Polling is anything but stable. The latest WSJ does not read well for the Democrats if the key issue is security. In key areas the voters trust the Republicans over the Democrats. The few issues where the Democrats have the support of the people are not enough to insure a win. I think it will come down to what is more important on election day, security of the economy? If it is security, the Democrats could be in trouble.
On the economy the Republicans lose in every poll. Anyone who tries to tell me the economy is fine will feel my derision. With the exception of the beef I have in the freezer, beef is no longer on the menu. I can buy a fresh ham and feed 3 1/2 people for three days for under $20.00.
My caldo ribs, are off the chart in terms of price. Yes, I can buy cheaper rips, but why? I want to pull the meat off the bone with the tortilla.
A big part of the beef issue is, I cannot stand Choice Cut. It is way too gelatinous. You think it is tender, it is not. It is so over processed to make it tender it is like eating Jello flavored beef. I am not paying $50.00 for two Prime Cut ribeye.
I will continue to buy taco diced beef, and ground beef. If you understand how to cook these cuts, they can be very flavorful. Here is a hint, do not use packets of seasoning. Learn to season your meat. It is key you simmer in a small boil all forms of chopped or ground meat. You use your sofrito of choice, seasoning of choice and simmer it into the meat for about 10 minutes. Now the meat is flavored and no longer a sense of a grey flavor in the ground beef. Hint I find one packet of Sazon per pound with some Worstershire Sauce, with my sofrito gives all meat great flavor if boiled in with a slight simmer.
Italian meat sauce is easy. I start with diced onion and garlic. I simmer it in a bit of water with Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. and yes, salt and pepper. You can actually taste all the flavors in the ground beef.
I am amazed how many people I can feed on pork. Also, if you shop you can get chicken at a good price.
I keep dried goods in my home. They are better than anything in a can, and a lot cheaper.
To support the expanding business in Cameron County we have seen our water and electric bills rise.
While far too many homes remain unfinished because of a lack of workers, the cost of construction is way up. Next month because my home is insured for reconstruction, I expect my homeowner's insurance to jump again.
I know people who have been working to get into a home, who are now phased out. Between the interest rate and costs, an income of $70,000 will not allow you to get into a home. To avoid PMI insurance a $200,000 home requires $40,000 down plus all closing costs.
The economy will play hard in November of 2026, but security could become an issue, and then the Democrats are on the losing side.
I am having to rethink every purchase. I have no fears of going under, but my spending is very curtailed to what I need, and no more stupid Amazon shopping.
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