{"id":1052759,"date":"2025-05-02T18:30:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T22:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1052759"},"modified":"2025-05-02T18:30:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T22:30:26","slug":"in-the-states-dems-slam-trump-and-republicans-disastrous-agenda-that-hurts-working-families-announce-new-action-plan-to-hold-gop-accountable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/in-the-states-dems-slam-trump-and-republicans-disastrous-agenda-that-hurts-working-families-announce-new-action-plan-to-hold-gop-accountable\/","title":{"rendered":"IN THE STATES: Dems Slam Trump and Republicans\u2019 Disastrous Agenda That Hurts Working Families, Announce New Action Plan to Hold GOP Accountable\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, the DNC and DCCC launched the \u201cFight to Save Medicaid\u201d month of action to put pressure on four vulnerable House Republicans who can vote against Trump\u2019s push to put millions of Americans\u2019 health care on the chopping block to fund massive tax handouts to billionaires and mega corporations. The DNC\u2019s distributed organizing program will empower everyday Americans and grassroots volunteers with the resources and knowledge they need to hold Republicans accountable and amplify their voices in the fight to save our health care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/05\/02\/trump-democrats-republicans-congress-budget-bill\">Axios<\/a>: Dems launch pressure campaign to sink Trump&#8217;s budget bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/democrats\/democrats-target-four-house-republicans-reconciliation\">NOTUS<\/a>: Democrats Have Picked Four House Republicans to Target In Their Push Against Reconciliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/may\/02\/democrats-target-vulnerable-republicans-over-plan-to-cut-social-safety-net\">The Guardian<\/a>: Democrats target vulnerable Republicans over plan to cut social safety net<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/trump-administration\/live-blog\/trump-administration-npr-tariffs-waltz-doge-immigration-live-updates-rcna203239\/rcrd78239?canonicalCard=true\">NBC News<\/a>: Democrats announce new effort to target vulnerable House Republicans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/trump-presidency-news-05-02-25#cma6wzhm8001m3b5ts4d707ed\">CNN<\/a>: Democrats launch effort to pressure GOP lawmakers to oppose Trump\u2019s tax and spending package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2025\/05\/02\/this-senator-worries-america-is-scaring-away-tourists\/\">Washington Post<\/a>: DNC seeks to pressure four moderate House Republicans on Medicaid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/5279388-dnc-targets-moderate-house-republicans-over-medicaid\/\">The Hill<\/a>: DNC targets moderate House Republicans over Medicaid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, the DNC highlighted how Trump\u2019s first 100 days have been a disaster for Americans. From Day 1, instead of making good on his campaign promises, Trump has run our country to the ground \u2013 skyrocketing costs, ripping away hard-earned benefits and lifeline programs, slashing jobs, and driving our economy toward a recession. As Trump continues to put billionaires over hardworking Americans, his approval ratings are reaching all-time lows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heartlandsignal.com\/2025\/04\/29\/new-dnc-chairman-highlights-trumps-disastrous-impact-on-wisconsinites-in-first-100-days\/\">Heartland Signal<\/a>: NEW: DNC chairman highlights Trump\u2019s disastrous impact on Wisconsinites in first 100 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cardinalpine.com\/2025\/04\/29\/higher-prices-hungrier-children-and-veterans-in-crisis-a-look-at-trumps-first-100-days-in-office\/\">Cardinal &amp; Pine<\/a>: Higher prices, hungrier children, and veterans in crisis: A look at Trump\u2019s first 100 days in office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southeastpolitics.com\/dnc-donald-trumps-1st-100-days-abject-failure-for-georgia\/\">Southeast Politics<\/a>: DNC: Donald Trump\u2019s 1st 100 days \u2018abject failure\u2019 for Georgia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Arizona: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coppercourier.com\/2025\/04\/29\/arizona-trump-100-days\/\">Copper Courier<\/a>: \u2018A complete disaster for Arizonans:\u2019 Trump\u2019s first 100 days hits employment, healthcare, and education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politicspa.com\/dnc-calls-out-100-days-of-trump-in-pennsylvania\/141325\/\">PoliticsPA<\/a>: DNC Calls Out &#8220;100 Days of Trump&#8221; in Pennsylvania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganpublic.org\/politics-government\/2025-04-29\/republicans-laud-trumps-first-100-days-ahead-of-michigan-visit-as-democrats-say-hes-hurt-the-state\">Michigan Public Radio<\/a>: Republicans laud Trump\u2019s first 100 days ahead of Michigan visit as Democrats say he&#8217;s hurt the state<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During Tuesday\u2019s Iowa special election, Iowa Democrat Angel Ramirez clinched a win to represent Iowa House District 78 in the state legislature. With this victory, Democrats expanded their overperformance streak, outperforming Republicans in 17 of the special elections held this year. Rep.-elect Ramirez claims the largest overperformance yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Iowa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesregister.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/04\/29\/democrats-keep-house-district-78-seat-in-iowa-special-election-angelina-ramirez\/83326497007\/\">Des Moines Register<\/a>: Democrats win special election for Iowa House District 78 seat representing Cedar Rapids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Iowa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/democrats-win-landslide-safe-iowa-seat-claim-rebuke-trump-2066050\">Newsweek<\/a>: Democrats Win Landslide in Safe Iowa Seat, Claim &#8216;Rebuke of Trump&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Iowa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iowacapitaldispatch.com\/2025\/04\/30\/newly-elected-democrat-credits-victory-to-voter-discontent-with-gop\/\">Iowa Capital Dispatch<\/a>: Newly elected Democrat credits victory to voter discontent with GOP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Iowa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-downballot.com\/p\/democrats-just-turned-in-the-biggest\">The Downballot<\/a>: Democrats just turned in the biggest overperformance in a special election this year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, North Carolina Republicans have reached a new low in their shameless ploy for power. This week, Republicans ignored the courts to appoint their own to the North Carolina Board of Elections and gain control. With this move, Republicans are one step closer to undermining our democracy and stealing a fair and free election. Democrats will continue to fight against these attacks and put a stop to this monthslong scheme once and for all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motherjones.com\/politics\/2025\/05\/north-carolina-election-board-state-supreme-court-race-griffin-boliek-riggs\/\">Mother Jones<\/a>: A Massive Power Grab Could Help North Carolina Republicans Steal an Election<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/opinion\/article305520656.html\">News &amp; Observer<\/a>: Ignoring the courts and the people, NC Republicans seize control of the State Board of Elections | Opinion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/talkingpointsmemo.com\/news\/north-carolina-appeals-court-allows-republican-power-grab-on-state-election-board\">Talking Points Memo<\/a>: North Carolina Appeals Court Allows Republican Power Grab On State Election Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2025\/05\/01\/north-carolina-elections-board-supreme-court\/\">Washington Post<\/a>: GOP takes over N.C. elections board, boosting chances of reversing high court race<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the DNC and DCCC launched the \u201cFight to Save Medicaid\u201d month of action to put pressure on four vulnerable House Republicans who can vote against Trump\u2019s push to put millions of Americans\u2019 health care on the chopping block to fund massive tax handouts to billionaires and mega corporations. 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