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The Readback: Vulnerable Republicans send a warning on Medicaid

Apr 19, 2025
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INSIGHT

Moderates Warn Against Medicaid Cuts

  • Vulnerable House Republicans signaled strong opposition to Medicaid cuts in a letter to GOP leadership.
  • They emphasized their electoral significance in winning the majority and voiced concern for their constituents.
INSIGHT

GOP Moderates Flex Muscle

  • Moderate Republicans are flexing political muscle to oppose Medicaid cuts, signaling a rift within the GOP conference.
  • This dynamic is new, contrasting with the usual influence of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
ADVICE

Moderates Could Use Conservative Tactics

  • Moderates could learn from conservative tactics by more forcefully leveraging their votes to influence legislation.
  • While not likely to vote against rules, moderates can withhold support to reject bills with large Medicaid cuts.
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