Democrats are looking to replicate their 2018 success in the House by focusing on Republican proposals to cut Medicaid funding to finance tax reductions. Key figures like Senator Ben Ray Lujan emphasize the clear public backlash that similar actions elicited in the past, recalling significant voter dissatisfaction regarding health care issues. With Medicaid covering over 70 million Americans, Democrats believe emphasizing these cuts could rally support from the electorate similar to previous years when they regained power, setting the stage for a contentious political battle as lawmakers navigate these proposals.
In 2018, Democrats regained the House by focusing on health care programs. They aim to replicate this success amid current Republican efforts to cut Medicaid.
Senator Ben Ray Lujan highlighted the comparison between current Republican strategies and past attempts, noting significant public discontent with proposed Medicaid cuts.
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