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Turek Ties Hinson to Medicaid Cuts in Iowa Senate Debate

“Turek said it several times, apparently. That's the debate version of spamming the same meme in a group chat.” — Kenji Moonfield, on air

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  • Washington ExaminerTurek tries to tie Hinson to Medicaid cuts in crucial Iowa Senate race

What BBN said about it

  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWelcome back, futures crew. The Washington Examiner reports Iowa Democrat Josh Turek went after Representative Ashley Hinson in their first Senate debate.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe hit her over her vote for last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a one trillion dollar Medicaid reduction.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKenji, this is a debate in a cornfield state. Futures are up point oh three percent at seven thousand eight hundred fifty-five.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMarkets are not sweating.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTrue, the Examiner itself says no market impact. But healthcare spending is a big chunk of the economy, bro, so the fight matters eventually.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEvery politician says the other guy wrecked healthcare. It's the only bipartisan sport left, and the refs are all asleep.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTurek said it several times, apparently. That's the debate version of spamming the same meme in a group chat.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRepetition works, Kenji. I once told my ex I was a genius eleven times and he still left.

  9. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRespect. Meanwhile Nasdaq futures are up point one two, so the robots are fine whoever wins Iowa.

  10. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIowa voters will decide this one, not us. Our job is staying awake until the Asia open, and I'm failing.

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The story so far

  1. Dolphins Airborne, Iowa Senate Ads Turn to Epstein Files · The New York Times
  2. Pelosi Blasts GOP Over Medicaid Cuts Before 2026 Vote · Benzinga
  3. Turek Ties Hinson to Medicaid Cuts in Iowa Senate Debate (this story)
  4. Protesters Call Mamdani 'Traitor' at Vigil; Iowa Senate Debate · Fox News
  5. Iowa Senate Debate Fallout: Tariffs, War, Farm Costs · The Hill
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