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Jan 18, 2013
House Republicans’ ‘Kumbaya’ Retreat Hits Sour Notes
Tea Party House Republicans went to Williamsburg for their retreat this weekend to try to “come together” on a common agenda. From looking at the coverage, they didn't have much luck. From advising silence on rape to threatening to do “something dramatic” on the economy to failing to decide how to address government default, dysfunctional Republicans spent a lot of time on damage control, …
Read More »Jan 18, 2013
DCCC Launches “Kumbaya” Web Video As GOP Signals More Chaos to Come
As the Tea Party House Republicans try to come together at their retreat this week in Williamsburg, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) today released a new web video reminding them just how hard that will be. The new video, “Kumbaya,” makes the case of the dysfunction and extremism of the Tea Party House Republicans – from the mouths of Republicans themselves. According …
Read More »Jan 18, 2013
DCCC Launches “Kumbaya” Web Video As GOP Signals More Chaos to Come
As the Tea Party House Republicans try to come together at their retreat this week in Williamsburg, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) today released a new web video reminding them just how hard that will be. The new video, “Kumbaya,” makes the case of the dysfunction and extremism of the Tea Party House Republicans – from the mouths of Republicans themselves. According …
Read More »Jan 11, 2013
Chairman of the Republican Doctors Caucus Says Akin Was “Partly Right”
Congressman Phil Gingrey, chairman of the House Republican Doctors Caucus, became the latest in a long line of Republicans to expose their party’s extreme, offensive, and medically ignorant views about rape. Chairman Gingrey said that disgraced former Congressman Todd Akin was “partly right” last year when he said that pregnancy resulting from rape was rare because a woman’s body "has ways to try to shut that whole …
Read More »Jan 09, 2013
Democrats Ahead in Numerous Polls
A new Gallup poll released today shows Democrats have taken the lead in Party Identification as we start 2013. The poll showed 47 percent of Americans identified as Democrats, while 42 percent identified as Republicans. Gallup wrote: “The new Democratic advantage is mostly due to an increased proportion of Democratic-leaning independents and a decreased proportion of Republican-leaning independents.” A poll from PPP yesterday showed that the Tea Party Republicans have driven approval of their Congress to …
Read More »Jan 04, 2013
By The Numbers: Meet the Tea Party Freshmen
Who are House Republicans bringing to Washington to join the Tea Party Caucus? They added 35 new members – more than 10 percent of their caucus. The freshmen House Republicans have extreme records and out-of-touch ideas that will mix perfectly with the House Republican Tea Party Caucus. These freshmen Republicans want to restrict a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, want …
Read More »Jan 03, 2013
MEMBERSHIP CARD: Congressman Valadao Joins Tea Party Republican Congress
Congressman David Valadao (CA-21) has now joined the Tea Party Republican Congress. After Congressman Valadao was sworn in today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent him this membership card as he is the newest member of the Republican Tea Party Majority in the House. “The Tea Party Republican Congress has repeatedly chosen an extreme ideology instead of practical solutions and now Congressman Valadao has opted to join them,” said …
Read More »Dec 14, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on Connecticut Tragedy
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement about the tragedy today in Newtown, Connecticut. "There are no words to express the grief at this senseless act that cut short the lives of far too many, far too soon. "We are stunned, saddened and left with heavy hearts about this despicable act. Our thoughts and sympathies and those of our entire nation - are with the families, the …
Read More »Dec 13, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Names DCCC National Leadership for the 2014 Cycle
Quickly building a strong leadership team for the 2013-2014 cycle, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel today named the DCCC’s four National Chairs. Representative Jared Polis will be National Chair for Candidate Services Representative Allyson Schwartz will be National Finance Chair Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair Representative Joe Crowley will be DC Finance Chair Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn will be National Mobilization Chair In addition, Chairman Israel named the …
Read More »Dec 12, 2012
DCCC Launches Web or Radio Ads in 21 Districts on Fiscal Cliff
In the newest phase of the GOPHostageTakers.com campaign, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched web or radio ads today targeting 21 vulnerable House Republicans who have refused to sign a discharge petition that brings the Senate-passed middle class tax cuts to the House floor for a vote. House Republicans continue to hold the middle class tax cuts hostage and are threatening to send the economy over the fiscal cliff in order …
Read More »Dec 10, 2012
DCCC Launches Automated Phone Calls in 35 Districts on Fiscal Cliff
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) continued the GOPHostageTakers.com campaign today pushing House Republicans to force a vote that extends middle class tax cuts. The DCCC launched automated phone calls demanding 35 vulnerable House Republicans sign a discharge petition that brings the Senate-passed middle class tax cuts to the House floor for a vote. House Republicans are holding middle class tax cuts hostage and threatening to send the economy over …
Read More »Dec 07, 2012
Memo: Republicans Losing On the Fiscal Cliff
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Jesse Ferguson, DCCC Deputy Executive Director and Communications Director DATE: Friday, December 7 RE: Republicans Losing On the Fiscal Cliff Even though there are 24 days until Republicans force America over the ‘fiscal cliff’, threaten our economy, and raise taxes on middle-class families Republicans have already lost the debate. Our advice to them? You’re already in a deep hole, so stop digging. The Tea Party Republican position is …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
DCCC Chairman Israel’s Statement on House Republicans’ Refusal to Vote on Middle Income Tax Cuts
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement after House Democrats introduced a discharge petition, which Chairman Israel signed today, to force a vote extending tax cuts for the middle class and avoiding the fiscal cliff. “Time is up for House Republicans: Bring a vote to the floor to pass tax cuts for middle class families. Republicans now have a chance to sign this petition, break with their leadership and hit …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Ms. Wilma Simms
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today following the passing of longtime DCCC staff member, Ms. Wilma Simms: “Today, our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew, loved, and worked with Ms. Wilma Simms. She was the face of the DCCC for more than a decade; she greeted anyone who walked through the DCCC’s doors with a smile; she made everyone feel welcome. “Ms. Wilma did …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
DCCC Chairman Israel Statement on Passing of Wilma Simms
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement on the passing of Wilma Simms, who worked at the DCCC for 13 years. “With the passing of Wilma Simms, we mourn the loss of our dear friend at the DCCC. For nearly 13 years Ms. Wilma was the face of the DCCC and she loyally and steadfastly helped our caucus and our cause. She meant so much more to the many …
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