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Democrats Intensify Push to Sway Moderate Republicans on Trump Budget Cuts

The DNC launches a seven-figure grassroots campaign targeting four GOP lawmakers in swing districts, aiming to block deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in an upcoming House vote.

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Rep. Mike Lawler leaving the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., on April 29. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

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.