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History and polling clearly demonstrates why Republicans will own a potential shutdown  “With unified Republican control of government, we already know that the American people will rightfully blame House Republicans for a costly government shutdown,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “If a shutdown occurs, it will further demonstrate that Republicans are unfit to govern, and […]

“The only thing I would have a stomach for if DACA comes first is if it’s defeated.” – Congressman Rohrabacher Congressman Dana Rohrabacher – who represents a diverse district that is 21 percent Hispanic and 17 percent AAPI – recently came out last week against fixing DACA to protect DREAMers. Instead, he called on Congress to […]

IRVINE – In case you missed it, today the nonpartisan Cook Political Report downgraded Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ re-election chances in WA-05, citing her weak grassroots support in Eastern Washington and her party’s unpopular agenda, combined with challenger Lisa Brown’s well-funded campaign. “Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the very definition of what’s wrong with establishment politicians in […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “The combination of costly Republican retirements, a terrible national environment, and Speaker Ryan’s deeply unpopular agenda is further threatening swing districts and even damaging previously entrenched members of House leadership,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. Here’s a look at some big ratings changes in the latest Cook Political Report analysis… […]

In response to the announcement that Rep. Martha McSally is running for U.S. Senate and opening up one of the most competitive, Republican-held House seats in the country, DCCC spokeswoman Rachel Irwin released the following statement: “Congresswoman McSally has proven one thing: she’ll do whatever it takes to make the establishment happy from voting with […]

Speaker Ryan and House Republicans Must Immediately Denounce President Trump’s Latest Racist Attacks DCCC Hispanic Media Director Javier Gamboa issued the following statement responding to President Trump’s latest attacks towards TPS holders: “This Republican Administration’s racist attacks towards communities of color are becoming all too common. President Trump’s latest remarks about the most vulnerable seeking […]

IRVINE – Upon the announcement that Darrell Issa would not be seeking re-election in California’s 49th District, DCCC spokesperson Drew Godinich released the following statement: “The Republican agenda in Washington has been a direct attack on Californians. After passing a devastating tax scam and fighting to rip away healthcare from millions of families, California Republicans […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the second round of candidates on the DCCC’s highly competitive Red to Blue program. These candidates have 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 […]

In case you missed it, today CNN’s John King acknowledged that the DCCC put Rep. Ed Royce on our retirement watch back in September. In light of the tough reelection battle Royce was facing due to strong Democratic challengers and a deeply unpopular Republican agenda, Royce decided against running again in 2018. Transcript John King: […]

Trump’s nativism may cost Republicans Senate seats this year in Arizona and Nevada, as well as several House seats QUE NO SE TE PASE —- The Daily 202: Trump systematically alienates the Latino diaspora — from El Salvador to Puerto Rico https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2018/01/09/daily-202-trump-systematically-alienates-the-latino-diaspora-from-el-salvador-to-puerto-rico-and-mexico/5a53c50830fb0469e883ffb1/?tid=sm_tw&utm_term=.d7adf8c290a8 By James Hohmann Washington Post THE BIG IDEA: A Manchurian Candidate who was […]