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Health Care Crisis Shapes Virginia, New Jersey Elections

10/31/2025

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Health care is a pivotal issue in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, with implications for midterm strategy.
Democrats aim to tie health care to economic concerns, criticizing Republican cuts to health programs and rising costs.
Republicans emphasize popular health issues, including drug pricing and government support for gender-affirming care.
The recent passage of a bill could slash Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion, adding urgency to these debates.

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Story summary

Health care is a pivotal issue in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, with implications for midterm strategy.
Democrats aim to tie health care to economic concerns, criticizing Republican cuts to health programs and rising costs.
Republicans emphasize popular health issues, including drug pricing and government support for gender-affirming care.
The recent passage of a bill could slash Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion, adding urgency to these debates.