Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill Hands Both Parties a Midterm Message

Democrats Plan to Make GOP Budget Bill a Midterm Focal Point

Democratic leaders and union officials are preparing to make the Republican-backed budget bill—which passed the House on July 3 and was sent to President Donald Trump to be signed—a centerpiece of their 2026 midterm strategy. They plan to use it to draw contrasts with Trump and the GOP-controlled Congress. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) concluded a marathon floor speech on July 3 after speaking for eight hours and 44 minutes, bre…

Democrats Plan to Make GOP Budget Bill a Midterm Focal Point - The Thinking Conservative

Democratic leaders to make Republican-backed budget bill centerpiece of 2026 midterms, drawing contrasts with Trump and GOP-controlled Congress. The post Democrats Plan to Make GOP Budget Bill a Midterm Focal Point appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.

Sweeping tax and spending bill hands both parties a midterm message

The massive tax and spending package that cleared the House on Thursday didn’t just deliver President Donald Trump a big win. It also handed both parties a message for the midterms. Democrats were united in their opposition to the bill, while Republicans saw two defections: the fiscally conservative Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, one of three GOP lawmakers whose district backed Kamala Harris in 2024. “It …

Democrats Target GOP Over New Spending Bill

Key Takeaways – Republicans pushed through a major spending and tax cut bill – Democrats vow to make the bill central in next year’s midterm race – The plan could strip 17 million Americans of health coverage – Minority communities feel sidelined by new work requirements – Democrats sense a chance to win back Trump’s former base Introduction Congress passed a huge spending and tax cut measure that reflects the president’s priorities. Many Republ…