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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is launching a month of action to "Fight to Save Medicaid," targeting four "vulnerable" House Republicans,
who Democrats claim are "poised to gut Medicaid and other critical
programs."

Republicans quickly fired back in statements to Fox News Digital on
Friday.

"The dishonest Democrats should rename their campaign �the fight to save taxpayer-funded welfare benefits for illegal immigrants� because that�s
what they�re really trying to do," Rep. Mike Lawler's director of communications, Ciro Riccardi, told Fox News Digital.

"This is a desperate political stunt, plain and simple. The truth is that Congressman Lawler has been very clear on this: he will vote to protect
and strengthen Medicaid for those who rely on this critical program."

The DNC's multipronged pressure campaign, including digital, local and
direct action, will target Republican Reps. Lawler of New York, Tom
Barrett of Michigan, Don Bacon of Nebraska and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. The DNC is advising voters to post "accountability content"
on social media, host "People's Town Halls" in the Republicans'
congressional districts, and call or email their representatives to "make
their outrage known."

DNC Chair Ken Martin said the four Congressional Republicans will "seal
their political fate if they go along with Trump�s disastrous budget."

"To ensure these Republicans understand that it�s either their vote or
their job, the DNC is launching its first-ever distributed organizing
program to offer voters a platform to join Democrats in taking direct
action � from hosting town halls to mobilizing their personal networks � against the GOP�s budget, while building grassroots power for critical elections still ahead. Our representatives must serve the people � not
ignore them. Republicans will either learn that lesson now or at the
ballot box," Martin said.

While Democrats have railed against potential cuts to Medicaid since
President Donald Trump was elected in November, the White House has
maintained that public entitlements, including Social Security and
Medicaid, will not be cut in the Republicans' budget bill.

"All national Democrats have are pathetic lies and fear-mongering tactics
to distract from their failures. They were already forced to take down
their dishonest Medicaid ads across the country because Americans know
they�re full of crap, and voters aren't going to buy their latest
publicity stunt," National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) Spokesman
Mike Marinella told Fox News Digital in a response to the DNC's new
pressure campaign.

Last month, Democrats were forced to take down six billboards targeting Republican Reps. Gabe Evans, Don Bacon, Ryan Mackenzie, Monica De La Cruz,
Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman, as reported by the Washington Examiner, after
the NRCC sent a cease and desist letter to Lamar Advertising Company,
accusing the vendor of spreading "defamatory messages."

"What DC Democrats are saying when it comes to Medicaid is they oppose
having work requirements for able-bodied adults without children, annual
audits to ensure only eligible individuals receive benefits, and ensuring
that only people who are here legally should qualify," Bacon told Fox News Digital in a statement. "The methods our group of 12 Republicans has
identified to improve Medicaid are not controversial or cutting the
quality of healthcare. We're protecting our children and those most
vulnerable. Last time the DNC targeted me on this issue, the billboard companies pulled their ads for false information."

While Bacon blamed the DNC for the billboards, the DNC was not affiliated
with that ad campaign. House Majority Forward, a Super PAC focused on
electing House Democrats, launched the billboard campaign.

Despite Republicans' assurances that Medicaid services will be protected,
there is debate among the party about how to slash wasteful spending
within the program. Those discussions come as Republicans seek to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and deliver Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which
includes no taxes on tips and Social Security.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-fires-back-dncs-political-stunt- targeting-vulnerable-republicans-over-medicaid-fight

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