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Roanoke TV Station Refuses to Air False NRCC Attack on Perriello

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WDBJ-TV, a Roanoke television station, refused to air a false National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) attack ad on Congressman Tom Perriello (VA-05).  The false NRCC ad used information about the clean energy jobs bill that the independent, nonpartisan organization FackCheck.org called "wrong."

"The NRCC has a track record of running ads so deceptive and misleading that local TV stations refuse to air them or have to remove from the airwaves," said Jessica Santillo, Southern Regional Press Secretary.  "Clearly, Washington Republicans realize that the truth is not on their side so they resort to deceptive and false attack ads.  Virginians deserve to hear the facts about how this bill will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, not be subject to scare tactics."

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Factcheck.org: “the NRCC is wrong” in Clean Energy Attack Ads

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It turns out that the NRCC doesn't even have it facts straight in their new ads attacking President Obama and Congressional Democrats for supporting Clean Energy legislation.

FactCheck.org:

The NRCC ad credits a Washington Times editorial for its claim that the Waxman-Markey bill would make electricity prices "skyrocket," costing families $1,870 a year. But the NRCC is wrong.

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Despite Unemployment Rates, Republicans Keeping Saying NO to Creating American Jobs

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Despite today's news that George Bush's failed economic policies are still resulting in job losses, House Republicans continue to be the party of ‘no' and the status quo by rejecting President Obama and House Democrats' common-sense solutions to get Americans back to work.

  • Republicans said NO to saving or creating 3.5 million jobs in the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act
  • Republicans said NO to creating 1.7 million jobs in the American Clean Energy and Security Act
  • Republicans said NO to creating nearly 140,000 jobs in the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act

"Times are tough, Americans deserve more than Republicans' no jobs and no solutions, and no progress commitment to the status quo," said DCCC spokesperson Jennifer Crider.  "Republicans ought to roll their sleeves up and work with President Obama and House Democrats on turning the economy around."

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We Did It!

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DCCC Executive Director Jon Vogel sent the following message to DCCC supporters

Dear Friend,

From now on, there will be no doubt that President Obama has the grassroots support he needs to bring real change to America.

Thanks to you, we didn't just meet our June 30th grassroots fundraising goal - we shattered it by raising an astounding $1.2 million. Your astounding show of support on Tuesday alone brought in more contributions to the DCCC than on any day since President Obama's election. We can't thank you enough. Moreover, your contributions will be matched 2-to-1 by House Democrats - tripling your impact.

Your support is already driving historic change. Last Friday, the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act to create jobs, fight climate change, and get America running on clean energy. Here is what Vice President Al Gore had to say:

"Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Leadership of the House, and Chairmen Waxman and Markey have, through their leadership, secured an important bipartisan victory for the American people. The American Clean Energy Security (ACES) Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress will ever pass."

We Did It!


That's not all. There are so many other ways that your grassroots support is having an immediate impact:

  • You're helping us hold Republicans' feet to the fire with an Independence Day radio ad campaign highlighting the GOP's hypocrisy.

But in politics, there is no rest for the weary. National Republicans are already launching ads attacking President Obama and our proud Democrats in Congress for passing the landmark clean energy bill.  We know that more ferocious Republican attacks are on the way against President Obama's biggest Congressional allies so it's critical that we stay on guard.

Thanks for helping us stand strong against Republican obstruction and helping President Obama move America in a New Direction.

Sincerely,
Jon Vogel
Jon Vogel
Executive Director, DCCC

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The Review Is In… NRCC Hit on Betsy Markey - FAIL

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With great fanfare, yesterday the NRCC announced a media "blitz" to focus on Congresswoman Betsy Markey.

The local reaction to the "blitz?" 

"Who cares what the NRCC says--they have no credibility at this point." 

 "Silly"

- Bob Duffy, chairman, Colorado State University political science department [Coloradoan, 7/1/09]

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NRCC Attacks President Obama

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With Republican approval ratings at all-time lows, the "party of no" has now resorted to attacking President Obama and Congressional Democrats for saying "yes" to clean energy jobs and fighting climate change.

NRCC blasting Perriello -- and Obama [POLITICO]:
The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.) with a tough new television ad attacking him for his vote in support of cap-and-trade energy legislation - and isn't afraid to connect him to President Obama in the process.

Of course, Americans continue to stand behind President Obama's vision for a clean energy economy and against Republican obstructionists in Congress.  Check out this recent poll:

Who do you trust to do a better job handling the economy: Obama or the Republicans in Congress?

President Obama: 55%

Republicans in Congress: 31%

[ABC News/Washington Post, 6/18-21]

Another swing and a miss by the NRCC.

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Speaker Pelosi Statement on Al Franken Winning the Minnesota Senate Race

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after former Senator Norm Coleman conceded the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota to Senator-elect Al Franken: 

"I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken on his long and hard-fought victory.  Minnesota now has the full representation in the Senate that its residents deserve.  I look forward to working with Senator-elect Franken as the New Direction Congress works to turn the economy around by reforming our health care system and leading America toward an effective and affordable clean energy future."

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Devastating Blow

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James Carville sent the following message to DCCC supporters:

*** Deadline Midnight tonight-- ONLY $43,124 TO GO. CONTRIBUTE NOW. ***

Dear Friend,

Midnight Deadline - Contribute Now!
There are just a few hours left to deliver a huge victory for President Obama and a devastating blow to the Republicans.

At midnight tonight, the FEC deadline hits and we will have to report how much money we have in the bank. As of now, we're still $43,124 away from hitting our million dollar goal.

If we hit our goal, that means the media is gonna judge that President Obama still has momentum on his side when it comes to health care and everything else. If we fall short, they'll be saying that Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin, with the over $14 million they just raised for Republicans, are stealing our thunder.

Contribute now to the DCCC's Million Dollar Match* campaign. If you give by tonight's deadline, House Democrats will chip in two bucks of their own money for every single dollar you give.

There are just a few hours left to tell good ol' Newt and Sarah that their fat cat money is no match for what grassroots Democrats can do. We're just $43,124 away from hitting our million dollar goal.

Contribute now.

Sincerely,
James Carville
James Carville

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Outrageous Attack

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Senator John Kerry sent the following message to DCCC supporters:

*** Deadline Midnight tomorrow -- Only $97,484 to go. CONTRIBUTE NOW. ***

Dear Friend --

The attacks on President Obama started before he even took office, and they've only gotten worse. Republicans, their ideas discredited, their policies responsible for the incredible challenges we face, have stepped up their attacks, spreading misinformation about policy proposals, and even criticizing the President's date with his wife.

We can't afford to let up at all. It's tough, hard fighting in Congress to make progress on getting new jobs, real reform of our health care system, and a new energy economy, and we need everyone to know that Democrats are not going to let up until we get the job done.

I've seen first hand how the far right reacts when they see their failed policies challenged. Rush Limbaugh calls for failure, and Republican House leaders back him up. When their attacks start flying, we need to hit them hard.

June 30th marks a critical FEC deadline where both Republicans and Democrats must report how much money they have in the bank. The political pundits, media and the GOP will use these totals as a referendum on support for President Obama, and they've already started running ridiculous stories about a GOP "comeback." We need your help to raise $1 million before June 30th to show the world how committed we are to standing with President Obama and against those who are rooting for him - and America - to fail.

Make your voice heard: Contribute $5, $10 or more by Midnight on June 30th. Congressional Democrats will match every dollar you give with two of their own.*

From our economic recovery, to health care reform, to meeting the climate crisis, to restoring our moral leadership in the world, there is far too much at stake. The amount we raise will be used to judge how committed we are to standing with President Obama and his agenda for change, or whether these Republican attacks are actually starting to work.

That's why it's so critical that we make a strong show of support for President Obama before June 30th.

Contribute $5, $10 or more by Midnight on June 30th. Congressional Democrats will match every dollar you give with two of their own to show the world how strongly we support President Obama.*

The power to stand strong against these attacks is in your hands.

Please help us before Midnight on June 30th.

Thanks.

Senator John Kerry

P.S. If there was ever a doubt that the far right intends to go after President Obama with the same dishonorable attacks they used on me, just listen to the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich rooting for our President to fail. Contribute by Midnight on June 30th to help us fight back on behalf of President Obama. Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats will match every dollar you give with two of their own.*

*A group of Democratic Members of the House of Representatives will match your donation today.  For every dollar that you donate, these members will donate two dollars of their own.

 

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What Happens on Tuesday

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DCCC Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen sent the following message to DCCC supporters:

*** CRITICAL DEADLINE ONLY 48 HOURS AWAY! CONTRIBUTE NOW! ***


Dear Friend,

Support President Obama! Gifts will be matched 2-to-1 by Democrats in Congress.

In 48 hours, the nation will know how committed we are to helping President Obama deliver health care reform and bring all the big changes that America needs.

That's because in just 48 hours Democrats have to report how much money we have in the bank. The nation is watching to see what we report. They will use that all important number to pass a judgment on whether President Obama still has momentum on his side - or whether it's shifting back to the Republicans.

That's exactly why Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich just raised over $14 million to try and stop President Obama's momentum. We need to answer back with the most powerful show of grassroots support in history for President Obama - but there's just 48 hours left.

Contribute $5, $10 or more to the DCCC's Million Dollar Match* campaign. If you give today, Speaker Pelosi and the rest of my House colleagues and I will match every dollar you give with two of our own.

Your actions in the next 48 hours will make a big difference in our fight to help President Obama pass comprehensive health care reform.

Your strong showing already had an impact in the fight against climate change. On Friday, the House passed an historic clean energy jobs bill. Now let's do the same with health care.

Republicans are ready to pounce at the first sign of weakness. We can't let that happen by falling short of our goal. That means acting in the next 48 hours to keep momentum on President Obama's side on health care reform and every other change he is trying to bring.

Contribute $5, $10 or more to the DCCC's Million Dollar Match* campaign. If you give today, Speaker Pelosi and the rest of my House colleagues and I will match every dollar you give with two of our own.

The nation is watching to see if grassroots Democrats are ready to help President Obama bring health care reform over the finish line this year. Let's give them their answer.

Thanks for all that you do.

Chris Van Hollen
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Chairman, DCCC

P.S. Your support in the next 48 hours will make a big difference. The nation is watching to see how much money we have in the bank. They will use it to pass judgment on whether or not President Obama is starting to lose momentum. Contribute to the DCCC's Million Dollar Match* campaign. If you give today, Speaker Pelosi and the rest of my House colleagues and I will match every dollar you give with two of our own.

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Madeleine Albright: Headaches

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Madeleine Albright sent the following message to DCCC supporters: 

Dear Friend,

Support President Obama! Gifts will be matched 2-to-1 by Democrats in Congress.
Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room.

After eight years of Republican foreign policy mistakes, President Obama is attempting to restore America's international reputation and leadership.

Not surprisingly, he is running into opposition from the same misguided politicians who led America into disaster under President George W. Bush.

We need to speak up, fight back, and give our new president the support he must have to succeed.

The DCCC has set a goal of $1 million to raise in grassroots support before the June 30th FEC Deadline to show the world that we are standing with President Obama.

In the world of public affairs, the amount of money Democrats raise will be seen as a referendum on President Obama's leadership.

Stand with President Obama and contribute $5, $10 or more before June 30th. Every dollar you give, Speaker Pelosi and other House Democrats will give two dollars of their own to show our strength.*

House Democrats are determined to exceed their million dollar goal to show the entire world how united and committed we are to President Obama's leadership as he moves America forward into the future.

Although the president has been in office less than six months, he has already made significant progress in restoring America's standing in the world. President Obama has begun the long struggle to reclaim America's role as a force for peace, freedom and prosperity. And, you can help him today by contributing to the DCCC's million dollar grassroots goal.

Stand with President Obama and contribute $5, $10 or more to the Democrats Million dollar Match* before June 30th. Every dollar you give, Speaker Pelosi and other House Democrats will give two dollars of their own.

President Obama is the leader of his generation. He has the capability to think in 21st Century terms. But he cannot lead America boldly in the right direction without the support and encouragement of Democrats like you.

Sincerely,

Madeleine K. Albright
Madeleine K. Albright

PS: The whole world is watching. The media and Washington political analysts will see the June 30th totals as a report card on President Obama's leadership. Support the Democrats Million Dollar Match* Campaign before June 30th. Remember, for every dollar you give, speaker Pelosi and House Democrats will give two dollars of their own.

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Breaking News: House Passes Historic Clean Energy Jobs Bill

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following message to DCCC supporters: 

Friend --

Today is truly a day for the history books!

A short time ago, the House passed the historic American Clean Energy and Security Act. In doing so, we took a monumental step to get America running on clean energy, create millions of new jobs, strengthen our security, and reduce pollution in the air.

This legislation was masterfully written by two longtime champions for building a clean energy economy in America and aggressively fighting climate change - Chairman Henry Waxman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Ed Markey of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

Most of all, this victory belongs to you. It is directly because of your grassroots support and the leadership of President Obama that progress on climate change is indeed happening in Washington.

Thank you for making this good news possible.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

P.S. Passage of our historic clean energy jobs bill is a perfect example of the change that your grassroots support is bringing to America. With so many other big battles ahead, President Obama and I need your urgent support before the critical FEC deadline on Tuesday. We must show the world our support is behind President Obama to make a strong showing. Please make a generous contribution today before the deadline to show the world you stand with President Obama.  

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Van Hollen Congratulates Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher

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DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement, congratulating Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, who was confirmed as Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.

"Congratulations to Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher on becoming Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.

"Through more than 12 years of distinguished service in the House, Congresswoman Tauscher has been an outstanding advocate for California's 10th District and an exceptional leader on the security challenges facing America.

"Her deep knowledge of arms control and nonproliferation issues will be a tremendous asset to the Obama Administration in confronting America's greatest threats around the world."

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On Climate Change, Eric Cantor Either Doesn’t Know His Facts or Is Lying

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Republican Whip Eric Cantor again repeated false "statistics" today in his continued effort to block progress on creating millions of green jobs by moving America to a clean energy future. Cantor has previously used the same distortions about the impact of the Clean Energy and Security Act.

"Either Eric Cantor doesn't understand the facts about the Clean Energy and Security Act on the House floor today or he is deliberately misleading Americans about it," said DCCC spokeswoman Jennifer Crider. "Eric Cantor and the Republican Party of No are so desperate to block progress on green jobs and a clean energy future that they are resorting to falsehoods and misleading partisan talking points." 

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Florida Republicans Say No to Restoring the Everglades

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Today Florida Republicans Ginny Brown-Waite, Vern Buchanan, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Adam Putnam, Tom Rooney, C.W. Bill Young said no to long overdue federal funds that will protect and restore the River of Grass, preserve the local economy for Floridians, and prevent the Everglades' future destruction.

 "These Florida Republicans just said no to protecting Florida's natural treasure and one of the world's most unique ecosystems," said Jessica Santillo, Southern Regional Press Secretary at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.  "In these tough times, Floridians need solutions to preserve the economic benefits and natural beauty of the Everglades, but instead, Republicans continue to just say no." 

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