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DCCC Releases New Ad – ‘The Ugly’ – Highlighting Washington Insider David Young’s Plans to Gut Education
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first television ad in Iowa’s Third Congressional District, featuring Washington insider David Young in his own words on how he’s become so caught up in Washington that he supports plans to eliminate the Department of Education and slash funding for Iowa schools while giving tax breaks to […]
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Congressman Southerland Held Men-Only Fundraiser, Saying ‘Tell The Misses Not To Wait Up’
An invitation obtained by Buzzfeed reveals that Congressman Steve Southerland hosted a swanky, men’s only private fundraiser with instructions to “tell the misses not to wait up” so Congressman Southerland could discuss policy issues without them. From the report: “The invite goes on to say that attendees should ‘tell the misses not to wait up’ […]
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The Reality: Washington Insider David Young’s Agenda Won’t Fly in Iowa
Washington Insider David Young released a laughable new TV ad where he claimed to have his finger on the pulse of “Iowa reality” despite his 20-year career in Washington. Following is a statement on his new TV ad from the DCCC’s Brandon Lorenz: “The reality is that David Young has owned two homes in Washington […]
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Barbara Comstock Claims Congress Doesn’t Deal With Women’s Healthcare, Defends Overturning Roe v. Wade
At Wednesday’s Fairfax Chamber debate, Barbara Comstock defended her support for overturning Roe v. Wade with a false and incredulous claim that women’s healthcare “would not come into play in Congress.” In reality, this Republican Congress has focused intently on restricting women’s health care choices: Huffington Post: House Republicans Kick Off 2014 With Renewed Focus […]
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DCCC Releases New Ad – ‘Melting Down’ Features Springfield Insider Mike Bost In His Own Words
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first television ad in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, featuring Springfield Insider Mike Bost in his own words, showing how his approach would only make things in Washington worse. During his 20-year career in Springfield, Bost has supported reckless and dishonest plans that kicked the can down the […]
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27 Days ’Til Shutdown: Today’s Broken Shutdown Promises
The government runs out of funding in just 27 days and Congress will work just 10 of them. Even as Congressman Steve King is threatening to force a shutdown, House Republicans seem to be going with a “just trust us” strategy, claiming that they don’t want to shut down the government – but without committing […]
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DCCC Releases New Ad – ‘Strategies’ – Highlights Jeff Gorell’s Record of Putting Himself First
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first television ad in California’s 26th Congressional district, highlighting how Jeff Gorell is a lobbyist who sides with corporate special interests over California women and middle class families. The new ad, “Strategies,” zeroes in on Jeff Gorell’s record of putting himself first – taking thousands of dollars […]
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DCCC Releases New Ad – ‘Stage’ – Highlighting Paul Chabot’s Self-Serving Agenda
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first TV ad in CA-31, highlighting the damaging impact that Paul Chabot’s self-serving agenda would have on Inland Empire families. Paul Chabot earned a taxpayer-funded government salary for a job he rarely did on the parole board, while also demanding millions in cuts that would hike college […]
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28 Days ’Til Shutdown: Today’s Broken Shutdown Promises
The government runs out of funding in just 28 days and Congress will work just 10 of them. Even as Congressman Steve King is threatening to force a shutdown, House Republicans seem to be going with a “just trust us” strategy, claiming that they don’t want to shut down the government – but without committing […]
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DCCC Releases New Ad – “Making It” – Highlighting Tobin’s Record of Hurting Middle Class
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first television ad in Arizona’s 1st Congressional district, highlighting how House Speaker Andy Tobin made it harder for middle class families to succeed. The new ad, “Making It,” zeroes in on Andy Tobin’s record of cutting $1 billion in education funding, increasing class sizes and diminishing opportunities […]