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Democrats step up town halls amid rowdy GOP forums

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Democrats are using town halls to go on offense against their Republican counterparts.

Republicans have been pressed by town hall attendees in recent weeks on potential cuts to Social Security and the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to slash government spending.

Democrats say the events are reminiscent of Tea Party town halls during former President Obama 's first term.

Republicans dismiss the town halls as being filled with Democratic agitators.

Even some Democrats say they are wary of having national figures like Walz , Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez at town hall events.

“It’s not a strategy that I think can get the best results if we’re going to be completely honest here,” said Brian Lemek , founder and executive director of Defend the Vote .

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