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NEW POLL: Latino Voters Don't Trust Republicans
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Latino Voters Don't Trust Republicans
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"Among Latino voters, Democrats have a 61% to 31% lead on the generic ballot"
Another day and another terrible poll for the Republican trifecta. The latest reporting shows that Latino and Hispanic voters largely disapprove of this Republican administration's handling of all major issues, including border security, public safety, immigration, ICE overreach, and the economy.
More key points from the ThirdWay data:
* Republicans
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Latino Voters Don't Trust Republicans
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"Among Latino voters, Democrats have a 61% to 31% lead on the generic ballot"
Another day and another terrible poll for the Republican trifecta. The latest reporting shows that Latino and Hispanic voters largely disapprove of this Republican administration's handling of all major issues, including border security, public safety, immigration, ICE overreach, and the economy.
More key points from the ThirdWay data:
* Republicansin Congress only have a 34% favorability rating.
* Democrats hold a 22-point advantage with Latino men.
* Democrats are trusted more than Republicans on every issue.
* 62% of Latinos blame Republicans for the DHS shutdown and for failing to reform ICE.
The data reflects how American families have suffered the consequences of Republicans' highly unpopular Big, Ugly Bill that prioritized tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, slashed funding for health care, and made everyday life unaffordable.
DCCC Spokesperson Bridget Gonzalez :
"Latino voters are done putting up with Republicans' lies and broken promises. Everything is more expensive, and Republicans are only focused on saying yes to all of Trump's erratic whims -a big mistake that will cost them the House."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-poll-latino-voters-dont-trust-republicans/
NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Whatley Pushed Legislation That Made Him Richer & Drove Up Drug Prices For Seniors
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Whatley Pushed Legislation That Made Him Richer & Drove Up Drug Prices For Seniors
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Charlotte Observer : "Drug companies profited from the Big Beautiful Bill. So did Michael Whatley"
New reporting from the Charlotte Observer reveals DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley actively pushed for legislation that increased drug prices for North Carolina seniors while he personally profited.
Whatley "helped get the [One Big Beautiful Bill] across the
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Whatley Pushed Legislation That Made Him Richer & Drove Up Drug Prices For Seniors
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Charlotte Observer : "Drug companies profited from the Big Beautiful Bill. So did Michael Whatley"
New reporting from the Charlotte Observer reveals DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley actively pushed for legislation that increased drug prices for North Carolina seniors while he personally profited.
Whatley "helped get the [One Big Beautiful Bill] across thefinish line," which gave "a windfall to pharmaceutical companies." But Whatley also had over a half million dollars invested in pharmaceutical companies, including up to $265,000 in companies that manufactured drugs the legislation delayed or exempted from Medicare price negotiation - stocks that have spiked while seniors face higher drug prices and out-of-pocket costs.
This is the third time Whatley has been caught pushing policies that benefit his bottom line and hurt North Carolina families. Whatley cheered on Trump's actions in Venezuela, reaping up to $63,000 in a single weekend from his investments in Big Oil companies. Then, Whatley pushed for the war in Iran that has sent his oil stocks soaring by as much as " $219,660."
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Charlotte Observer: Opinion: Drug companies profited from the Big Beautiful Bill. So did Michael Whatley
Paige Masten | April 19, 2026
* Michael Whatley's investment portfolio has become a hot topic in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race as federal lawmakers debate a congressional stock trading ban. For voters, it should be troubling when anyone with power and influence, regardless of position or party, financially benefits from policies they support.
* Such is the case with Whatley and President Donald Trump's signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As co-chairman of the Republican National Committee, Whatley helped get the bill across the finish line, and he encouraged North Carolina leaders to support it. But he also may have financially benefitted from its passage.
* Ultimately, it costs the government billions of dollars in savings and increases out-of-pocket costs for patients while giving a windfall to pharmaceutical companies, as orphan drugs are tremendously profitable.
* According to publicly available financial disclosures, which are required of all Senate candidates, Whatley and his family hold investments valued up to $265,000 in pharmaceutical companies that manufacture drugs that are delayed or exempted from Medicare price negotiation. This includes cancer drugs that were once used to treat rare cancers but have since become some of the top-selling cancer drugs in the world.
* In this case, cancer patients on Medicare could struggle to afford the treatment they need to survive, while Big Pharma and its shareholders profit.
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/new-from-charlotte-observer-whatley-pushed-legislation-that-made-him-richer-drove-up-drug-prices-for-seniors/
House Republicans Are #OpenToWork as Democrats Gain Momentum Towards a GOP Midterm Wipeout
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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House Republicans Are #OpenToWork as Democrats Gain Momentum Towards a GOP Midterm Wipeout
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With Democratic special election victories piling up, Trump's approval ratings in free fall, and prices skyrocketing with no end in sight, Democrats have all the momentum heading into the final 6 months of the midterm campaign.
Republicans have fallen behind resoundingly on every issue they hoped to leverage in the midterm race: the economy, taxes, immigration, and foreign policy. The result
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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House Republicans Are #OpenToWork as Democrats Gain Momentum Towards a GOP Midterm Wipeout
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With Democratic special election victories piling up, Trump's approval ratings in free fall, and prices skyrocketing with no end in sight, Democrats have all the momentum heading into the final 6 months of the midterm campaign.
Republicans have fallen behind resoundingly on every issue they hoped to leverage in the midterm race: the economy, taxes, immigration, and foreign policy. The resulthas been an ever-expanding battleground map that threatens dozens of Republican incumbents and sets up the party for their worst midterm loss since 2018.
Even Republicans' "signature" legislative accomplishment has become a third rail for the party, as their economic message last week oscillated between attacks on the Vatican and finger pointing over FISA.
DCCC Spokesperson Liam Buckley:
"House Republicans are completely cooked. Democrats are piling up special election victories, raking in campaign cash, and are united behind a message of lowering costs for hardworking families. We'd say Mike Johnson should just throw in the towel, but it feels like he already has."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/house-republicans-are-opentowork-as-democrats-gain-momentum-towards-a-gop-midterm-wipeout/
High Gas Prices Become a Midterm Warning Sign for Jim Desmond [CNN]
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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High Gas Prices Become a Midterm Warning Sign for Jim Desmond [CNN]
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As gas prices in California surge to nearly $6 per gallon, CNN highlighted Trump-backed Jim Desmond's out-of-touch response: dismissing rising costs for working families as " no pain no gain."
CNN writes : "In a midterm election that will likely be decided by how voters feel about the economy, Republicans are grappling with how to discuss the war in Iran and its impact on fuel costs."
Desmond has already failed
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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High Gas Prices Become a Midterm Warning Sign for Jim Desmond [CNN]
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As gas prices in California surge to nearly $6 per gallon, CNN highlighted Trump-backed Jim Desmond's out-of-touch response: dismissing rising costs for working families as " no pain no gain."
CNN writes : "In a midterm election that will likely be decided by how voters feel about the economy, Republicans are grappling with how to discuss the war in Iran and its impact on fuel costs."
Desmond has already failedthat test: Days after launching his campaign, he defended rising costs from the war, saying " President Trump is right." As the conflict now drains $1 billion a day from taxpayers, Desmond doubled down: " I support " it. He then tried to wave off skyrocketing gas prices claiming they'll just "go away" - while admitting it's "bloody murder when the president's actions...[cause] the gas prices to go up."
Read more: CNN: High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
* Republicans had spent the weeks before the war touting lower prices under President Donald Trump. Now, with the national average for gas rising above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 and Trump's economic approval ratings hitting a record low, Democrats are seeking to tie the war to their broader affordability message, arguing that Republicans are more focused on foreign affairs than reducing costs at home.
* The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee... started running digital ads last month in all of their 44 target districts blaming congressional Republicans for higher gas prices.
* Jim Desmond defended the war effort days after he launched his campaign... " No pain, no gain," Desmond said during an interview on Real America News. "It's unfortunate that oil prices are going up, but I do believe...President Trump is right..."
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
"While families across Southern California are getting crushed by rising gas prices, Jim Desmond says 'no pain, no gain.' He's made it clear he'll stand with Donald Trump no matter the cost - even when it means higher prices for the people he wants to represent."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/high-gas-prices-become-a-midterm-warning-sign-for-jim-desmond-cnn/
DCCC Announces Best Quarter Of The 2026 Cycle With $45.3 Million Raised
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces Best Quarter Of The 2026 Cycle With $45.3 Million Raised
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Q1 haul powered by a record-breaking March with $21.5 million raised in the month
The DCCC raised $45.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, powered by the Committee's largest March ever with $21.5 million raised for the month. In addition to being a record-breaking March, the DCCC also posted its best quarter of the 2026 cycle. This eye-popping haul brings the total amount raised for the cycle to $160.6
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces Best Quarter Of The 2026 Cycle With $45.3 Million Raised
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Q1 haul powered by a record-breaking March with $21.5 million raised in the month
The DCCC raised $45.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, powered by the Committee's largest March ever with $21.5 million raised for the month. In addition to being a record-breaking March, the DCCC also posted its best quarter of the 2026 cycle. This eye-popping haul brings the total amount raised for the cycle to $160.6million, with $70 million cash-on-hand.
"America is ready for change and the public is souring on House Republicans' broken promises as life continues to be too expensive for far too many hardworking families. Across the country, we're seeing overwhelming support for House Democrats and our candidates," said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. "United behind the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, House Democrats' message of lower costs, affordable health care, and reining in the culture of corruption that's defined Republican rule the last year, we're seeing a groundswell of support from all corners of the country. Democrats have the momentum, message, and resources to take back the majority in November."
In addition to the DCCC's strong fundraising quarter, individual Democratic candidates across the battlefield posted massive results, with a Democrat being the top fundraiser in their respective race in 42 of the 68 districts on the DCCC's battlefield.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-best-quarter-of-the-2026-cycle-with-45-3-million-raised/
Brad Finstad Votes to Greenlight Trump's Reckless War That is Raising Costs on Minnesota Families
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brad Finstad Votes to Greenlight Trump's Reckless War That is Raising Costs on Minnesota Families
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Last week, Brad Finstad voted in support of the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
As a result, costs are rising for hardworking Minnesota families who are paying more at the gas pump after already facing rising costs on health care, groceries, and utilities. A recent poll from CBS News and YouGov found 64% of Americans DISAPPROVE of Trump's $25 billion dollar war in the
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brad Finstad Votes to Greenlight Trump's Reckless War That is Raising Costs on Minnesota Families
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Last week, Brad Finstad voted in support of the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
As a result, costs are rising for hardworking Minnesota families who are paying more at the gas pump after already facing rising costs on health care, groceries, and utilities. A recent poll from CBS News and YouGov found 64% of Americans DISAPPROVE of Trump's $25 billion dollar war in theMiddle East and 51% of Americans have expressed financial hardship at the gas pump.
DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
"Brad Finstad has destroyed any sense of credibility he could muster on lowering costs by once again breaking his central campaign promise to voters. Finstad has made clear time and again that he doesn't work for Minnesotans - he works only for his D.C. party bosses."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/brad-finstad-votes-to-greenlight-trumps-reckless-war-that-is-raising-costs-on-minnesota-families/
"WORST YEAR IN MY CAREER": Washington Post Exposes How Mike Lawler's Support for Trump's Reckless War Is Crushing Hudson Valley Families
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"WORST YEAR IN MY CAREER": Washington Post Exposes How Mike Lawler's Support for Trump's Reckless War Is Crushing Hudson Valley Families
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Lawler continues to cheer on Trump's cost-spiking war as NY-17 small businesses, seniors, and working families get hammered at the pump
A damning new report from the Washington Post puts the cost of Mike Lawler's lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump on full display -and Hudson Valley families are clearly the ones paying the price.
As Trump's
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"WORST YEAR IN MY CAREER": Washington Post Exposes How Mike Lawler's Support for Trump's Reckless War Is Crushing Hudson Valley Families
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Lawler continues to cheer on Trump's cost-spiking war as NY-17 small businesses, seniors, and working families get hammered at the pump
A damning new report from the Washington Post puts the cost of Mike Lawler's lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump on full display -and Hudson Valley families are clearly the ones paying the price.
As Trump'sreckless war of choice in Iran enters its eighth week, gas prices have surged to more than $4 a gallon nationwide, with diesel in Rockland County now going for nearly $7 a gallon.
Nearly two dozen NY-17 voters discussed the reality of Mike Lawler's price-raising agenda.
One local wholesaler told the Post he is spending over 25% more just to fuel its delivery trucks, forcing price hikes on restaurants, caterers, and hotels across the community.
A 30-year industry veteran in the district said "this is the worst year in my career, besides covid and 2008." A first-time midterm voter said she's showing up this year because "we need change" -starting with ending Trump's war and bringing fuel prices down.
And what has Mike Lawler done about it? He's cheered the war on.
Lawler voted twice to greenlight Trump's war, called it a " righteous decision," and declared the resulting price spikes " absolutely worth it " - all while his own constituents say they can't afford groceries, can't keep their small businesses afloat, and can't believe the congressman they sent to Washington is nowhere to be found.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
"Mike Lawler promised to lower costs for Hudson Valley families. Instead, he rubber-stamped Trump's reckless war and called the resulting price spikes 'absolutely worth it.' Now, small business owners are calling this the worst year of their careers, and even Trump voters are walking away. Come November, NY-17 will remember how Lawler sold them out."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/worst-year-in-my-career-washington-post-exposes-how-mike-lawlers-support-for-trumps-reckless-war-is-crushing-hudson-valley-families/
Take Two: Chuong Vo Finds His District...Sort Of ("45nd" Edition)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Take Two: Chuong Vo Finds His District...Sort Of ("45nd" Edition)
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Last week, we called out Republican Chuong Vo for not knowing which district he's running in. In under 24 hours, he quietly updated his website... and somehow still got it wrong - now he's running in the "45nd."
At this rate, we're just glad he found California.
If Chuong Vo can't even get the number right, it's fair to ask how he plans to get anything else right for CA-45 families.
TAKE ONE:
TAKE TWO:
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WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Take Two: Chuong Vo Finds His District...Sort Of ("45nd" Edition)
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Last week, we called out Republican Chuong Vo for not knowing which district he's running in. In under 24 hours, he quietly updated his website... and somehow still got it wrong - now he's running in the "45nd."
At this rate, we're just glad he found California.
If Chuong Vo can't even get the number right, it's fair to ask how he plans to get anything else right for CA-45 families.
TAKE ONE:
TAKE TWO:
Meanwhilein an increasingly messy Republican primary, Chi Charlie Nguyen isn't hiding his full loyalty to an agenda that's raising costs and squeezing Orange County families: "I am in line with President Trump and I am supportive of President Trump, 100% of his policies."
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser :
"If you needed more proof this field isn't ready for prime time, here it is - two blunders back to back. Chuong Vo STILL can't get the district he's running in right, and Chi Charlie Nguyen is going full MAGA. Voters will reject this clown show."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/take-two-chuong-vo-finds-his-districtsort-of-45nd-edition/
