Overnight, House Republicans passed a budget that would give huge tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyone else.
Now, it's on to the Senate.
Call your senators and demand they do everything in their power to stop this theft: 202-224-3121
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Remember when all of you believed Republicans wouldn't touch your Medicaid because they told you they wouldn't?
1. Denial of Cuts – "We're Reforming, Not Gutting"
Republicans often argue that their proposals are aimed at reforming Medicaid to make it more sustainable, not eliminating it. They claim that Democratic attacks mischaracterize their intent.
- Speaker Kevin McCarthy (2023): Defended GOP budget proposals, stating, “No one is talking about cutting Medicaid for those who truly need it. What we want is to stop waste, fraud, and abuse.”
- Sen. John Thune (2022): “Democrats love to claim we’re ‘gutting’ Medicaid when in reality, we’re ensuring it can serve the most vulnerable Americans without bankrupting future generations.”
2. Work Requirements – "Encouraging Personal Responsibility"
Many Republicans advocate for work requirements for able-bodied adults on Medicaid, arguing it encourages economic independence. Democrats, in turn, argue this effectively reduces coverage.
- Sen. Rick Scott (2022): “If you’re able-bodied and don’t have dependents, you should be expected to work in exchange for government assistance. That’s not cutting Medicaid—that’s common sense.”
- Rep. Jim Jordan (2023): “Medicaid is a safety net, not a lifestyle. Work requirements ensure help goes to those who need it, not those who choose not to work.”
3. Federal vs. State Control – "Empowering States, Not Washington"
Many GOP lawmakers argue that Medicaid should be handled by states, not the federal government. Critics say this leads to funding cuts and loss of coverage.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis (2021): “Florida knows how to manage its Medicaid program better than Washington. Democrats want a one-size-fits-all system, but we believe in empowering local decision-making.”
- Sen. Mitch McConnell (2017): “Our plan gives states flexibility to innovate and serve their Medicaid populations more effectively than federal bureaucrats ever could.”
4. Accusing Democrats of Fearmongering
Republicans frequently dismiss Democratic attacks as political fearmongering, saying that Medicaid reforms are exaggerated for political gain.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham (2018): “Every election, Democrats claim we’re ‘cutting’ Social Security and Medicaid. It’s a lie they repeat because it scares voters.”
- Rep. Elise Stefanik (2023): “Democrats are misleading the American people. No Republican is taking away Medicaid. We are making sure it’s there for those who need it.”
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