House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy unveiled the GOP’s “Commitment to America” package on Friday, the Republicans’ common sales pitch ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. McCarthy came out swinging in his speech, accusing Democratic lawmakers of ignoring rising crime, decrying restrictions on parental rights and vowing to roll back the recent expansion of the Internal Revenue Service. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: MCCARTHY’S ROAD TO BECOMING SPEAKER MAY GET COMPLICATED The agenda includes a slate of general policy recommendations in four broad categories: “A strong economy.” “A nation that is secure” “A future built on freedom” and “A government that is accountable”. “We want a strong economy. That means you can fill up your gas tank. You can buy groceries. You have enough money to go to Disneyland and save for a future — that wages are growing, not shrinking anymore,” said the McCarthy to the crowd, spelling out what Republicans say they will do if they win the House majority. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks about the Republicans’ “Engaging America” agenda at DMI Companies in Monongahela, Pa., Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) JOURNALISTS SUGGESTE HIGHER COLLEGE TAXES TO PAY FOR BIDEN’S STUDENT LOAN RELIEF He continued, “We have a plan for a nation that is safe. That means your community will be protected, your law enforcement will be respected. Your criminals will be prosecuted. We believe in a future based on freedom—that your children is first.” GOP leaders say the agenda was shaped with input from Republicans across the country with the express purpose of avoiding “top-down” party politics. HOUSE GOP LEADER MCCARTHY SHOWCASES SUMMER BREAK BOOSTING DEMOC CANDIDATES IN FACE TO WIN MAJORITY FILE – A voter is seen at a polling station in the borough of Manhattan, New York, April 19, 2016. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo) The agenda follows his book “Contract with America” that helped former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., win the GOP majority in the 1990s. GOP PLAN FOR ‘REBUILDING’ A STRONG AMERICA: ANS. STEVE SCALIS Republicans say it’s the culmination of more than a year of work starting with the GOP-only China Task Force. McCarthy liked that model and took over several other task forces earlier this year, including on the economy, technology, health, energy and more. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (AP) McCarthy’s speech focused heavily on the rise in crime and the rapidly decreasing penalties under local and state Democratic governments. JOURNALIST’S NOTEBOOK: WILL PELOSI REMAIN IN POWER IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AFTER NOVEMBER? “We watched what they did in our communities, cutting police funding. We have crime problems from Portland to Philadelphia now, with DAs and prosecutors who looked like they were on the other side,” McCarthy said. McCarthy also turned the microphone over to the audience for a Q&A session. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The agenda comes at a crucial time in the interim. Republicans have an advantage because of the shaky economy and President Biden’s low approval ratings. But Democrats have claimed some new momentum after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and increased legal troubles for former President Donald Trump. McCarthy unveiled the Commitment to America package in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The state is at the center of attention for both parties, as the outcome of its upcoming election could serve as a bellwether for shifting political ties. Fox News’ Tyler Olson contributed to this report. Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and email him at [email protected]
