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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Sen. Michael Bennet returns to Colorado, listens to patients describe Medicaid impact amid possible cuts
Sen. Michael Bennet returned to Colorado this week and listened to patients describe the impact Medicaid has made on them and their families. The Democrat representing Colorado listened to their stories as the federal program faces potential funding cuts. Bennet appeared on the panel with Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne as part of a national conversation about how Medicaid coverage may change in the future. Sen. Michael Bennet sits on a panel listening to Medicaid patients. CBS Bennet listened to patients and doctors describe their experiences with using Medicaid and also how frustrating it can be for older patients to navigate the system. "The doctors at the hospital, they were so helpful, and they told me what I needed to do and they helped me get enrolled in Medicaid. And it was a Godsend because I wouldn't even be here today if I didn't have Medicaid," said one woman who was a patient at Denver Health. One provision in the bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, would require some eligible Medicaid patients to return to work if they are capable. Rep. Gabe Evans, a Republican representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District, is on the Energy and Commerce Committee and voted for the bill that he claims will protect Medicaid for those who need it by purging those who aren't eligible. Lynne said Denver Health sees 125,000 patients a year who are on Medicaid. A total of 10% of the patients on Medicaid in Colorado go to Denver Health for treatment and two-thirds of the funding comes from the federal government.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Furious' Democratic senator unleashes on his own party for its failures
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., revealed on Sunday he is "furious" at the Democratic Party for losing to President Donald Trump twice and believes his party's brand is tarnished nationally. "I don't think nationally, the Democratic brand helps very much anywhere. If it did, we wouldn't have lost to Donald Trump twice. I know a lot of supporters of mine and friends of mine are furious at Donald Trump. I am… Furious at people they think aren't standing up enough to Donald Trump. I am. But I'm also furious that the Democratic Party that has lost twice to Trump," Bennet told CNN host Jake Tapper. Tapper asked Bennet if the Democratic Party's "record low popularity" would hurt his aspirations to become governor of Colorado. An April Fox News poll showed that the Democratic Party is underwater with voters, with a net negative 10% favorability rating. A Pew Research poll found that 60% of respondents had an unfavorable view of the Democrats, and a Wall Street Journal poll had the same result. Dem Senator Says Party Brand Is 'Really Problematic' And Led To The Loss Of Trust Of Working-class Voters Bennet claimed Trump was sent to D.C. by voters twice to "blow the place up," because they are sick of the "self-interested" partisanship in Congress. The Colorado senator went on to blast his party for failing to provide Americans with real solutions for the economy, and declining student outcomes in education. "I think they're sick of a Democratic Party who hasn't been able to show how we're going to address an economy where the middle class continues to shrink and where, over the last 20 years, we've actually lost ground in terms of, you know, the achievement of our kids in school. We need to address those things," he said. Read On The Fox News App Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Students' math and reading test scores have still not recovered to their pre-COVID levels according to a Sept. 2024 study by the Center on Reinventing Public Education. Bennett proceeded to trash Trump, who he claimed would not be hired for any job in his state, but maintained that the Democratic Party must offer an alternative for the country. "I think it's very important for us to stand up against the insanity that Trump represents and the chaos that he represents, and show that there's something better. But, we should understand that there were a lot of people that voted for him for a reason, and that's because they wanted to blow up Washington, D.C. They're not surprised by his corruption, that's sort of a ratification of who he is. And we need to show people something different," he said. Bennet launched a gubernatorial campaign in April, looking to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis, in the 2026 midterm article source: 'Furious' Democratic senator unleashes on his own party for its failures
CNN
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Michael Bennet - State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash - Podcast on CNN Audio
Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Michael Bennet State of the Union 42 mins On CNN's State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joins Jake to discuss how Democrats plan to counter the bill, as well as his frustrations with his own party in the wake of Trump's electoral victory. Finally, CNN's Dana Bash has a special report from Italy on an effort to honor Jewish American servicemembers killed overseas during World War II.
Fox News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
'Furious' Democratic senator unleashes on his own party for its failures
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., revealed on Sunday he is "furious" at the Democratic Party for losing to President Donald Trump twice and believes his party's brand is tarnished nationally. "I don't think nationally, the Democratic brand helps very much anywhere. If it did, we wouldn't have lost to Donald Trump twice. I know a lot of supporters of mine and friends of mine are furious at Donald Trump. I am… Furious at people they think aren't standing up enough to Donald Trump. I am. But I'm also furious that the Democratic Party that has lost twice to Trump," Bennet told CNN host Jake Tapper. Tapper asked Bennet if the Democratic Party's "record low popularity" would hurt his aspirations to become governor of Colorado. An April Fox News poll showed that the Democratic Party is underwater with voters, with a net negative 10% favorability rating. A Pew Research poll found that 60% of respondents had an unfavorable view of the Democrats, and a Wall Street Journal poll had the same result. Bennet claimed Trump was sent to D.C. by voters twice to "blow the place up," because they are sick of the "self-interested" partisanship in Congress. The Colorado senator went on to blast his party for failing to provide Americans with real solutions for the economy, and declining student outcomes in education. "I think they're sick of a Democratic Party who hasn't been able to show how we're going to address an economy where the middle class continues to shrink and where, over the last 20 years, we've actually lost ground in terms of, you know, the achievement of our kids in school. We need to address those things," he said. Students' math and reading test scores have still not recovered to their pre-COVID levels according to a Sept. 2024 study by the Center on Reinventing Public Education. Bennett proceeded to trash Trump, who he claimed would not be hired for any job in his state, but maintained that the Democratic Party must offer an alternative for the country. "I think it's very important for us to stand up against the insanity that Trump represents and the chaos that he represents, and show that there's something better. But, we should understand that there were a lot of people that voted for him for a reason, and that's because they wanted to blow up Washington, D.C. They're not surprised by his corruption, that's sort of a ratification of who he is. And we need to show people something different," he said. Bennet launched a gubernatorial campaign in April, looking to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis, in the 2026 midterm elections.
CNN
25-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
This Democratic senator says he's ‘furious' at his party. Hear why.
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joins Jake to discuss the GOP spending bill, his run for Colorado governor, and his frustrations with his own party.
