Joining us now is Democratic Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey. He has also been campaigning with Democrat Mikey Cheryl in that governor's race in New Jersey. Senator, thank you very much for joining us tonight.What is the state of uh the supplemental nutrition program in New Jersey tonight now that federal judges have forced the Trump administration to at least partially support food stamps. Well, first of all, I have to say what a sad state that we're in right now where we need federal judges to have to forc ...

Political Landscape & Public Sentiment - Republican representative Doug Lamalfa faced constituent anger at a town hall, his first in over eight years [1] - Public anger focused on potential Medicaid cuts, indicating the issue has "broken through" to public awareness [2][3] - Proposed SNAP cuts and potential deployment of troops in cities are also significant concerns [3][4] - The representative is credited for holding the town hall despite party leadership discouraging such events [5] Midterm Elections & Political Strategy - Public engagement suggests increased difficulty for Republicans in future elections [4] - Democratic party may find it easier to raise money and recruit challengers due to the current political climate [8] - The current environment provides a narrative that Democrats are working to make cohesive for upcoming midterms [8] Key Issues & Concerns - Medicaid cuts are a primary source of anger and concern among constituents [2][3][6] - Other issues include concerns about Epstein files and the impact of tariffs on farmers' businesses [6] - The issues represent a cross-section of concerns within the district [6]

Bill Overview & Impact - The proposed bill slashes $1 trillion from Medicaid [1] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates 118 million (118%) people could lose health insurance over the next 10 years if the bill passes [1] - The bill is projected to increase the deficit by approximately $4 trillion [1] - The bill cuts $186 billion from support programs for the neediest, including food assistance [3] Political Opposition & Concerns - The bill faces strong opposition, with a 21-point disapproval margin among Americans [6] - Key demographics for President Trump, such as white men without college degrees and rural white voters, also oppose the bill by 10 and 11-point margins respectively [6] - Senator Tom Tillis opposes the bill due to its impact on Medicaid and will not seek re-election [1][4] - The bill is criticized for cutting healthcare and food aid for working-class and poor people while providing tax breaks to corporations and the wealthiest individuals [1][6] Democratic Amendments & Resistance - Democrats are offering amendments to try to improve the bill, focusing on issues like tax cuts for billionaires, rural hospitals, Medicaid, and food stamps [1][2] - Every Republican senator voted against an amendment to guarantee nutritional support for children under 12 [8] Potential Consequences - The bill could lead to higher energy and healthcare costs for average working Americans [1][2] - There are concerns that thousands of Americans could die as a result of healthcare cuts in the bill [8]