Jonah Goldberg Criticizes Political Campaigns' Focus on 'Affordability' as Undeliverable
Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, argues that the widespread political campaigning on 'affordability' is a deceptive tactic, as politicians often fail to deliver on such promises and sometimes implement policies that exacerbate the problem. He cites the example of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who won his election in 2025 by making 'affordability' his central mantra. However, Mamdani's subsequent actions, such as a partial rent freeze and a plan to require Amazon to use unionized drivers for deliveries, are critiqued by Goldberg. He suggests that while the rent freeze might offer temporary relief, economists generally believe it will make housing less affordable in the long term. Similarly, the delivery plan, aimed at benefiting Teamsters, is projected to increase delivery costs for households, with one study estimating an annual increase of $664. Goldberg also points to President Trump's policies, such as tariffs on Canadian lumber and immigration crackdowns, which he argues increase ... 
