Please see the statement below from DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján:
“With this Cruz-Trump victory, the ‘down-ballot apocalypse’ for House Republicans has been kicked into high gear. Even before this win, Trump and Cruz caused irreparable damage to the Republican brand, forcing the other nominees and down-ballot Republicans to the extreme right.
“Trump and Cruz are now a heavier anchor around House Republicans, who will be pushed to answer for the socially intolerant, hateful and backwards policies of their party’s frontrunners. Regardless of the ultimate nominee, this will put a permanent mark on House Republicans’ records in a presidential year.”
BACKGROUND:
DCCC Report: Down-Ballot Damage: How Trump & Cruz Will Cost House Republicans Seats