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Key Quotes: The doubts have been fueled by a series of high-profile embarrassments for the Wisconsin Republican. “The conference is in open warfare. Paul has run out of juice,” said a senior Republican lawmaker …McCarthy currently wouldn’t have 218 votes to be speaker — mainly because he hasn’t yet cut a deal with Freedom Caucus […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT — Melanie Leneghan might challenge results of Ohio 12th Congressional District GOP primary | Cleveland.com May 21, 2018 By Jeremy Pelzer https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/05/melanie_leneghan_might_challen.html Republican Melanie Leneghan says she may seek a vote recount or contest the results of rival Troy Balderson’s 12th Congressional District narrow primary win earlier this month. Leneghan […]

Jason Lewis finally bowed to grassroots pressure and held a series of town halls over the weekend. While the lackluster reviews highlight a larger problem for a very vulnerable Lewis, it’s worth noting that Lewis blatantly misled his constituents on his healthcare record in Washington. “It’s bad enough that Jason Lewis went to Washington and […]

“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 […]

“The FBI is investigating ECOT’s campaign donations and their abuse of taxpayer money in what is becoming one of the largest political corruption scandals in Ohio history, yet Troy Balderson has no shame about hanging onto ECOT’s dirty money. Central Ohio voters deserve answers.” – DCCC spokesperson Jacob Peters — Sen. Balderson won’t give up […]

Why so flustered, Mike Coffman? “Mike Coffman knows better than anyone how vulnerable he is, that’s why he’s running for the hills at the mere mention of President Trump,” said DCCC Spokeswoman Rachel Irwin. “Unfortunately for Mike Coffman, no amount of dodging can hide his near-perfect record of advancing the Trump agenda in Washington, which […]

TO: Interested Parties FR: Dan Sena, DCCC Executive Director DT: May 21, 2018 RE: New DCCC Data – GOP Tax Bill Support Dropping Fast _____________________________ Nearly six months after the Republicans passed their tax bill, public support for their signature legislative achievement – which Republicans made clear they had to sell to save their imperiled […]

FDA WARNS AGAINST REP. ROD BLUM’S TIN MOON The Associated Press reports that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is publicly warning companies against working with Rep. Rod Blum’s Tin Moon internet firm, which profits from helping companies bury FDA violations. “The hits keep on coming for Rod Blum and his role in a shady internet […]

Farm Bill Failure Another Humiliating Defeat for House GOP House Republicans’ flawed farm bill went up in spectacular flames on the House floor today. In response, DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law issued the following statement: “This House Republican majority is uniquely incompetent and unable to perform the most basic functions of government – in this case […]

RECORD BREAKING: DCCC announces BEST APRIL EVER WITH $11.2M RAISED Nearly $3.1M raised online in April; average online gift $16 Over $56M raised online this cycle   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today announced record-breaking April fundraising. In April, the DCCC raised $11.2M compared to $8.5M in April of 2016. Reflecting the grassroots energy behind House Democrats, […]