Forbes December 17, 2025
Steve Forbes explains how congressional Republicans can push back on Democrats’ successful efforts to portray them as wrong on healthcare and regain momentum as the midterms near.
When it comes to healthcare solutions, too many congressional Republicans are acting like they’re in a political coma. The GOP is pondering some very exciting ideas, but for now Republicans are on the defensive.
That’s why Democrats are gleeful. After recent election cycles that were dominated by inflation, the border and cultural controversies, healthcare is once again a sizzling issue. But the Democrats have the GOP playing defense, successfully portraying Republicans as enemies of Medicaid, who want to slash or cut off benefits to the needy. The internet is full of sob-story ads...







