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Crickets from San Diego Republicans on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade On the 43rd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, choice advocates around the country are reaffirming their commitment to protect a woman’s right to privacy and reproductive freedom. But in California’s 52nd Congressional District, Republican candidates Jacquie Atkinson, Denise Gitsham, […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ICYMI: The Price of Republican Orthodoxy The New York Times By Thomas B. Edsall January 20, 2016 In the week after the Dec. 2 terrorist attack in San Bernardino that left 14 dead, both the House and Senate voted on legislation to ban the sale of guns and explosives to […]

In a hilariously cynical move, the NRCC issued a press release yesterday claiming that State Senator Morgan Carroll should quit her “day job” to be taken seriously as a candidate. This doesn’t even pass the laugh-test, given that Mike Coffman was Secretary of State when he ran for Congress in this district. But, focused on […]

Please see the statement below on the conclusion of the House Republican retreat in Baltimore:  “After three days of brainstorming, House Republicans have come up with a whopping five bullet points, that not only lack detail, but are as predictable and obvious as could be. Shockingly, Speaker Paul Ryan indicates his focus on again dismantling […]

First NY-21 robocall of cycle reminds voters that Stefanik voted with House Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood five times, voted for House Republican budget that would freeze Pell Grants Today, the DCCC is launching its first robocalls to NY-21 voters this cycle by calling attention to a recent Glens Falls Post-Star editorial that voiced “concerns […]

Garrett loses more corporate donors, throws tens of thousands of own North Jersey constituents under the bus North Jersey congressman Scott Garrett had a rough week of tough headlines and embarrassing coverage. Here’s a quick recap: On Wednesday, Garrett claimed “only one or two people” were uninsured before the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. […]

Salt: The New York Post reports that No-Show Lee has skipped out of “more than half of full [Foreign Affairs] committee hearings last year.” Shot: “His attendance record is worse – absent 67 percent of time – when looking at full committee and subcommittee hearings focused just on ISIS and the Syrian crisis – issues […]

Congressman Scott Peters just received an early endorsement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund for his strong support for women’s health and a woman’s right to choose. His Republican opponents Jacquie Atkinson, Denise Gitsham, and John Horst have been notably silent on the issue. “San Diegans deserve to know where their candidates for Congress stand on […]

“[The] freshman Republican has been “totally AWOL” on Porter Ranch, failing to show up at local meetings while residents have struggled to get help.” –  Candidate Bryan Caforio “Steve Knight’s delayed reaction to what some are calling the biggest environmental disaster since the BP Oil Spill is one more example of how out of touch […]

As Ted Cruz makes national headlines for attacking Donald Trump for embodying “New York values,” will Trump ally and fellow New Yorker Congressman Lee Zeldin condemn Cruz’s remarks? Earlier today, Zeldin’s fellow Republican colleague on Long Island, Congressman Pete King, condemned Cruz and said he should “go back under a rock.” Lee Zeldin has showered […]