As the country moves forward, the Republican Party’s Big Bill has been met with overwhelming disapproval from the American public. Despite its grandiose name, the legislation has been widely panned by voters, with a mere 27% of registered voters supporting it in a Quinnipiac University survey. Similar polls conducted by Fox News, Morning Consult, and The Washington Post and ABC News show a solid majority of the public opposing the bill, with approval ratings ranging from 23% to 38%.
The core components of the law are particularly egregious, as they prioritize tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing essential health and food aid for the poor. Additionally, the bill pours money into an increasingly unpopular deportation machine and explodes the federal debt. These measures are not only astoundingly unpopular but also seem to harm the very voters who elected the Republicans in the first place.
However, the problem is not just the bill itself, but also the lack of awareness about its existence and implications. Many Americans, particularly those who consume more social media content than traditional television, may not even know that the bill exists or what it entails. This is where the Democratic Party needs to step in and take action.
Democrats need to adapt to the new social media environment
To counter the Republican’s Big Bill, Democrats need to do more than just convince voters to oppose it. They need to educate the public about the bill’s existence, its provisions, and its far-reaching consequences. This requires repeating the facts over and over again, using various media platforms to reach a wider audience. By doing so, Democrats can ensure that voters are informed and equipped to make informed decisions about the bill.
Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has failed to adapt to the changing media landscape, where algorithmic video dominates most people’s consumption and attention is a scarce resource. To effectively reach voters, Democrats need to utilize the same media platforms that the average voter consumes, such as social media and online content creators. By doing so, they can counter the Republican’s narrative and provide voters with the facts about the Big Bill.
The stakes are high, as the Big Bill threatens to take away essential services like affordable healthcare, cheap energy, and food stamps from voters, while handing tax cuts to the wealthy. It is essential that Democrats reach out to voters and provide them with accurate information about the bill’s implications.
The Big Beautiful Bill is not only bad for American voters but also bad for the country as a whole. It gives billionaires and millionaires an unneeded tax break at the cost of the nation’s debt and the average American’s well-being. Democrats must take action to educate the public, repeat the facts, and provide a clear alternative to the Republican’s disastrous bill.
Please share or like this post. Spread the word!
Blue Press Journal 