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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 …
Read More »Dec 12, 2012
DCCC Launches Web or Radio Ads in 21 Districts on Fiscal Cliff
In the newest phase of the GOPHostageTakers.com campaign, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched web or radio ads today targeting 21 vulnerable House Republicans who have refused to sign a discharge petition that brings the Senate-passed middle class tax cuts to the House floor for a vote. House Republicans continue to hold the middle class tax cuts hostage and are threatening to send the economy over the fiscal cliff in order …
Read More »Dec 10, 2012
DCCC Launches Automated Phone Calls in 35 Districts on Fiscal Cliff
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) continued the GOPHostageTakers.com campaign today pushing House Republicans to force a vote that extends middle class tax cuts. The DCCC launched automated phone calls demanding 35 vulnerable House Republicans sign a discharge petition that brings the Senate-passed middle class tax cuts to the House floor for a vote. House Republicans are holding middle class tax cuts hostage and threatening to send the economy over …
Read More »Dec 07, 2012
Memo: Republicans Losing On the Fiscal Cliff
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Jesse Ferguson, DCCC Deputy Executive Director and Communications Director DATE: Friday, December 7 RE: Republicans Losing On the Fiscal Cliff Even though there are 24 days until Republicans force America over the ‘fiscal cliff’, threaten our economy, and raise taxes on middle-class families Republicans have already lost the debate. Our advice to them? You’re already in a deep hole, so stop digging. The Tea Party Republican position is …
Read More »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 …
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