Senate Dems can look forward to unlikely MAGA allies
Summary
Senate Democrats may need four Republican votes to overcome filibusters next Congress and could seek support from GOP senators who have worked with Democrats on economic and technology issues. Potential areas for cooperation include health care, drug prices, Social Security, artificial intelligence safety, and limits on large technology companies.Key Facts
- Josh Hawley has co-led legislation with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the current Congress.
- Hawley has said he supports considering proposals to raise the minimum wage, lower gas prices, and reduce health care costs.
- Hawley and Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposed the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits last year.
- Warren and Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno released a plan to address Social Security over the summer.
- Warren and Republican Sen. Jim Banks have worked together on technology and artificial intelligence safety bills.
- Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt worked with Warren on Pentagon artificial intelligence contracts and with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on search engine competition.
- Democrats may also seek support from Republican Sens. Murkowski, John Curtis, and Todd Young.
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