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Meet Joe Mitchell: Des Moines Lobbyist and Connected Political Insider, Career Politician, and Carpetbagger
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Meet Joe Mitchell: Des Moines Lobbyist and Connected Political Insider, Career Politician, and Carpetbagger
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Iowa Politics With Laura Belin : "Few people are better connected with insiders than [Joe Mitchell]."
Some say that " few people are better connected with insiders than [Joe Mitchell]." And after Shannon Lundgren dropped out of Iowa's second congressional district race today, Iowans will soon learn that Mitchell is a Des Moines insider, lobbyist, career politician, and carpetbagger
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Meet Joe Mitchell: Des Moines Lobbyist and Connected Political Insider, Career Politician, and Carpetbagger
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Iowa Politics With Laura Belin : "Few people are better connected with insiders than [Joe Mitchell]."
Some say that " few people are better connected with insiders than [Joe Mitchell]." And after Shannon Lundgren dropped out of Iowa's second congressional district race today, Iowans will soon learn that Mitchell is a Des Moines insider, lobbyist, career politician, and carpetbaggerwho will go to Washington and work for his party bosses - not Iowans.
DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith :
"Des Moines lobbyist, connected political insider, career politician, and carpetbagger: that's Joe Mitchell. Mitchell has never lived in Northeast Iowa, and is more interested in serving his party bosses and rich friends instead of doing anything to lower costs for regular Iowa families."
Here's What You Need To Know About Joe Mitchell :
* Joe Mitchell is a Des Moines insider, career politician, and lobbyist who entered elected office when he was just 21 years old.
* Mitchell worked for a " multi-client lobbying firm " and " founded a lobby group for Iowa real estate developers."
* Mitchell has never lived in Iowa's second congressional district and is carpetbagging to try to buy himself a seat in Congress.
* Mitchell grew up in southeast Iowa and represented the Mount Pleasant area in the state legislature - neither in Iowa's second district.
* Then Mitchell moved to Des Moines - also not in Iowa's second district.
* Reporting found that Mitchell " changed his voter registration...from a Des Moines apartment to a rental in Clear Lake " just a week before launching his campaign.
* Mitchell will be a rubberstamp for his party bosses and his rich Washington friends instead of working to get costs down for Iowans.
* Mitchell is backed by the D.C. politicians who slashed Medicaid and rural health care funding, and he'd be a reliable rubber stamp for raising costs on Iowans while giving billionaires a handout.
* Mitchell is an out-of-touch multimillionaire worth up to $20+ million who thinks life is " affordable again " and that the " cost of living is coming down," despite more Iowans than ever struggling to get by.
* Mitchell voted for a constitutional amendment in Iowa that would have paved the way for a total abortion ban in Iowa.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/meet-joe-mitchell-des-moines-lobbyist-and-connected-political-insider-career-politician-and-carpetbagger/
Wall Street Journal HEADLINE: Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal HEADLINE: Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
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As a result of House Republicans' failure to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies before they expired, raising costs for millions of Americans, the Wall Street Journal reports that many Americans are now spending more on their health insurance premiums than their mortgages.
The numbers are staggering:
"A hypothetical married couple of 63-year-olds living in Cheyenne, Wyo.,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal HEADLINE: Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
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As a result of House Republicans' failure to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies before they expired, raising costs for millions of Americans, the Wall Street Journal reports that many Americans are now spending more on their health insurance premiums than their mortgages.
The numbers are staggering:
"A hypothetical married couple of 63-year-olds living in Cheyenne, Wyo.,making $85,000 a year, putting them right above the 400% threshold, would go from paying nothing for a low-end ACA plan to $3,417 a month, an amount that is about half of their total pretax income, according to an analysis from Norris."
Despite creating this crisis, House Republicans have refused to do anything to lower health care costs -with the House only passing the extension of the ACA subsidies after House Democrats organized a discharge petition to force a vote on the issue.
DCCC Spokesperson Aidan Johnson:
"While House Republicans hit the red carpet for the premier of MELANIA, American families are getting hit with skyrocketing health care bills. Voters are sick and tired of the broken promises, which is why Mike Johnson will lose his gavel next November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/wall-street-journal-headline-health-insurance-is-now-more-expensive-than-the-mortgage-for-these-americans/
NV Dems Chair Statement on the Murder of a Second U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Murder of a Second U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis
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Two days after masked federal agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis -resulting in nationwide outrage, including from several GOP governors -Joe Lombardo still remains silent on the chaos and violence ICE and the Trump Administration are creating in communities across the country.
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement:
"Following the heinous murder of a second
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Murder of a Second U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis
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Two days after masked federal agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis -resulting in nationwide outrage, including from several GOP governors -Joe Lombardo still remains silent on the chaos and violence ICE and the Trump Administration are creating in communities across the country.
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement:
"Following the heinous murder of a secondU.S. citizen in Minneapolis, ICE and Border Patrol agents continue to terrorize our communities and violate our constitutional rights. Rather than investigate Alex Pretti's death, the Trump administration shamelessly rushed to brand him as a domestic terrorist and blocked local law enforcement from investigating. After Alex Pretti's murder, his parents released a statement saying that he 'loved this country, but he hated what people were doing to it.' As we reel from yet another senseless killing following the deaths of Renee Good and Keith Porter, my family and I grieve for these victims.
"This is a pivotal moment in our nation's history and elected officials must stand up and lead with courage. As someone who frequently touts his law enforcement background, Joe Lombardo should be incensed at the Trump Administration's refusal to cooperate with local law enforcement. Instead, Lombardo refuses to condemn these unlawful murders by masked, rogue federal agents. This clear abuse of power must be called out. Yet, he's silent as Trump's ICE terrorizes communities, infringes on our constitutional rights, and stokes fear.
"As former law enforcement, I believe in law and order. Not fear and violence. In his refusal to condemn the actions of these federal agents, Lombardo is failing to reassure Nevadans he will protect our communities, proving he can't be trusted to lead our state."
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Original text here: https://nvdems.com/nv-dems-chair-statement-on-the-murder-of-a-second-u-s-citizen-in-minneapolis/
Does Brian Fitzpatrick Support Stacy Garrity for Governor?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Does Brian Fitzpatrick Support Stacy Garrity for Governor?
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Last week, Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's colleague Rep. Ryan Mackenzie announced his "proud" endorsement of Stacy Garrity to be the next governor of Pennsylvania.
Today, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Garrity is working to win over support from other Pennsylvania Republicans.
So here's a simple question that Fitzpatrick should be asked to answer: Yes or no, does he support Stacy Garrity - his party's
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Does Brian Fitzpatrick Support Stacy Garrity for Governor?
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Last week, Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's colleague Rep. Ryan Mackenzie announced his "proud" endorsement of Stacy Garrity to be the next governor of Pennsylvania.
Today, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Garrity is working to win over support from other Pennsylvania Republicans.
So here's a simple question that Fitzpatrick should be asked to answer: Yes or no, does he support Stacy Garrity - his party'spresumptive nominee - for governor?
REMINDER: Governor Josh Shapiro carried Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District by a staggering 20 percentage points the last time he was on the ballot in 2022.
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin:
"Since he won't hold an in person town hall to answer to his constituents, reporters should ask Brian Fitzpatrick if he supports his party's presumptive nominee for governor Stacy Garrity (and whether or not he agrees with her that Pennsylvania is 'mediocre')."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/does-brian-fitzpatrick-support-stacy-garrity-for-governor/
DGA Statement on Perry Johnson Launching A Bid for Governor of Michigan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Perry Johnson Launching A Bid for Governor of Michigan
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Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on failed candidate Perry Johnson joining Michigan's crowded and chaotic Republican primary with a promise to spend $9 million in 60 days:
"Perry Johnson is just the latest extreme, out-of-touch candidate to join Michigan's chaotic Republican primary. From being all-in on Donald Trump's harmful, cost-raising agenda and supporting
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Perry Johnson Launching A Bid for Governor of Michigan
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Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on failed candidate Perry Johnson joining Michigan's crowded and chaotic Republican primary with a promise to spend $9 million in 60 days:
"Perry Johnson is just the latest extreme, out-of-touch candidate to join Michigan's chaotic Republican primary. From being all-in on Donald Trump's harmful, cost-raising agenda and supportingan abortion ban to spending over $7 million dollars on his last failed gubernatorial campaign, it's clear Johnson will make Michigan Republicans' already ugly and bruising primary even more chaotic and expensive."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-perry-johnson-launching-a-bid-for-governor-of-michigan/
DGA Statement on Chris Dudley Entering Republican Primary for Governor in Oregon
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Chris Dudley Entering Republican Primary for Governor in Oregon
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DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw issued the following statement in response to Chris Dudley entering the Republican primary for governor in Oregon:
"Oregon Republicans are already facing a messy, crowded clown car of a primary - and failed candidate Chris Dudley's entrance into the race will only push every candidate even further to the right and out of step with Oregonians. Dudley is a California
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Chris Dudley Entering Republican Primary for Governor in Oregon
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DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw issued the following statement in response to Chris Dudley entering the Republican primary for governor in Oregon:
"Oregon Republicans are already facing a messy, crowded clown car of a primary - and failed candidate Chris Dudley's entrance into the race will only push every candidate even further to the right and out of step with Oregonians. Dudley is a Californiamulti-millionaire whose out-of-touch agenda includes backing massive tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy while pushing to lower the minimum wage for hardworking families.
"As Republicans race to prove who's most loyal to Donald Trump, Governor Kotek is focused on tackling the state's toughest challenges: reducing homelessness by building new shelter beds and increasing access to addiction and mental health services, lowering costs, and expanding affordable child care. That's the kind of leadership Oregonians will stick with, no matter who enters the race."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-chris-dudley-entering-republican-primary-for-governor-in-oregon/
Bloomberg: "Democrats Hold Early Midterms Advantage"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Bloomberg: "Democrats Hold Early Midterms Advantage"
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Democrats are poised to take back the House in November. Current polling shows Democrats in a commanding lead on the generic ballot, the public is souring on Republicans' broken promises to lower costs, and GOP sycophants continue bending the knee to Donald Trump while rubber stamping his harmful, extreme policies.
After campaigning on lowering the high cost of living, Republicans have failed to enact an agenda that makes life
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Bloomberg: "Democrats Hold Early Midterms Advantage"
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Democrats are poised to take back the House in November. Current polling shows Democrats in a commanding lead on the generic ballot, the public is souring on Republicans' broken promises to lower costs, and GOP sycophants continue bending the knee to Donald Trump while rubber stamping his harmful, extreme policies.
After campaigning on lowering the high cost of living, Republicans have failed to enact an agenda that makes lifebetter for everyday Americans. Instead, costs are going up because of Trump's sweeping tariffs and health insurance costs are skyrocketing due to GOP inaction.
In a story this weekend from Bloomberg, nonpartisan election analysts predict that voters will hold the failed Republican trifecta accountable in nine months - powering House Democrats to retake the majority.
Read the story from Bloomberg below.
Bloomberg: Democrats Hold Early Midterms Advantage With Trump Under Fire
Alicia Diaz, Erik Wasson | January 24, 2026
* House Democrats are kicking off 2026 with the political winds blowing in their favor: advantageous polling, voters underwhelmed with President Donald Trump's second term and a history of opposition gains in midterm elections.
* "It's pretty clear that the headwinds for Republicans are strong, if you put together Trump's approval rating, voters' continuing frustration with the state of the economy and the president's handling of that, on top of what look to be significant enthusiasm advantages for Democratic candidates," said Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
* Walter's publication recently shifted 18 House races toward Democrats, bringing the number of seats considered solidly blue to 189, compared to 186 for Republicans. A party needs 218 seats to win the majority.
* On top of that, a poll from the New York Times and Siena University this week showed that a majority of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of key issues, with less than a third saying the country is better off than it was when he took office a year ago. That prompted outrage from the president, who said on social media that "Fake and Fraudulent Polling should be, virtually, a criminal offense."
* Democrats are betting they can sustain their advantage with a sharpening focus on affordability after some bigger-than-expected election victories in November. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries exuded confidence about that approach at a recent news conference, saying "Trump's administration has been a complete and total disaster on the economy, and the American people know it."
* A core element of the Democratic strategy will be highlighting Republican opposition to extending expired Obamacare health-care subsidies, which are sending out-of-pocket premiums soaring for more than 20 million people, and Medicaid cuts that are set to take effect after the election. Democrats are also targeting Trump's tariff regime, telling consumers they're the ones paying for the higher duties, a claim backed by a recent study.
* "Trump said, 'I'm going to lower costs on day one.' It's been broken promise after broken promise after broken promise," Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair Suzan DelBene said in an interview. "We're in a strong position to take back the majority, and we will take back the majority in 2027."
* Polls show Trump's disapproval is related both to the cost of everyday items and his previous rhetoric that affordability is a "hoax" not worthy of his full attention, Walter said.
* Perceptions of the economy matter more than the actual economic data at this point, said Kyle Kondik, managing editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, a nonpartisan publication produced by the University of Virginia Center for Politics.
* Kondik said the 2018 midterm elections during Trump's first term were tough for House Republicans and perceptions of the economy were better then than they are now. With voters' views hardening, improvement in the macroeconomic environment between now and November would "probably only be helpful to a degree" for Republicans, while Democratic enthusiasm to restrain Trump are high, he added.
* "All that combines together for at this point looks like should be a pretty good Democratic political environment," he said.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/bloomberg-democrats-hold-early-midterms-advantage/
