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California Republican Candidates Still Silent on Trump’s Attacks Against Gold Star Family
California Republican congressional candidates in tight races have remained silent after their presidential nominee Donald Trump smeared a Gold Star family over the weekend. Candidates from up and down the state have either wrapped their arms around Trump or are closing their eyes, hoping he goes away. No matter how far they try to run […]
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Tom Garrett on Khan Attacks: Trump “Hurt Somebody’s Feelings”
In a despicable interview with The News & Advance on Donald Trump’s attack on the Gold Star Khan family, Tom Garrett – the Republican candidate running to represent the Khan family in Congress – said that Trump’s comments simply “hurt somebody feelings.” “Tom Garrett has managed to disparage the Gold Star Khan family even further, […]
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ICYMI: Trump looms in Modesto-area race for Congress [Modesto Bee]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Trump looms in Modesto-area race for Congress [Excerpts] The Modesto Bee By John Holland Eggman is trying to portray Denham as an ally of Trump, the billionaire presidential candidate whose habit for making controversial statements has not abated. “My opponent, Jeff Denham, went to Cleveland to cheer on Donald Trump,” […]
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ICYMI: VIDEO: Iraq Combat Veteran Jim Mowrer Rebukes Trump’s Disgusting Attacks on Gold Star Family [KCCI TV]
Young has displayed a staggering level of cowardice towards Trump Yesterday, Iraq War Combat Veteran Jim Mowrer spoke to KCCI about Donald Trump’s shameful comparison of his “sacrifices” to those of a Gold Star Family. WATCH CLIP
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EDITORIAL: Trump represents a test of character for Iowa GOP [Des Moines Register]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Key Section: Let’s be clear about this: The presidential campaign of Donald Trump is a test of character for our Republican leaders. Are they willing to speak out and stand up for the principles and ideals on which this nation was founded, or will they cower in silence while the […]
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In Another Attempt to Mislead, Curbelo Blames Democrats for Republican Riders in Zika Funding Bill
Carlos Curbelo’s attempts to mislead voters and the media knows no bounds. This weekend, he blamed Democrats for the Republican policy riders that were attached to, and ultimately sank, a critical bill that would have fully funded the response to the growing Zika crisis in South Florida. This wasn’t the first time Curbelo attempted to […]
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Despite Trump’s Despicable Attacks on Gold Star Khan Family, John Mica Maintains His Endorsement
*Similar Releases Sent to Targeted Districts Across he Country* Even in the face of Donald Trump’s attack on the parents of Army Captain Humayun Khan, a Purple Heart hero who tragically died in Iraq, John Mica still supports him to be President of the United States. Following Mr. and Mrs. Khan’s appearance on stage at […]
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ICYMI: New York Times: Critics See Efforts by Counties and Towns to Purge Minority Voters From Rolls
“This is yet another example of Americans’ sacred access to the ballot box being compromised, yet House Republicans went on a long summer recess without bringing the Voting Rights Act update to the House floor for a vote,” said Jermaine House of the DCCC. “Republicans’ politically motivated push to limit vulnerable communities’ access to voting […]
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REMINDER: Last Year Coffman Spoke to “Nation’s Leading Anti-Muslim Hate Group” & Suggested Muslims in Military Should Be Vetted for Ties to Radical Islam
“The similarities between Congressman Coffman and Donald Trump are striking,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “It’s clear that there’s nothing Trump can do that will cause Coffman to change his mind about supporting the Republican nominee.” BACKGROUND Coffman Suggested Muslims in Military Should Be Vetted for Ties to Radical Islam. In a 2011 interview, Coffman suggested […]
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DCCC Statement: Despite Trump Attack on Khans, Speaker Ryan Still Puts Party Loyalty First
“In yet another example of his cowardice and failed leadership, Speaker Ryan has denounced Donald Trump’s despicable words about the Gold Star Khan family, but continues to support and endorse this revolting man for President. What will it take for Paul Ryan and House Republicans to ditch party loyalty and find a real backbone, for […]