New York Democrats are planning on focusing on issues that propelled President-elect Donald Trump to victory, such as immigration, public safety and inflation when the legislative session begins Wednesday, Politico reported.

“This is a different time and it’s a different circumstance,” New York Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs said to Politico. “You have to read the room. Voters are not looking for either party to engage in personal attacks and the like. They’re looking for results.”

Since Trump’s election, Gov. Kathy Hochul, who faces low approval ratings, has focused on cost-of-living issues, like sending New Yorkers a $500 rebate check and expanding a child tax credit. She also recently visited a grocery store to highlight inflation.

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