Democrats grapple with messaging on crime

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot this week became the first incumbent in the city to lose reelection in decades. Lightfoot’s failure to curb the city’s high crime was central to her loss, and this election looks to be an early Democratic test for 2024. Plus, fewer Americans are getting married. And, our surging credit card debt. Guests: Axios' Alexis McHammond and Javier E. David. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Why Chicago matters for the Democratic debate on crime Biden says he will sign resolution blocking D.C. crime law America the single

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