Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where’s the beef? (And how much does it cost?)

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu. As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they’re also having a food fight over who’s the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a …

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where’s the beef? (And how much does it cost?) (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu. As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they’re also having a food fight over who’s the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a …

  2. ABC News

    Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where's the beef? (opens ABC News)

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    In the midterm elections, meat has become a surprising political battleground

  3. Phl17

    Where's the beef? (And how much does it cost?) (opens Phl17)

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    In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Midterm campaigns are asking, where's the beef? And how much does it cost? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    A shopper looks at meat in a grocery store in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

  5. Fast Company

    Where’s the beef? As prices soar, midterm candidates trade barbs over meat (opens Fast Company)

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    In the midterm elections , meat is on the menu . As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war , they’re also having a food fight over who’s the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released…

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