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Dec 04, 2012
DCCC Chairman Israel’s Statement on House Republicans’ Refusal to Vote on Middle Income Tax Cuts
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement after House Democrats introduced a discharge petition, which Chairman Israel signed today, to force a vote extending tax cuts for the middle class and avoiding the fiscal cliff. “Time is up for House Republicans: Bring a vote to the floor to pass tax cuts for middle class families. Republicans now have a chance to sign this petition, break with their leadership and hit …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Ms. Wilma Simms
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today following the passing of longtime DCCC staff member, Ms. Wilma Simms: “Today, our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew, loved, and worked with Ms. Wilma Simms. She was the face of the DCCC for more than a decade; she greeted anyone who walked through the DCCC’s doors with a smile; she made everyone feel welcome. “Ms. Wilma did …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
DCCC Chairman Israel Statement on Passing of Wilma Simms
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement on the passing of Wilma Simms, who worked at the DCCC for 13 years. “With the passing of Wilma Simms, we mourn the loss of our dear friend at the DCCC. For nearly 13 years Ms. Wilma was the face of the DCCC and she loyally and steadfastly helped our caucus and our cause. She meant so much more to the many …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
Emerson Out, Moderate Republicans Continue To Ditch The Tea Party
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Deputy Executive Director Jesse Ferguson released the following statement about Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson’s retirement from Congress. The Hotline reports that “Emerson is one of the few remaining moderate Republicans in the House.” “Congresswoman Emerson saw the writing on the wall from this election – it’s better to ditch the Tea Party Republican Congress than to stand behind it,” said Jesse Ferguson of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. …
Read More »Dec 04, 2012
Pelosi Statement on the Reappointment of Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz as DNC Chair
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s decision to reappoint Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as Chair of the Democratic National Committee: “On the House floor, in her home state of Florida, and across the country, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has proven herself a dynamic leader and a strong voice for the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates. “Her hard work, dedication, persistence, and commitment to the …
Read More »Nov 29, 2012
Boehner, Cantor Continue to Tolerate Scandal-Scarred Grimm
Despite promising to enact a zero-tolerance policy for ethics problems, Speaker Boehner and Leader Cantor are continuing to stand by Congressman Michael Grimm even as it was confirmed yesterday that both the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics and the Department of Justice have been investigating Grimm for possibly breaking the law with his fundraising activities. House Ethics’ confirmation this week that they decided to investigate Grimm is just the …
Read More »Nov 20, 2012
Memo: House Democrats Reach 201 in Final Results
The final results of the 2012 elections are in with all vote counting completed and all races now decided. On election night, it looked like House Democrats would exceed expectations and reach 200 Members in our caucus once again. With today’s victory against Allen West in FL-18, that number is 201. As the New York Times’ Jonathan Weisman wrote this weekend, it has …
Read More »Nov 16, 2012
Scandal-Plagued Grimm Is Congressman-elect Collins’ New Mentor
After only a few days in Washington, Congressman-elect Chris Collins (NY-27) is already making friends with all the wrong people. According to today’s Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Congressman-elect Collins has picked up a new congressional mentor: scandal-plagued Congressman Michael Grimm (NY-11), who is currently the subject of multiple federal investigations. “It’s no surprise that Congressman-elect Chris Collins has chosen one of the most corrupt members of Congress as his …
Read More »Nov 16, 2012
Charlie Cook: DCCC’s 2012 Success “Remarkable”
Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report wrote a “postmortem on how the two parties' campaign committees performed in this year’s House and Senate races” this morning. In case you missed it, here are the key elements on the DCCC’s 2012 success: “…deserve credit for ‘beating the point spread’ in the House, scoring a net pickup of seven or eight seats” “The fact that Democrats …
Read More »Nov 15, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Names Kelly Ward as Executive Director, Names Deputies
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel announced today that House strategist, skilled political operative and DCCC veteran Kelly Ward has been named Executive Director of the DCCC for the 2014 cycle. In addition, strategist and communications veteran Jesse Ferguson was named Deputy Executive Director and Communications Director and veteran DCCC fundraiser Missy Kurek was named Deputy Executive Director for Finance. Chairman Israel also thanked current Executive Director Robby Mook for …
Read More »Nov 15, 2012
PHOTOS: Thank You
Hey -- if you’re reading this, you were probably pretty darn happy watching this: But it gets better. Because of your support, a bunch of awesome House Democrats won, too! Like this veteran in Illinois: She beat this guy: These New Hampshire Republicans voted for a bill defunding Planned Parenthood. We got rid of them: And replaced them with these two Democratic Congresswomen: (In fact, we defeated every single Republican in New England!) Remember the …
Read More »Nov 14, 2012
Statement on House Republicans Re-electing Same Failed Tea Party Leadership
DCCC Communications Director Jesse Ferguson released the following statement after House Republicans elected Speaker John Boehner and Republican Leader Eric Cantor. “House Republicans chose to ignore voters who ousted Tea Party Republican incumbents and forget they’ve driven Congress to record-low approval ratings when they re-elected the same failed Tea Party Republican Leadership. With record-low approval and after voter rejection at the polls, House Republicans just doubled down …
Read More »Nov 09, 2012
PHOTOS: New Democratic Members of the House
2013 will be the first year when minorities and women are the majority of either party's caucus in the House of Representatives. Check out all 49 new Democratic Members of the House: ARIZONA Ann Kirkpatrick AZ-01 Kyrsten Sinema AZ-09 CALIFORNIA Jared Huffman CA-02 Ami Bera CA-07 Eric Swalwell CA-15 Julia Brownley CA-26 Tony Cardenas CA-29 Gloria McLeod CA-35 Raul Ruiz CA-36 Mark Takano …
Read More »Nov 09, 2012
Executive Director Robby Mook to Hold Press Conference Call to Discuss the Democratic Sweep in NE
DCCC Executive Director Robby Mook will be holding a briefing on Friday at 11:00 a.m. to discuss Tuesday’s electoral sweep of Republicans out of New England - Democrats swept all 9 races, protecting all incumbents and sweeping every Republican out of the region. WHO: DCCC Executive Director, Robby Mook WHAT: Press Conference call to discuss Democratic sweep in New England WHEN: Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. …
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