The challenges, though, that she mentioned are housing costs and affordability issues. In fact, during the time that the lieutenant governor has been in office, the cost of buying a house has gone up 18%. The cost of renting a house has gone up 14% with just 11% increase, even just this last year, the third highest in the whole country. And my opponent so frequently talks about job creation. Virginia has had seven months this year of rising unemployment. The challenges are real. And Virginians need someone who you need. (56:16–56:27)
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Asserts that rental costs increased by 14%, with an 11% increase in the last year, ranking third highest nationally.
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