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“We have a lot of important work to do down that way,’’ said New Mexico Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, chairman of the DCCC. That work, he said, includes races beyond those included on the committee’s target list. “Don’t make the mistake that we’re not keeping a close eye on these districts,” he said. Lujan credits […]

“We’ve said it once, we’ll say it again: the Republicans have a failed playbook and even they acknowledge it. Republicans can try to scrub their websites and switch up their talking points, but they can’t escape the political backlash from giving handouts to the rich and large corporations at the expense of middle-class families,” said […]

“As he tells nearly half his constituents to go take a hike, it’s pretty clear Rep. Rodney Davis has learned all the wrong lessons about partisan politics from Republicans in Washington and brought them back to Central Illinois.” – Jacob Peters, DCCC Spokesperson —   Davis: No need to meet with politically opposed groups | […]

“Danny Tarkanian wasn’t lying when he told the press that he thought dropping out of the Senate race to run for Congress was ‘not the right decision.’ Now, Republicans are openly acknowledging Danny Tarkanian is likely to experience his sixth consecutive loss, and spinning that as a win says everything you need to know about […]

“Congressman Steve Knight is as bad at campaigning as he is at representing his constituents – voting for the disastrous Republican healthcare plan that would raise premiums while ripping healthcare away from millions of Americans and the Republican tax scam, which raises taxes on nearly a million Californians.” – Drew Godinich, DCCC spokesperson — IN […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT — Belleville News Democrat | Bost used $91,000 in taxpayer-funded postage in 2017 — tops among Illinois reps By Joseph Bustos April 24, 2018 http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article208932954.html   A congressman from the metro-east used more taxpayer-funded postage last year than any other congressman from Illinois. U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, who represents […]

Modesto Bee Editorial: Denham says he has the votes, so why not use them? Editorial Board | April 21, 2018 http://www.modbee.com/opinion/editorials/article209491059.html Jeff Denham looked entirely serious Wednesday in announcing he has the votes to force the House of Representatives to help protect the Dreamers. That’s good. But not yet good enough. Denham made the announcement […]

“Politicians can mislead by simply saying the humane-sounding thing and hoping no one pays attention to the details. McMorris Rodgers has said all along that she supports protecting people with pre-existing conditions. It’s a top priority, she says. A fundamental principle. “She has said all along: She opposes charging sick people more for health insurance. […]

“It’s ironic that while Cresent Hardy is fighting to police the personal lives of the brave men and women serving in our military, he’s remaining conspicuously silent on the allegations of sexual misconduct plaguing his own campaign.” – Drew Godinich, DCCC spokesperson — IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Las Vegas Review Journal: GOP congressional candidates […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT   The Stranger: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Wants You To Believe She’s Always Voted To Protect Sick People. She Hasn’t. https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2018/04/12/26030630/rep-cathy-mcmorris-rodgerss-wants-you-to-believe-shes-always-voted-to-protect-sick-people-she-hasnt In a recent interview with KREM’s Rob Harris in Spokane, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers said she’s never voted for healthcare legislation that didn’t include protections for people with pre-existing […]