No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen The Democrats' takeaway from the Big Beautiful Bill
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Jul 6, 2025 
Jamie Raskin, a Congressman, shares insights on the conservative holdouts and the nuances behind the passage of the Republican bill. Tommy Vietor, a former National Security Council spokesman and co-host of Pod Save America, discusses the political fallout for Republicans stemming from recent legislation. Election analyst Kyle Kondik provides a forward-looking view of the political landscape leading into 2026, analyzing voter dynamics and competitive races. Together, they highlight the urgent need for Democratic unity and strategic communication as midterms approach.
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Keep Public Focus On The Bill
- Independent and progressive media must highlight the bill's harms to inform the public.
- Democrats should make this legislation a central talking point through the 2026 midterms.
Unpopularity and Obscurity of Bill
- The bill is deeply unpopular but most Americans lack detailed knowledge of its Medicaid cuts.
- Republicans use minor benefits as messaging crumbs to obscure the devastating impacts.
False Credit for Offset Claims
- Some Republican lawmakers claim credit for small fixes but support devastating cuts themselves.
- Voting for offsets doesn’t absolve responsibility for the harm the bill causes.