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The NRCC is in denial. In an interview with POLITICO, NRCC Executive Director Rob Simms punted on a question about Donald Trump’s drag on House Republicans’ reelection prospects, by saying that he does not have “any data to support or contradict any speculation” on the impact. That could not be further from the truth: According […]

Walberg once again choosing ideology over the safety of his constituents This week, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) told a reporter that the Flint water crisis shows that “government can’t protect us against everything. It comes down to people watching out for themselves.” That sound you just heard was the collective gasp of Michigan families as […]

MIRS News (subscription only) 3/2/2016 U.S. Rep. Tim WALBERG (R-Tipton) said today a lesson learned from the Flint water crisis is that “government can’t protect us against everything. It comes down to people watching out for themselves, staying attuned.” Walberg’s analysis on Michigan’s Big Show came after Walberg was asked to comment on a MIRS/Target […]

Today, anti-choice advocates are arguing at the Supreme Court to once again limit access to safe and legal abortion at the same time Congressional Republicans continue their taxpayer-funded witch hunt against Planned Parenthood. Today is perfect timing for the Republicans running in California’s 52nd District to lay out their positions on choice, but all San […]

Congresswoman McSally just woke up to a harsh reality: Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s prohibitive frontrunner. House GOP polling indicates that “a plurality of respondents — 48 percent to 40 percent — would be less likely to vote for a Republican congressional candidate or incumbent if Trump were the nominee.” “It’s clear that Republicans […]

Arizona Republicans just woke up to a harsh reality: Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s prohibitive frontrunner. House GOP polling indicates that “a plurality of respondents — 48 percent to 40 percent — would be less likely to vote for a Republican congressional candidate or incumbent if Trump were the nominee.” “It’s clear that Republicans […]

It’s a Weepy Wednesday for Speaker Paul Ryan and the Republican establishment. Notable Highlights: The Hill – Super Tuesday Losers: “The Republican establishment . . . The anti-Trump forces in the GOP now confront the fact that they might be too late. . . . Ryan, like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other […]

Congressman Coffman woke up to a harsh reality: Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s prohibitive frontrunner. Roll Call has just highlighted Colorado’s 6th District as one of six House races at the epicenter of the presidential race. That’s not a good thing for Coffman. House GOP polling indicates that “a plurality of respondents — 48 […]

Republicans just woke up to a harsh reality: Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s prohibitive frontrunner. “It’s clear that Republicans are in a state of panic at the prospect of Donald Trump being at the top of the ticket,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “The question today is simple: will Congressman Blum pledge to support […]

Republicans just woke up to a harsh reality: Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s prohibitive frontrunner. This morning, David Young went on the radio and described his criteria for supporting a nominee: “…what I’m looking for when it comes to somebody in the White House is somebody who understands separation of powers, the three branches […]