The Stakeholder
Posted by DCCC Press
Jul 02, 2009
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."
Background
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Posted by Brandon English
Jul 02, 2009
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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Posted by DCCC Press
Jul 02, 2009
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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Posted by DCCC Press
Jul 02, 2009
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."
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
Executive Director, DCCC
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Posted by DCCC Press
Jul 02, 2009
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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Posted by Brandon English
Jul 01, 2009
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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Posted by stephanie
Jun 30, 2009
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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Posted by DCCC Press
Jun 30, 2009
James Carville sent the following message to DCCC supporters:
***
Deadline Midnight tonight--
ONLY $43,124 TO GO.
CONTRIBUTE NOW.
***
Dear Friend,
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
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Posted by stephanie
Jun 29, 2009
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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Posted by stephanie
Jun 27, 2009
DCCC Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen sent the following message to DCCC supporters:
***
CRITICAL DEADLINE ONLY 48 HOURS AWAY! CONTRIBUTE NOW!
***
Dear Friend,
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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.
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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Posted by Brandon English
Jun 27, 2009
Madeleine Albright sent the following message to DCCC supporters:
Dear Friend,
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
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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Posted by Brandon English
Jun 26, 2009
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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Posted by DCCC Press
Jun 26, 2009
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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Posted by DCCC Press
Jun 26, 2009
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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Posted by stephanie
Jun 26, 2009
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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