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Today on Fox News’s Happening Now, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel discussed the surprising number of toss-up races five days before the election, despite the tough midterm environment House Democrats are facing. Chairman Israel: “I’m not going to sugarcoat it—it’s tough terrain. It’s a presidential midterm election. Every president’s party has lost seats in a midterm. […]

TO: Interested Parties FR: DCCC Communications DT: Oct. 30, 2014 RE: Peterson in Strong Position to Win Re-election   By any measure – whether it’s his fundraising success, ringing local endorsements, or record of working across the aisle to get things done for Minnesota’s farmers and middle class families – it’s clear that with less […]

To:       Interested Parties From:   DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New York’s 24th Congressional District Headed into election day, Rep. Dan Maffei has a clear financial advantage, a robust volunteer-driven ground game, and has the right middle class agenda. Maffei is running a solid campaign against an out-of-touch challenger and is in […]

To:        Interested Parties From:    DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New Hampshire’s 1st  Congressional District Headed into election day, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter has a clear advantage over former Tea Party Congressman Frank Guinta, who voters already rejected in the last election. The Tea Party hasn’t changed since 2012 and neither has Frank […]

TO: Interested Parties FR: DCCC Communications DT: October 30, 2014 RE: Why San Diegans Can’t Trust Carl DeMaio The recent sexual harassment allegations that have forced Carl DeMaio’s campaign into “damage control” mode entering the final stretch are emblematic of his political career in San Diego. From his City Council tenure to his mayoral run […]

To:        Interested Parties From:   DCCC Date:     October 30, 2014 Re:        Pre-election Day Outlook – New York’s 1st Congressional District Rep. Tim Bishop is in a strong position to be re-elected on November 4th. Rep. Bishop has a sizeable financial advantage, a massive volunteer operation on the ground, and has run a solid campaign focused on his […]

On CNN’s New Day this morning DCCC Chairman Steve Israel touted House Democrats’ focus on real solutions for middle class families, and how those priorities are keeping Democrats competitive despite a very tough midterm environment. Chairman Israel explained that because of our aggressive preparations, House Democrats are competitive in a tough environment: “The President’s party […]

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first television ad in Nevada’s 4th  Congressional District, highlighting Cresent Hardy’s plans to slash education funding – leaving Nevadans with destructive cuts to early childhood education, Pell grants and K-12 education – all while supporting tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. The ad begins running Thursday on broadcast […]

Even leading Arkansas Republicans like Congressman Tom Cotton and Asa Hutchinson are backing an increase to the minimum wage for hardworking Arkansans – but not millionaire banker French Hill. Hill, who benefitted from tax dollars to make millions for himself while forcing his employees to face pay cuts and find new jobs – has repeatedly […]

Former Congressman Bob Dold was fired once for rewarding the special interests and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of middle class families. Now a new story in Politico shows just how hard it will be to win his old job back. While Politico reports that “support for raising the federal minimum wage is resonating with […]