When big world events happen, the chattering classes love to think and talk globally. But that’s a big mistake if you care about elections. Voters don’t spend their days obsessing about trade disputes and conflicts in far-off countries. They are too busy looking after their families, earning a living and staying healthy. And nothing is more of a local concern than access to medicine, especially when a disabled relative or grandparents are in need.

President Donald Trump deserves some credit for his work to bring down the cost of prescription drugs, addressing one of the most persistent pressures facing American families. For years, Americans have paid significantly more for medications than patients in many other countries. TrumpRx is addressing that by offering Americans major discounts on a range of popular prescription drugs and matching prices paid in other developed nations.

With Democrats hoping for a “blue wave” that could flip the House of Representatives and potentially threaten the Senate, Republicans know they need strong, practical achievements to which they can point. Drug prices could be exactly what they need to celebrate — and party strategists already seem to understand this.

At a recent GOP strategy meeting, Trump’s pollster Tony Fabrizio told attendees that the president’s efforts to lower drug prices could become one of the most effective messages heading into the midterm elections. That shouldn’t be surprising. Drug affordability is exactly the kind of........

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