The article argues that cutting Medicaid funding could be detrimental to the Republican party's electoral prospects, especially with midterm elections approaching. Given that a significant portion of the American population—and even many Republicans—view Medicaid favorably, these cuts may alienate a crucial coalition of voters that contributed to Donald Trump's previous electoral success. The piece emphasizes the need for Republicans to reconsider their fiscal goals, as they risk losing political power for potential savings that might not last beyond their term in office.
If the Republicans want to go for a paddle in their own blood at midterms, monkeying with Medicaid funding is a terrific start.
If you want a multiethnic, working-class coalition of voters—and the going theory is that this is the coalition that put Donald Trump in the White House a second time—Medicaid cuts are a terrific way to blow that up.
Seventy-seven percent of Americans view Medicaid favorably or very favorably. Sixty-four percent of Republicans view it favorably or very favorably.
Is it worth sacrificing your political power to reduce spending that the Democrats will immediately reinstate after your inevitable ignominious election loss?
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