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gab13by13

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2. I saw a statistic that popped out at me,

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 11:53 AM

Oct 8

Contrary to popular belief, the biggest % of people on Medicaid are from rural America, not from big cities.

I believe that unwashed Magats will be more affected than Democrats. Blue states will try to offset the loss of federal funding, not so sure that red states will have the money or will to do that.

I understand there will be problems with healthcare coming soon but the vast majority of healthcare cuts will happen after the 2026 election.

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What Are Democrats Asking For [View all] gab13by13 Oct 8 OP

As long as Dems don't cave on the ACA subsidies/medicare cuts, we don't need a revolution immediately Fiendish Thingy Oct 8 #1

I saw a statistic that popped out at me, gab13by13 Oct 8 #2

Not true...and maybe I am alone in this opinion but I don't want to see folks Demsrule86 Oct 8 #4

You do understand the ACA cuts will happen right aways as will the Medicaid cuts. Demsrule86 Oct 8 #6

I understand your logic, but, man, Just_Vote_Dem Oct 8 #3

I disagree...it is cruel and makes us just as bad as Republican Congress. Demsrule86 Oct 8 #5

Yes, that's what bothers me n/t Just_Vote_Dem Oct 8 #7