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“Washington Republicans are finally acknowledging the obvious – a tax law that benefits corporations that offshore American jobs, blows up the deficit, and compromises Social Security & Medicare does not make a winning campaign message,” said Drew Godinich, DCCC spokesperson. “It’s clear that they are willing to do anything to distract from the political albatross […]

Today, the nonpartisan election forecaster Cook Political Report downgraded Congressman David Valadao’s reelection chances, shifting the race in California’s 21st Congressional District from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican.” “This ratings change shows Congressman Valadao’s vulnerability ahead of this year’s election,” said DCCC Spokesman Andrew Godinich. “From his vote for the GOP healthcare bill which would’ve […]

SHOT: “The machine said, ‘no you can’t run for that seat.’ And I said ‘I don’t understand this machine thing.” – Rep. Dave Brat, PhD. CHASER: To avoid a competitive race, Davis said Brat would have to mend fences with establishment Republicans in his district four years after defeating Cantor. […] Nationally, Brat has built […]

Today, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted another 13 races towards Democrats. Citing the strong national environment for Democrats, Cook’s David Wasserman specifically noted Democrats’ wide voter enthusiasm gap. “While Republicans have been left floundering without a coherent message, Democratic momentum is growing stronger by the day,” said DCCC Spokesperson Tyler Law. “Democratic […]

“Thanks to Rep. Andy Barr and Washington Republicans’ constant attacks on affordable health care, premiums are increasing across the country, and especially in rural communities,” said DCCC spokesperson Jacob Peters. “Voters will not forget that as long as Andy Barr is in Congress, their access to affordable health care coverage is at risk.”   — […]

“Thanks to Rep. Jackie Walorski and Washington Republicans’ constant attacks on affordable health care, premiums are increasing across the country, and especially in rural communities,” said DCCC spokesperson Jacob Peters. “Voters will not forget that as long as Jackie Walorski is in Congress, their access to affordable health care coverage is at risk.”   — […]

** Similar releases were sent to targeted districts across the country ** “Thanks to Reps. Tom Garrett and Dave Brat and Washington Republicans’ constant attacks on affordable health care, premiums are increasing across the country, and especially in rural communities,” said DCCC spokesperson Jacob Peters. “Voters will not forget that as long as Tom Garrett […]

This week Ted Nugent tripled down on calling the Parkland victims “liars” who “have no soul” and “the poor, mushy-brained children”. Rep. Dave Joyce, who touted how great it was to spend time with Ted Nugent when he was in Northeastern Ohio on the topic of guns, has yet to say if he condemns Nugent’s […]

“Leave it to Reps. Davis and Bost and Washington Republicans to run interference on their own attempt at an economic message while further imperiling their own re-election chances in November.” – DCCC spokesperson Jacob Peters — St. Louis Post Dispatch: Vulnerable U.S. agriculture ‘on the tip of the spear’ amid China’s retaliatory tariff threats […] […]

“It’s rare Congressmen Budd and Pittenger find themselves at the top of any list, but after being badly outraised by strong Democratic challengers, it’s no surprise they’ve been labeled among Washington’s ‘Worst House Republican Slackers’,” said DCCC spokesperson Cole Leiter. “While Budd and Pittenger spent their last months in office shilling for Wall Street and […]