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DCCC Launches “GOPVotedToDefault.Com,” Highlighting Painful Impacts of David Schweikert’s Extreme ‘Default on America Act’

Arizonans will see what critical programs that  David Schweikert voted to cut

On Thursday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched www.GOPVotedToDefault.com, a new microsite highlighting the extreme and painful spending cuts  David Schweikert voted for as part of their ‘Default on America Act.’

Schweikert Sided with extremists to hold our economy hostage and enact cruel cuts to programs that keep Americans safe, secure, and healthy. On top of the dangerous cuts, the ‘Default on America Act’ would trigger a job-killing recession, gut Americans’ hard-earned retirement savings, and increase unemployment.

The new microsite allows Arizonans to explore how  David Schweikert’s vote would negatively affect their family and community.

Over the next 17 months, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will continue to hold  David Schweikert accountable to ensure Arizonans know Schweikert’s false promises at home do not match his actions on Capitol Hill.

Click HERE to view the new website.

DCCC spokesperson Jacob Haythorn:
“When  David Schweikert sided with the extremes of his party and voted for the ‘Default on America Act,’ he sold out hard-working families in Arizona and pushed our economy closer to a job-killing recession. Arizonans will hold David Schweikert accountable for these disastrous cuts to programs veterans and seniors depend on, and the shameless mistruths he has been telling his constituents.”

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