Election 2026 Beef
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FILE - Steaks and other beef products are displayed for sale at a grocery store in McLean, Va., Jan. 18, 2010.
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In the midterm elections, meat has become a surprising political battleground. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over who supports meat consumption more. In Mississippi, Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom criticized Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith for her comments on high beef prices. A video shows a man grilling burgers, saying he'd rather choose a new senator than another protein. Meanwhile, in Texas and Colorado, Republicans have attacked Democrats for veganism or anti-meat stances. Democrats argue that high meat prices under President Donald Trump hurt voters. Both parties are using meat to appeal to voters in key states.
