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Sep 9 2016

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ICYMI – Rep. Erik Paulsen spends more public dollars on mass mailings ahead of his election

“Erik Paulsen not only has turned official travel into family vacations and used taxpayer resources to support his reelection, he also supports allowing special interests to make secret political donations,” said Sacha Haworth of the DCCC. “Voters in Minnesota are not going to support someone they can’t trust to be straight with them or use […]

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Sep 9 2016

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In Case You Missed It: Ryan trashes Putin but won’t call out Trump for praising him

Yesterday, House Speaker Paul Ryan told reporters, “Vladimir Putin is an aggressor that does not share our interests” adding, “It certainly appears that he is conducting state-sponsored cyber-attacks on what appears to be our political system. That is not acting in our interest. And that is an adversarial stance and he is acting like an […]

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Sep 8 2016

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In Case You Missed It: Sabato Upgrades Murphy-Mica Race

From today’s ratings changes: “…In better news for Democrats, a couple of Likely Republican districts move to Leans Republican this week. Rep. John Mica (R, FL-7) saw his district become a lot more competitive in court-ordered redistricting, and Democrats are bullish on their candidate, businesswoman Stephanie Murphy.”

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Sep 8 2016

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ICYMI: FBI issues subpoena for records tied to use of RICO funds by Sheriff Babeu, PCSO

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “Overseeing inhumane abuse of special needs teens. Misusing and spending taxpayer dollars lavishly. FBI looking into potential corruption. Republicans should be ashamed of supporting someone who is so unfit to hold public office,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. — Sources: FBI issues subpoena for records tied to use of RICO […]

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Sep 8 2016

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Secretary Clinton: Every Republican should be asked if they agree with Trump on national security

We couldn’t agree more During a press conference this morning, Secretary Hillary Clinton said, “Every Republican holding or seeking office in this country should be asked if they agree with Donald Trump about these statements,” referencing the Republican nominee’s comments denigrating United States military commanders and praising Vladimir Putin. We couldn’t agree more. Whether House […]

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Sep 8 2016

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ICYMI: Sabato Upgrades Denham-Eggman Race

From today’s ratings changes: “Out west, Rep. Jeff Denham (R, CA-10) is a frequent Democratic target who won by six points in 2012 and 12 in 2014. He faces a rematch with Michael Eggman (D), a beekeeper. If there is a down-ticket drag from Trump these are two places we might see it…”

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Sep 8 2016

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Marine Colonel Doug Applegate Added to Red to Blue Program

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the addition of retired Marine Colonel Doug Applegate (CA-49) to the Red to Blue program. “As a proud father, 32-year Marine Corps veteran, and small businessman, Colonel Applegate has proven his deep commitment to helping middle-class families get ahead and keeping Americans safe. Unlike Congressman Darrell Issa, Colonel […]

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Sep 8 2016

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10 questions for House Republicans after the NBC Commander-in-Chief forum

10 questions for House Republicans after Donald Trump’s remarks at the NBC Commander-in-Chief forum: Do they agree with Trump saying that his tweet was “correct” that sexual assault in the military is to be expected when men and women serve together? Do they agree that Trump should want a “very good relationship” with Putin, a […]

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Sep 8 2016

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Trump refuses to condemn Russian hacks—Still, Speaker Ryan refuses to stand up to Trump

Even when asked directly about the Russians’ hack of U.S. political institutions, including the DNC and the DCCC, Donald Trump continued to compliment Vladmir Putin by touting his poll numbers and saying that he is going to have a “very, very good relationship” with Putin. Yesterday, an outlet whose publisher is Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, […]

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Sep 8 2016

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Trump & House GOPers: Lacking in ‘Good Judgement’ on National Security

Tonight during the NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum, Donald Trump was asked why he is prepared to act as our Commander-in-Chief. His response? Because he “has good judgement.” Let’s take a look at that judgement: Donald Trump has said he “loves war” and claims to “know more about ISIS than the generals do.” He has said that […]

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