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DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement: “Democrats started the 2020 cycle by going on offense and after outworking and outperforming Washington Republicans over the last eight months we’re pushing even further into Republican held territory.” Memorandum From:            Kory Kozloski, DCCC Political Director Date:             August 15, 2019 Subject: […]

Dozens Gathered to Protest Katko’s Lack of Leadership and Silence on Major Issues John Katko’s having a rough August. First, FiveThirtyEight reported that the vulnerable Republican may be the next Republican to call it quits. Then, local news outlets began to question if the besieged Congressman was sticking around. And now, fed-up constituents are protesting […]

This week, the DCCC launched ads holding Congressman Lee Zeldin accountable for the promises he made as a candidate and Congressman and further reminding him that there’s a much better alternative than life as a vulnerable Republican in the minority: life in retirement. These personalized ads, geo-targeted to Congressman Zeldin’s district come one week after […]

Memorandum To: Interested Parties From: Kory Kozloski, DCCC Political Director Date: August 13, 2019 Subject: DCCC:Texas Early Investments Creating Historic Opportunity Since day one of the 2020 election cycle, the DCCC’s strategic investments have recognized the energy and opportunity in Texas and 15 months from Election Day, we’ve already had a clear impact in previously […]

Demographic changes and suburban realignment are putting districts across Texas in play – and some of their Republican occupants into retirement For Texas Republicans, it’s the Summer of Leave. With Reps. Pete Olson (TX-22), Mike Conaway (TX-11), Will Hurd (TX-23) and Kenny Marchant (TX-24) all calling it quits – and rumors swirling around more of […]

Nunes Files Another Frivolous Lawsuit, Confusing Fellow Republicans and Leaving Many In GOP Unwilling to Defend His Recent Latest Legal Action Last week, it was reported that the perpetually absent Congressman Devin Nunes filed yet another lawsuit, but this time instead of going after his usual targets – his local paper, the now infamous parody […]

Today, the DCCC is launching ads reminding Congressmen Rodney Davis (IL-13), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) that there’s a much better alternative than life in the minority: life in retirement. These personalized ads, geo-targeted to their Congressional districts, come one week after the DCCC added those same Congressmen to the […]

Katko faces increasing pressure to retire as fellow GOP representatives jump ship House Republicans are facing a retirement “tsunami” as top members of their caucus – from NRCC Recruitment Chair Rep. Susan Brooks to Rep. Pete Olson– have shocked their colleagues by deciding against running for re-election. And now signs are pointing that Congressman John Katko […]

New York Republicans Support Lawsuit That Leading New York Health Care Provider Called “A Gambit That Threatens Lives” Today, the DCCC is launching an ad campaign slamming New York Republicans for voting to raise health care costs and threaten the lives of their constituents. Last year, the Trump Administration made an ill-advised decision to no longer defend against […]

Yesterday, Congressman Jim Hagedorn doubled down on his vote against securing the pensions of 22,000 retired Teamsters union members in Minnesota. Despite claiming that he had concern for retired workers’ “plight,” Hagedorn refused to support the solution that would actually help working Minnesotans. Instead he sided with his wealthy special interest donors instead of the millions […]