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Will Issa Fundraise with Trump Tomorrow?
Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a high-dollar fundraiser in vulnerable Congressman Darrell Issa’s coastal California district tomorrow. Issa is one of Trump’s biggest fans. Issa has: Endorsed Trump Said he is looking forward to helping Trump become president Called on other Republicans to get on the “Trump Train” Even introduced Trump […]
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Jay Sidie Named to DCCC’s Emerging Races, Recognizing his Unique Strength and Favorable Political Environment
Yoder’s disastrous connections to Governor Brownback and Donald Trump have further clarified that he will always put a partisan agenda before Kansas “Congressman Yoder is a career politician with a rigidly partisan and out-of-touch record that simply does not reflect the moderate 3rd District,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Standing in stark contrast, Jay Sidie […]
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In Their Own Words: Trump’s House Republican Sidekicks
The DCCC’s unprecedented seven-figure advertising campaign is hitting airwaves today, making the case to voters that Paul Ryan and House Republicans have put their Party over the country in standing by Donald Trump. Now, in the days following their warm embrace of Trump at the Capitol Hill Club last Thursday, House Republicans themselves are highlighting […]
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Republican Hispandering: They’re not Fooling Anyone
“John Mica can try to pander all he wants, but this will not fly with Central Florida Hispanics,” said Javier Gamboa of the DCCC. “Latinos know that John Mica is on the wrong side of immigration reform and will hold him accountable for his countless attacks towards the immigrant community this November. Nice try, John!” […]
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ICYMI: EDITORIAL: Donald Trump is wrong about Saddam Hussein [Washington Post]
“Speaker Ryan and House Republicans failed to stand up to Donald Trump when it really mattered most. He is now their nominee and they are his sidekicks, going so far as defending his dangerous comments about Saddam Hussein – a shocking example of Republicans putting politics over what is good and safe for our country,” […]
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Hitting Airwaves Today — DCCC Ad Campaign Targeting House Republicans & David Young for Supporting the Dangerous & Divisive Trump
Seven-Figure Ad Campaign Begins Today and Runs Through the Republican Convention The DCCC is launching an unprecedented seven figure national advertising campaign, starting today, to highlight that House Republicans have repeatedly put their Party over the good of our country in standing by Donald Trump. Just as the Conventions begin and general election voters truly […]
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Cresent Hardy is Tone Deaf
THEN: Cresent Hardy said “[Trump’s] tone doesn’t bother me…He’s speaking the truth.” [National Journal, 12/22/15] NOW: Hardy: “I will continue to be hopeful that we will see a change in tone and I will continue to voice my concerns when I have them.” [KSNV, 7/08/16] “Cresent Hardy can’t rewrite history,” said Barb Solish of the DCCC. “He praised Trump’s […]
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DCCC Chairman Luján Statement on New York’s 1st Congressional District
DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement to congratulate Anna Throne-Holst on her primary victory in New York’s 1st Congressional District: “Lee Zeldin has gone out of his way to prove he is far too conservative for this district by wrapping his arms around Donald Trump, appearing with fringe right-wing groups, and calling […]
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ICYMI: Backroom Bruce Poliquin Attends Trump Meeting in DC … But Won’t Admit It
How far will Backroom Bruce Poliquin go to avoid questions about Donald Trump? Well, he won’t even admit to meeting with Trump yesterday in DC, even after a reporter caught him leaving. Portland Press Herald: “Poliquin camp won’t say whether he attended Trump meeting” Key points: “A spokesman for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, refused […]
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Hardy “Satisfied” with Trump’s Latino Outreach
Define ‘Outreach’ When accidental Congressman and Donald Trump supporter Cresent Hardy was named the second most vulnerable House Republican, Roll Call specifically cited that “Trump’s comments about Hispanics will likely be a liability down-ticket” in his diverse Nevada district. But today, after meeting with his Presidential nominee, Hardy said he was “satisfied” with Trump’s response that […]