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DCCC spokesperson Viet Shelton released the following statement after the North Carolina Republicans selected their new, partisan Congressional map: “Today’s flagrantly gerrymandered map from MAGA Republicans in North Carolina is the culmination of months of wasted time and taxpayer dollars while voters had to endure never-ending uncertainty about their Congressional representation. “While Republican extremists work […]

Today, the chaotic Republican caucus elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing essential reproductive care. Johnson led the efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare as the chair of the Republican […]

Today, the chaotic Republican caucus elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing essential reproductive care. Johnson led the efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare as the chair of the Republican […]

Today, George Logan backed Speaker Mike Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t heard of Johnson, here’s a bit about him: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing essential reproductive care. Johnson led the efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare as the chair of the Republican Study Committee. Johnson was […]

INTERESTED PARTIES MEMORANDUM _______________________________________________________ To:           Interested Parties From:       Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Date:        October 25, 2023 RE:           Messaging Guidance on Speaker Mike Johnson _______________________________________________________ House Republicans may be breathing a short-sighted sigh of relief now that they’ve elected a new Speaker, but their decision to […]

Today, Bryan Steil “proudly” elected his friend Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Steil went all in for Johnson and his extremism. In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for […]

Today, Ryan Zinke “proudly” elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, whom he’s called “talented” and “thoughtful.” After churning through a slew of other candidates, Zinke went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions […]

Today, Lauren Boebert elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After standing loyally by “mentor” and House Freedom Caucus founder Jim Jordan, Boebert went all in for yet another fellow extremist: In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing […]

Derrick Van Orden gave a ringing endorsement of House Republicans’ new Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Van Orden went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions […]

Today, Don Bacon voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After weeks of playing political games and enabling Republican’s dysfunction instead of working toward a solution, Bacon fell in line with his party and went all in for Johnson’s dangerous agenda, which includes banning abortion nationwide. As a reminder, Bacon has backed a nationwide […]