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GOP Passes Megabill, Betrays Its Own Voters

2025/7/4
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Dan Pfeiffer: 我认为共和党通过的这项法案对选民来说是一个巨大的背叛。他们为了迎合特朗普,不惜牺牲自己选民的利益,这是一种非常短视的行为。这项法案将大幅削减医疗补助,增加赤字,并为富人减税,这与共和党一直以来标榜的价值观背道而驰。我认为选民最终会为此付出代价,并在未来的选举中惩罚共和党。 Jen Psaki: 我认为共和党议员们最终还是屈服于特朗普的压力,通过了这项糟糕的法案。他们明明知道这项法案会损害选民的利益,但为了保住自己的政治地位,还是选择了妥协。我认为民主党需要抓住这个机会,向选民揭露这项法案的真相,并让他们知道共和党是如何背叛他们的。我们需要强调这项法案对普通民众的负面影响,例如医疗补助的削减和食品券的减少,并让选民明白共和党正在牺牲他们的利益来为富人减税。同时,我们也要利用社交媒体和草根组织的力量,让更多的人了解这项法案,并动员他们参与到反对这项法案的行动中来。 Ro Khanna: 我认为共和党通过的这项法案是短视且不负责任的。他们为了追求政治利益,不惜牺牲普通民众的福祉。这项法案将大幅削减医疗补助和食品券,这将对低收入家庭造成巨大的冲击。同时,这项法案还将为富人减税,这将进一步加剧贫富差距。我认为民主党需要团结起来,反对这项法案,并提出更公平、更可持续的经济发展方案。我们需要关注普通民众的需求,并为他们提供更好的教育、医疗和社会保障。只有这样,我们才能建设一个更加公正、更加繁荣的社会。

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This chapter analyzes the surprising passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill", focusing on the internal conflicts within the Republican party, the role of Trump's influence, and the resulting political implications for the 2026 midterms. It highlights the Republicans' disregard for their own stated positions and the public's disapproval of the bill.
  • House Republicans passed the Senate's version of the bill by a slim margin.
  • Republican deficit hawks and moderate holdouts initially opposed the bill.
  • Trump's influence swayed the holdouts to vote for the bill.
  • Democrats' efforts to delay the vote were unsuccessful.
  • The bill is incredibly unpopular with voters, including Trump's base.

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House Republicans deliver on Trump's Independence Day deadline, passing the Senate's version of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, which will cut taxes for the rich, gut Medicaid for the poor, and explode the deficit beyond all recognition. Jen Psaki, host of The Briefing with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, joins Dan to discuss how Mike Johnson and Trump won over the bill's GOP holdouts, what happens now that it's passed, and how it changes the story of the 2026 midterm elections. Jen and Dan discuss Trump's threat to deport Zohran Mamdani and Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump. Then, Congressman Ro Khanna stops by to talk about what's next for Democrats now that the most unpopular bill in history is set to become law.

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