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Prior to becoming the Republican nominee in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, Erik Aadland loudly proclaimed the 2020 presidential election was “absolutely rigged.” Now, as he faces a general electorate in a district that voted for Biden by more than 57%, Aadland is staying silent. After news broke that a local Republican group deleted footage of Aadland claiming […]

Kirkmeyer pockets thousands in campaign cash from big pharma and insurance companies while voting against lowering drug costs New reporting from the American Independent today detailed Barbara Kirkmeyer received thousands in campaign donations from the pharmaceutical and insurance industries as she repeatedly does big pharma’s bidding in the State Senate. As a reminder, Kirkmeyer voted against legislation that would […]

Steel pockets tens of thousands from big pharma while voting against lowering drug costs New reporting from the American Independent today detailed tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations that Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45) received from the pharmaceutical industry as she repeatedly does big pharma’s bidding in Congress. As a reminder, Steel voted against […]

Valadao pockets more than $219,000 from big pharma while voting against lowering drug costs New reporting from the American Independent today detailed more than $219,000 in campaign donations that Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) received from the pharmaceutical industry as he repeatedly does big pharma’s bidding in Congress. As a reminder, Valadao voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that will […]

Molinaro’s own party brutally rips apart his floundering campaign efforts This week, Marc Molinaro’s fellow Dutchess County Republican did not mince words as he unpacked the myriad of reasons that Molinaro blew his and Republicans’ shot at the NY-19 special election. Chief among them: “He had no base.” Molinaro was and continues to be searingly unpopular on […]

Chabot pockets nearly $150,000 from big pharma while voting against lowering drug costs New reporting from the American Independent today detailed nearly $150,000 in campaign donations that Rep. Steve Chabot received from the pharmaceutical industry in this election cycle as he repeatedly does big pharma’s bidding in Congress. As a reminder, Chabot voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, […]

Schweikert pockets more than $164,000 from big pharma while voting against lowering drug costs New reporting from the American Independent today detailed more than $164,000 in campaign donations that Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01) received from the pharmaceutical industry in this election cycle as he repeatedly does big pharma’s bidding in Congress. As a reminder, Schweikert voted against […]

What the hell is going on in New Hampshire? Kevin McCarthy’s Congressional Leadership Fund is inserting itself into a primary with four NRCC-backed candidates. Why? The Congressional Leadership Fund leaked a poll showing 2020 loser Matt Mowers was up double digits in the primary – and then proceeded to spend over $1 million on his behalf against three other NRCC endorsed […]

McCarthy tries to save Barrett’s failing campaign as Barrett hides his radical opposition to reproductive freedom As Republicans desperately try to divert attention from their dangerous and extreme anti-abortion position, Kevin McCarthy is traveling to Michigan to try and rescue failing candidates like Tom Barrett. Continuous coverage of Tom Barrett’s effort to hide his “100% pro-life – no exceptions” […]

Last night’s Democratic victory in the special election to fill Alaska’s lone House seat has the NRCC scrambling to find excuses for the second time in as many weeks after losing another special election they were favored to win. Democrat and Alaska Native Mary Peltola clinched 51.5% of the vote in Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system, […]