"I feel it when I'm out and about": Democrats energized by recent legislative wins

Democrats are celebrating a series of victories as they return to their home states for August recess and begin hitting the campaign trail. With less than 100 days until Election Day, they're eager to tout some recent accomplishments —  among them, their long awaited climate and health care legislation, along with several other prominent pieces of legislation that are giving vulnerable Democrats a positive message heading into November.

On Sunday, Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act without a single Republican vote.  It's the biggest action ever taken by Congress to combat climate change. The measure also empowers Medicare to negotiate drug prices, a longtime Democrat priority, and caps out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare patients. Some Democrats were already running campaign ads on proposals included in the bill; now, they can point to the legislation as proof they can deliver on their promises.

"I'm thrilled we were finally able to pass this historic, once-in-a-generation investment in our country's future that will lower costs for Georgians, create clean energy jobs and reduce the deficit all at the same time," said Sen.  Raphael Warnock, who is up for reelection in the tight race against GOP candidate Herschel Walker.