Kamala Harris Launches Major Ad Campaign Exposing Risks in Trump's ACA Repeal Plans

October 2, 2024
Kamala Harris Launches Major Ad Campaign Exposing Risks in Trump's ACA Repeal Plans
  • Kamala Harris is launching a seven-figure ad campaign titled 'Concepts of a Plan,' which targets Donald Trump's vague proposals to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

  • The campaign's report aims to inform voters about the ramifications of Trump's health care policies and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the ACA.

  • Harris's campaign seeks to clarify Trump's ambiguous intentions regarding the ACA, particularly his desire to repeal and replace it without providing specific details.

  • The campaign warns that Trump's potential elimination of the ACA could jeopardize coverage for approximately 50 million Americans who rely on it.

  • Harris's campaign argues that Trump prioritizes the interests of the wealthy over the needs of seniors and individuals with pre-existing conditions.

  • The report also discusses the potential impact on prescription drug prices if Trump repeals measures from the Inflation Reduction Act that allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

  • Despite Trump's previous attempts to repeal the ACA during his presidency, he has faced challenges due to its growing popularity among the public.

  • Polling suggests that the Republican health care agenda may be even less popular now than during their last attempt to repeal the ACA in 2017.

  • Independents tend to trust Harris more than Trump on health care issues, although many express distrust toward both candidates.

  • An Associated Press survey reveals that voters trust Harris more than Trump on health care by a margin of 50% to 30%.

  • Trump aims to appeal to working-class voters while addressing health care, a sensitive issue for his campaign.

  • Harris emphasizes the risk of millions losing health care access if Trump's plans are enacted, highlighting the negative consequences of previous repeal attempts.

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