David Valadao Battles Backlash

“When Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) was knocked out of office in 2018, Democrats around the country were riding a wave of backlash against President Donald Trump and the GOP’s attempts to cut health care,” NBC News reports.

“Now, after Valadao provided a critical vote for a sweeping tax cuts and spending package that slashed Medicaid and food stamps, Democrats see an opportunity for a repeat in California’s Central Valley, where many low-income residents depend on social safety net programs.”

“Valadao has already drawn at least two Democratic challengers in his battleground district, which will be key to Republicans’ efforts to hang on to their narrow majority in next year’s midterm elections.”