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Democrats Need to Stop Being MAGA's Mommy
Republicans back legislation cutting $800 billion from Medicaid over 10 years, with major reductions starting after the 2026 midterms, amid rising insurance rates.
- With control of Congress in November 2026 at stake, the shutdown disrupts many Americans' daily lives, and the chaos can only end then.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed about three months ago, cuts about $800 billion from Medicaid over 10 years and schedules the biggest reductions for Dec. 31, 2026.
- Rising premiums and coverage losses compound the shutdown's effects as Republicans running for reelection warn millions will lose insurance and ACA marketplaces see double-digit rate hikes after pandemic-era subsidies ended.
- Short-Term fallout includes intra-party resistance and intensified campaigning as the Missouri Republican calls Medicaid cuts a red line he won't cross and Democrats are urged to reverse damage to Americans' ability to afford health care.
- Commentators warn Democrats against assuming MAGA voters will thank them, describing the dispute as performative, with F. Harrop of Creators Syndicate noting 'In reality, they’re playing MAGA’s mommy.
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Helena Independent Record+16 Reposted by 16 other sources
Democrats need to stop being MAGA's mommy
Exactly why are the Democrats trying to save Republicans from a drubbing in the midterms? Their shutdown of the government to stop cuts in health coverage does not work to their political advantage -- or ultimately help those they purport…
·Helena, United States
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West Central TribuneFroma Harrop: Democrats, stop being MAGA's mommy
Exactly why are the Democrats trying to save Republicans from a drubbing in the midterms? Their shutdown of the government to stop cuts in health coverage does not work to their political advantage — or ultimately help those they purport…
·Cherokee County, United States
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