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Woman Who Called Sarah Trone Garriott "Dangerous" in Misleading GOP Ad Literally Pled Guilty to Child Endangerment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Woman Who Called Sarah Trone Garriott "Dangerous" in Misleading GOP Ad Literally Pled Guilty to Child Endangerment
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Washington Post: "Woman in ad who said a Democrat endangers kids pleaded guilty to endangering kids"
Recent reporting has exposed another misleading ad from Zach Nunn and his allies attacking Sarah Trone Garriott, featuring a woman who calls Sarah "just plain dangerous" - when that woman literally "pleaded guilty to a count of child endangerment" after she "drove drunk
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Woman Who Called Sarah Trone Garriott "Dangerous" in Misleading GOP Ad Literally Pled Guilty to Child Endangerment
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Washington Post: "Woman in ad who said a Democrat endangers kids pleaded guilty to endangering kids"
Recent reporting has exposed another misleading ad from Zach Nunn and his allies attacking Sarah Trone Garriott, featuring a woman who calls Sarah "just plain dangerous" - when that woman literally "pleaded guilty to a count of child endangerment" after she "drove drunkwith two of her children in the car."
Read the coverage for yourself:
Washington Post: Woman in ad who said a Democrat endangers kids pleaded guilty to endangering kids
Shellie Flockhart, who called Iowa Democratic House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott "dangerous" for kids, pleaded guilty after authorities said she drove drunk with her children in the car in 2017.
Daily Mail: Mom who starred in $1M campaign ad accusing Democrat of endangering children is exposed as convicted child endangerer
National Journal: IA-03. A Republican woman featured in a campaign ad accusing state Rep. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) of being dangerous for children herself pleaded guilty of endangering children. Dallas Center Councilwoman Shellie Flockhart (R) pleaded guilty to charges "after authorities said she drove drunk with two of her children in the car in 2017." (Washington Post)
Raw Story: GOP attack ad backfires as woman warning about kids exposed for DUI with her kids in car
Mediate: Woman Arrested for Child Endangerment Shows Up in Ad Decrying Dem as a Danger to Kids: Report
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WATCH GOP REP. MARK AMODEI ON CNN: "I Ain't Looking in that Mirror Having Voted for the Republican this Time"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WATCH GOP REP. MARK AMODEI ON CNN: "I Ain't Looking in that Mirror Having Voted for the Republican this Time"
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Amodei voted third party, citing NV02 Republican nominee David Flippo's "patently disrespectful" scandals
Retiring Republican Mark Amodei has some choice words for David Flippo, his own party's nominee to replace him.
Amodei joined CNN last week to discuss Flippo's mounting scandals and why - despite representing the district for 15 years as a Republican - he voted third
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WATCH GOP REP. MARK AMODEI ON CNN: "I Ain't Looking in that Mirror Having Voted for the Republican this Time"
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Amodei voted third party, citing NV02 Republican nominee David Flippo's "patently disrespectful" scandals
Retiring Republican Mark Amodei has some choice words for David Flippo, his own party's nominee to replace him.
Amodei joined CNN last week to discuss Flippo's mounting scandals and why - despite representing the district for 15 years as a Republican - he voted thirdparty.
In Amodei's own words, Flippo's campaign has been plagued by "one comedy of errors after another" - from accusations of stolen valor, to accepting campaign donations from the dead, to refusing to disclose legally required information about his personal finances, to running an apparent Ponzi scheme whose founders have a history of scamming seniors, to allegedly renting a house in Northern Nevada with campaign funds.
Amodei isn't the only Republican refusing to back Flippo. Former Nevada GOP Chair Bob Seale filed an FEC complaint against Flippo last week, citing evidence of a potential straw donor scheme and Flippo's failure to file his official financial disclosure report.
Here's what Amodei had to say:
Amodei: "This guy has no connection with the district... This has been one comedy of errors after another. I don't disclose my finances, even though I'm a self-funder. That's kind of an interesting dichotomy. You've touched on the stolen valor stuff, and this guy, I guess, held tryouts for the Olympics of people who don't do clerical work right, or his grandkids weren't trained in how to put pins on his hat. It's just patently disrespectful expecting voters to believe what these folks keep putting out."
Amodei: "If I got to hug somebody who I've said previously represents fraud and misrepresentation and not being honest or respecting the voters or the process, I'm not going that far. I'm sorry, but at some point in time, you got to look yourself in the mirror. I ain't looking in that mirror having voted for the Republican this time."
Amodei: "So far, it's like the only response is, 'Oh somebody else is responsible for it.' You know, one of the things in this guy's background is he was relieved of his last Air Force command because the guy quote didn't like his leadership style. Well I'm looking for leadership style in this endeavor, this guy's, and there is none. And so it's like, hey, we're supposed to be leaders in this business. This is not leadership. No, thank you. I'm not saying this is okay just because you happen to sign up as a Republican."
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Things Go From Bad to Worse For Brian Fitzpatrick
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Things Go From Bad to Worse For Brian Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick is on the ropes after blowing millions of dollars lying about Harvie
Nearly a decade in Washington has changed Brian Fitzpatrick - and Bucks and Montgomery County voters are taking notice.
New NYT/INQUIRER/SIENA polling shows Bob Harvie now has a lead over Fitzpatrick, 48% - 46%, despite the fact that the Republican incumbent has spent millions of dollars smearing him with false advertisements.
The ads have backfired
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Things Go From Bad to Worse For Brian Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick is on the ropes after blowing millions of dollars lying about Harvie
Nearly a decade in Washington has changed Brian Fitzpatrick - and Bucks and Montgomery County voters are taking notice.
New NYT/INQUIRER/SIENA polling shows Bob Harvie now has a lead over Fitzpatrick, 48% - 46%, despite the fact that the Republican incumbent has spent millions of dollars smearing him with false advertisements.
The ads have backfired- Harvie's favorability is positive in the poll (+6), while Fitzpatrick remains under water with a negative approval rating (-1).
And as people sour on Fitzpatrick and seek a check on Republican control in Washington, former Fitzpatrick voters and registered Republicans tell The Philadelphia Inquirer, CNN, and CBS News that this time they are voting for Bob Harvie. See for yourself:
Democrat Carolyn Perzan voted for Fitzpatrick in 2022 and 2024 but said she is switching her vote to Harvie this time because she feels the GOP lawmaker has changed since Trump has come back into office, noting Fitzpatrick's key vote to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
PA-01 voter: "I'm against the party that caused this."
Registered Republican PA-01 voter: "It's a clown show in DC right now... I may vote against Republicans having dominance of the Congress, that may be my decision to get the administration in check."
Former Fitzpatrick PA-01 voter: "Honestly, I'm just thinking about getting Republicans out of office for the most part."
Two people who said they backed Fitzpatrick in the past are at least considering voting in the other direction this year.
"I was a Republican, pretty Republican. But I think I'm leaning more toward Democrat," London said.
"I'm leaning toward the Democrats. And I generally don't lean that way," Andy Huberegsen of Springtown said. "I think we need something to kind of counterbalance what's going on in the White House right now."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/things-go-from-bad-to-worse-for-brian-fitzpatrick/
Scott Perry Has His Vivek Ramaswamy Moment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Scott Perry Has His Vivek Ramaswamy Moment
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As the walls close in on his 30 year political career, January 6th ringleader Perry resorts back to conspiracies and gutter politics
Scott Perry - the same guy who was intimately involved in January 6th, had his phone seized by the FBI, voted against honoring injured Capitol police officers, and reportedly asked for a presidential pardon - has hit a new low.
Perry is facing intense backlash from Central Pennsylvanians and the press for
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Scott Perry Has His Vivek Ramaswamy Moment
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As the walls close in on his 30 year political career, January 6th ringleader Perry resorts back to conspiracies and gutter politics
Scott Perry - the same guy who was intimately involved in January 6th, had his phone seized by the FBI, voted against honoring injured Capitol police officers, and reportedly asked for a presidential pardon - has hit a new low.
Perry is facing intense backlash from Central Pennsylvanians and the press forrunning false advertisements seeking to smear Janelle Stelson, who spent her career as a trusted TV anchor on the most-watched news network in the Harrisburg area.
Perry's hometown Editorial Board is now skewering the congressman for his disgusting smears, calling it "exactly what's wrong with politics" and adding that "sickening is the only way to describe it."
The Editorial Board writes:
Here's what other outlets are reporting about Perry's despicable smears:
WITF: In his attempt to hold onto his congressional seat, Republican Scott Perry released an ad through his campaign that misleadingly accuses his political opponent of public nudity. The ad presents the claim about Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district, Janelle Stelson, without evidence, WITF found. It includes what looks like a real legal document but is not.
WGAL: Neighbors in Stelson's community expressed disbelief over the ad. "Every election cycle, these ads get crazier and crazier, and this might be the craziest," said Dan Stoner, a neighbor. Christine Russell, another neighbor, said, "I just was shocked that they had that on the news." She added, "That's taking somebody's character and, you know, that's disrespectful and very cruel to do that to people."
PennLive: Perry, leaving a YWCA of Greater Harrisburg event on Friday, repeatedly declined to say whether he or anyone on his team verified the photo's existence before running an ad [...] Perry remained silent as he walked to his car, ignoring questions about whether he had seen the photo, which would confirm the truth of the allegation that he is now using in the attack ad.
Philadelphia Inquirer: The Perry spot began airing not long after Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released a campaign ad in the race for Ohio governor that features Democratic candidate Amy Acton's estranged mother saying her daughter lied about trauma she experienced in her childhood, and is undeserving of office. Acton has said she was sexually abused by her stepfather... Many Republicans joined Democrats in criticizing the ad.
ABC27: Residents in the Harrisburg region have undoubtedly seen the campaign ad run by Republican Congressman Scott Perry's campaign for the 10th District. The claim is especially outlandish... Many have also asked why television stations would allow ads like this to run.
PoliticsPA: Earlier this week, the Perry campaign released an ad that misleadingly accuses his opponent of public nudity, presented without evidence. A quick look at the ad could lead one to believe that an actual legal document is seen. Also, not true.
The Keystone: Scott Perry is now levying unsubstantiated claims... Last month, Perry's campaign amplified erroneous reports via paid text messages...
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin:
"We are seeing Republicans across the country run despicable, blatantly false ads in the closing days of this election because they know they're about to lose. You can now add January 6th architect Scott Perry to the list. This ugly ad from him just reeks of desperation. Janelle was the leading anchor on the most-watched TV news network in the Harrisburg area for years. People know her, so these personal smears will fall flat."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/scott-perry-has-his-vivek-ramaswamy-moment/
NRCC Spends to Rescue Extremist Brandon Herrera's Tanking Campaign
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NRCC Spends to Rescue Extremist Brandon Herrera's Tanking Campaign
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The NRCC is spending big in the final days of the midterms to prop up Brandon Herrera, a detestable YouTube personality who has used his platform to make light of mass shootings, use sexually explicit language about mothers and children, joke about veteran suicide, and goose-step to a Nazi marching song.
DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus:
"The NRCC is pouring money into South Texas to elect a man who said Americans
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NRCC Spends to Rescue Extremist Brandon Herrera's Tanking Campaign
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The NRCC is spending big in the final days of the midterms to prop up Brandon Herrera, a detestable YouTube personality who has used his platform to make light of mass shootings, use sexually explicit language about mothers and children, joke about veteran suicide, and goose-step to a Nazi marching song.
DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus:
"The NRCC is pouring money into South Texas to elect a man who said Americansshould be 'glad' mass shooters use guns, in a district that still mourns the innocent children murdered in Uvalde. That tells Texans exactly whose side Republicans and the NRCC are on. Katy Padilla Stout is a teacher and child welfare attorney who will fight to lower costs and protect families. On Election Day, voters are going to make sure Bradon Herrera never gets near the halls of Congress."
Here's what the NRCC is supporting:
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NEW REPORT: Mike Beltran Represented Man at the Center of Matt Gaetz's Underage Sex Trafficking Scandal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Mike Beltran Represented Man at the Center of Matt Gaetz's Underage Sex Trafficking Scandal
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A harrowing new report reveals that Mike Beltran directly filed a defamation lawsuit against a young woman who had been sex trafficked as a teen.
As recently as 2023, Beltran represented former Republican lawmaker, Chris Dorworth, who has been accused as Matt Gaetz's accomplice in a ring of alleged sex trafficking crimes involving young women, drugs, and traveling across state
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Mike Beltran Represented Man at the Center of Matt Gaetz's Underage Sex Trafficking Scandal
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A harrowing new report reveals that Mike Beltran directly filed a defamation lawsuit against a young woman who had been sex trafficked as a teen.
As recently as 2023, Beltran represented former Republican lawmaker, Chris Dorworth, who has been accused as Matt Gaetz's accomplice in a ring of alleged sex trafficking crimes involving young women, drugs, and traveling across statelines.
According to the findings, "Dorworth's home was the site of a July 2017 party during which Gaetz twice had sex with a 17-year-old who had just completed her junior year of high school and was paid by Gaetz for the encounter... the same victim Dorworth went on to sue in 2023 with Beltran's help."
Court records show Beltran's involvement was extensive: he filed more than two dozen motions, responses, and notices in this case against the victim.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
"Mike Beltran wants Floridians to trust him with a seat in Congress, but he actively defended an alleged sex criminal who endangered underage girls. Mike Beltran must answer immediately for his deeply troubling - and disqualifying - role in this case."
Read more:
The 19th: A GOP House candidate did legal work for man accused in sex trafficking scandal
* Court records show that in 2023, Beltran filed a defamation lawsuit on behalf of Chris Dorworth, a former Republican state legislator and lobbyist, claiming that the woman had falsely testified against Dorworth and defamed him in statements to federal law enforcement officials.
* The woman in Beltran and Dorworth's lawsuit, which was dropped in 2024, is the same person whom a bipartisan House Ethics Committee probe found Gaetz had sex with as a minor in 2017 at Dorworth's home.
* Beltran's connection to Dorworth and to the allegations facing Gaetz and his associates is notable amid an election cycle that has seen both parties scrutinize candidates' records on sex crime cases and links to sex offenders.
* Democrats in particular have focused much of their attention this cycle on voters frustrated about what they perceive as a government rife with corruption and injustice, from the pervasive nature of abuse against women to the government's handling of accusations against the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
* According to the panel's report, Dorworth's home was the site of a July 2017 party during which Gaetz twice had sex with a 17-year-old who had just completed her junior year of high school and was paid by Gaetz for the encounter...She's also the same victim Dorworth went on to sue in 2023 with Beltran's help.
* Beltran filed more than two dozen motions, responses and notices as part of the case, according to court records.
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BAILOUT: Elon Musk Pours Six Figures into Derek Merrin and Max Miller's Sinking Campaigns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BAILOUT: Elon Musk Pours Six Figures into Derek Merrin and Max Miller's Sinking Campaigns
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As Derek Merrin and Max Miller's loyalty to D.C Republicans' cost-spiking agenda continues to sink their election chances, they're calling in their favorite trillionaire to bail them out.
New reporting reveals that Elon Musk is pouring about $151,000 into Ohio's 9th District to prop up Merrin's campaign and another $122,000 to rescue Max Miller in Ohio's 7th -- a last-ditch effort to save
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BAILOUT: Elon Musk Pours Six Figures into Derek Merrin and Max Miller's Sinking Campaigns
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As Derek Merrin and Max Miller's loyalty to D.C Republicans' cost-spiking agenda continues to sink their election chances, they're calling in their favorite trillionaire to bail them out.
New reporting reveals that Elon Musk is pouring about $151,000 into Ohio's 9th District to prop up Merrin's campaign and another $122,000 to rescue Max Miller in Ohio's 7th -- a last-ditch effort to savetheir tanking campaigns. The cash comes as a thank-you for House Republicans handing the ultrawealthy, like Musk, massive tax breaks while Ohio families get stuck with the bill.
This isn't the first time Musk has tried to buy Merrin a seat in Congress: in 2024, Musk's super PAC spent almost $170,000 backing Merrin -- and Northwest Ohio voters still sent him packing.
REMINDER: Merrin and Miller have always put billionaires and trillionaires ahead of working Ohioans. Merrin backed overwhelmingly unpopular anti-collective bargaining legislation, cosponsored legislation designed to gut union power, and tried to cut paid sick leave for public employees twice. Meanwhile, multimillionaire heir Miller voted to slash health care and food assistance for over 21,000 Ohioans in his own district to pay for billionaire tax cuts.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
"Max Miller handed billionaires and trillionaires like Elon Musk massive tax breaks while Ohio families got stuck with the bill, and Derek Merrin is begging for the chance to do the same in Washington. Now Musk is throwing more than a quarter million dollars at a congressman his own party wants gone and a candidate Ohio voters already rejected. Musk couldn't buy Merrin a seat last time, and next Tuesday, Ohioans will send both of them packing."
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