Bulwark Takes Live Reaction: Trump’s Bill Passes, but at What Cost for the GOP?
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Jul 1, 2025 Jonathan Cohn, a national correspondent at HuffPost specializing in health policy, joins Sarah Longwell and Jonathan V. Last to dissect the recent Senate bill's passage. They discuss the tight voting margins and what it means for moderate Republicans. Cohn highlights concerns about transparency in legislation and how this bill could reshape healthcare and economic policy. They also touch on the importance of personal stories in advocacy and the political ramifications of the GOP's shifting dynamics amid increasing instability.
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Bill Passage Reflects Democratic Decline
- The bill's passage by a razor-thin 50-50 vote symbolizes deep dysfunction in American democracy.
- This chaotic, rushed process resembles scenes from the decline of empires in history.
Rushed Bill Harms America's Future
- The rushed bill process obscures its unpopular and damaging contents from the public.
- Cutting subsidies for manufacturing undermines America's global competitiveness, signaling decline.
Attack Bill's Wealthy Tax Cuts
- Democrats should target the bill’s tax cuts favoring the wealthy and benefit cuts hurting the poor.
- This clear message can resonate with Trump voters and sway opinion against the bill.