Liz Peek argues that American voters risk destroying the nation's economic system by electing anti-US and anti-Israel candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. The Fox News opinion writer contends that the electorate is prioritizing hatred of President Donald Trump over sound policy, specifically citing Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as an example of a Democrat who does not align with American values.
Peek points to El-Sayed's refusal to explicitly condemn Iran's Revolutionary Guard and his shifting stance on Medicare-for-All as evidence of his incompatibility with national interests. She also notes that El-Sayed describes Hasan Piker, who claimed Americans deserved the September 11 attacks, as a friend. The author asserts that these positions contradict the values of the United States and its allies.
The article outlines three main reasons why voters should reject Democratic candidates. First, Peek claims Democrats promise affordability but consistently deliver higher prices. Second, she argues that the current economic growth is being overlooked by alarmist headlines, and Democrats would reverse this progress. Third, she warns that Democrats would quickly revert to policies previously rejected by voters, including open borders, soft-on-crime regulations, and green energy mandates that restrict fossil fuel production.
Peek supports her claims about Democratic governance by noting that nine of the ten most expensive states in the US are run by Democrats, with Alaska being the exception. Similarly, nine of the ten most expensive cities are under Democratic control, excluding Miami. She cites California's 74-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and New York's complex building regulations as examples of policies that drive costs higher for consumers.
The author contrasts the federal workforce under President Joe Biden, which reached a record high of around 3 million excluding Census years, with the current administration's reduction of that number to 2.67 million. She states that Democrats voted against the recent tax cuts on tips and overtime, while President Trump's administration has focused on growing manufacturing jobs rather than expanding the bureaucracy.
Peek highlights several economic indicators to support her argument, stating that the US economy is growing at better than 5% according to the Atlanta Federal Reserve. She notes that child poverty dropped to an all-time low last year and real median household income reached a record high. Additionally, she reports that household net worth has increased by 17% since January 2025 and the stock market is near all-time highs, benefiting the 62% of Americans who hold stocks.
The piece lists five potential negative outcomes if Democrats gain control of Congress. These include reopening or eliminating the border, restricting AI growth to benefit China, loosening Medicaid eligibility to increase welfare spending, slowing oil and natural gas production, and fighting extensions of current tax cuts. Peek acknowledges that Trump has made missteps, such as naming his likeness on the Kennedy Center and conflicts with Canada and media figures, but maintains that he is correct on substantive issues while Democrats are entirely wrong.