PoliticsThe GOP's Big Beautiful… Backfire?What's going on: Now that President Trump’s expansive agenda package has been signed into law, Republicans are trying to sell it to voters. But the pitch may be tough. Analysts warn that some of the bill’s provisions — including cuts to Medicaid and food assistance — could hit many working-class Americans, including core Republican voters. Before the bill passed, 53% of voters opposed it, according to June polling. And more than half of Republican voters (51%) say they or a family member have received Medicaid at some point, per KFF numbers. All told, roughly 12 million people may lose health insurance by 2034, the Congressional Budget Office says. But Republicans are trying to shift the spotlight to the bill’s more popular provisions, like tax cuts and border security, and accuse Democrats of voting against those measures. What it means: Some political analysts say this law could end up being an albatross for Republican politicians, especially with midterms ahead. They point to 2018, when Democrats regained ground after Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act the year before. But Dems face a challenge too: keeping attention on the law and shaping the public narrative around it. For Republicans, one potential advantage is timing. The starkest measures — like the proposed work requirements for Medicaid — won’t take effect until after 2026. Still, experts warn the political fallout could land in 2028, just as VP JD Vance, Trump’s likely successor, is expected to run for president. Related: Elon Musk’s “America Party” Wants Your Feedback (AP) | 
