panic, while her young child cried.

The Republicans’ rhetoric on abortion is usually the Democratic “baby killing”, but political advertisements on this topic are currently rare. In Republican campaign ads, guns tend to be the “protagonist”. Republicans generally disagree with strict gun control, insisting that gun possession is a constitutional right to Americans. Rep. Green, a former U.S. President Trump , and a Republican Georgia member, appeared in a political advertisement. She was riding on a helicopter with an assault rifle , claiming to help farmers hunt wild boars that destroyed the fields. AFP said that Green's advertisement was not only to express his "opposition to gun control", but also to compare political enemies to wild boars. Alabama Republican Governor Avi, 78, who is seeking re-election, also appeared in a political advertisement in person. She showed the objects in her handbag, including lipstick, cell phone, and a small revolver .

In the fight against crime, the Republican Party criticized the Democratic Party for sheltering crimes, which led to a serious deterioration of social security. Especially for some time, during the "Black Lives Matter" demonstration, protesters accused the police of excessive use of violence against black people and made no funding to local police stations, which many Democrats agreed. Louisiana Republican Senator Kennedy appeared in a political advertisement and said: "If you hate the police, then don't call the police next time you encounter trouble, just ask drug users to help!"

In addition, Democratic liberals called for protection of the rights and interests of sexual minorities and reflect on colonial history, and this behavior has been criticized by the Republican Party. Paulson, a 80-year-old Utah Republican, posted a video of her rap in front of the American flag, and she sang: "They (Democrats) are promoting new beliefs in school. As an adult woman, I know clearly what a real woman is..." Democrats advocate freedom rights as always. Chambers, a Louisiana Democrat, appeared in an advertisement to promote the legalization of marijuana. Kentucky African Democrat Book puts a rope on his neck to express his opposition to racial discrimination.

What Americans complain about the most at present is probably high inflation and high prices. The Republican Party will naturally not let the Democrats go on this issue, and there are countless political advertisements involving inflation. For example, Ohio Republican Rep. Shapotter appeared in an advertisement, cheering the car while opening all the fire on Congress Speaker Pelosi : "Pelosi's extreme policies have caused our families to bear higher and higher prices!"

Politicians work hard on TV, but ordinary Americans are not in the mood to appreciate it. In September this year, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached its highest point in nearly 40 years, with inflation reaching 8.2%. Inflation has a particularly serious impact on ordinary households, and they have less flexibility in adjusting spending when dealing with price increases. At present, ordinary families are struggling under the pressure of rising prices and rising interest rates. They do not care about the "democracy" and "policies" mentioned by politicians. What they really care about is whether there is any other way out besides holding their money tightly.

Source: Global Times