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DCCC Statement on Conor Lamb Victory in PA-18
DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on Congressman-elect Conor Lamb’s victory in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District: “I want to congratulate Conor Lamb and his team of grassroots supporters on an incredible victory. I’m excited to have Conor as a colleague and look forward to working with him on the critical issues facing […]
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Will Peter Roskam Campaign with Trump?
Rep. Peter Roskam was asked whether he would want President Donald Trump to campaign for him in his district. Here’s how his office responded: “We have not requested the president’s assistance and we don’t plan on requesting his assistance.” So you’re saying there’s a chance… But seriously, Peter Roskam votes with Trump 94% of the […]
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50 Days and Counting: Literally What Even is Cresent Hardy’s ‘Campaign’?
Republican Recruiting in Nevada: Still Sad! More than 50 days ago, former Representative Cresent Hardy decided to jump into the race for Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District in an attempt to win back his old seat. In that time Cresent Hardy has: Filed to run with a listed website – www.cresenthardyforcongress.com – that is a German-language […]
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The Real Loser of PA-18: the GOP Tax Plan
Facing a tight race in deep-red Trump country, Republicans have spent the past week trashing Rick Saccone, blaming a potential loss on his weak candidacy and lackluster fundraising. Ignore the spin. Because regardless of the outcome, the real loser of the special election in PA-18 is undeniably the GOP Tax Plan. After spending nearly $2.5 […]
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RATINGS CHANGE: With tax message failing Republicans, Sabato’s Crystal Ball Shifts 26 Races towards Democrats
Today, the non-partisan election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted a whopping 26 races towards Democrats. Citing the positive environment for Democratic candidates and incumbents, Sabato’s Kyle Kondik noted that, “it will be difficult for Republicans to dislodge many or perhaps even any Democratic incumbents.” Kondik also acknowledged that the lack of Republican tax messaging in […]
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Lance’s Weakness Put on Full Display as Trump Kills Gateway Tunnel Project
From healthcare to taxes, the Republican Party has steamrolled Representative Leonard Lance like freshly laid asphalt. Now, with President Trump set to kill the vital Gateway Tunnel Project, it’s clear the GOP has no intention of ever heeding Leonard Lance’s weak and ineffective objections. The Gateway Project includes construction of a new train tunnel under […]
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ICYMI: Blue-Collar Trump Voters Are Shrugging at Their Tax Cuts [New York Times]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “Hardworking Americans are seeing the Republican tax scam for exactly what it is – a tax giveaway for big corporations and the wealthy at the expense of the middle class,” said DCCC spokesperson Tyler Law. “House Republicans across the country, and in Pennsylvania’s upcoming special election, are beginning to run […]
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The Case Against John Culberson
DCCC Spokesperson, Cole Leiter released the following statement: “Democratic energy in Houston is undeniably surging, while Congressman Culberson is stuck on defense as he struggles to sell an unpopular tax bill, explain skyrocketing healthcare costs, and connect with voters who are sick of Republican-controlled Washington. Texas Democrats have been working hard for over a year […]
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The Case Against Will Hurd
DCCC Spokesperson, Cole Leiter released the following statement: “Since the day he went to Washington, Congressman Hurd has tried to convince voters he’s different, but his record tells the real story. From his votes to fund Trump’s border wall, to his full-throated support for a tax handout to the wealthiest Americans, to his failure to […]
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The Case Against Pete Sessions
DCCC Spokesperson, Cole Leiter released the following statement: “Democrats turned out in record numbers for the chance to pick their nominee against Congressman Sessions in November. Sessions is the portrait of a Washington politician who for two decades has put his political party first and Dallas families last, and clearly voters are ready for a […]