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Despite Trump’s Despicable Attacks on Gold Star Khan Family, John Mica Maintains His Endorsement
*Similar Releases Sent to Targeted Districts Across he Country* Even in the face of Donald Trump’s attack on the parents of Army Captain Humayun Khan, a Purple Heart hero who tragically died in Iraq, John Mica still supports him to be President of the United States. Following Mr. and Mrs. Khan’s appearance on stage at […]
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ICYMI: New York Times: Critics See Efforts by Counties and Towns to Purge Minority Voters From Rolls
“This is yet another example of Americans’ sacred access to the ballot box being compromised, yet House Republicans went on a long summer recess without bringing the Voting Rights Act update to the House floor for a vote,” said Jermaine House of the DCCC. “Republicans’ politically motivated push to limit vulnerable communities’ access to voting […]
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REMINDER: Last Year Coffman Spoke to “Nation’s Leading Anti-Muslim Hate Group” & Suggested Muslims in Military Should Be Vetted for Ties to Radical Islam
“The similarities between Congressman Coffman and Donald Trump are striking,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “It’s clear that there’s nothing Trump can do that will cause Coffman to change his mind about supporting the Republican nominee.” BACKGROUND Coffman Suggested Muslims in Military Should Be Vetted for Ties to Radical Islam. In a 2011 interview, Coffman suggested […]
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DCCC Statement: Despite Trump Attack on Khans, Speaker Ryan Still Puts Party Loyalty First
“In yet another example of his cowardice and failed leadership, Speaker Ryan has denounced Donald Trump’s despicable words about the Gold Star Khan family, but continues to support and endorse this revolting man for President. What will it take for Paul Ryan and House Republicans to ditch party loyalty and find a real backbone, for […]
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QUE NO SE TE PASE: Ben Ray Luján: “Clinton necesita un Congreso que trabaje con ella”
Legisladores demócratas: “Clinton necesita un Congreso que trabaje con ella” By EFE Puntos clave del discurso del presidente del DCCC Ben Ray Luján: “…el presidente del Comité de Campaña Demócrata del Congreso (DCCC, en inglés), el congresista Ben Ray Luján, fue muy directo e insistió a los votantes a que vayan a las urnas para […]
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ICYMI: The O’Jays Slam Rep. John Mica
The O’Jays – famed American R&B group – issued Congressman John Mica a cease and desist letter for appropriating their hit song “For the Love of Money” in a pro-Trump video on his official government YouTube page. In a statement, the O’Jays wrote, “Your use of our clients’ signature song, and utilizing the original recording constitutes […]
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DCCC Chairman Luján’s Floor Speech at Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia, PA. – DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján spoke at the Democratic National Convention, highlighting his personal story, his role as DCCC Chairman, and the members of Congress and congressional candidates who are working hard to move our country forward. Below are the Chairman’s full remarks as prepared for delivery: I come from a family […]
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House Republicans: The Great Dividers
As Democrats continue the convention in Philadelphia today, the focus will be on working together to build a stronger America. This stands in stark contrast to what we have seen in Congress under the leadership of Speaker Paul Ryan. We already know that House Republicans are not members of the party of results. They just […]
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ICYMI: Brownback’s approval continues to plummet & that’s bad news for Yoder
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “Congressman Yoder and Governor Brownback are two peas in a pod,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Kevin Yoder’s disastrous agenda has been described as the ‘genesis’ for the education funding crisis in Kansas. But rather than own up to his mistakes, he has wrapped his arms around Governor Brownback. There’s […]
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Democrats Work to Protect Families and Children While House Republicans Cut And Run
*a similar release went out to targeted districts across the country* Last week we saw a Republican convention marked by dark rhetoric and outright fear-mongering. We saw the Republican Party enthusiastically line up behind their toxic presidential nominee and endorse an agenda that hurts women and children. This should come as no surprise given that […]