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The O’Jays – famed American R&B group – issued Congressman John Mica a cease and desist letter for appropriating their hit song “For the Love of Money” in a pro-Trump video on his official government YouTube page. In a statement, the O’Jays wrote, “Your use of our clients’ signature song, and utilizing the original recording constitutes […]

Philadelphia, PA. – DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján spoke at the Democratic National Convention, highlighting his personal story, his role as DCCC Chairman, and the members of Congress and congressional candidates who are working hard to move our country forward. Below are the Chairman’s full remarks as prepared for delivery: I come from a family […]

As Democrats continue the convention in Philadelphia today, the focus will be on working together to build a stronger America. This stands in stark contrast to what we have seen in Congress under the leadership of Speaker Paul Ryan. We already know that House Republicans are not members of the party of results. They just […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “Congressman Yoder and Governor Brownback are two peas in a pod,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Kevin Yoder’s disastrous agenda has been described as the ‘genesis’ for the education funding crisis in Kansas. But rather than own up to his mistakes, he has wrapped his arms around Governor Brownback. There’s […]

*a similar release went out to targeted districts across the country* Last week we saw a Republican convention marked by dark rhetoric and outright fear-mongering. We saw the Republican Party enthusiastically line up behind their toxic presidential nominee and endorse an agenda that hurts women and children. This should come as no surprise given that […]

CLAIM: “Blum said that he believes Iowan’s should re-elect him because he has always followed through on his campaign promises…” [Independent Bulletin Journal, 7/23/16] SUMMARY: Congressman Blum claimed that he always follows through on his campaign promises. This statement is patently false. Blum pledged to donate half of his salary, but he has refused to […]

Tim Kaine is a hugely popular public official in Virginia, having never lost an election in the state during his entire political career. Tim Kaine has won local and statewide elections in Virginia for City Council, Mayor, Lt. Governor, Governor and Senator. Tim Kaine has proven successful in winning votes in urban, suburban and exurban […]

“On most days, I’m scared. What if I come home and find it empty?” – Karla Ortiz, 11-year-old daughter of DAPA eligible parents Unlike the Republican convention’s immigrant bashing and Trump’s unworkable and costly “build a wall” stance, the first night of the Democratic convention featured the hardship that many immigrant families go through when […]

Yesterday, Congressman Keith Ellison took the floor at the Democratic National Convention and called out House Republicans for refusing to allow a vote to update the Voting Rights Act.  While the Judiciary Chairman stalls the legislation, Speaker Ryan refuses to use his authority to make sure millions of vulnerable voters have critical protections at the ballot […]

After John Kline famously expressed “disappointment” in the MN-02 GOP field, Darlene Miller has had a hard time raising money. The one thing Darlene seemingly had going for her was her self-proclaimed successful business record, and now even that reputation is fizzling. Turns out Darlene’s business has been wracked with almost two dozen workplace violations, […]