Press Release

KEY EXCERPTS: “Walters, meanwhile, is a reliable conservative vote in Congress, and she backed both the House’s Affordable Care Act overhaul (which died in the Senate) and the GOP’s tax cut. So voters will have a clear ideological choice in a traditionally Republican district where the president is nonetheless likely more of a liability than an […]

 “Despite what Dino Rossi’s special interest Washington backers would like to believe, voters will hold Rossi responsible for lying to them about his cruel plan to raise taxes on the elderly, to slash healthcare for children, and raise tuition on Washington’s students,” – DCCC spokesperson Drew Godinich  We’ve been down this road before – Dino […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the tenth round of candidates on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program. Fifty-six candidates have now earned a spot on Red to Blue by surpassing aggressive goals for grassroots engagement, local support, campaign organization and fundraising. Beyond their demonstrated abilities to build a winning campaign infrastructure, these […]

Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Sabato’s Crystal Ball downgraded Rep. Scott Taylor’s re-election chances, shifting their rating of the race to a straight Toss-Up. Kyle Kondik of Sabato’s Crystal Ball cited Elaine Luria’s strength as a challenger, emerging Democratic support in the district, and the drag of Corey Stewart’s candidacy as reasons for the shift. […]

The Kiss that Sealed No Deal After Congressman Curbelo voted to kill the discharge petition he led, which would have forced his party to bring two bipartisan immigration bills to the floor, there was serious discussion about whether, by caving to Leadership, Congressman Curbelo had managed to bring Republicans to the table on immigration. But […]

Lame Duck Speaker Ryan & Vulnerable Republicans Fail to Protect DREAMers & Immigrant Families The process has fully exposed fake moderates & Ryan’s lack of control Yet again, vulnerable House Republicans who promised to deliver have failed to protect DREAMers, permanently ban family separation, and reform our broken immigration system. “Republicans maintain full control of […]

Hours after Congressman Dan Donovan spent significant money to beat a convicted felon and escape the Republican primary in New York’s 11th Congressional District, the DCCC launched its new digital ad, “Damaged.” The 30-second ad highlights how Donovan has destroyed his reputation and image in an effort to save his political skin, revealing himself as […]

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law issued the following statement: “Attacking unions and the hardworking people who make up America’s workforce has long defined the Republican Party’s backwards agenda,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Today’s anti-union decision is the latest morally bankrupt assault on workers who […]

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on the results of tonight’s primary election in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District: “Congratulations to David Trone for winning a hard-fought primary. David has used his success in business as a platform for helping his community and fighting for working families, and he will […]

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on the results of tonight’s primary election in New York’s 25th Congressional District: “Congratulations to Joseph Morelle for his overwhelming win in this hard-fought primary. Joseph has spent his life fighting for the hardworking men, women and families of Rochester and all of […]