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In the wake of news that former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert will plead guilty to “skirting banking laws and lying to the FBI,” what will Rodney Davis do about the funds Hastert donated to his campaign? “Congressman Rodney Davis has an undeniable pattern of denial – from his refusals to hand over money from the shady […]

Dold has high unfavorabilities among likely voters Former Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider holds an 8-point lead over Republican Congressman Bob Dold, according to a poll conducted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Schneider also holds a 15-point lead among Independents, an 11-point lead among women, and a 6-point lead among voters who report they are […]

You would expect Carlos Curbelo to learn a lesson and improve his transparency, after being called out for taking advantage of a loophole that hides the clients of his lobbying firm, omitting special interest donations from campaign finance reports, and approving contracts for campaign donors while a member of the 2014 school board. But, sadly […]

Last night’s Democratic Presidential debate put a fine point on a contrast that has been on display in the Republican-controlled Congress for nearly 10 months: Democrats are ready to govern and lead, while Republicans demonstrate zero desire or ability to function and  solve problems for the American people. The debate was focused on the issues, […]

Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched its first web video ad of the 2016 election against Republican Steve Knight (CA-25), hitting the One Term Wonder for his questionable ethics and inappropriate behavior.   The video, “Knightmare,” recaps Congressman Knight’s unsuccessful first nine months in office. Knight stayed in hotels on the taxpayer’s dime, failed […]

As House Republicans continue to wrestle with disarray within their caucus, Congressman John Katko is either clueless about the unprecedented levels of dysfunction in Congress or he is not being straight with voters. In a recent interview, Katko argued that House Republican-led dysfunction “might actually help us get things done.” While airport security legislation is […]

Today, Stewart Mills III “officially” announced his candidacy in Minnesota’s 8th District, causing a fair amount of déjà-vu – not only has Mills been telling reporters for months he’s been running, but he’s also still peddling the same old failed views that voters rejected in 2014. As a reminder, Stewart Mills III: Says “all options […]

In light of Kevin McCarthy’s announcement that he will not run for Speaker and the postponement of the Speaker elections, DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement: “This is a sad day, as the Republicans continue to drag Americans into their dysfunctional mess. Instead of focusing on a budget that avoids a shutdown […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Stephen Colbert Highlights Kevin McCarthy’s Communication Skills Last night, Stephen Colbert highlighted Kevin McCarthy’s potential new leadership role in the House. Colbert observed that: “He’s got the House part down, but apparently he’s still working on the ‘Speaker’.” Then comes a few of his favorite highlights in recent weeks (in […]

Two Top Political Analysts Move NY-01 to from “Leans Republican” to “Toss-up” As House Republican Lee Zeldin continues to face scrutiny for cozying up to far-right wing groups and leaders, his chances of keeping his seat are now appearing dimmer. This week, top political analysis by the Rothenberg/Gonzalez Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved […]