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Zach Nunn Votes to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran and Keep Raising Costs on Iowans
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Zach Nunn Votes to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran and Keep Raising Costs on Iowans
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Zach Nunn voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
D.C. Republicans like Nunn have failed to make life more affordable for Iowans, falling in line behind the administration's toxic agenda of price-spiking tariffs, ripping away health care, and prioritizing billion-dollar ballrooms.
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WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Zach Nunn Votes to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran and Keep Raising Costs on Iowans
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Zach Nunn voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
D.C. Republicans like Nunn have failed to make life more affordable for Iowans, falling in line behind the administration's toxic agenda of price-spiking tariffs, ripping away health care, and prioritizing billion-dollar ballrooms.
DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
"Gas prices continue to rise but Zach Nunn refuses to do the single most significant thing to fix the pain at the pump - instead, he calls concerns about high prices 'overhyped.' His cowardice and failure to lower costs is why he will lose in November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/zach-nunn-votes-to-rubber-stamp-reckless-war-of-choice-in-iran-and-keep-raising-costs-on-iowans/
Mike Turner Votes to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran and Keep Raising Costs on Southwest Ohioans
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Turner Votes to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran and Keep Raising Costs on Southwest Ohioans
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Yesterday, Mike Turner voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
D.C. Republicans like Turner have failed to make life more affordable for Ohioans, falling in line behind the administration's toxic agenda of price-spiking tariffs, ripping away health care, and prioritizing
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WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Turner Votes to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran and Keep Raising Costs on Southwest Ohioans
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Yesterday, Mike Turner voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
D.C. Republicans like Turner have failed to make life more affordable for Ohioans, falling in line behind the administration's toxic agenda of price-spiking tariffs, ripping away health care, and prioritizingbillion-dollar ballrooms.
REMINDER : This is the FOURTH time Turner has voted to rubber-stamp the war in Iran and has repeatedly defended this reckless war of choice. Now, Southwest Ohioans are facing skyrocketing prices at the pump as a direct result.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
"Gas prices continue to rise but Mike Turner refuses to do the single most significant thing to fix the pain at the pump. His cowardice and failure to lower costs is why he will lose in November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/mike-turner-votes-to-rubber-stamp-reckless-war-of-choice-in-iran-and-keep-raising-costs-on-southwest-ohioans/
Michael Whatley "Skewered by NC Fans" For Hurricanes Gaffes
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley "Skewered by NC Fans" For Hurricanes Gaffes
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WRAL: "Asked by a reporter to name his three favorite Hurricanes players, he responded: 'You know, I think we like them all.'"
N&O: "If you don't understand the scandal, you're not from around here."
As North Carolina cheers on the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, an " exasperated " DC insider Michael Whatley was "skewered by NC fans" over inventing a nonexistent player in an AI graphic and failing to name a single
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley "Skewered by NC Fans" For Hurricanes Gaffes
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WRAL: "Asked by a reporter to name his three favorite Hurricanes players, he responded: 'You know, I think we like them all.'"
N&O: "If you don't understand the scandal, you're not from around here."
As North Carolina cheers on the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, an " exasperated " DC insider Michael Whatley was "skewered by NC fans" over inventing a nonexistent player in an AI graphic and failing to name a singleplayer after being asked three times :
Reporter: "Who are your three favorite Hurricanes players?"
Michael Whatley: "You know, I think we like them all."
Reporter: "Don't have a favorite player?"
Michael Whatley: "Look, I think that that's a team that's loaded, they're playing offense really well."
Reporter: "Last chance: Can you name one Hurricanes player?"
Michael Whatley: "Thanks, guys, appreciate it very much."
As he faces " raging Caniac " Roy Cooper in the U.S. Senate race, Whatley's fake fandom is raising questions about his " authenticity and relatability. "
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The Assembly: Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?
Bryan Anderson | June 3, 2026
* Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley is hopping on the Carolina Hurricanes bandwagon as the team aims for its first Stanley Cup in two decades.
* When I asked who his three favorite players are, Whatley replied, "You know, I think we like them all."
* "Don't have a favorite player?" I followed up.
* "Look, I think that that's a team that's loaded," he continued. "They're playing offense really well."
* I gave him one final opportunity to demonstrate his fandom as he wrapped up his 8-minute gaggle with reporters: "Last chance: Can you name one Hurricanes player?"
* An exasperated Whatley gave a thumbs up and walked away. "Thanks, guys, appreciate it very much."
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WATCH ON WRAL:
* Reporter: "Experts say the AI element of Whatley's post draws attention to his credibility."
* David McLennan: "[...] The fact that there were questions raised about the AI produced image. You know, now brings more scrutiny to Whatley."
* Reporter: "The post has state democrats calling Whatley a fake fan. So we asked him about the team."
* Reporter: "Who are your three favorite players?"
* Michael Whatley: "You know, I think we like them all."
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WRAL: 'Jacksandrei Blakenekov': Pro-Hurricanes post by US Senate candidate skewered by NC fans over AI use
Jack Hagel, Megan Cloherty | June 3, 2026
* Democrats and some Carolina Hurricanes fans are criticizing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley for a social media message cheering on Raleigh's NHL team. They're accusing him of being a fair-weather fan and using artificial intelligence to create images of a fake player.
* The problem: Fans had a difficult time identifying the player.
* "Nothing says a true fan like an AI-generated fake player," wrote another.
* Whatley, 57, isn't the first U.S. Senate candidate to face scrutiny for a social media post about one of North Carolina's cultural cornerstones.
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N&O: Canes fans confused by AI player photo posted by NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley
Danielle Battaglia | June 3, 2026
* Some Hurricanes fans did think it was a big deal, with one user saying the post "Cost us game 1."
* North Carolina voters take their state's culture very seriously, and a small slip-up like this can draw a lot of unwanted attention.
* If you don't understand the scandal, you're not from around here.
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N&O: [Opinion]: Michael Whatley's Hurricanes blunder hurts a campaign with little room for error
Paige Masten | June 4, 2026
* Eventually, he walked away. But two minutes later, after some intervention from North Carolina Republican Party spokesman Matt Mercer, Whatley came back with a name: Jaccob Slavin. (Just don't ask him to spell it.)
* But there is something to be said about authenticity and relatability, and from an image perspective, that's why this matters.
Ovies & Giglio Podcast:
* Demetri Ravanos: "[Whatley] doesn't give a sh*t about Raleigh. He clearly doesn't give a sh*t about Western North Carolina. Where is the appeal for this guy?"
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/new-michael-whatley-skewered-by-nc-fans-for-hurricanes-gaffes/
Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank Vote to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran That's Raising Costs on Coloradans
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank Vote to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran That's Raising Costs on Coloradans
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Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
D.C. Republicans like Evans and Crank have failed to make life more affordable for Coloradans, falling in line behind the administration's toxic agenda of price-spiking tariffs, ripping away health
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WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank Vote to Rubber Stamp Reckless War of Choice in Iran That's Raising Costs on Coloradans
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Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
D.C. Republicans like Evans and Crank have failed to make life more affordable for Coloradans, falling in line behind the administration's toxic agenda of price-spiking tariffs, ripping away healthcare, and prioritizing billion-dollar ballrooms. As a result, a recent Fox News poll found Trump's approval on every major issue at all time lows, including his war of choice in the Middle East.
DCCC Spokesperson Lindsay Reilly:
"Gas prices continue to rise but Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank refuse to do the single most significant thing to fix the pain at the pump. Their cowardice and failure to lower costs is why they will lose in November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/gabe-evans-and-jeff-crank-vote-to-rubber-stamp-reckless-war-of-choice-in-iran-thats-raising-costs-on-coloradans/
Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley ONCE AGAIN Refuses to Denounce Duke Rate Hike As NC Families Voice "Strong Opposition"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley ONCE AGAIN Refuses to Denounce Duke Rate Hike As NC Families Voice "Strong Opposition"
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Yesterday, while North Carolina families "voiced strong opposition" to Duke Energy's rate hike request at a public hearing and said they " already struggle to afford their monthly bills," DC insider and former Duke Energy Lobbyist Michael Whatley once again refused to condemn the rate hikes, despite being directly asked.
Whatley has up to $445,000 invested
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley ONCE AGAIN Refuses to Denounce Duke Rate Hike As NC Families Voice "Strong Opposition"
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Yesterday, while North Carolina families "voiced strong opposition" to Duke Energy's rate hike request at a public hearing and said they " already struggle to afford their monthly bills," DC insider and former Duke Energy Lobbyist Michael Whatley once again refused to condemn the rate hikes, despite being directly asked.
Whatley has up to $445,000 investedin Duke Energy and would stand to see "boost[ed] profits" from a rate hike. His refusal to denounce the rate hike comes a week after North Carolinians "call[ed] into question Whatley's ties to Duke Energy," urging him to sell his stock and condemn the company's rate increase.
Recent reporting also exposed Whatley for spending more than a decade lobbying for utility companies including Duke Energy and " argu[ing] in favor of rate increases."
"As North Carolina families face skyrocketing costs and speak out about Duke Energy's proposed rate hike, DC insider Michael Whatley has yet again refused to condemn it," said NCDP senior communications advisor Mallory Payne. "As a Duke Energy Lobbyist, Whatley worked to raise rates on families and now he continues to profit from the up to $445,000 in Duke Energy stock he owns. Whatley sold out working families for a payday. He can't be trusted to fight for North Carolinians in the U.S. Senate."
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/duke-energy-lobbyist-investor-michael-whatley-once-again-refuses-to-denounce-duke-rate-hike-as-nc-families-voice-strong-opposition/
Coloradans Bring Receipts Directly to Gabe Evans to Protest His Cost-Spiking Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Coloradans Bring Receipts Directly to Gabe Evans to Protest His Cost-Spiking Agenda
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"Residents displayed their personal receipts from Costco, Safeway, Home Depot and Walmart on a poster board outside of Evans's congressional office"
From failing to extend the ACA tax credits, to rubber-stamping Trump's chaotic tariffs, to praising Republicans' war of choice that's causing pain at the pump, Gabe Evans has done nothing but raise costs for Coloradans.
Now, CO-08 voters have taken
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WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Coloradans Bring Receipts Directly to Gabe Evans to Protest His Cost-Spiking Agenda
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"Residents displayed their personal receipts from Costco, Safeway, Home Depot and Walmart on a poster board outside of Evans's congressional office"
From failing to extend the ACA tax credits, to rubber-stamping Trump's chaotic tariffs, to praising Republicans' war of choice that's causing pain at the pump, Gabe Evans has done nothing but raise costs for Coloradans.
Now, CO-08 voters have takento protesting outside of Evans' Northglenn office, blasting his failure to bring down prices.
One local doctor warned that high health care costs will force patients "to make some really tough choices: pay the mortgage or pay for health care, go to the doctor or put food on the table." Another local leader blasted Evans for putting "money into wars and a ballroom" instead of lowering costs.
The kicker? Evans can't even face his constituents: with " no one answer[ing] a knock on the door at Evans' office." Evans also refuses to hold in-person town halls that are open to the public.
DCCC Spokesperson Lindsay Reilly:
"Gabe Evans' loyalty is to his D.C. party bosses, not to Coloradans. Evans can try and hide from voters, but his disastrous record of making their lives more expensive will cost him his seat in November."
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Colorado Times Recorder: Displaying Receipts for Groceries & Gas, Protesters Blame GOP Congressman Gabe Evans for Busting Their Budgets
* "I used to budget $50 for spending on gas, and that's kind of expensive, and now it costs me $80 to fill my gas," Jazzel Gardea Pinera, a recent college graduate and a "proud child" of immigrants, told fellow demonstrators. "That is money I can't spend on groceries, bread, books, education. The cost of housing has become unaffordable for young people like me."
* Dr. Dan Richlie [...] pointed to Evans' votes to cut Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act -as well as his support of the war in Iran -as driving up prices.
* "For years, health care has been becoming less and less affordable, but lately, politicians like our Congressman Gabe Evans are making it even worse, and the receipts are in his votes... When a health issue comes up, those patients might have to make some really tough choices: pay the mortgage or pay for health care, go to the doctor or put food on the table."
* Evans' office did not return an email asking if his position on the Iran war had changed -and if he wanted to comment on the protesters' accusation that he is responsible for high prices due to his support for the war, Trump's tariff policy, and cuts to health care programs like the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.
* No one answered a knock on the door at Evans' office across the street from today's protest.
Northglenn Thornton Sentinel: Showing their receipts: Evans' CD8 critics protest costs
* Dozens of 8th Congressional District residents displayed their personal receipts from Costco, Safeway, Home Depot and Walmart on a poster board outside of Evans's congressional office in Northglenn last week to demonstrate their battles with the skyrocketing cost of living.
* "Now Congress wants to put money into wars and a ballroom," said Jazzel Garcia Pinera of Mi Familiae En Accion, an advocacy group for Latinos.
* Her organization and several others gather nearly every Friday outside of the Evans office in Northglenn to air grievances about his work representing the 8th District in Congress.
* Evans has been criticized for seemingly being out of touch with his constituents in the sprawling district, which includes Northglenn and Thornton but also parts of southern Weld County.
* Protestors on Friday said Evans has never walked out of his office in Northglenn and talked to them about their worries over high prices for everyday items.
* "I just don't think he cares about me and these others," Garcia Pinera said. "There is just a lack of trust and accountability."
* Westminster resident Loren Eckhardt ticked off how much more it costs her to pay for gas and food.
* "At Costco, I used to spend $500 a month; now it's like $1,000 a month, " said the retired Eckhardt. "Even just over a week, I spend much more than I used to. I don't think I can keep this up."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/coloradans-bring-receipts-directly-to-gabe-evans-to-protest-his-cost-spiking-agenda/
At Teamsters Union Hall in Whitehall, Firefighter Bob Brooks Kicks Off General Election With Show of Unity
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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At Teamsters Union Hall in Whitehall, Firefighter Bob Brooks Kicks Off General Election With Show of Unity
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"I will fight for you every single day that I'm in this," Brooks said. "I will not let up. We will be 100% all gas, no brakes. We are taking this seat."
Energy is building behind firefighter Bob Brooks' campaign to flip PA-07.
The Morning Call reports that "the meeting hall of Teamsters Local 773 was packed to the brim" as Bob kicked off the general election with a show
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WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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At Teamsters Union Hall in Whitehall, Firefighter Bob Brooks Kicks Off General Election With Show of Unity
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"I will fight for you every single day that I'm in this," Brooks said. "I will not let up. We will be 100% all gas, no brakes. We are taking this seat."
Energy is building behind firefighter Bob Brooks' campaign to flip PA-07.
The Morning Call reports that "the meeting hall of Teamsters Local 773 was packed to the brim" as Bob kicked off the general election with a showof unity in front of "a standing-room-only crowd."
Read more from Armchair Lehigh Valley and The Morning Call:
* Democrat Bob Brooks kicked off his 7th District congressional campaign Wednesday night before a standing-room-only crowd at the Teamsters Local 773 union hall in Whitehall Township, where his primary opponents and other speakers emphasized the need to work together to defeat Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie on Nov. 3.
* "I will fight for you every single day that I'm in this," Brooks said. "I will not let up. We will be 100% all gas, no brakes. We are taking this seat."
* The meeting hall of Teamsters Local 773 was packed to the brim with Democrats on Wednesday who came together to support Bob Brooks in his campaign against Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
* Jeremy Warmkessel, an Allentown firefighter who has known Brooks for 20 years after meeting him through their respective unions, said he saw the unity among the Democrats after a tough primary battle as having been easily formed, given they all agree on the same major issues.
* "At the end of the day, the primary goal is to remove Ryan Mackenzie and get the house majority back on our side," Warmkessel said. "The fact that we can disagree but then all come together and understand the one big picture is super important."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/at-teamsters-union-hall-in-whitehall-firefighter-bob-brooks-kicks-off-general-election-with-show-of-unity/
