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Jeff Denham Backs Down From Promise, Admits He Can’t Deliver Immigration Reform
Today, Representative Jeff Denham officially threw in the towel and admitted that Republicans ‘cannot pass an immigration bill.’ Denham repeatedly promised to deliver on immigration reform, and killed his own discharge petition to strike this deal with Paul Ryan. DCCC Spokesperson Drew Godinich released the following statement: “Congressman Jeff Denham and Congressional Republicans, despite having […]
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Vox: House Republicans’ “compromise” immigration push is actually very conservative
KEY EXCERPTS: “On policy, this is an immigration proposal based on conservative principles — and one that heeds President Donald Trump’s hardline view of immigrants.” “The bill is a “compromise” in name only — it’s strategic branding on the part of Republican leadership, which desperately wants to show it can do something […]
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True Life: I Was Blocked By Tough Guy Tark on Twitter
“Danny Tarkanian’s history of misdeeds and ethical lapses has lost him five campaigns already. Running away from the evidence won’t make them go away – but it does make our job this November that much easier.” – Drew Godinich, DCCC spokesperson Turns out Tough Guy Tarkanian ain’t so tough. Earlier today, Danny Tarkanian tweeted footage […]
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DCCC Chairman Luján Statement on NY-14 Primary Results
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on the results of tonight’s primary election in New York’s 14th Congressional District: “Joe Crowley is a dedicated public servant who has represented Queens and the Bronx with distinction, compassion and tireless energy. My friend Joe’s leadership will be sorely missed by not […]
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Paulsen Campaign’s Bold-Faced Lie on Pre-Existing Conditions
“Congressman Paulsen has voted repeatedly to allow insurance companies to deny those with pre-existing conditions health coverage and now he is lying about it. He voted to gut pre-existing conditions for 310,200 in his district just last year, and he will be held accountable for his attacks on affordable healthcare this November.” – DCCC spokesperson […]
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DELAYED: Rauner Anti-Union Victory Lap
Governor Bruce Rauner is in Washington, D.C. ready to “take a victory lap” if he wins his anti-union case, Janus vs. AFSCME, in front of the Supreme Court. We can only assume that his political allies and campaign cash recipients Reps. Mike Bost and Rodney Davis are ready to celebrate with him. After all, Bost […]
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The Case Against Dana Rohrabacher
“Harley Rouda is advancing to the general election on the strength of his compelling economic message, tenacious campaign, and grassroots army,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “During the primary, we saw Democrats in Orange County energized like we’ve never seen them before – knocking doors, dialing voters, and talking to their neighbors about the […]
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With Friends Like These: David Bossie Endorses Comstock, Promptly Makes Racist Comment
On June 5th, former Trump campaign staffer and Fox News personality David Bossie sent a ringing endorsement of Rep. Barbara Comstock, recounting all of the work they have done together over the last 25 years digging up dirt on political opponents. Yesterday on a Fox News Sunday show, Bossie made a blatantly racist remark directed […]
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MEMO: Rose in Excellent Position to Beat Donovan or Grimm…or Both
To: Interested Parties From: Evan Lukaske, DCCC regional press secretary Date: June 25, 2018 Re: Rose in Excellent Position to Beat Donovan or Grimm…or Both Democrats are in better position to flip New York’s 11th Congressional District than any time in the past decade, and there is one reason: Max Rose. With his record of […]
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WEBBER MUST BREAK SILENCE ON GROSSMAN’S HATEFUL COMMENTS
WEBBER MUST BREAK SILENCE ON GROSSMAN’S HATEFUL COMMENTS Seth Grossman, the Republican candidate in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, has spent the past two weeks making local and national headlines for his racist, homophobic, and xenophobic comments. It’s a tough task to read all of Grossman’s known offensive comments, but a sampling reveals Grossman has […]