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29 Days ‘Til Shutdown: Today’s Broken Shutdown Promises
The government runs out of funding in just 29 days and Congress will work just 10 of them. Even as Congressman Steve King is threatening to force a shutdown, House Republicans seem to be going with a “just trust us” strategy, claiming that they don’t want to shut down the government – but without committing […]
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30 Days ‘Til Shutdown: Today’s Broken Shutdown Promises
The government runs out of funding in just 30 days and Congress will work just 10 of them. Even as Congressman Steve King is threatening to force a shutdown, House Republicans seem to be going with a “just trust us” strategy, claiming that they don’t want to shut down the government – but without committing […]
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DCCC Releases Latest TV, “The Choice” Targeting Indicted Congressman Michael Grimm
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today released its latest television advertisement targeting Congressman Michael Grimm (NY-11), who was arrested earlier this year and indicted on 20 counts, including evading taxes, wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Before his 20-count federal indictment, Congressman Grimm threatened a local reporter on camera after […]
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33 Days ‘Til Shutdown: Today’s Broken Shutdown Promises
The government runs out of funding in just 33 days and Congress will work just 10 of them. Even as Congressman Steve King is threatening to force a shutdown, House Republicans seem to be going with a “just trust us” strategy, claiming that they don’t want to shut down the government – but without committing […]
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DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Statement on 51st Anniversary of the March on Washington
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement commemorating the 51st Anniversary of the March on Washington: “Fifty one years have passed since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood facing our nation’s Capital and challenged America to free itself from the ills of hate and discrimination – to extend justice and equality to […]
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In “Do Nothing Congress,” Davis Only Working For Himself and His Special Interest Friends
Following is a statement from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Congressman Davis’ new TV ad: “Even though Congressman Davis has done nothing to raise the minimum wage and nothing to ensure paycheck fairness, Congressman Davis suggested recently that he thought the ‘do nothing’ Congress was highly productive,” said Brandon Lorenz of the Democratic Congressional […]
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Democrats Focus on Women’s Priorities – Media and Voters Take Notice
On Women’s Equality Day, Democrats across the country held Republicans accountable for their war on women – blocking equal pay, delaying the Violence Against Women Act and trying to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Democrats showed how they’re fighting for middle class families and women by doubling down on the principle that when women succeed, America […]
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New Web Video: Why We Can’t Trust Carlos
Watch the video on YouTube With the general election now underway in Florida’s 26th Congressional District, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is releasing a new web video: “Why We Can’t Trust Carlos.” The video highlights Carlos Curbelo’s record of putting himself, his paying lobbying clients and his partisan allies like Mitt Romney over South Florida […]
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DCCC Launches ShutdownBrokenPromises.com
With Congress working only 10 more days before funding for the government runs out, House Republicans seem to be going with a “just trust us” strategy, claiming that they don’t want to shut down the government – but without committing to a specific plan to keep the government open. Sound familiar? A year ago, House […]
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MEMO: Arizona Democrats Poised for November Success
TO: Interested Parties FR: DCCC Communications RE: Arizona Democrats Poised for November Success DT: August 27, 2014 Heading into the general election, Democratic Congressional candidates are well-positioned for victory in November. Arizona voters will have a clear choice between Republican candidates who side with special interests and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of the middle […]