‘Completely beatable’: Dems go on offensive over unpopular Republican budget
MSNBC·2025-07-05 00:39

Political Landscape & Protests - Protests against the Trump administration have tripled compared to the same period in 2017 [5] - Democrats in Congress have a 30% favorable impression and a 62% unfavorable opinion, leaving them underwater by more than 30 points [6] - The progressive caucus is launching an accountability summer after the passage of the "big billionaires bill" [8] Legislative Impact & Healthcare - The new bill cuts taxes for billionaires and Medicaid, while increasing funding for ICE [3] - The bill is considered worse than previous tax bills, negatively impacting working-class individuals by taking away healthcare and food security [9] - Ending ACA subsidies will increase premiums for those on the Affordable Care Act, and hospitals anticipating Medicaid cuts will raise prices for private insurance [14] Midterm Elections & Accountability - Key districts with large Medicaid recipient populations are targeted for accountability efforts [13] - Several Senate seats are considered competitive, including those in Texas, Iowa, and Nebraska [16][19] - The Democratic message should focus on opposing the transfer of healthcare and food assistance from the working class to provide tax breaks for billionaires [20]

‘Completely beatable’: Dems go on offensive over unpopular Republican budget - Reportify