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Housing Policy And The 2024 Presidential Campaign : 1A If you've followed the past month of presidential politics – a month that might feel like a decade – you may have noticed a particular issue come up that hasn't gotten much attention from national campaigns in the past: housing.

Both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, and their vice-presidential picks, are talking about it on the stump.

We discuss why housing is a central issue in the campaign and what the federal government can do to make renting or buying a home more affordable.

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Housing Policy And The 2024 Presidential Campaign

Housing Policy And The 2024 Presidential Campaign

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An aide attaches an official seal to the podium before US Vice President Kamala Harris attends a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Chris duMond/Getty Images hide caption

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An aide attaches an official seal to the podium before US Vice President Kamala Harris attends a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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If you've followed the past month of presidential politics – a month that might feel like a decade – you may have noticed a particular issue come up that hasn't gotten much attention from national campaigns in the past: housing.

Both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, and their vice-presidential picks, are talking about it on the stump.

Why is housing a central issue in this campaign? Both presidential campaigns are focusing more on affordability, including for housing. So, what can the federal government do to make renting or buying a home more affordable?

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