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Sacramento Bee finds Jones’ dismissive explanation for accusations of unwanted sexual advances against 26-year-old deputy “misleading” and “false” “Scott Jones’ false dismissal of the these very troubling accusations demonstrates his disregard for the truth and his disrespect for women,” said Barb Solish of the DCCC. ICYMI Court didn’t rule on claims of unwanted sexual advances by Sheriff […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT KS-03 House Update: Handful of Races Move Toward Democrats Sabato’s Crystal Ball http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/house-update-handful-of-races-move-toward-democrats/ Meanwhile, Democrats also are hopeful that businessman Jay Sidie (D) can push Rep. Kevin Yoder (R, KS-3) in a wealthy, educated metropolitan Kansas City seat. Trump may underperform in Kansas, and the Republican brand in Kansas is […]

Fresh off the news that right-wing talk radio show host Jason Lewis won the GOP primary in Minnesota’s 2nd District, yet another non-partisan national racewatcher has moved this race into the Democratic column, all but assuring Republicans will be defeated and this longtime red seat will turn blue in November. “That sound you just heard […]

“Danny Tarkanian’s extreme anti-choice record is a reminder that he is just another ideological politician out-of-touch with Southern Nevadans,” said Barb Solish of the DCCC. ICYMI PolitiFact: Democrat correctly says Tarkanian opposed to abortion even in cases of rape or incest [Excerpts] KTNV Las Vegas By Riley Snyder Aug 9, 2016 Despite never holding office, […]

TO:      Interested Parties FR:       Kelly Ward, DCCC Executive Director RE:       House Republicans: Damned if They Do, Damned if They Don’t DT:       August 10, 2016 – 90 Days from Election Day With the conventions behind us and the general election in full swing, the reality of the “Trump Ticket” is beginning to solidify […]

MEMO: The Case Against Mike Gallagher TO: Interested Parties FROM: Sacha Haworth, DCCC Great Lakes Press Secretary DATE: August 9, 2016 The results of tonight’s Republican primary mark the beginning of the general election race for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. While Tom Nelson, running unopposed as a Democrat, has been focusing on building support for […]

MEMO: The Case Against Jason Lewis TO: Interested Parties FROM: Sacha Haworth, DCCC Great Lakes Press Secretary DATE: August 9, 2016 With Lewis, Republicans admit: “This seat is lost. He’s twice as bad as Donald Trump.” Tonight’s Republican primary in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District marks the beginning of the general election race. Unfortunately for Jason […]

In an open letter published yesterday, 50 top Republican national security experts raised the alarm at the prospect of a Trump presidency, confirming that Trump would put our national security at risk. The experts said: “Mr. Trump lacks the character, values, and experience to be president.” “He weakens U.S. moral authority as the leader of […]

The DCCC released the below statement on Donald Trump’s “Second Amendment” comments in North Carolina today: “The day has come. Having stuck with Donald Trump through his attacks on POWs, Mexican-Americans, people with disabilities and Gold Star families, House Republicans now find themselves supporting a man for President that is suggesting a violent attack against […]

Today’s Bucks County Courier Times features a new ad by the DCCC called “Brian Fitzpatrick =/= Mike Fitzpatrick.” The ad makes clear that Brian Fitzpatrick is not Mike Fitzpatrick, highlights Brian Fitzpatrick’s support for Donald Trump, and criticizes his nontransparent campaign of ducking issues critical to voters in Bucks County. “Brian Fitzpatrick’s main campaign strategy […]