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Mich. Democratic Party: Blue Book - (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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The Blue Book: (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. MAGA MADE ME DO IT: John James once again rolled over to the MAGA agenda and picked a similarly
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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The Blue Book: (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. MAGA MADE ME DO IT: John James once again rolled over to the MAGA agenda and picked a similarlyfar-right, extremist running mate in Jay DeBoyer. DeBoyer's list of accomplishments includes voting against women's right to choose, peddling election conspiracy theories, and refusing to open an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections in Michigan.
2. ROGERS AUDITIONS FOR TRUMP'S NEXT TOP SYCOPHANT: Reporting from The New York Times revealed the real reason why Mike Rogers decided to run for Senate a second time: Donald Trump told him to. After launching his campaign at the behest of the deeply unpopular president, Rogers has prioritized "loyalty to Trump" by pushing Trump's false claims of stolen elections and pledging to rubber stamp all of Trump's cost-raising policies. Rogers' decision to double down on Trump hasn't gone over well: He was slammed this week for being "manipulative," "willing to abandon his integrity," and focused on how to "get power" instead of fighting for Michiganders.
3. DOUG LLOYD'S DOG ATE HIS CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT: After Republican AG candidate Doug Lloyd filed a late and inaccurate finance report, the Michigan Democratic Party called him on it, recognizing that if Lloyd "can't even follow campaign finance law--he can't be trusted to uphold the law as our state's chief law enforcement officer."
4. MAX MILLER MONEY IN MICHIGAN: John James and Tom Barrett took money from alleged abuser Rep. Max Miller -- and then ignored questions about whether they'll return it. We guess voting against the interests of women and children just wasn't enough!
5. SOS CANDIDATE'S RECORD NEEDS AN SOS: The Gander railed on Republican SOS candidate Anthony Forlini, writing that his "extremist tendencies could harm future Michigan elections." Forlini hired January 6 Rioter and election denier Genevieve Peters to train poll workers and believes there should be a partnership with the Trump administration to conduct the midterms.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"John James, who by the way, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, we would not have some of the great policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill without the leadership of John James." - D.C. Republican Steve Scalise giving credit to John James for passing Trump's budget that cut healthcare and raised prices.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/the-blue-book-another-tough-week-to-be-a-michigan-republican/
MDP Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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MDP Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, Michigan Republicans continue threatening this critical program. Since Trump took office, Michigan Republicans have ramped up their decades-long attempt to weaken and privatize Social Security by supporting the GOP's "backdoor" to privatize the program and backing reckless DOGE cuts that "jeopardized the distribution of Social Security checks" and "decimated
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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MDP Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, Michigan Republicans continue threatening this critical program. Since Trump took office, Michigan Republicans have ramped up their decades-long attempt to weaken and privatize Social Security by supporting the GOP's "backdoor" to privatize the program and backing reckless DOGE cuts that "jeopardized the distribution of Social Security checks" and "decimatedstaffing" at the Social Security Administration.
In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "More than two million Michiganders depend on Social Security, yet Michigan Republicans like Mike Rogers and John James have consistently supported gutting benefits, privatizing the program, and implementing reckless cuts that threaten seniors' Social Security checks. This November, voters will reject Michigan Republicans' assault on Social Security by electing Democrats up and down the ballot who will stand up for seniors and protect their hard-earned benefits."
Learn more about how Michigan Republicans have threatened Social Security and supported cuts that have threatened benefits for the 2,339,826 Michiganders who rely on the program:
* Mike Rogers has repeatedly suggested he would back cuts to Social Security.
- Rogers supports the GOP's toxic plan that Republicans admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security," calling it a "monumental victory."
- Rogers has "bragged about advising DOGE" and said he "supports making [their cuts] permanent," even as DOGE cuts to the Social Security Administration "harmed more than 1.8 million seniors in Michigan," "jeopardized the distribution of Social Security checks" and "decimated staffing at the SSA" when staffing was already at historic lows.
- Rogers "showed willingness to cut Social Security," and said those who didn't "deserve" it shouldn't receive it, suggesting that "every option is going to have to be on the table" and that we should "rethink" retirement benefits for Americans with longer life expectancy.
- While in Congress, Rogers worked with lobbyists to overhaul Social Security under President George W. Bush while taking more than a million dollars from Wall Street for his campaign and supported privatizing the program, which would gamble seniors' benefits but "mean billions of dollars collected in additional fees for Wall Street."
* John James has supported cuts to Social Security:
- James is a member of the Republican Study Committee, where he helped write a budget proposal that would cut $718 billion from the Social Security program and raise the retirement age for Social Security benefits.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/mdp-statement-on-91st-anniversary-of-social-security/
ICYMI: Senate Rankings - 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senate Rankings: 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
In case you missed it, new reporting in The Hill is highlighting how Democrats are "increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate," with as many as eight Republican-held seats - including North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas - looking increasingly likely to flip in the midterms, with Democrats "on offense" heading into November.
Democrats'
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senate Rankings: 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
In case you missed it, new reporting in The Hill is highlighting how Democrats are "increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate," with as many as eight Republican-held seats - including North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas - looking increasingly likely to flip in the midterms, with Democrats "on offense" heading into November.
Democrats'"blue-chip Senate recruits" and "messaging focused on affordability" have created "several paths to win back the majority," as they continue to outraise "Republicans on average by 4 to 1 across the battleground states." Meanwhile, "Trump's sinking approval ratings, frustration with the war in Iran and rising prices have pushed a number of GOP-held seats into play."
See for yourself:
The Hill: Senate rankings: 8 GOP seats that could flip in November (https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6026446-senate-gop-seats-flip-midterms/)
* With 85 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate.
* [...] President Trump's sinking approval ratings, frustration with the war in Iran and rising prices have pushed a number of GOP-held seats into play.
* Even winning a fraction of those seats could make a significant difference in the next Congress, as evidenced by the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche by a single vote last week.
* Jessica Taylor, the Senate and governors editor at nonpartisan election analysis publication Cook Political Report, told The Hill that Democratic voters have turned out more in primaries this spring and summer than Republicans -- showing a potential enthusiasm gap when it comes to voting in the general election.
* North Carolina
* The Cook Political Report rates North Carolina as "likely Democratic," which Taylor attributed to Trump's low approval ratings in the state -- at about 40 percent -- and the selection of Cooper, a well-known and popular former governor, as the Democratic nominee.
* "Rarely are races in North Carolina a blowout, especially at the federal level," Taylor said. "But this is far and away Democrats' best pickup opportunity. It helps that it's an open seat, and they have a top tier recruit in the former governor."
* Democrats, meanwhile, are hitting [Michael Whatley] on his ties to a longtime party fundraiser who was convicted of sex crimes and connecting Whatley to unpopular Trump policies.
* Maine
* Maine has long been one of Democrats' most sought-after Senate seats.
* Democrats [...] are working to highlight Collins's key vote for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018, paving the way for the court to overturn Roe v. Wade...
* Several recent polls show Jackson slightly ahead, including a University of New Hampshire poll, which had Jackson up 3 points...
* "She's been a survivor, but [Collins'] numbers are the worst they've ever been in her career," Taylor said.
* Ohio
* The Buckeye State has trended red in recent years but may be one of Democrats' best shots in 2026 as former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) attempts a comeback bid against GOP Sen. Jon Husted...
* A sticking point in this race is the development of data centers, which Husted has encouraged and helped support bringing to Ohio while he was lieutenant governor. Brown has hit Husted in ads over the summer for his support of tax breaks for developers and has called for companies to take on more responsibility for electricity costs incurred by data centers and for communities to get more input on whether they want data centers nearby.
* Taylor said that the data center issue is "incredibly salient" in Ohio and that Brown has "wielded it well." Brown also has the advantage of having served as a senator from 2007 until last year...
* A big unknown in the state is whether Ohio Republicans, including Husted, will be dragged down by the allegations surrounding Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), who was accused by his ex-wife of domestic abuse. Miller has denied the allegations and refused to drop out of the race.
* Alaska
* Alaska is not historically a state that has been in play for Democrats. But election analysts like Cook have it rated as a toss-up, in part because the Democratic candidate, former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), has a history of flipping Republican seats.
* Peltola was the first Alaska Native member of Congress and was part of a caucus of moderate Democrats -- the Blue Dogs -- during her time in the House. Because Alaska's House seat is at-large, she's had experience winning statewide.
* Her campaign tagline is "Fish, Family, Freedom," pointing to her experience working on commercial fishing boats before becoming a legislator and tribal judge.
* "Peltola is a compelling candidate," Taylor said. "Alaska is a Trump +13 state. But you've seen Trump's approval rating even go down there. I think that Dan Sullivan, he's just running against the political environment right now."
* Cost of living issues hit Alaska more severely than other states because of its harsh climate and sparse infrastructure, which can cause gas and grocery prices to be higher than the Lower 48. Peltola's campaign has emphasized how incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)'s support for the Iran war is a direct cause of high fuel costs in rural parts of the state.
* Iowa
* Iowa is another state that's trended red but appears within reach for Democrats this year. The Democratic nominee, Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, is a Paralympic gold medalist [...] His first general election ads have focused on his mission to "fight corruption and clean up Washington."
* Turek also picked up a major endorsement late last month from Obama, who has only endorsed one other Senate candidate this cycle so far: Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico. Obama won Iowa in 2008 and 2012.
* ... Iowa has been widely affected by the Trump administration's tariffs and the war in Iran, which have raised prices for fertilizer and fuel.
* "There's something unique happening in Iowa," Taylor said. "The state has been hit hard by tariffs and agriculture prices. So I think Iowa is sort of uniquely vulnerable across the board for Republicans this cycle."
* Texas
* The race for the Senate seat held by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is one of the most high-profile this year.
* ... [The Texas Senate race] became more competitive when longtime incumbent Cornyn lost his primary in May to Trump-endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has faced extensive scrutiny over personal scandals and corruption charges...
* "I think Ken Paxton is a uniquely vulnerable Republican because of all of his baggage, and that's why you saw, you know, national Republicans try to get John Cornyn over the finish line, and Trump certainly did not help them in this race," Taylor said.
* Talarico, the Democratic candidate, has a master's degree in arts from a seminary and is a state legislator who has built his campaign on an anti-corruption focus and has spoken openly about his Christian faith.
* Taylor said Talarico is polling better than the last Democrat who came close to a Texas Senate seat -- former Rep. Beto O'Rourke -- was at this point in 2018. A new poll from Emerson released Thursday has Talarico and Paxton in a dead heat, with Paxton at 47 percent and Talarico at 46 percent. Other polls, including one from Fox News earlier this summer, had Talarico slightly ahead.
* There is also a significant fundraising gap between them. Talarico has raked in $31.6 million to Paxton's $9.3 million, and national donors are likely to keep pouring in money before November.
* Kansas
* Kansas, like Iowa, is generally a Republican stronghold. But this year, contending with economic pressure from Trump administration policies and other factors, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) faces a surprisingly strong challenge from the Rev. Adam Hamilton, a Democrat.
* Hamilton founded a church in the Kansas City metro area called Resurrection, the largest United Methodist congregation in the U.S. He emerged victorious from a field of 11 candidates last week, after proving to be able to raise significant money.
* [Hamilton has] collected nearly $3.1 million to Marshall's $611,000...
* Trump's tariffs have caused some Kansas farms to close in the past year, which could affect Marshall's support.
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/icymi-senate-rankings-8-gop-seats-that-could-flip-in-november-the-hill/
ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
Following record turnout in Michigan's primary election, Michigan Democrats are building on that momentum with a robust coordinated campaign that is organizing across the state.
In Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined MI-07 candidate Will Lawrence, AG candidate Eli Savit, and State Rep. Emily Dievendorf to share Democrats' mission to fight for working
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
Following record turnout in Michigan's primary election, Michigan Democrats are building on that momentum with a robust coordinated campaign that is organizing across the state.
In Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined MI-07 candidate Will Lawrence, AG candidate Eli Savit, and State Rep. Emily Dievendorf to share Democrats' mission to fight for workingfamilies. In Ann Arbor, Chair Hertel, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Savit kicked off a volunteer training with Michigan Democrats.
In Detroit, more than a thousand Michiganders joined our statewide ticket to kick off our general election campaign to stand up to the Trump administration's chaos and corruption and lower costs for Michiganders.
Check out the highlights below:
In Ann Arbor:
* Michigan Public: Michigan Democrats gather in Ann Arbor to start coordinated campaign effort
- Michigan Democrats gathered Tuesday in Ann Arbor to kickstart what the party hopes is a coordinated campaign for the November general election. Democratic leaders said the campaign has already built 20 offices across the state to help anchor events over the next several months.
- "What I can promise you is that you're going to have a team at the party that will be out there with you. And so when you're in that last block of your turf and that last house, which is, you know, farther away than you'd like, just remember that every single thing that we care about is on the line," said Hertel.
In Detroit:
* Detroit Free Press: Michigan Democrats unite behind Benson, El-Sayed at Detroit rally
- Michigan Democrats kicked off their general election campaign with a rally in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 7, bringing together the party's statewide ticket as candidates sought to energize supporters ahead of the November election.
- The event also served as the launch of the Michigan Democratic Party's coordinated campaign, "One Team Michigan." Party leaders said the effort will focus on organizing volunteers across the state to knock on doors, making phone calls and mobilizing voters through Election Day.
In Lansing:
CBS Detroit: Michigan Dems launch statewide organizing push to consolidate support after primary
* Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the strategy for the party ahead of the general election is the idea of a big tent -- one that includes everyone. "We have a one team campaign that started before this, already opening offices and hiring organizers across the state," he said.
* Hertel said the party has an all-of-the-above approach to get its message out -- expect more door knocks, organizers wanting to hear from voters, and rallies, including the "One Team Michigan Rally" in Detroit on Friday, which is expected to bring together the full statewide Democratic ticket. "Our focus is really boots on the ground -- it's really important work, listening to voters, talking to them, and talking about what Democrats believe in," he said.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/icymi-following-record-turnout-michigan-democrats-build-on-momentum-and-organize-across-the-state/
Democratic Governors Association: Vivek Ramaswamy's Former Bodyguard Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy's Former Bodyguard Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
In a shocking new development, WOSU reports that Vivek Ramaswamy's former bodyguard pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after "participating in a narcotics conspiracy involving bulk amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the mail." Ramaswamy's former bodyguard and his wife intended to "distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine and at least 40 grams of fentanyl."
Earlier this year, reporting
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy's Former Bodyguard Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
In a shocking new development, WOSU reports that Vivek Ramaswamy's former bodyguard pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after "participating in a narcotics conspiracy involving bulk amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the mail." Ramaswamy's former bodyguard and his wife intended to "distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine and at least 40 grams of fentanyl."
Earlier this year, reportingshowed that Vivek Ramaswamy had paid $14,000 to the bodyguard in the weeks after he was arrested under federal fentanyl trafficking charges.
"As families across Ohio have been devastated by the opioid epidemic, Vivek Ramaswamy has been writing checks to criminals shipping drugs around the state," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "It's a gut punch to every person who has been impacted by this crisis. Ohioans deserve a governor they can trust to keep their communities safe, not one who keeps drug traffickers on payroll."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/vivek-ramaswamys-former-bodyguard-pleads-guilty-to-federal-drug-trafficking-charges/
DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, the critical program remains under constant threat as Republican Senate candidates are backing efforts to disrupt and dismantle the program. Across the country, GOP candidates are on the record supporting the GOP's "backdoor for privatizing Social Security," allowing DOGE cuts that caused benefit cutoffs, delays, website crashes, and increased wait
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, the critical program remains under constant threat as Republican Senate candidates are backing efforts to disrupt and dismantle the program. Across the country, GOP candidates are on the record supporting the GOP's "backdoor for privatizing Social Security," allowing DOGE cuts that caused benefit cutoffs, delays, website crashes, and increased waittimes, and voting to "weaken Social Security" over the course of decades.
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From Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republican candidates have backed toxic efforts to gut Social Security and privatize the program, and even cheered on cuts that made it harder for seniors to access benefits they've earned. In November, voters will reject Republicans' attempts to put this critical program on the chopping block by electing a Democratic Senate majority that will stand up for seniors and protect Social Security."
Learn more about how Republican Senate candidates have undercut Social Security and supported cuts that have threatened retirement benefits for millions of Americans:
* IN ALASKA, where 118,014 Alaskans rely on Social Security benefits, Dan Sullivan:
- Voted for - and then praised - the toxic GOP plan that Republicans admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- Voted against an amendment that would have reined in DOGE and protected Social Security from cuts.
- Proposed raising the retirement age for Social Security, saying that Americans would "accept" such a change.
* IN FLORIDA, where 5,161,992 Floridians rely on Social Security benefits, Ashley Moody:
- Voted for - and then praised - the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- She voted against multiple amendments that would have reined in DOGE and protected Social Security from cuts.
- Gave "a lot of credit" to DOGE for "coming in and going item by item to utterly curtail the size of government" and voted against multiple amendments that would have reined in DOGE and protected Social Security from cuts.
* IN GEORGIA, where 2,023,789 Georgians rely on Social Security benefits, Mike Collins:
- "Helped whip votes to pass" - and then voted for - the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- Said that we should "raise the retirement age" and "encourage" Americans to work past their retirement age and has advocated for people to "get off of Social Security."
* IN IOWA, where 701,239 Iowans rely on Social Security benefits, Ashley Hinson:
- Voted for the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- Was a member of the DOGE caucus and called the spending cuts "critical" as Social Security offices in Iowa were forced to shut down due to the cuts she supported.
* IN MAINE, where 375,793 Mainers rely on Social Security benefits, Susan Collins:
- Provided a "key" and "pivotal" vote in advancing the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- Ahead of DOGE cuts that attacked Social Security and jeopardized benefits, she met with Elon Musk and said she was "very impressed" with his plans. She then voted against multiple amendments that would have reined in DOGE and protected Social Security from cuts.
- Has a long record of voting to "weaken Social Security" in Congress.
* IN MICHIGAN, where 2,339,826 Michiganders rely on Social Security benefits, Mike Rogers:
- Supported the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security," calling it a "monumental victory."
- "Showed willingness to cut Social Security" and said those who didn't "deserve" it shouldn't receive it, suggesting that "every option is going to have to be on the table" and that we should "rethink" retirement benefits for Americans with longer life expectancy.
- While in Congress, Rogers worked with lobbyists to overhaul Social Security under President George W. Bush while taking more than half a million dollars from Wall Street for his campaign and supported privatizing the program, which would gamble seniors' benefits but "mean billions of dollars collected in additional fees for Wall Street."
* IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, where 343,052 Granite Staters rely on Social Security benefits, John E. Sununu:
- Backed the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- Led efforts in the U.S. Senate to privatize Social Security almost twenty years ago, which would have gambled Granite Staters' retirement benefits on the stock market while padding Wall Street's profits
* IN NORTH CAROLINA, where 2,329,477 North Carolinians rely on Social Security benefits, Michael Whatley:
- Supported the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security," touting it as a "huge win" and an "embodiment" of his party's agenda.
* IN OHIO, where 2,507,421 Ohioans rely on Social Security benefits, Jon Husted:
- Voted for and praised the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."
- He voted against multiple amendments that would have reined in DOGE and protected Social Security from cuts.
- During his first year in the Senate, Husted proposed a budget plan that would likely lead to massive cuts to Social Security and Medicare. AARP said proposals like Husted's would be "devastating for millions of Americans."
* IN TEXAS, where 4,802,392 Texans rely on Social Security benefits, Ken Paxton:
- Praised the passage of the toxic Republican plan they admit is a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security" as an "incredible moment."
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/dscc-statement-on-91st-anniversary-of-social-security/
DNC: Reminder - Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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REMINDER: Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans
Donald Trump and Republicans have caused healthcare costs to skyrocket. Trump and Republicans refused to extend the popular enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, forcing insurance premiums to increase by an average of 58% and causing ACA enrollment to drop by over 3 million so far, with more people expected to lose coverage in the coming months. Now, nearly half of Americans say
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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REMINDER: Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans
Donald Trump and Republicans have caused healthcare costs to skyrocket. Trump and Republicans refused to extend the popular enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, forcing insurance premiums to increase by an average of 58% and causing ACA enrollment to drop by over 3 million so far, with more people expected to lose coverage in the coming months. Now, nearly half of Americans saythey're more likely to vote for candidates in the midterm elections who support reinstating the ACA tax credits.
On top of that, Trump and Republicans cut Medicaid by nearly $1 TRILLION -- the largest cut to healthcare in history -- which, along with other Trump cuts to healthcare, is projected to leave an additional 15 million people uninsured. After making healthcare even more expensive, Trump and his administration now want Americans to take out loans for medical bills they can't pay.
Trump and his Republican allies are scrambling to reduce the political blowback from their dismal agenda that has made healthcare unaffordable. It's no wonder why: More than half of Americans could not consistently afford healthcare in 2025 -- a five-year record low -- and nearly one in four American workers report staying in unwanted jobs just to maintain reliable health insurance.
Heading into the midterms, Democrats are up eight points on the generic congressional ballot, and Trump's approval rating is hovering around 33%.
In response, DNC Spokesperson Jaelin O'Halloran released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to flip the script on their healthcare agenda that has left everyday Americans grappling with skyrocketing insurance premiums, medical bills, and prescription drug costs. But no amount of gaslighting from Republicans will reverse the pain working families are feeling as they take on record amounts of debt for medical bills they can't afford. Heading into the midterms, Republicans are panicking, and it's no wonder why: Americans will remember who fought for affordable healthcare and who made it more expensive, and they're ready to hold Republicans accountable at the ballot box."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/reminder-trump-and-republicans-have-made-healthcare-unaffordable-for-millions-of-americans/
