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House Democrats are preparing to fight back against President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spend mega bill, seeing it as a chance to win back control in the 2026 midterms. They are now getting ready to launch attack ads in key states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin right after the holiday weekend ends.
According To Politico, the Democratic party is expanding its reach into traditionally Republican areas, with the House Majority PAC reporting increased candidate interest in Trump-supporting districts. They are specifically targeting representatives in Missouri, Florida, Tennessee, California, New York, and Colorado, hoping to capitalize on growing concerns about Trump’s leadership style.
“I hope that this does wake up the working class, does wake up people to understand – listen, they don’t care about us,” said Nathan Sage, an Iraq War veteran challenging Iowa Senator Joni Ernst. Sage, who grew up relying on food assistance, says he’s hearing from Iowans who feel misled by the Republican agenda.
Democrats aim to inform voters about $1 trillion in program cuts
Recent polls show many Americans aren’t aware of the mega bill’s details, particularly its $1 trillion cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs. According to Priorities USA, nearly half of Americans haven’t heard anything about the bill, and only 8 percent knew about the Medicaid cuts.
The Democrats’ renewed confidence comes after a difficult period following losses across the country last year. They’ve received unexpected support from recent announcements by Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon, who both said they won’t seek reelection, opening up important battleground races.
Democratic candidates are already incorporating criticism of the bill into their campaigns. Tina Shah, running against Rep. Tom Kean in New Jersey, has attacked Republicans for cutting Medicaid, while Matt Maasdam, challenging Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan, focuses on healthcare cost increases.
Democratic strategists are pushing for aggressive early action, including paid communications and broader outreach beyond traditional methods. They believe this bill gives them a chance to reconnect with working-class voters, especially as Trump’s policies continue to face scrutiny on multiple fronts, particularly noting that in 2024, Medicaid recipients were almost evenly split between Trump and Harris voters.
Published: Jul 5, 2025 04:45 am