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Lawmakers holding these hearings... “shows how much health care costs have risen on the political radar,” said Anthony Wright, the executive director of @FamiliesUSA, a Washington, D.C., consumer advocacy group.
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Anthony Wright retweeted
The sobering reality that GOP probably doesn't want to grapple with is that between the course likely coming from @StephenM and the corruption revelations that D oversight will surely produce, there's no reason to think Trump's 37% approval rating in the Voter Poll was his floor
NEW Economist/YouGov: Donald Trump
% of registered voters who approve | disapprove of Trump
This week 36%* | 62%** (-26*)
Last week 39% | 58% (-19)
Start of term 50% | 46% (+4)
*2nd-term low
**2nd-term high
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Anthony Wright retweeted
For years, my dad battled Parkinson’s disease. On Election Night, I got to tell him, “Pop, we won.”
This morning, he passed away.
A part of me believes he held on just long enough to see his son make it to Congress.
He won’t be there when I’m sworn in. But I know he’ll be e.
Rest easy, Daddy. I’ll take it from here. These next two years are for you ❤️
This morning, he passed away.
A part of me believes he held on just long enough to see his son make it to Congress.
He won’t be there when I’m sworn in. But I know he’ll be e.
Rest easy, Daddy. I’ll take it from here. These next two years are for you ❤️
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Anthony Wright retweeted
I know that fan. He is a great guy. Total BS that he was ejected. #JusticeForDuncan
Fan gets ejected for passing the ball back to the female referee
Luka Doncic: “What the f*ck are you doing?”
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"For those debating whether the new Congress should consider big and bold reforms or pass practical help for people right away, the answer is yes. Voters can and should expect action on multiple fronts" @FamiliesUSA executive director Anthony Wright said.
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Anthony Wright retweeted
For his final two years in office, Trump is poised to see Democrats lead along the entire U.S.–Mexico border -- every US House member, at least one Senator, and every Governor.
Only time in US history this has happened with the sole exception of 1938-1942.
Only time in US history this has happened with the sole exception of 1938-1942.
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Good morning from Mississippi! Our lead continues to grow, and we're now up by roughly 1,100 votes! We're confident Scott's lead will continue to grow as the remaining votes are counted. We're staying focused and protecting the integrity of our election.
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WIll be a very different dais deciding health care issues at the House Energy and Commerce Committee...
Still a few races to call, but E&C Committee is expected to lose quite a few folks on the GOP side.
- Richard Hudson (has conceded his race, AP still hasn't called it)
- Buddy Carter ran for Senate and lost the primary
- Dan Crenshaw lost his primary
- Miller-Meeks lost the general
- John James ran for Michigan Guv and lost
- Tom Kean Jr. lost general
- Gabe Evans lost general
- Dunn retiring
On the Dem side:
- DeGette lost her primary
- Robin Kelly ran for Senate and lost
- Marc Veasey and Jan Schakowsky retiring
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Typically good @CitizenCohn piece. Unlike 2024, Dems realized this this time. Now let's see what they do about it.
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
Democrats agree on reversing Trump’s cuts. Tuesday will determine what bigger plans they’ll consider.
thebulwark.com/p/why-2026-is-…
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
Democrats agree on reversing Trump’s cuts. Tuesday will determine what bigger plans they’ll consider.
thebulwark.com/p/why-2026-is-…
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Among many other things, this election was a landslide for evidence-based medicine. 👇
Here is a comprehensive list of scientists and medical doctors confirmed so far to have been elected or reelected last night, across both parties and at the federal and state levels:
U.S. SENATE
Dr. Annie Andrews | South Carolina
@AnnieAndrewsMD | Pediatrician
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan
@AbdulElSayed | Physician and epidemiologist
GOVERNORS
Dr. Amy Acton | Ohio
@AmyActonOH | Physician and former state health director
Dr. Josh Green | Hawaii
@GovJoshGreenMD | Physician
U.S. HOUSE: MEDICAL DOCTORS
Dr. Ami Bera | California
@RepBera
Dr. Richard Pan | California
@DrPanMD
Dr. Raul Ruiz | California
@RepRaulRuizMD
Dr. John Cowan | Georgia
@DrJohnCowan
Dr. Rich McCormick | Georgia
@RepMcCormick
Dr. Kelly Morrison | Minnesota
@kellymorrisonmn
Dr. Bob Onder | Missouri
@BobOnderMO
Dr. Herb Conaway | New Jersey
@RepHerbConaway
Dr. Adam Hamawy | New Jersey
@HamawyForNJ
Dr. Maxine Dexter | Oregon
@RepDexterOR
Dr. John Joyce | Pennsylvania
@RepJohnJoyce
U.S. HOUSE: SCIENTISTS AND MATHEMATICIANS
Dr. Jasmine Clark | Georgia
@jasmineforga | Microbiologist
Daniel Biss | Illinois
@DanielBiss | Mathematician
Sean Casten | Illinois
@RepCasten | Biochemical engineer and scientist
Dr. Bill Foster | Illinois
@RepBillFoster | Physicist
STATE LEGISLATURES
Dr. Jarod Fox | Florida House
Infectious disease physician
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | Minnesota Senate
@Amanda_MNHouse | Former forensic scientist
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Anthony Wright retweeted
The big strategic question facing Dems this year was whether to run a broad campaign—call it an everything bagel message—or one narrowly focused on the economy. Hakeem Jeffries faced down his caucus, and won the gamble:
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Yup. The 2026 midterms are -- uh, were -- a health care election
And now we see what that looks like for legislating thebulwark.com/p/why-2026-is-…
And now we see what that looks like for legislating thebulwark.com/p/why-2026-is-…
Democrats will be able to pass health care bills that show what they care about, likely starting with reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring enhanced ACA subsidies. President Trump will veto those, and then the game of chess will begin to figure out what can get enacted.
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Yesterday was a big win for America’s health. The following doctors and nurses won their elections:
Senate
• Dr. Annie Andrews (MD, pediatrician) - South Carolina
• Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (MD, epidemiologist & former Detroit health director) - Michigan
Governor
• Dr. Amy Acton (MD, MPH, former Ohio health director) - won Ohio
House
• Dr. Richard Pan (MD, MPH, pediatrician) - California
• Dr. Adam Hamawy (MD, surgeon) - New Jersey
• Dr. John Cowan (MD, neurosurgeon) - Georgia
• Mitchell Berman (RN, ER nurse) - Wisconsin
• Kristina Knickerbocker (APRN-CNP, neuro-oncology nurse practitioner & Air Force veteran) - Ohio
Plus reelected nurses Lauren Underwood (IL) and Sheri Biggs (SC), and several physician incumbents who held their seats.
Health care professionals just got a much louder voice in our country. 🩺 🇺🇸
Senate
• Dr. Annie Andrews (MD, pediatrician) - South Carolina
• Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (MD, epidemiologist & former Detroit health director) - Michigan
Governor
• Dr. Amy Acton (MD, MPH, former Ohio health director) - won Ohio
House
• Dr. Richard Pan (MD, MPH, pediatrician) - California
• Dr. Adam Hamawy (MD, surgeon) - New Jersey
• Dr. John Cowan (MD, neurosurgeon) - Georgia
• Mitchell Berman (RN, ER nurse) - Wisconsin
• Kristina Knickerbocker (APRN-CNP, neuro-oncology nurse practitioner & Air Force veteran) - Ohio
Plus reelected nurses Lauren Underwood (IL) and Sheri Biggs (SC), and several physician incumbents who held their seats.
Health care professionals just got a much louder voice in our country. 🩺 🇺🇸
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Sen. Ron Wyden this a.m.: “On health care, Finance Committee Democrats will create a new foundation for America’s health care system that guarantees health care for all, gives Americans cheaper and better health care, and ends the corporate chokehold on our nation’s health care system.”
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Anthony Wright retweeted
WSJ's @greg_ip : Health insurance is the sleeper inflation issue: wsj.com/finance/invest…
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Pregaming the Valkyries’ parade with the blue tsunami was a great call. Today's gonna be one of the top 3 happiest days in Bay Area history. San Francisco might spontaneously combust.
Looking like a mixture of double decker busses and and a cable car for today’s @valkyries victory parade down the Embarcadero in San Francisco.
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Medicaid continues to be undefeated at the balllot box.. even in South Dakota.
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Interesting dynamic to trade two GOP doctors--Cassidy and Marshall--for Senators-elect Andrews and El-Sayed, both with public health backgrounds.
Assuming he’s still there next year
There will be *five* vacancies on HELP committee come January - Collins, Marshall, Husted, Cassidy, & Armstrong all leaving
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Public health will have new champions next year, whether in the Senate with Drs. Andrews (SC) and El-Sayed (MI), in the House with Dr. Pan (CA), and in Governor's offices like Dr. Acton (OH).
Don’t know committee assignments obviously
But Senators Andrews and El-Sayed questioning RFK Jr. would be something to see
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Anthony Wright retweeted
NBC Exit Poll: 60% of voters want the federal government to play a bigger role in helping Americans get healthcare
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Anthony Wright retweeted
Republicans — who pushed sweeping, unprecedented health reforms, from Medicaid cuts to MAHA’s upheaval — had a terrible, no good, very bad election night on Tuesday.
What their loss means for trust in science, insurers, MAHA, RFK Jr., and more:
statnews.com/2026/11/04/hea…
What their loss means for trust in science, insurers, MAHA, RFK Jr., and more:
statnews.com/2026/11/04/hea…
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