Democrats are up to their usual scare tactics. “When in doubt, terrify people,” is a pretty lousy way to treat the electorate, but why should we expect politicians to retire such an effective technique? The boogeyman of the day: cuts to Medicaid.

House Republicans, tasked with identifying at least $880 billion in cuts, introduced sweeping legislative changes to Medicaid late Sunday evening. The proposals include stripping federal funding from Planned Parenthood and banning the use of Medicaid dollars for the chemical and surgical mutilation of young people, according to Politico. The usual suspects reacted with their usual hysteria.

“In no uncertain terms, millions of Americans will lose their health care coverage,” said Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey in a press release. “Hospitals will close, seniors will not be able to access the care they need, and premiums will rise for millions of people if this bill passes.”

“Half of new moms have health insurance thanks to Medicaid,” wrote Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of........

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