Speaker of the House Johnson represents a district in Louisiana. 38% of his constituents are on Medicaid, helped by the ACA, even if their minimum wage job provides coverage. Medicaid is less expensive for them.
He is promoting drastic cuts to Medicaid.
CBS interviewed residents of Vivian, Louisiana. Vivian has few large employers, and most employers pay the minimum wage, which hasn't changed since 2009. It's $7.95/hour. Take home pay averages $200/week.
We are just stuck was the prevailing sentiment.
But neither of the two people interviewed voted in the last election, and neither knew that Johnson is their representative in Congress.
Perhaps some voter education is in order. Organizing used to be the Democrats ace in the hole. Perhaps they ought to seek out new territory and expand their reach.
Sounds like Vivian, Louisiana might be a good place to start.
Translation: We're screwed. I can't say I'm surprised at this. One wonders when Mikey has his last town hall.........
ReplyDeleteCory Booker told NJ Dems (Sister was there) to run for office. Nothing about change now. We are so screwed.
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