Eugene Robinson: This bill is 'great for Dems' and 'a strange spectacle' for Republicans

Political Landscape & Legislative Strategy - The Republican party, after Donald Trump's election, realized many Republicans did not want cuts to the social safety net [1] - Democrats view the bill as potentially beneficial for their prospects in the 2026 midterms [1] - Industry analysis suggests Senator Macowski's vote for the bill, despite acknowledging its flaws, indicates its eventual passage [3][4] - The industry views reliance on House Republicans to halt the bill as unrealistic [5] Potential Economic Impact - The bill involves money being taken from Medicaid and reduced food assistance [2] - The tax cuts are projected to become permanent, costing $4 trillion [2]