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On MSNBC’s Jose Diaz-Balart this morning DCCC Chairman Steve Israel emphasized Democrats’ focus on middle class families in a tough midterm election environment. On Democrats putting the middle class first, Chairman Israel said: “Democrats beat Republicans on virtually every issue of middle class security. The fact that a woman should be the paid the same […]

In case you missed it…. POLITICO: House Dems tout digital efforts The House Democrats’ independent campaign arm has spent $3.25 million on digital advertising during the 2014 midterms, a 450-percent increase from last cycle, targeting the most persuadable voters with an online onslaught. That campaign, spelled out in an internal memo from the DCCC’s IE, […]

To:        Interested Parties From:    DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New York’s 11th Congressional District   Headed into election day, Democratic candidate Domenic Recchia has a clear financial advantage, an unprecedented field operation on the ground, and is running against an indicted incumbent who has been mired in scandal since the […]

Today on Fox News’s Happening Now, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel discussed the surprising number of toss-up races five days before the election, despite the tough midterm environment House Democrats are facing. Chairman Israel: “I’m not going to sugarcoat it—it’s tough terrain. It’s a presidential midterm election. Every president’s party has lost seats in a midterm. […]

TO: Interested Parties FR: DCCC Communications DT: Oct. 30, 2014 RE: Peterson in Strong Position to Win Re-election   By any measure – whether it’s his fundraising success, ringing local endorsements, or record of working across the aisle to get things done for Minnesota’s farmers and middle class families – it’s clear that with less […]

To:       Interested Parties From:   DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New York’s 24th Congressional District Headed into election day, Rep. Dan Maffei has a clear financial advantage, a robust volunteer-driven ground game, and has the right middle class agenda. Maffei is running a solid campaign against an out-of-touch challenger and is in […]

To:        Interested Parties From:    DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New Hampshire’s 1st  Congressional District Headed into election day, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter has a clear advantage over former Tea Party Congressman Frank Guinta, who voters already rejected in the last election. The Tea Party hasn’t changed since 2012 and neither has Frank […]

TO: Interested Parties FR: DCCC Communications DT: October 30, 2014 RE: Why San Diegans Can’t Trust Carl DeMaio The recent sexual harassment allegations that have forced Carl DeMaio’s campaign into “damage control” mode entering the final stretch are emblematic of his political career in San Diego. From his City Council tenure to his mayoral run […]

To:        Interested Parties From:   DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New York’s 1st Congressional District Rep. Tim Bishop is in a strong position to be re-elected on November 4th. Rep. Bishop has a sizeable financial advantage, a massive volunteer operation on the ground, and has run a solid campaign focused on his […]

On CNN’s New Day this morning DCCC Chairman Steve Israel touted House Democrats’ focus on real solutions for middle class families, and how those priorities are keeping Democrats competitive despite a very tough midterm environment. Chairman Israel explained that because of our aggressive preparations, House Democrats are competitive in a tough environment: “The President’s party […]