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ICYMI: Sabato Upgrades Denham-Eggman Race
From today’s ratings changes: “Out west, Rep. Jeff Denham (R, CA-10) is a frequent Democratic target who won by six points in 2012 and 12 in 2014. He faces a rematch with Michael Eggman (D), a beekeeper. If there is a down-ticket drag from Trump these are two places we might see it…”
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Marine Colonel Doug Applegate Added to Red to Blue Program
DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján today announced the addition of retired Marine Colonel Doug Applegate (CA-49) to the Red to Blue program. “As a proud father, 32-year Marine Corps veteran, and small businessman, Colonel Applegate has proven his deep commitment to helping middle-class families get ahead and keeping Americans safe. Unlike Congressman Darrell Issa, Colonel […]
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10 questions for House Republicans after the NBC Commander-in-Chief forum
10 questions for House Republicans after Donald Trump’s remarks at the NBC Commander-in-Chief forum: Do they agree with Trump saying that his tweet was “correct” that sexual assault in the military is to be expected when men and women serve together? Do they agree that Trump should want a “very good relationship” with Putin, a […]
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Trump refuses to condemn Russian hacks—Still, Speaker Ryan refuses to stand up to Trump
Even when asked directly about the Russians’ hack of U.S. political institutions, including the DNC and the DCCC, Donald Trump continued to compliment Vladmir Putin by touting his poll numbers and saying that he is going to have a “very, very good relationship” with Putin. Yesterday, an outlet whose publisher is Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, […]
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Trump & House GOPers: Lacking in ‘Good Judgement’ on National Security
Tonight 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 than the generals do.” He has said that […]
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Mike Gallagher Admits Wanting to Cut Seniors’ Benefits
Mike Gallagher does not like to be called out – most especially not for his radical plan to reduce seniors’ Social Security benefits to the poverty level. But that’s what Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson has rightfully called attention to in his latest ad: Gallagher was so put off by this that this morning he […]
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After House Floor Stunt, Jolly Votes 8th Time Against Zika Funding Bill
Upon returning to D.C. after a seven-week recess, Congressman David Jolly immediately voted again to block a bill that would fully fund a Zika virus response at the president’s full request. The DCCC released the following statement: “After David Jolly joined the House Republicans in going on recess without ensuring Zika funding, it is disappointing […]
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Does Will Hurd Trust Trump with the Nation’s Nuclear Codes?
*Similar Releases Sent to Targeted Districts Across the Country* Tonight, during NBC’s Commander-in-Chief Forum, Donald Trump will take questions on national security, military and veterans issues from an audience of active service members and veterans. If past is prologue, this forum is likely to be a disturbing 30-minute demonstration of Donald Trump’s vision for our […]
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DCCC Response to Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s Ad in Florida’s 27th Congressional District:
“Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s new ad is a clear sign that she is afraid of sharing the ticket with Donald Trump whose anti-Latino campaign is immensely unpopular in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Ros-Lehtinen’s constituents in this Democratic district know she turned her back on them by voting for Speaker Ryan after he sold immigration reform down the […]
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ICYMI: Another Texas Paper Rejects Donald Trump
With 62 days until the election, Will Hurd still hasn’t ruled out the idea of voting for Trump Another Texas paper endorsed Hillary Clinton for president over the Republican Party’s standard bearer, Donald Trump. The Dallas Morning News, which hasn’t endorsed a Democrat in over 75 years, said: “he [Trump] plays on fear — exploiting […]