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Tom Kean Jr. Skips Town Without Doing Anything to Prevent Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Tom Kean Jr. Skips Town Without Doing Anything to Prevent Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
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Tom Kean Jr. spent weeks signing onto meaningless letters pretending that he cared about extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.
But now Kean Jr. is jetting off for vacation while New Jersey families are set to face skyrocketing health care costs.
True to form, the New Jersey Globe reports that Kean Jr. is dodging questions about why he has failed to take meaningful action to
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Tom Kean Jr. Skips Town Without Doing Anything to Prevent Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
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Tom Kean Jr. spent weeks signing onto meaningless letters pretending that he cared about extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.
But now Kean Jr. is jetting off for vacation while New Jersey families are set to face skyrocketing health care costs.
True to form, the New Jersey Globe reports that Kean Jr. is dodging questions about why he has failed to take meaningful action toprevent spiking prices for his own constituents.
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin:
"Tom Kean Jr. is a career politician who refuses to figure out a way to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing for New Jersey families. It's time for a change."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/tom-kean-jr-skips-town-without-doing-anything-to-prevent-skyrocketing-health-care-costs/
NEW: Mike Lawler Called a "Doormat" for MAGA Leadership, Admits He's Ready to Sell Out New Yorkers on Health Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Mike Lawler Called a "Doormat" for MAGA Leadership, Admits He's Ready to Sell Out New Yorkers on Health Care
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Lawler dismissed Republicans' affordability crisis, admitted he wants to "phase out" ACA tax credits, and called the only serious proposal to stop premiums from skyrocketing "bullshit"
In a stunningly revealing interview with Punchbowl News, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler made it painfully clear that he's selling out Hudson Valley families to MAGA Republicans.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Mike Lawler Called a "Doormat" for MAGA Leadership, Admits He's Ready to Sell Out New Yorkers on Health Care
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Lawler dismissed Republicans' affordability crisis, admitted he wants to "phase out" ACA tax credits, and called the only serious proposal to stop premiums from skyrocketing "bullshit"
In a stunningly revealing interview with Punchbowl News, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler made it painfully clear that he's selling out Hudson Valley families to MAGA Republicans.
As NY-17 residents face skyrocketing premiums, Lawler all but admitted he's backing his big party bosses as they try to kill any chance of protecting affordable health care for New Yorkers. Lawler not only defended Mike Johnson for refusing to even allow a vote to extend ACA tax credits, but dismissed the three-year extension itself as " bullshit " and "not a serious proposal."
Lawler went further, once again embracing Donald Trump's agenda to "phase out" the ACA tax credits - a move that would jack up health care costs and rip coverage away from working families - all while ignoring the affordability crisis his own party created.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi :
"Mike Lawler just got called out for being a weak bystander to his big party bosses' chaos and a doormat for MAGA leadership. While hardworking New Yorkers worry about affording health care, Lawler is cheering on plans to phase out ACA tax credits and siding with Donald Trump's toxic agenda to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. Hudson Valley voters deserve a leader who fights for them - not a self-obsessed politician who leaves his constituents to pay the price."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-mike-lawler-called-a-doormat-for-maga-leadership-admits-hes-ready-to-sell-out-new-yorkers-on-health-care/
NEW: Kevin Lincoln Bought and Paid for by the GOP
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Kevin Lincoln Bought and Paid for by the GOP
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A bombshell report shows that Kevin Lincoln pocketed more than $50,000 directly from the California GOP this year. The Lincoln campaign and party "declined to comment" on the nature of his employment - a silence that speaks volumes.
Central Valley voters deserve to know: is Lincoln running to represent them, or is he bought, paid, for and propped up by GOP insiders?
REMINDER: This is the same failed mayor whose record offers
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Kevin Lincoln Bought and Paid for by the GOP
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A bombshell report shows that Kevin Lincoln pocketed more than $50,000 directly from the California GOP this year. The Lincoln campaign and party "declined to comment" on the nature of his employment - a silence that speaks volumes.
Central Valley voters deserve to know: is Lincoln running to represent them, or is he bought, paid, for and propped up by GOP insiders?
REMINDER: This is the same failed mayor whose record offersnothing but skyrocketing housing and utility costs, rampant crime, and taxpayer-funded perks for himself. Now, his party's leadership is trying to buy him a promotion.
The Central Valley deserves better than a repeat loser turned party operative.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
"Republicans are clearly in shambles if they're throwing $50,000 at an unpopular repeat loser. Central Valley voters deserve to know who failed mayor Kevin Lincoln works for - his party bosses or them?"
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-kevin-lincoln-bought-and-paid-for-by-the-gop/
Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company
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After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company get away with major safety violations, State Assemblymembers Cinthia Moore and Venise Karris are calling on the Clark County District Attorney's office to investigate the potential illegal erasure of public records. In an interview with KLAS, Assemblymember Moore called out Lombardo for giving special treatment
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company
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After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company get away with major safety violations, State Assemblymembers Cinthia Moore and Venise Karris are calling on the Clark County District Attorney's office to investigate the potential illegal erasure of public records. In an interview with KLAS, Assemblymember Moore called out Lombardo for giving special treatmentto the richest man in the world and "blaming firefighters for getting their skin peeled off."
Within hours of a top Musk executive making a quick call to Lombardo's office, hundreds of thousands of dollars in safety fines disappeared without having to go through the normal OSHA appeals process.
Lombardo's administration tried to cover up this shady backdoor deal with Musk's company, with records of the initial fines and the Governor's office meeting with Boring Company executives being deleted from the OSHA files and refusing to provide an explanation for revoking the citations.
Federal regulators have also opened an investigation into this scandal following Lombardo's failure to respond to "chilling" safety violations including chemical burns, broken bones, and electric shocks.
WATCH ON KLAS HERE :
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Original text here: https://nvdems.com/legislators-call-on-clark-county-da-to-investigate-lombardos-potentially-illegal-cover-up-for-musks-boring-company/
FACT CHECK: Jon Husted Supports Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Costs in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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FACT CHECK: Jon Husted Supports Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Costs in Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio While Jon Husted is now attempting to distance himself from the reckless tariffs crushing Ohio families and small businesses, his record proves just the opposite.
Husted voted three separate times this year to block efforts reining in the tariffs driving up costs and closing off markets. He has said that critics " are wrong " about the tariffs, they " haven't affected the economy negatively," and " the policies are
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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FACT CHECK: Jon Husted Supports Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Costs in Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio While Jon Husted is now attempting to distance himself from the reckless tariffs crushing Ohio families and small businesses, his record proves just the opposite.
Husted voted three separate times this year to block efforts reining in the tariffs driving up costs and closing off markets. He has said that critics " are wrong " about the tariffs, they " haven't affected the economy negatively," and " the policies areworking."
Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:
"Jon Husted has spent the entire year voting to support reckless tariffs driving up costs for Ohio families and small businesses. He can try to run from his toxic record, but Ohioans know exactly who made their lives more expensive and they will hold him accountable next year."
Jon Husted's tariffs are driving up costs for Ohio families, farmers, and small businesses:
* Jon Husted voted three separate times this year to block efforts reining in the reckless tariffs driving up costs and closing off markets.
* Husted has said that critics " are wrong " about the tariffs, they " haven't affected the economy negatively," and " the policies are working."
* When asked if tariffs will be beneficial for Ohioans, Husted said he was " optimistic [they] will be."
* The Husted-backed tariffs are crushing Ohio family farms, threatening many with "risk of foreclosure and forced auction."
* Because of the Husted-backed tariffs sending costs soaring, some small businesses in Northeast Ohio may need to close.
* Ohio farmer Chris Gibbs said that farmers are taking major losses because of the Husted-backed tariffs and it is putting them in a "hell of a mess."
* The Husted-backed tariffs are costing a Grove City manufacturer millions of dollars in business, potentially threatening hundreds of jobs. When the company reached out to Jon Husted, his only response was that he "passed along" the concern to the administration.
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/fact-check-jon-husted-supports-reckless-tariffs-driving-up-costs-in-ohio/
DGA Statement on Elise Stefanik's Decision to Drop Out of the New York Governor's Race
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Elise Stefanik's Decision to Drop Out of the New York Governor's Race
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Today, Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement:
"Just like Mike Lawler, Elise Stefanik saw the writing on the wall and knew she would lose big to Governor Hochul. The fact that two major candidates who planned to run against Governor Hochul have now called it quits tells you just how formidable the governor is. With a record of fighting for New Yorkers on everything
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Elise Stefanik's Decision to Drop Out of the New York Governor's Race
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Today, Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement:
"Just like Mike Lawler, Elise Stefanik saw the writing on the wall and knew she would lose big to Governor Hochul. The fact that two major candidates who planned to run against Governor Hochul have now called it quits tells you just how formidable the governor is. With a record of fighting for New Yorkers on everythingfrom lowering costs to public safety, Governor Hochul is in a commanding position to win reelection and that's why New York Republicans are scared to run against her."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-elise-stefaniks-decision-to-drop-out-of-the-new-york-governors-race/
DCCC Announces $5 Million Raised in November
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces $5 Million Raised in November
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DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand
The DCCC announced raising $5 million in the month of November, bringing the total year-to-date raise to $104.9 million. The DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand.
"Americans are souring on House Republicans' broken promises and ready for leaders who will stand up for them and address issues to make life more affordable for hardworking families - not the wealthiest few. Families are literally
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces $5 Million Raised in November
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DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand
The DCCC announced raising $5 million in the month of November, bringing the total year-to-date raise to $104.9 million. The DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand.
"Americans are souring on House Republicans' broken promises and ready for leaders who will stand up for them and address issues to make life more affordable for hardworking families - not the wealthiest few. Families are literallypaying the price for the GOP's failed agenda," said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. "Under the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, House Democrats are on offense to win back the People's House. It's why we expanded our map recently. We have the better message, stronger candidates and public sentiment on our side - and next year, we'll have the majority."
REMINDER: Reflecting the increasingly positive political environment and Democratic overperformance in recent special elections, the DCCC recently unveiled five new offensive opportunities to House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 cycle.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-5-million-raised-in-november/
