Fox News Hosts: One Issue That Transcends Party Is Child Care

This week, Fox News’ Fox & Friends co-hosts singled out child care challenges as the “one issue” where Democrats and Republicans can come together to provide real economic support for working families. 

Co-host Brian Kilmeade noted child care is not a partisan issue as access to affordable and quality child care is a main priority for parents across our country:

Brian Kilmeade: “I just find it fascinating, if you want to talk one universal issue that goes past Republican or Democrat, it’s child care.”

“Because people want to earn a living. They’ve got to figure out the balance. And they want quality child care, too. So, I’ve got to leave my kid but I want to feel good about it. So, I’ve got to pay a little bit more. Why am I working? How am I saving?”

“That is something that I don’t think you would ever be wasting your time to study, to see if you can get the numbers down or make it more affordable or give credits in that direction.”

Steve Doocy referenced a new study on the cost of child care, noting the tough decisions parents are being forced to make, prompting Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt to ask, “what are the priorities of our country?”

Steve Doocy: “Take a look at this right here. In the District of Columbia, the average for…a family with one 4-year-old is $28,356 for infant care for one year. Whereas…college tuition there in D.C. would be $6,200. These are gigantic numbers.”

“This is one of the reasons why there is a problem in the United States where so many families who are just getting by are saying, you know, I can’t. I want to have a job. If I’m going to pay $28,000 per kid each year and I’m just barely breaking even, maybe I stay at home with kids.”