In New Ad, Conservative Group Doubles Down on Support for Extending Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
Spot Targets Key Republicans Lawmakers and Argues That Extending the Credits Will Help Those Who Will Be Impacted by Medicaid Reforms
WASHINGTON — Plymouth Union Public (PUP) Advocacy today released a new ad urging Republican lawmakers to protect health care with a one-two punch: reforming Medicaid and extending enhanced premium tax credits that help working families pay for health insurance. PUP Advocacy’s new ad echoes a new policy memo released by an affiliate group earlier this week outlining the political risk of reforming Medicaid without a free-market alternative.
The 30-second spot, “One Two Punch,” is backed by a six-figure buy and is a part of a seven-figure overall effort to promote Trump's affordability agenda. The ad will begin airing Wednesday as the reconciliation debate heats up and will run on TV and digital platforms in Washington, D.C. It will also run on digital platforms in the home states of the following senators:
Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD)
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Sen. John Curtis (R-UT)
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC)
The ad follows a new memo out this week from Plymouth Union Public Research, a conservative research group aligned with PUP Advocacy, that offers guidance for Congressional Republicans to utilize the reconciliation process to extend the enhanced premium tax credits for Medicaid enrollees as a free-market policy solution. The memo argues how doing so would: 1) Ensure those who need coverage and are removed from Medicaid as a result of reforms are still able to get it 2) Save taxpayers billions 3) Be critical for midterm success.
In April, PUP Advocacy launched a powerful ad urging Republicans in Congress to protect the premium tax credits so Americans don’t have to worry about affording health care.
TRANSCRIPT:
President Trump is stepping into the ring.
Fighting to preserve Medicaid for those who need it most.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: It's going to be strengthened.
But this government option doesn't work for everyone.
Americans want more choices.
Premium tax credits can help working families afford health care.
But Congress needs to act.
Extending these tax credits can save taxpayers billions while ensuring families have the health care they need.
Tell Congress, protect health care with a one two punch.
Preserve Medicaid and make premium tax credits work for more families.
BACKGROUND:
Plymouth Union Public Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization formed by the former executive directors of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), and the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) to advance public policies that make America stronger and more prosperous. PUP Advocacy educates the public about the important issues affecting the future of our country and addresses key questions that have long-range implications for all Americans.
PUP Advocacy in February launched a seven-figure effort to promote Trump's affordability agenda. This effort includes the following ad buys:
PUP Advocacy released a six-figure ad in early March bracketing President Trump’s joint session address to support the White House’s push for lower taxes.
Later in March, PUP Advocacy announced the launch of “For Us,” a 30-second ad that highlights how working-class Americans voted for Trump to bring down the cost of living and to protect the tax credits that help working families pay for health insurance.
PUP Advocacy in April debuted a powerful ad urging Republicans in Congress to protect the premium tax credits that help Americans afford to pay for their health insurance.
Also in April, PUP Advocacy launched the 30-second ad spot “Finish The Job,” urging Congress to deliver Trump’s tax cuts for working Americans.
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