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Following outrage from President Trump’s comments made yesterday calling immigrants coming to the United States “animals”, we’ve heard nothing from the nation’s most vulnerable GOP members, especially those representing large diverse and immigrant communities. Despite recent media reports that some Republicans are ‘moderating’ on the issue of immigration, their striking silence and inability to pass […]

What To Know About Susan Wild’s Republican Opponent Marty Nothstein Marty Nothstein managed to survive an incredibly close Republican primary, and he now faces a very strong competitor in Susan Wild. After a primary that pulled him to the right, Nothstein now will have to explain his strong support of President Trump and Republicans’ toxic […]

RATING CHANGE: NM-02 MOVES IN FAVOR OF DEMOCRATS Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections shifted the open seat in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District in favor of Democrats. Inside Elections cites the candidacy of water attorney and former staffer for Sen. Udall, Xochitl Torres Small, in moving their rating from Likely to Lean Republican. […]

RATING CHANGE: IA-01 MOVES TO TOSS-UP Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections downgraded Rep. Rod Blum’s re-election chances, shifting their rating to ‘Toss-Up.’ The new rating comes on the heels of Roll Call naming Blum the #1 most vulnerable incumbent in the country. “Rep. Rod Blum represents the worst of Washington, having spent the […]

RATING CHANGE: Walorski’s Re-Election Chances No Longer ‘Solid’ Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections downgraded Rep. Jackie Walorski’s election chances, shifting their rating of the race from Solid to Likely Republican. Inside Elections specifically cites the strength of Democratic nominee Mel Hall as a reason for Walorski’s increasing vulnerability. “From failing to show up […]

RATING CHANGE: Dave Brat’s Re-Election Chances Downgraded Today, non-partisan election forecasters at Inside Elections downgraded Rep. Dave Brat’s re-election chances, shifting their rating of the race to just Lean Republican. Inside Elections specifically cites strong Democratic challengers and Brat’s weak campaign as reasons for his increasing vulnerability. Three major election forecasters – Inside Elections, Cook […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement congratulating Mary Gay Scanlon on her primary victory in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District: “I congratulate Mary Gay Scanlon for winning her hard-fought primary. Mary Gay Scanlon has been a fearless advocate for children and families for decades and I know she will continue to be a […]

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on the results of tonight’s primary election in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District:  “As a community advocate and mother, Susan Wild has dedicated her life to ensuring working families get a fair shot at a good education, a good paying job and affordable healthcare. […]

DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement congratulating Madeleine Dean on her primary victory in Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District: “It’s with great pleasure that I congratulate Madeleine Dean on her victory. In the Pennsylvania State House, Madeleine has been a trusted advocate for affordable healthcare, combatting addiction, and quality education. I look forward […]

“As a veteran, businesswoman and educator, Chrissy Houlahan has skills, knowledge, experience and values that few candidates can match. I have no doubt that Chrissy will keep up the hard work and dedication to the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional district, and know she will win in November,” –DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján — To: […]