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Mich. Democratic Party: Throwback - Anniversary of Mike Rogers Voting for Bill That Would "Essentially End Medicare"
LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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THROWBACK: Anniversary of Mike Rogers Voting for Bill That Would "Essentially End Medicare"
Mike Rogers said "America's path to prosperity" ran through bill that would "essentially end Medicare" as we know it
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On this day in 2011, Mike Rogers voted for the GOP's toxic budget proposal which would "essentially end Medicare" as we know it.
Rogers enthusiastically supported this proposal to essentially end Medicare, even touting it in an op-ed as "America's path to prosperity"
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LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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THROWBACK: Anniversary of Mike Rogers Voting for Bill That Would "Essentially End Medicare"
Mike Rogers said "America's path to prosperity" ran through bill that would "essentially end Medicare" as we know it
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On this day in 2011, Mike Rogers voted for the GOP's toxic budget proposal which would "essentially end Medicare" as we know it.
Rogers enthusiastically supported this proposal to essentially end Medicare, even touting it in an op-ed as "America's path to prosperity"and misrepresenting its budget cuts, falsely claiming that it included "no changes" to Medicare for those "near retirement."
If the Rogers-backed proposal had been enacted, the Congressional Budget Office concluded that "most elderly people would pay more for their health care than they would pay under the current Medicare system."
Rogers has continued his attacks on seniors, saying in 2023 that the government should "rethink" Social Security and Medicare benefits and suggested that the retirement age may also need to be increased, saying "every option is going to have to be on the table."
"While in Congress, Mike Rogers voted to 'essentially end Medicare' as we know it, and he has continued his attacks on seniors ever since," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "Michiganders know Rogers can't be trusted to protect their health care and retirement benefits because he'll always put multi-millionaires like himself first, and that's why he'll lose a second time this November."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/throwback-anniversary-of-mike-rogers-voting-for-bill-that-would-essentially-end-medicare/
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Is "Full of Crap" About His Time Hurting Michigan in Congress
LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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John James Is "Full of Crap" About His Time Hurting Michigan in Congress
With the Republican primary for governor in an all out-brawl, John James is now trying to hide from his record in Washington D.C. with a new ad saying that D.C. is "full of crap," but the reality is he's a huge part of the worst parts of Congress that are hurting Michigan.
James has stood in lockstep behind Trump's agenda in D.C., including voting to protect Trump's cost-raising tariffs and voting for
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LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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John James Is "Full of Crap" About His Time Hurting Michigan in Congress
With the Republican primary for governor in an all out-brawl, John James is now trying to hide from his record in Washington D.C. with a new ad saying that D.C. is "full of crap," but the reality is he's a huge part of the worst parts of Congress that are hurting Michigan.
James has stood in lockstep behind Trump's agenda in D.C., including voting to protect Trump's cost-raising tariffs and voting forTrump's price-hiking tax law that cut Medicaid and failed to extend the ACA tax credits. Earlier this year, James voted against a bipartisan bill that would've extended the ACA tax credits, now forcing more than 500,000 Michiganders to potentially pay more out-of-pocket for health care.
Last week, James struggled to answer a question on "if there was anything he did not agree with Trump on."
And that's all when James actually shows up from work--with new reporting showing he's missed more votes than any other member of the delegation in Michigan, and was recently caught on a tropical vacation instead of fixing the government shutdown mess.
The increasingly fraught Republican primary is playing out on TV as self-funder Perry Johnson has now poured more than $15 million into this campaign, forcing James' campaign to go up on TV this week.
"John James rants against Washington, but he's been an ardent backer of Trump's cost-raising agenda and continually sold out Michiganders while he's been in D.C.," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "Whatever his spin, Michiganders know James is another failed politician who is 'full of crap' because the votes he actually shows up for are raising costs and cutting health care."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/john-james-is-full-of-crap-about-his-time-hurting-michigan-in-congress/
DNC: On Tax Day, Everyday Americans Are Seeing Lower-Than-Promised Refunds That Don't Make a Dent in Trump's High Prices
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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On Tax Day, Everyday Americans Are Seeing Lower-Than-Promised Refunds That Don't Make a Dent in Trump's High Prices
Trump's disastrous economic agenda has cost Americans six times more than the average expected tax refund increase while billionaires reap Trump's massive tax handouts
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Donald Trump promised "record-setting tax refunds" -- but today, on Tax Day, Americans are seeing lower-than-promised refunds hitting their bank accounts that won't cover the higher costs under
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WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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On Tax Day, Everyday Americans Are Seeing Lower-Than-Promised Refunds That Don't Make a Dent in Trump's High Prices
Trump's disastrous economic agenda has cost Americans six times more than the average expected tax refund increase while billionaires reap Trump's massive tax handouts
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Donald Trump promised "record-setting tax refunds" -- but today, on Tax Day, Americans are seeing lower-than-promised refunds hitting their bank accounts that won't cover the higher costs underTrump. Meanwhile, billionaires and big corporations are reaping the massive kickbacks paid for by the historic cuts to health care, food assistance, and education for millions of Americans because of Trump's Big Ugly Bill.
Trump's disastrous economic agenda has cost American households six times more than the average expected tax refund increase. The average tax refund won't even cover the spike in gas prices caused by Trump's war of choice in Iran. Americans are expected to pay an additional $740 at the pump this year -- that's more than twice as much as the average refund increase. And Trump's reckless tariffs cost the average American household $2,120 in 2025 and are estimated to cost Americans $2,500 in 2026, and now his war with Iran is pushing prices even higher.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised Americans lower prices, lower taxes, and bigger refunds, and what have they gotten instead? Massive tax breaks for Trump and his wealthy friends, a reckless trade war that has hiked prices, and a deadly and costly taxpayer-funded war with Iran. Meanwhile, Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' stole from nursing homes, rural hospitals, and hungry families to give a windfall to the ultra-rich.
"This Tax Day, Americans are seeing lower-than-promised refunds hit their bank accounts that won't even cover the higher costs Trump has forced them to shoulder. It couldn't be clearer: Trump and the Republican Party are on the side of billionaires, big corporations, and wealthy special interests."
Reminder: Trump's Big Ugly Bill provides more in tax breaks to the top 1% than to the bottom 80% combined, and ultimately raises taxes on the poorest 40% of Americans.
While Trump touts the No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and No Tax on Social Security provisions of his Big Ugly Bill, these provisions only impact a small handful of workers -- who will be worse off by Trump's massive cuts to health care and food assistance -- and are only temporary, while his handouts for billionaires are permanent. Republicans have conceded that they have nothing to show for the American people aside from their deeply unpopular tax bill, with one House Republican even saying, "It's all we have to run on...This is it."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/on-tax-day-everyday-americans-are-seeing-lower-than-promised-refunds-that-dont-make-a-dent-in-trumps-high-prices/
DNC: More Than 3 Million ACA Enrollees Failed To Make Monthly Payments in January After Health Care Costs Skyrocketed
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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More Than 3 million ACA Enrollees Failed To Make Monthly Payments in January After Health Care Costs Skyrocketed
New reporting reveals that around 14% of enrollees in the Affordable Care Act marketplace -- more than 3 million people -- didn't pay their first bill for January coverage after Trump and Republicans refused to extend ACA tax credits. Over 20 million people saw their monthly premiums skyrocket as a result, and enrollment in the marketplace has already dropped by over
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WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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More Than 3 million ACA Enrollees Failed To Make Monthly Payments in January After Health Care Costs Skyrocketed
New reporting reveals that around 14% of enrollees in the Affordable Care Act marketplace -- more than 3 million people -- didn't pay their first bill for January coverage after Trump and Republicans refused to extend ACA tax credits. Over 20 million people saw their monthly premiums skyrocket as a result, and enrollment in the marketplace has already dropped by over1 million people. Experts warn that ACA enrollment is likely to drop further, as many people dropped coverage after being unable to afford their premium payments.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Republicans hiked health care premiums for tens of millions of Americans, and now Americans have come to the painful realization that they can't pay Trump's new monthly insurance costs. Republicans have no issue spending billions of dollars on bombs in Iran and giving billionaires more tax breaks, but they refuse to make health care affordable for millions of families in our own country. Here's the difference between Republicans and Democrats: We want to bring down costs while they think the affordability crisis is a hoax."
While Americans struggle to keep up with their health care payments, Trump has prioritized funding his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran and doubled down on his disastrous tariffs. Trump proposed an additional $445 billion per year in military spending, which could instead pay for a year of health care for nearly 48 million Americans. And on Tax Day today, Americans are seeing lower-than-promised tax refunds that won't even cover the massive price hikes caused by Trump's disastrous economic agenda.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/new-more-than-3-million-aca-enrollees-failed-to-make-monthly-payments-in-january-after-health-care-costs-skyrocketed/
DGA: Reminder - Darren Bailey's Record Is Pure MAGA
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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REMINDER: Darren Bailey's Record Is Pure MAGA
As Darren Bailey tries for a desperate general election rebrand, Illinoisans have no illusions about his long and well-documented record of toxic MAGA extremism.
Bailey has been a puppet for Trump since long before his last failed campaign for governor, pushing dangerous conspiracy theories that the 2020 election was stolen, calling to ban abortion without exceptions for rape or incest, demanding the National Guard be deployed in Illinois, cheering on Trump's
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WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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REMINDER: Darren Bailey's Record Is Pure MAGA
As Darren Bailey tries for a desperate general election rebrand, Illinoisans have no illusions about his long and well-documented record of toxic MAGA extremism.
Bailey has been a puppet for Trump since long before his last failed campaign for governor, pushing dangerous conspiracy theories that the 2020 election was stolen, calling to ban abortion without exceptions for rape or incest, demanding the National Guard be deployed in Illinois, cheering on Trump'stariffs that are hiking up costs, and even calling for his political opponents to be jailed.
Now, as Bailey finds himself stuck in another flailing campaign and tethered to a president whose approval rating continues to plummet as the high costs of his chaos in Washington show no signs of letting up, he's hoping Illinois voters forget about his diehard MAGA bona fides.
"Darren Bailey is as MAGA as they come and his dangerous far-right record and agenda are crystal clear to Illinoisans," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "Bailey's newfound desire to reinvent himself and run from his past record is an insult to the voters who have rejected him before and look forward to rejecting him again."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/reminder-darren-baileys-record-is-pure-maga/
DGA: Ramaswamy Dismisses Affordability as a "Buzzword"
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 15, 2026:
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Ramaswamy Dismisses Affordability as a "Buzzword"
Comments come after Ramaswamy said higher costs are a "perceived" issue
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In a new interview with the New York Times, Vivek Ramaswamy shrugged off Ohio's affordability crisis as a "buzzword." Since last year, gas prices have risen statewide by 85 cents and costs continue to rise.
Ramaswamy's comments come after he launched his campaign with an extreme plan to defund schools and public safety services, essentially implementing a 20%
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WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 15, 2026:
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Ramaswamy Dismisses Affordability as a "Buzzword"
Comments come after Ramaswamy said higher costs are a "perceived" issue
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In a new interview with the New York Times, Vivek Ramaswamy shrugged off Ohio's affordability crisis as a "buzzword." Since last year, gas prices have risen statewide by 85 cents and costs continue to rise.
Ramaswamy's comments come after he launched his campaign with an extreme plan to defund schools and public safety services, essentially implementing a 20%sales tax that even Gov. DeWine called "absolutely devastating." He's suggested that Ohioans struggling with high costs should deal with inflation by simply earning more money and that higher costs as a whole are a "perceived" issue.
"Vivek Ramaswamy is living on another planet if he thinks Ohioans' concerns about affordability aren't a real problem," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "It's easy to dismiss the skyrocketing cost of living when you spent nearly one million dollars on a private jet last year, but Ramaswamy's out-of-touch comments are yet another reminder that he doesn't care about the challenges they're facing, and that Ohioans can't afford his cost-raising agenda."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/ramaswamy-dismisses-affordability-as-a-buzzword/
DGA: Five Things Tom Tiffany Failed to Mention in His New Ad
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 15, 2026:
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Five Things Tom Tiffany Failed to Mention in His New Ad
On the heels of an embarrassing sweep of GOP losses in last week's spring election, Tom Tiffany is releasing the first ad of his gubernatorial campaign. Unfortunately for Tiffany, the ad misses critical details of his platform and record. Here are five things you need to know to get the full picture on who Tom Tiffany is.
* Tiffany sent costs soaring on everything: Tiffany voted for the disastrous and deeply unpopular budget
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WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 15, 2026:
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Five Things Tom Tiffany Failed to Mention in His New Ad
On the heels of an embarrassing sweep of GOP losses in last week's spring election, Tom Tiffany is releasing the first ad of his gubernatorial campaign. Unfortunately for Tiffany, the ad misses critical details of his platform and record. Here are five things you need to know to get the full picture on who Tom Tiffany is.
* Tiffany sent costs soaring on everything: Tiffany voted for the disastrous and deeply unpopular budgetlaw that guts Medicaid, kicks thousands of Wisconsinites off SNAP, and drives up utility bills and housing costs. Tiffany even praised the law as "a major win for the American people."
* Tiffany voted for the cost-raising tariffs that are decimating Wisconsin farmers: Tiffany voted twice to defend Washington Republicans' reckless tariffs -- including on Canada - which cost Wisconsin households $1,000 last year and has put Wisconsin cattle ranchers and soybean farmers "in the middle of a trade war."
* Tiffany worked to overturn the results of the 2020 election: Tiffany voted against certifying the 2020 election, signed on to a brief to overturn the outcome of that year's election, and has pushed dangerous and debunked conspiracy theories about the election being stolen. Now he wants to get rid of mail-in voting, even though he's voted by mail himself a dozen times.
* Tiffany has an extreme anti-choice record: Tiffany proudly co-sponsored a bill that would ban abortion before most women know they're pregnant, and his support for the disastrous budget law has already prompted Wisconsin Planned Parenthood to stop scheduling abortion appointments.
* Tiffany has failed to do his job, and now he's asking for a promotion: Tiffany may have perfect attendance at Nutcracker shows, but he certainly doesn't in the House of Representatives. He has missed more votes in Congress than any other Wisconsin Representative since he was elected to office.
"While Tom Tiffany tries to trick voters into thinking he's just like them, his failed record tells a different story. From voting for legislation that skyrockets the cost of everything to threatening rural hospitals to turbocharging a trade war when Wisconsin farmers are already declaring bankruptcy at the highest rate in decades, Tiffany's failure to mention these bona fides tells voters exactly why they can't trust him to be their governor," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/five-things-tom-tiffany-failed-to-mention-in-his-new-ad/
