2026 midterms should be a referendum on Trump's bill, Democratic House Campaign chair says

Healthcare & Policy - The bill under discussion is projected to cut healthcare for millions of people, potentially leading to 17 million individuals losing their healthcare coverage [3][6][10] - The proposed legislation could result in $1 trillion in cuts to healthcare, impacting working families across the country [6][10] - Rural hospitals and nursing homes may face shutdowns due to the bill's provisions [7][11] - Changes to Medicaid are being framed as "minutia" despite representing a significant cut to healthcare [6] Taxation & Economic Impact - The bill includes tax breaks primarily benefiting the wealthy and large corporations, with potential temporary benefits for working families [7][14] - The discussion includes maintaining the 2017 tax cuts, which could disproportionately favor higher-income individuals [12][14] Political Strategy & Midterm Elections - Democrats intend to hold Republicans accountable for the bill in the 2026 elections, framing it as a broken promise to lower costs [4] - Republicans are accused of prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthiest while undermining programs that support working families [7] - The Democratic Party emphasizes the importance of strong candidates who focus on issues relevant to their voters [21][22]