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Feb 11, 2013
Tea Party House Republicans Out of Step on Gun Violence Prevention
“I see this whole gun issue as an opportunity, not a toxic landmine.” – President Bill Clinton [Washington Post, 2/8/13] If there is anything we have learned in the past two years, it is that no one should underestimate the Tea Party Republicans’ willingness to inflict damage on their party. The Tea Party tendency to careen away from mainstream Americans – seen most starkly on issues from rape to …
Read More »Feb 06, 2013
Boehner’s Sequester Whiplash
We can’t blame you if you have whiplash from the different positions House Speaker John Boehner has held on his Tea Party Congress’ Sequester Plan. Speaker Boehner and the Tea Party are poised to make deep, draconian cuts in defense and essential domestic services such as Head Start that will stifle the economy – and whatever he says today, Speaker Boehner was all for the law …
Read More »Feb 05, 2013
Cantor’s Makeover Attempt: More of the Same
Cantor’s Makeover Attempt: More of the Same Republican House Leader Eric Cantor tried to remake his party’s out-of-touch image today, but the reviews are in – and he failed. “Eric Cantor wanted a Cinderella makeover, but turns out that the emperor has no clothes – he just offered more of the same out-of-touch Tea Party agenda,” said Emily Bittner of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “The reviews are in, and his transparent act didn’t fool anyone …
Read More »Jan 28, 2013
Quick Clip: DCCC Chairman Steve Israel – Will House Republicans Stand Up to the Tea Party?
In two television appearances this morning, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel outlined the path forward for real immigration reform, gun violence prevention, and a balanced approach to the budget that protects Medicare. “It’s all about whether House Republicans are willing to stand up to their Tea Party base,” DCCC Chairman Steve Israel told Richard Lui on MSNBC. “You’ve got a bipartisan group of senators – left and right – advocating a …
Read More »Jan 23, 2013
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on MLK Day
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day tomorrow: "Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to achieving equality and justice for all Americans. Today we celebrate his life and acknowledge the tremendous contributions of my Democratic colleagues Assistant Leader Jim Clyburn and Congressman John Lewis for their lifetime of work in the cause of Civil Rights." "On Martin Luther King Day, we honor …
Read More »Jan 22, 2013
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision. New NBC/WSJ polling this morning showed support for the decision reaching record highs of 70 percent. “Today marks 40 years since the Supreme Court declared that all women have the right to make their own health care choices with the historic Roe v. Wade decision. While opponents continue …
Read More »Jan 18, 2013
House Republicans’ ‘Kumbaya’ Retreat Hits Sour Notes
Tea Party House Republicans went to Williamsburg for their retreat this weekend to try to “come together” on a common agenda. From looking at the coverage, they didn't have much luck. From advising silence on rape to threatening to do “something dramatic” on the economy to failing to decide how to address government default, dysfunctional Republicans spent a lot of time on damage control, …
Read More »Jan 18, 2013
DCCC Launches “Kumbaya” Web Video As GOP Signals More Chaos to Come
As the Tea Party House Republicans try to come together at their retreat this week in Williamsburg, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) today released a new web video reminding them just how hard that will be. The new video, “Kumbaya,” makes the case of the dysfunction and extremism of the Tea Party House Republicans – from the mouths of Republicans themselves. According …
Read More »Jan 18, 2013
DCCC Launches “Kumbaya” Web Video As GOP Signals More Chaos to Come
As the Tea Party House Republicans try to come together at their retreat this week in Williamsburg, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) today released a new web video reminding them just how hard that will be. The new video, “Kumbaya,” makes the case of the dysfunction and extremism of the Tea Party House Republicans – from the mouths of Republicans themselves. According …
Read More »Jan 11, 2013
Chairman of the Republican Doctors Caucus Says Akin Was “Partly Right”
Congressman Phil Gingrey, chairman of the House Republican Doctors Caucus, became the latest in a long line of Republicans to expose their party’s extreme, offensive, and medically ignorant views about rape. Chairman Gingrey said that disgraced former Congressman Todd Akin was “partly right” last year when he said that pregnancy resulting from rape was rare because a woman’s body "has ways to try to shut that whole …
Read More »Jan 09, 2013
Democrats Ahead in Numerous Polls
A new Gallup poll released today shows Democrats have taken the lead in Party Identification as we start 2013. The poll showed 47 percent of Americans identified as Democrats, while 42 percent identified as Republicans. Gallup wrote: “The new Democratic advantage is mostly due to an increased proportion of Democratic-leaning independents and a decreased proportion of Republican-leaning independents.” A poll from PPP yesterday showed that the Tea Party Republicans have driven approval of their Congress to …
Read More »Jan 04, 2013
By The Numbers: Meet the Tea Party Freshmen
Who are House Republicans bringing to Washington to join the Tea Party Caucus? They added 35 new members – more than 10 percent of their caucus. The freshmen House Republicans have extreme records and out-of-touch ideas that will mix perfectly with the House Republican Tea Party Caucus. These freshmen Republicans want to restrict a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, want …
Read More »Jan 03, 2013
MEMBERSHIP CARD: Congressman Valadao Joins Tea Party Republican Congress
Congressman David Valadao (CA-21) has now joined the Tea Party Republican Congress. After Congressman Valadao was sworn in today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent him this membership card as he is the newest member of the Republican Tea Party Majority in the House. “The Tea Party Republican Congress has repeatedly chosen an extreme ideology instead of practical solutions and now Congressman Valadao has opted to join them,” said …
Read More »Dec 14, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on Connecticut Tragedy
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement about the tragedy today in Newtown, Connecticut. "There are no words to express the grief at this senseless act that cut short the lives of far too many, far too soon. "We are stunned, saddened and left with heavy hearts about this despicable act. Our thoughts and sympathies and those of our entire nation - are with the families, the …
Read More »Dec 13, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Names DCCC National Leadership for the 2014 Cycle
Quickly building a strong leadership team for the 2013-2014 cycle, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel today named the DCCC’s four National Chairs. Representative Jared Polis will be National Chair for Candidate Services Representative Allyson Schwartz will be National Finance Chair Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair Representative Joe Crowley will be DC Finance Chair Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn will be National Mobilization Chair In addition, Chairman Israel named the …
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