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Rep. Erik Paulsen was supposed to reveal the much-hyped Republican tax plan today, which was delayed as Paulsen and Washington Republicans scramble to sell their harmful middle class double tax. As a main architect, Paulsen’s plan is rumored to eliminate or severely weaken the State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction, which would allow 900,000 Minnesotans […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “Eliminating tax deductions that benefit 900,000 Minnesotans should be a non-starter for Reps. Lewis and Paulsen, but they continue to put Speaker Ryan’s harmful agenda first,” said DCCC Spokeswoman Rachel Irwin. “As a key architect of this tax plan, Rep. Paulsen should fight to preserve key tax breaks for the […]

On Thursday, the do-nothing Republican Congress will vote on the Senate passed budget reconciliation bill—a procedural measure that paves the way for passing the Middle Class Double Tax, which will hike taxes on middle-class families in order to give tax breaks to the rich and big corporations. Make no mistake—the budget reconciliation includes a plethora […]

Elimination of State and Local Income Tax Deduction Will Cost Californians $110 Billion On Thursday, the do-nothing Republican Congress will vote on the Senate passed budget reconciliation bill—a procedural measure that paves the way for passing the Middle Class Double Tax, which will hike taxes on middle-class families in order to give tax breaks to […]

It’s been a rough year for vulnerable Rep. Erik Paulsen and members of the Republican do-nothing Congress – just look at the front-page of Rep. Paulsen’s local paper calling him “the Cowardly Lion.” Rather than face his Party’s lack of legislative accomplishments, Rep. Paulsen is dodging his constituents and refusing to show face after voting […]

Divided Party Raises Questions About GOP’s Ability to Hold Critical California House Seats IRVINE, CA –  ‘An abhorrent devolution.’ ‘A terrible thing.’ ‘Circular firing squad’ – that’s how Republicans are describing the state party convention in battleground Orange County this weekend, honoring white supremacist Steve Bannon. The event was so over the top, even Dana […]

As Orange County Trends Democratic, Republicans’ Invitation to White Supremacist Unveils Divisions within GOP IRVINE, CA – Ahead of white supremacist Steve Bannon’s speech this evening in Anaheim at the California GOP convention, California’s congressional Republicans have been silent. But this is the pivotal event in which California Republicans update their party platform, and having […]

You voted to rip healthcare away from Floridians It’s clear Congressman Curbelo would give anything to point at President Trump as the problem and distract from the fact that he abandoned his constituents and stood with the President and Washington Republican leadership in their attempt to strip South Florida families’ access to healthcare. But while […]

Here is a simple fact: Congressman Curbelo is responsible for the enormous jump in healthcare costs that Floridians who purchase their healthcare through their exchange are about to face. In response to years of Curbelo refusing to accept responsibility for his and his party’s relentless attack on Floridians’ healthcare, DCCC spokesperson, Cole Leiter directed your […]

The Cook Political Report today announced a downgrade in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, moving Representative Pat Meehan’s race from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. The piece noted Meehan’s damaging committee vote for the Republican Repeal & Ripoff bill, and highlighted the strong Democratic field. “This ratings change shows once again how vulnerable Representative Meehan is […]