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Yesterday, as Paul Ryan was announcing his retirement, Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers woke up to some more fun news back home. The Spokesman-Review, the largest paper in Eastern Washington, declared that she was headed for a ‘bruising race’ on the front page of Wednesday’s paper. This is consistent with previous polling from the […]

** Similar releases were sent to targeted districts across the country ** Rep. Dave Brat talks a big game on the debt and deficits, even dubbing himself “a leading voice explaining why spending, deficits, and debt matter.” But words are one thing, actions are another. When it comes down to it, Dave Brat has been […]

** similar releases were sent to targeted districts across the country ** In the wake of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, Washington Republicans and Representative Leonard Lance have made a large show of supposedly fighting to protect their constituents’ privacy, questioning Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Capitol Hill and introducing legislation to strengthen privacy protections. There’s […]

“Congressman Walberg may be asleep at the wheel, but his constituents are more than ready for fresh leadership this November,” said DCCC spokesperson Amanda Sherman. “Walberg’s votes to gut the Affordable Care Act, increase premiums, and pass an incredibly unpopular tax scam that gives tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations at the expense […]

On the heels of Speaker Ryan’s retirement announcement Rep. Dennis Ross is following suit and will not seek reelection. DCCC Spokesperson Amanda Sherman released the following statement on Ross’s decision: “It is clear that Rep. Ross saw the writing on the wall. With nothing to run on but voting to raise healthcare costs for working […]

Paul Ryan just the latest House Republican to quit rather than run on toxic agenda DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law issued the following statement on Speaker Ryan’s retirement announcement: “Speaker Ryan sees what is coming in November, and is calling it quits rather than standing behind a House Republican agenda to increase healthcare costs for middle […]

See more of the article below, but here are some highlights: Dave Brat again declines to be interviewed about his re-election, even as his former campaign manager says of Brat “He’s not afraid to talk to anyone.” A Brat supporter admits that Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District is shifting and that Democratic voters are more enthusiastic […]

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick will take campaign cash any way he can get it. Even if it means linking up with an ex-felon connected to corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff. The Daily Beast reported that Fitzpatrick has taken $5,400 in campaign money from Adam Kidan, who previously “pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy” for a “2000 incident […]

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick will apparently take campaign cash any way he can get it. Even if it means linking up with a convicted felon connected to corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff. The Daily Beast reported that Fitzpatrick, who as a candidate and member of Congress has repeatedly touted his work in the FBI’s anti-corruption unit, has […]

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will apparently take campaign cash any way she can get it. Even if it means linking up with a convicted felon connected to corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff. The Daily Beast reported that Tenney has taken $5,000 in campaign money from Adam Kidan, who previously “pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy” for a […]