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The Real Loser of PA-18: the GOP Tax Plan
Facing a tight race in deep-red Trump country, Republicans have spent the past week trashing Rick Saccone, blaming a potential loss on his weak candidacy and lackluster fundraising. Ignore the spin. Because regardless of the outcome, the real loser of the special election in PA-18 is undeniably the GOP Tax Plan. After spending nearly $2.5 […]
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RATINGS CHANGE: With tax message failing Republicans, Sabato’s Crystal Ball Shifts 26 Races towards Democrats
Today, the non-partisan election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted a whopping 26 races towards Democrats. Citing the positive environment for Democratic candidates and incumbents, Sabato’s Kyle Kondik noted that, “it will be difficult for Republicans to dislodge many or perhaps even any Democratic incumbents.” Kondik also acknowledged that the lack of Republican tax messaging in […]
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Lance’s Weakness Put on Full Display as Trump Kills Gateway Tunnel Project
From healthcare to taxes, the Republican Party has steamrolled Representative Leonard Lance like freshly laid asphalt. Now, with President Trump set to kill the vital Gateway Tunnel Project, it’s clear the GOP has no intention of ever heeding Leonard Lance’s weak and ineffective objections. The Gateway Project includes construction of a new train tunnel under […]
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ICYMI: Blue-Collar Trump Voters Are Shrugging at Their Tax Cuts [New York Times]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “Hardworking Americans are seeing the Republican tax scam for exactly what it is – a tax giveaway for big corporations and the wealthy at the expense of the middle class,” said DCCC spokesperson Tyler Law. “House Republicans across the country, and in Pennsylvania’s upcoming special election, are beginning to run […]
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The Case Against John Culberson
DCCC Spokesperson, Cole Leiter released the following statement: “Democratic energy in Houston is undeniably surging, while Congressman Culberson is stuck on defense as he struggles to sell an unpopular tax bill, explain skyrocketing healthcare costs, and connect with voters who are sick of Republican-controlled Washington. Texas Democrats have been working hard for over a year […]
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The Case Against Will Hurd
DCCC Spokesperson, Cole Leiter released the following statement: “Since the day he went to Washington, Congressman Hurd has tried to convince voters he’s different, but his record tells the real story. From his votes to fund Trump’s border wall, to his full-throated support for a tax handout to the wealthiest Americans, to his failure to […]
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The Case Against Pete Sessions
DCCC Spokesperson, Cole Leiter released the following statement: “Democrats turned out in record numbers for the chance to pick their nominee against Congressman Sessions in November. Sessions is the portrait of a Washington politician who for two decades has put his political party first and Dallas families last, and clearly voters are ready for a […]
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ICYMI: Poll Shows Twelve Point Democratic Advantage in VA, Enthusiasm Surging
“This is bad news for Reps. Barbara Comstock, Dave Brat, Tom Garrett, and Scott Taylor. The surge in grassroots energy that propelled Governor Northam to victory and flipped more than a dozen delegate races in their congressional districts alone hasn’t slowed down – it’s picking up speed as we head towards November,” said DCCC spokesperson […]
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Mike Pence and Andy Barr Selling a Bill of Goods with Tax Scam
Tomorrow, Vice President Mike Pence is going to be in Central Kentucky propping up vulnerable Rep. Andy Barr and trying to sell their GOP Tax Scam to Kentucky voters. With Paul Ryan’s Super PAC already set up in the district and a recent public poll showing Barr trailing an unnamed Democrat, it’s pretty clear Barr […]
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Top PA-18 Stories You May Have Missed
We’re one week out from Election Day in the Special Election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District. A lot has happened in the lead up—here are the top stories you may have missed: The GOP is spending heavily to avoid an embarrassing defeat in a district that voted for Trump by 20. The same district voted […]