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Today Donald Trump’s controversial new hotel in Washington opened for business. Vulnerable millionaire Congressman Jeff Denham, who is in a tight race in California’s Central Valley, boasted about helping Trump secure the lucrative government contract. The hotel is just blocks from Denham’s own luxury condo as well as the White House, which Denham hopes will […]

Another week, another Trump-related scandal, and still Erik Paulsen won’t tell voters how someone like Donald Trump could “earn his support.” In fact, he wouldn’t even tell two Twin Cities reporters, who were forced to air this embarrassing clip one more time for the Twin Cities market to see: Reporter: “We tried to ask him, […]

Republicans took longest summer recess in decades, finally returned to DC only to not do their jobs After the Republican-led House took the longest summer recess in recent history, you would think that upon their return to Washington, they’d finally roll up their sleeves and get to work, right? Wrong –House Republicans already frittered away […]

SHOT: “National defense is our most important responsibility,” John Mica, 9/12/16. CHASER: “I love Trump,” John Mica, 3/23/16.

While Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick has flirted with sensible gun safety measures, his brother Brian has offered policies and talking points lifted straight from the gun lobby. In exclusive audio obtained by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Brian told a voter just days after the Orlando shooting, “I don’t think we should be focusing on guns.” […]

ICYMI: New CA Poll Spells Trouble for Down-Ballot Republicans A new poll out from USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times spells trouble for down-ballot Republicans in California, especially those who support Donald Trump. That includes vulnerable Congressmen Jeff Denham (CA-10) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) as well as candidates Scott Jones (CA-07) and Justin Fareed (CA-24). “This poll […]

Today Sacramento taxpayers found out they’re on the hook for another $5.3 million in addition to the $3.6 million they have to pay for gender discrimination in Scott Jones’ sheriff’s department. A jury found Jones’ department retaliated against four veteran female sheriffs who spoke out about sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and preferential treatment under Jones’ watch. This now nearly […]

This was an embarrassing week for Mike Gallagher: ** Voters in Wisconsin have been learning all week about Mike Gallagher’s extreme plan to cut seniors’ Social Security benefits down to the poverty level. Gallagher weakly tried to fight back with a fundraising email – that didn’t actually deny this accusation. In fact, Gallagher only reiterated […]

Zinke’s statement is disturbingly un-American Congressman Ryan Zinke – well-known Donald Trump fan boy – is now rooting for Russia and insulting our Commander-in-Chief. Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) 9/9/16, 9:53 AM As I pass in a Kevin Brady scrum, I hear Rep. Ryan Zinke say Putin has been “a more effective” leader than Obama. https://twitter.com/MEPFuller/status/774244353879511041 This […]

Hurd’s response: “My race is about me.” This week during the NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum, Donald Trump was asked why he is prepared to act as our Commander-in-Chief. His response? Because he “has good judgement.” Let’s take a look at that judgement: Donald Trump has said he “loves war” and claims to “know more about ISIS […]