Political Strategy & Leadership - Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin focuses on economic issues, healthcare, and cost of living in a Republican district [1] - Slotkin criticizes Democratic leadership for being too old and lacking a clear plan [4] - Slotkin emphasizes the importance of a new generation of leadership to engage younger voters [5][6] - Democrats are perceived as scattered and need to focus on the economy [7] Economic Concerns - Rising costs are a central issue for voters [1][7] - Voters are focused on the cost of living and their ability to get ahead [7] - Inflation is reportedly about the same as when President Biden left office [2] Redistricting & Partisan Politics - Slotkin opposes partisan redistricting and is willing to "go nuclear" if Republicans play with fire [9] - Democrats may redraw maps in states like California, Illinois, and New York in response to Republican actions in Texas [10] - The redistricting process is viewed as inherently partisan [10]