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With Congressman Ryan Costello’s retirement and rumors swirling about Speaker Ryan’s potential resignation, it’s worth a reminder that our Retirement Watch List has successfully predicted eight retirements before they happened: Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) Ryan Costello (PA-06) Patrick Meehan (PA-07) Charlie Dent (PA-15) Dave Reichert (WA-08) Ed Royce (CA-39) Ron DeSantis (FL-06)   […]

As vulnerable Rep. Mike Bishop readies himself for the most challenging election of his career, having been outraised in the past two quarters by a Democratic challenger while election forecasters shift this seat in favor of Democrats, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) released the following statement on his dim re-election prospects: “Mike Bishop can […]

In case you missed it, the nonpartisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted the race in Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District toward Democrats, moving the rating from Toss Up to Likely Democratic. Their analysis cited Congressman Ryan Costello’s retirement, Chrissy Houlahan’s strong candidacy and the far-right positions of her likely Republican opponent. “The fact that a […]

Upon the news that vulnerable Representative Ryan Costello will not seek reelection, DCCC Spokesman Evan Lukaske released the following statement: “Last year, NRCC Chairman Stivers singled out Congressman Costello’s race as a bellwether for whether Democrats could take back the majority, so Costello’s retirement is an ominous sign for Republican chances this November. Saddled with a […]

Before Denying Russia was Involved in the 2016 Election, Walters Paid $20k to Company Accused of Stealing Confidential Facebook Data IRVINE – Congresswoman Mimi Walters said it’s “debatable” foreign powers were involved in the 2016 elections (something that even Congressman Dana Rohrabacher acknowledges). Mimi Walters has voted time and time and time again to weaken […]

Red to Blue Program Now Has 33 Candidates Majority of the candidates are women DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the fourth round of candidates on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program, including two African American candidates. Thirty-three candidates have now earned a spot on Red to Blue by surpassing aggressive goals […]

In case you missed it from the St. Louis Post Dispatch Editorial Board: “Incumbency also won’t carry the usual advantages when U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, defends his 12th district seat against Democratic primary winner Brendan Kelly, the St. Clair County state’s attorney. Bost had an easy time defending his seat in 2016, largely because […]

Red to Blue Program Now Has 33 Candidates Majority of candidates are women DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the fourth round of candidates on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program. Thirty-three candidates have now earned a spot on Red to Blue by surpassing aggressive goals for grassroots engagement, local support, campaign […]

“Sean Casten won a crowded primary and was successful in energizing the grassroots, which is critical as he heads into this general election fight,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “Sean’s message of holding Republicans accountable for their attacks on the environment, health care and the GOP tax scam resonated with hardworking families across Illinois […]

DCCC Chairman, Ben Ray Lujan released the following statement: “Lauren Underwood secured an impressive win in a Democratic primary and demonstrated her strong support heading into the general election. As a nurse and American with a pre-existing condition, Lauren has seen first-hand what is at stake if seniors, families and children don’t have access to […]