House Republicans have had an August recess full of shame and cowardice – much like anytime they try and fail to pass a bill – (see the clips from the last two weeks here and here), but it seems that every week gets worse and worse for the imperiled Republican majority.
Here’s a sampling of the clips keeping House Republicans up at night as well as the excellent coverage that Democrats are receiving across the country…
- NYT: Republicans in Congress May Be Stuck in a Relationship With Trump
- The Hill: GOP fears damage to brand from Charlottesville
- McClatchy: Republicans deeply anxious that Trump is ruining GOP brand
- Independent Journal Review: Hill Republicans want Trump to stay out of tax reform after Charlottesville
- Hoy Los Angeles: Miles de “soñadores” urgen a Trump a que prolongue DACA en quinto aniversario
- La Opinión: Miles marchan en defensa de DACA y de TPS, dos programas amenazados bajo la presidencia de Trump
- Univision: “Republican Congressman Steve Knight hasn’t supported the DACA Program in the past”
- NY Magazine: Trump’s Up for a Fight Over Race, But It’s the Last Thing Congress Needs
- AZ-02: Arizona Daily Star: Steller: Actions speak louder than condemnations of Virginia violence
- CA-10: CBS Sacramento: 5 Years Later, DACA Recipients Fear Their Stay In U.S. Coming To An End
- CA-10: Modesto Bee: Denham blasts white supremacists, but what he doesn’t say draws fire
- CA-10: Turlock Journal: Central Park gathering promotes unity over hate
- CA-10: KCAL: DACA 5Th Anniversary
- CA-10: KMAX (CW): Fears Over End of DACA
- CA-21: Bakersfield Now: Activists picket Valadao’s Bakersfield office
- CA-21: KGET (NBC): Advocates Seek Commitments
- CA-21: KNSO: Manifestación afuera de la oficina del Rep. David Valadao
- CA-21: KERO (ABC): Protest Outside Valadao’s Office: Concerns About DACA and Immigration Reform
- CA-22: ABC 30: DACA supporters visit Congressman Nunes’ office on 5th anniversary of program
- CA-22: KFSN (ABC): Protecting Undocumented
- CA-25: The Signal: Immigration activists rally in support of DACA
- CA-25: The Signal: Democrat super PAC partners with local activists to protest health care age tax
- CA-48: Business Insider: ‘Putin’s favorite congressman’ met with Julian Assange — and ‘plans to divulge’ details to Trump
- CA-48: The Hill: Assange meets U.S. congressman, vows to prove Russia did not leak him documents
- CA-48: Daily Caller: Republican Congressman Meets With WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
- CA-48: LA Times: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher meets with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, plans to tell Trump what he heard
- CA-49: CBS 8: Tax Protest: Protesters on both sides outside Issa’s office
- CA-49: KFMB (ABC): Tax Protesters on Both Sides Outside Issa’s Office
- FL-18: CBS 12: Activists rally at Rep. Mast’s office to launch billboard tour
- GA-01: Washington Post: At raucous town halls, Republicans have faced another round of anger over health care
- IL-06 STEWART MATHER in Crain’s: Why is Rep. Roskam taking aim at a critical protection for retirees?
- IL-06: Chicago Sun Times: SWEET: Roskam faces super PAC billboards from ‘The Nuisance Committee’
- KS-03: Shawnee-Mission Post: Yoder’s office announces first town hall in over a year — but access will be limited
- MI-all: Detroit News: Trump incites Democratic congressional foes in Michigan
- MI-06: com: Why Democrats are lining up to challenge Fred Upton in 2018
- MI-11: Detroit Free Press: Trott suggests Trump stick to golf, not news conferences
- MI-11: Detroit News: Trott to Trump: More golf, less talk
- MN-02/MN-03: Star Tribune: Dems launch political ads against Minnesota reps, others
- NC-02: INDY Week: Constituents to Congressman George Holding: You Suck
- NC-09: Charlotte Observer: History is waiting to see what Tillis, Pittenger do
- NC-09: Charlotte Post: Backlash to racism and white nationalism starts at home
- NJ-ALL: Bergen Record: Analysis: Republicans united against racism, but some avoid mentioning President Trump
- NJ-03: Politics OC – Protesters Blast MacArthur Over Support for Obamacare Repeal at Congressman’s Radio Appearance
- NJ-11: Star Ledger: Column – How to protest reckless Trump-Frelinghuysen budget
- NJ-11: North New Jersey: 5 years later, DACA remains uncertain under Trump
- NJ-11: Morristown Green – Activists from near and far arrive at Rep. Frelinghuysen’s Morristown office to oppose Trump ‘deportation budget’
- NY-01: TPM – GOP Rep. Defends Trump For Blaming ‘Both Sides’ In Charlottesville
- NY-01: Fios1 News: Rep. Lee Zeldin’s remarks on Charlottesville draw controversy
- NY-01: East Hampton Star: Zeldin in step with Trump on violence blame
- NY-01: East End Beacon: East Hampton & Suffolk ABTFs Weigh In On Charlottesville Violence; Zeldin Backs President’s Assertions
- NY-01: Forward: Zeldin Under Fire For Defending Trump On Charlottesville
- NY-22: WRVO: Tenney talks about, then won’t talk about, Trump’s comments on Charlottesville
- NY-22: WIBX: Local Residents give Tenney an “F”
- NY-22: NY State of Politics: Tenney: Trump right to condemn ‘both sides’
- NY-22: com: Rep. Claudia Tenney condemns hate groups, stands by President Trump
- NY-24: Spectrum News: Protesters of GOP tax agenda flock to Rep. Katko’s office
- NY-24: Spectrum News: CNY Solidarity Coalition
- PA-07: Delco Daily Times: Protesters target Meehan’s stance on immigration
- PA-16: WHTM: Protesters tell Smucker to un-endorse Trump
- PA-16: WHTM (ABC): Seeking Congressman’s Comment
- TX-23: Texas Tribune: The Blast: DCCC trolls Hurd
- TX-23: San Antonio Express-News: Rep. Hurd inconsistent on health care
- TX-23: Kens 5: Congressman Will Hurd holds heated town halls in Castroville and Helotes
- TX-23: Texas Observer: Will Hurd’s Guide to Running as a Republican in 2018
- UT-04: KSL: Rep. Mia Love hasn’t held public town hall in 628 days, Democratic group says
- UT-04: Salt Lake Tribune: Where’s the Love? Congresswoman’s constituents say they were left off her invite list
- VA-05: Roll Call – Democrats Seize on Tom Garrett’s Meeting with Kessler
- VA-05: Huffington Post: Congressman Tom Garrett Borrows Trump’s Playbook
- WV-02: Martinsburg Journal: Mooney Protestors
- WV-02: Charleston Gazette-Mail: Cathy Kunkel: Alex Mooney doesn’t need WV voters, and it shows
Positive:
- AR-02: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: House Democrats tag Arkansas’ 2nd District as potential win
- CO-06: Colorado Politics: Jason Crow Keeps Up Momentum in CD-6
- CO-06: Colorado Politics: Ken Salazar, Irene Aguilar endorse Crow in 6th Congressional District
- FL-all: St Peters Blog: Florida Democratic Party to organize statewide voter registration rallies in response to Charlottesville attack
- IA-02: The Hawk Eye: Loebsack hears workforce concerns at MP printing facilities
- IA-02: Oskaloosa Herald: Loebsack tours wind energy farm
- IL-12/IL-17: Belleville News Democrat: Brendan Kelly gets backing from Quad Cities congresswoman
- KS-02: Lawrence Journal-World: Davis launches bid for 2nd District congressional seat
- KS-03: Kansas City Star: Op-Ed: Yoder opponent pledges to protect Kansans’ health care
- MI-06: WSJM: Portage Doctor Running For Congress On Healthcare Experience
- NJ-03: Burlington County Times: Democrat challengers attack MacArthur’s new health care plan
- NJ-03: OZY: The ex-Obama aide fighting to take back the House
- NJ-07/PA-06/MI-08: JTA: These Jewish women are running for office because of Donald Trump
- NJ-11: Madison Eagle: Group led by Madison women hosts challenger to Frelinghuysen
- NY-11: Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Max Rose latest candidate to take on Donovan
- NY-11: The Week: Watch this New York Democratic congressional candidate’s stirring ad about fighting the opioid epidemic
- NY-22: Spectrum News: Tenney, Brindisi talk infrastructure in the Southern Tier
- NY-22: WICZ: Congressional candidates React to Charlottesville
- NY-22: Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin: Tenney, Brindisi both talk infrastructure during Binghamton stop
- NY-22: Utica Observer-Dispatch: Brindisi calls for federal investigation into Rome maggot case
- NY-22: Utica Observer-Dispatch: OUR VIEW: State facilities need scrutiny
- PA-06: Lebanon Daily News: Democratic congressional candidate sees spirit of success in visit to Lebanon
- TX-32: Dallas Observer: Q-and-A with Congressional Candidate Ed Meier