Overview
- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has initiated a 'Fight to Save Medicaid' campaign, focused on pressuring moderate Republicans in vulnerable districts to oppose President Trump's budget reconciliation bill.
- The campaign targets Reps. Don Bacon (Nebraska), Mike Lawler (New York), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania), and Tom Barrett (Michigan), all representing swing districts crucial to the GOP's slim House majority.
- The budget proposal includes $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, extending $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, and slashing over $800 billion from Medicaid and $200 billion from SNAP, sparking significant partisan conflict.
- Democrats are organizing 'People’s Town Halls,' volunteer trainings, and digital outreach in these districts to mobilize voters and amplify opposition to the proposed cuts.
- While some moderate Republicans, like Rep. Bacon, have expressed reservations about the scale of safety-net reductions, none have committed to breaking ranks, leaving the outcome of the vote uncertain.