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EarlG

(22,929 posts)
45. Has anyone in this thread read the actual memo?
Fri May 23, 2025, 04:41 PM
Friday

It's here:

https://punchbowl.news/memo_-swing-seat-republicans-punch-their-pink-slip-with-tax-scam/

It's about how the DCCC is going to make the "Big Beautiful Bill" the centerpiece of their efforts to retake the House next year.

Some excerpts:

As the economy is tanking, consumer confidence is at historic lows, and millions are struggling to make ends meet, House Republicans decided to ignore it all… and advance an astonishingly detrimental bill – the GOP Tax Scam – that raises costs on working families while benefiting the wealthiest few.

(snip)

In poll after poll, public support for Trump and the Republican agenda is cratering. The GOP Tax Scam doubles down on all the anxieties the public has about D.C. politicians prioritizing their wealthy friends over everyday people – and takes a chainsaw to programs that are popular among a broad swath of Americans, from Trump voters to independents to progressives.

(snip)

House Republicans know their Tax Scam would enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history – which is why they are on the run. In a desperate, hypocritical attempt to inoculate themselves from their eventual vote in favor of this terrible bill, vulnerable Republicans whined, wrote letters, and filed meaningless resolutions to try and convince their voters they would not cut Medicaid and other vital programs. It was all a lie. Now that they’ve been caught, the DCCC will use their words against them over and over again like the albatross it is.

(snip)

Republicans in the House will be forced to wear this vote for the remainder of the election cycle. At town halls, in paid communications, and from their Democratic challengers, House Democrats and the DCCC will use this vote as the defining contrast of the 2026 election cycle.

Sounds okay to me....

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If there are elections. nt moniss Friday #1
Exactly Jarqui Friday #3
Trump already told the world that nobody was ever going to have to vote again, and that he didn't need them BComplex Friday #32
2024 elections should prove that the were dirty Botany Friday #56
I'm not "giddy" kentuck Friday #2
No giddiness here, either. Hugin Friday #4
Me neither... Mike 03 Friday #7
agree scipan Friday #42
I seem to recall an abortion ruling which was going to seal the fate of the GQP too...... groundloop Friday #10
It's going to take a lot of hard work and leadership, "giddy" people need not apply FakeNoose Friday #36
"Giddy" is Raw Story's headline,... LudwigPastorius Friday #59
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." Ursus Rex Friday #5
Democrats have to change their messages. Ojerly Friday #6
Be careful, though. It's only a short drive from "giddy" to "cocky". Buns_of_Fire Friday #8
Naturally, we all want them to be right. Mike 03 Friday #9
Dem leaders are still feraking clueless about how all this works Miguelito Loveless Friday #11
Bingo ML DENVERPOPS Friday #46
"plotting to go on the offense" So a concept of a plan. Sounds fun. n/t flvegan Friday #12
Does this mean they have found a way to make Fux Nooze report the truth? mdbl Friday #13
"Dems giddy" travelingthrulife Friday #14
It's so disgusting, isn't it. yardwork Friday #17
Maybe they could put some effort into a unified message pimpbot Friday #15
At this point, the only "unified message" must be "anger" BumRushDaShow Friday #19
Yes, anger appeals to a LOT of folks, not just Democrats FakeNoose Friday #39
Stage Presence Corktown Friday #57
We need to hang trump around Republican's necks. Every bad vote. travelingthrulife Yesterday #65
Counting your chickens before they hatch is never a smart thing to do. Autumn Friday #16
I don't necessarily trust this report, but... yardwork Friday #20
I think DNC only listens to a select few and expect all Democratic voters to go along. Autumn Friday #21
I agree with you. It's not working and won't work in the future. yardwork Friday #37
agreed DENVERPOPS Friday #47
Giddy..... Hope22 Friday #18
Shoulda defeated it. It was weak not to. We need a victory , not a "on the right side". mpcamb Friday #53
Giddy means disaster without Giddy up. usonian Friday #22
The DCCC is giddy? Who the hell can afford to be giddy KPN Friday #23
The DCCC is giddy? Who in the hell can afford to be giddy KPN Friday #24
Yeah, somehow I figured this would turn into a Democrat-bashing thread. Paladin Friday #25
So we can stay off the streets, wait, be comfortable, and everything will be OK? hay rick Friday #26
IOW - they are not acting NOW azureblue Friday #27
Don't get too cocky. Mz Pip Friday #28
Um, everyone realizes that "giddy" is Raw Story's spin, yes? EarlG Friday #29
The Punchbowl article is paywalled BUT enough was visible to grab their link to the DCCC memo BumRushDaShow Friday #31
Thanks! EarlG Friday #44
I know Jeffries has been out there making comments - mostly on social media BumRushDaShow Friday #54
See my response upthread. yardwork Friday #38
*IF* we engage in an effective messaging campaign... CaptainTruth Friday #30
FFS, 17 months away is not "looming", Rawstory. maxsolomon Friday #33
OH HOLY SHIT!!! ECL213 Friday #34
Here we go again sarisataka Friday #35
The only people I saw calling 2024 in a landslide for Kamala were... LudwigPastorius Friday #60
Don't count on winning until you have won kimbutgar Friday #40
don't be fucking "giddy" attack and keep attacking until they say uncle. nt Javaman Friday #41
Don't believe every headline you read either. LudwigPastorius Friday #61
Hmmm, that's what I thought after overturning Marie Marie Friday #43
Has anyone in this thread read the actual memo? EarlG Friday #45
Pretty matter of fact SomedayKindaLove Friday #49
We still need a message that resonates with the masses pfitz59 Friday #48
Assuming orangecrush Friday #50
I'm glad they're giddy choie Friday #51
Oh look... another opportunity to shit on Democrats for being optimistic. Oopsie Daisy Friday #52
Trump has been President for 4 months bronxiteforever Friday #55
OPTIMISTIC Skittles Friday #58
The only "fate" that's sealed is the fate of the '26 elections. Safe as Milk Yesterday #62
The Dems better get their act together before they count their chickens Sessuch Yesterday #63
"Democrats are already plotting to go on the offense..." OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #64
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