Schmidt targets spending

Affordability is an issue for voters as they head to the polls for Tuesday's mid-term election, Congressman Derek Schmidt said. But he implores them to look at the root causes of the inflation, and the fuel prices. Schmidt is seeking a second term in the House of Representatives.
Rep. Derek Schmidt speaks at a USDA event in Independence in September 2025. The Republican is seeking re-election in Tuesday’s election. Register file photo
Published: October 30, 2026
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Affordability is an issue for voters as they head to the polls for Tuesday’s mid-term election, Congressman Derek Schmidt said. But he implores them to look at the root causes of the inflation, and the fuel prices. Schmidt is seeking a second term in the House of Representatives.

Americans are right to remain focused on affordability and pocketbook issues as they head to the polls next week, Rep. Derek Schmidt said.

“But a lot of debate has been about the symptoms, and that’s fine,” Schmidt told KCTV 5 in a recent interview.

 But it’s also important to look at the cause, he continued. “And part of the cause was the government has spent, printed, far too much money. We’re still dealing with the blowout from COVID.”

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