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In Television and Radio Ads, DCCC Holds Republicans Accountable for Putting Party Loyalty First, Supporting Trump In a new wave of television and radio advertising, the DCCC is holding House Republican incumbents accountable for supporting Donald Trump for president, and failing to stand up to his hateful rhetoric, personal attacks and dangerous agenda. Targeting Representatives […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “The choice for voters could not be any clearer: Jim Mowrer is a combat veteran who has dedicated his life to service and David Young is a politician who lacks the courage and independence to stand up to Donald Trump. When it comes to protecting our national security, Young has […]

Today marks the beginning of the general election in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District between Carol Shea-Porter and “Damned Liar” Congressman Frank Guinta. Frank Guinta is the epitome of what’s wrong with Washington, whether it is deliberately lying to the faces of voters or siding with Tea Party extremists in Congress. In contrast, Carol Shea-Porter […]

Vulnerable Congressman Darrell Issa is well known for his political witch hunts targeted at Democrats that cost taxpayers up to $25 million. He made his name turning a legitimate committee into a partisan panel reserved for scandals and conspiracy. While Issa has been more than willing to investigate Democrats on just about anything, Issa’s silence […]

 DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement to congratulate Lisa Blunt Rochester on her primary victory in the Delaware at-large Congressional District: “With her primary win tonight, Lisa Blunt Rochester is one step closer to making history by becoming the first African-American female to represent Delaware in Congress. During her time as Delaware’s […]

Vulnerable Congressman Darrell Issa, what a guy. As Issa desperately attempts to throw mud in his tight congressional race, voters deserve to be reminded of Issa’s real record – and we’re not just talking about his unrelenting support for Donald Trump. “Darrell Issa making dirty personal attacks against his opponent is awfully rich,” said Barb […]

*Similar Releases Sent to Targeted Districts Across the Country* “Mike Pence just confirmed what we have known all along: the House GOP will march in lockstep with Trump. Far from standing up to Trump’s reckless agenda, House Republicans are all too happy to enact his racist, xenophobic, misogynist, dangerous vision of America,” said Meredith Kelly […]

SHOT:  Mike Pence declines to say whether David Duke is ‘deplorable’ because he ‘is not in the name-calling business’ [Washington Post] Asked if Duke is “deplorable,” Pence said, “I’m not in the name-calling business.” CHASER: Erik Paulsen: “I don’t think any candidate necessarily has to be in a position denouncing anybody running for president.” Paulsen: […]

Then-freshman Congressman John Mica cast his vote against VAWA in 1994 Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which was signed into law on September 13, 1994. Although the bill passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, then-freshman Congressman John Mica voted against the measure. He doubled-down on […]

We know where Steve Scalise stands, but every other House Republican on the Trump-Pence ticket must answer for Pence’s refusal to condemn white nationalist, conspiracy theorist David Duke,” said Meredith Kelly of the DCCC. // SHOT:  Mike Pence declines to say whether David Duke is ‘deplorable’ because he ‘is not in the name-calling business’ [Washington […]