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Salazar Panics Over Losing the Hispanic Vote and Admits Republicans are Failing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Salazar Panics Over Losing the Hispanic Vote and Admits Republicans are Failing
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Salazar's own failures on the economy and immigration are putting FL-27 solidly in play in 2026
Following resounding victories in Virginia and New Jersey that were bolstered by historic shifts in the Latino vote, Maria Elvira Salazar panicked on Twitter pointing out that Tuesday night was the result of her and House Republicans' failures to deliver.
Salazar remarks that Latino voters are abandoning
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Salazar Panics Over Losing the Hispanic Vote and Admits Republicans are Failing
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Salazar's own failures on the economy and immigration are putting FL-27 solidly in play in 2026
Following resounding victories in Virginia and New Jersey that were bolstered by historic shifts in the Latino vote, Maria Elvira Salazar panicked on Twitter pointing out that Tuesday night was the result of her and House Republicans' failures to deliver.
Salazar remarks that Latino voters are abandoningthe Republican party because they have failed to make life more affordable, they've failed to improve the economy, and they've failed to meaningfully and humanely address our immigration crisis.
Unfortunately for Salazar, she is part of the problem.
* Salazar has remained silent as over 231,000 of her constituents face nearly 100% cost increases in their insurance premiums
* Salazar voted to kick nearly 100,000 of her constituents off their health care
* Salazar failed to stand up to Trump and protect hardworking immigrant communities from him as he ripped away TPS
* Salazar made it harder for immigrants in her communities to start small businesses
* Salazar voted to gut SNAP funding by $300 billion
DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus:
"Maria Elvira Salazar should spend less time screaming into her phone and more time looking in the mirror. What Salazar saw on Tuesday night was a glimpse into her own future - the voters are going to send her packing too next November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/salazar-panics-over-losing-the-hispanic-vote-and-admits-republicans-are-failing/
Mich. Democratic Party: Distill Social - How John James and Bill Huizenga Cash In While Their Districts Get Cut Off
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Distill Social: How John James and Bill Huizenga Cash In While Their Districts Get Cut Off
Republican Reps. John James and Bill Huizenga are both set to have their taxes cut under D.C. Republicans' deeply unpopular tax law, which they both voted for, even as it guts health care for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders, jacks up costs even more, and threatens rural hospitals.
The Gander reported last month how "a new report shows US Reps. John James and Bill Huizenga will personally benefit from
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Distill Social: How John James and Bill Huizenga Cash In While Their Districts Get Cut Off
Republican Reps. John James and Bill Huizenga are both set to have their taxes cut under D.C. Republicans' deeply unpopular tax law, which they both voted for, even as it guts health care for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders, jacks up costs even more, and threatens rural hospitals.
The Gander reported last month how "a new report shows US Reps. John James and Bill Huizenga will personally benefit fromthe tax changes they passed into law--while most Michiganders get the short end of the stick."
Read more from Distill Social below.
Distill Social: How Two Michigan Republicans Cash In While Their Districts Get Cut Off
* We're just now seeing the fallout from the GOP's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" -- and surprise, it's uglier than advertised. Passed back in July, the law was sold as "relief for hardworking Americans." What it actually did was hand fat tax breaks to the wealthy and the politicians who wrote it.
* Two of Michigan's own -- Bill Huizenga and John James -- voted for it will reap the rewards. A new analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows both lawmakers will personally benefit from the same law that's driving up health care costs, cutting food assistance, and stripping away vital federal support from Michigan families.
* They called it growth. What grew were their bank accounts.
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* Now let's talk about John James (MI-10). James is estimated to receive a tax break of up to $12,000 in 2026 from the law he helped vote for.
* What's shocking is not the number itself, but the context: James, a gubernatorial candidate, campaigns as a businessman, a patriot, someone who "gets things done." Yet he voted for a bill that not only gives him personal financial gain, but also slashes Medicaid, raises health-insurance costs, and cuts food assistance for his constituents.
* One story is particularly telling. A family in Warren visited James' office, their child has Down syndrome, relies on Medicaid and related therapies, and was told by a staffer that James is "fighting against waste, fraud, and abuse." So while James lines up his own tax break, he ignores or even dismisses families whose only fault is having a member that relies on public assistance.
* Being tone deaf isn't a new thing for James. This is the same man that posted a video of himself at a gun range the day of a massive school shooting in Minnesota, earlier this year. He even went as far as to say that firearms training should be a part of the middle school curriculum. This is not a man that is in touch with needs of the common citizen.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/distill-social-how-john-james-and-bill-huizenga-cash-in-while-their-districts-get-cut-off/
Election Results Buoy Dems' Hopes They Can Beat Fitzpatrick In 2026 [Bucks County Herald]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Election Results Buoy Dems' Hopes They Can Beat Fitzpatrick In 2026 [Bucks County Herald]
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Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick wasn't on the ballot on Tuesday night, but there's no denying he was one of the biggest losers.
Democrats' dominant performance across Bucks County confirms that Fitzpatrick is incredibly vulnerable heading into 2026.
REMINDER: Recent polling shows Fitzpatrick is deeply underwater with Bucks and Montgomery County voters. Just 32% approve of Fitzpatrick's
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Election Results Buoy Dems' Hopes They Can Beat Fitzpatrick In 2026 [Bucks County Herald]
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Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick wasn't on the ballot on Tuesday night, but there's no denying he was one of the biggest losers.
Democrats' dominant performance across Bucks County confirms that Fitzpatrick is incredibly vulnerable heading into 2026.
REMINDER: Recent polling shows Fitzpatrick is deeply underwater with Bucks and Montgomery County voters. Just 32% approve of Fitzpatrick'sperformance in Congress, while 47% of voters disapprove (-15).
Read more from the Bucks County Herald:
* Bucks County's vote tally lit up like a blue-light special early Wednesday morning as it became clear that the Democrats had taken back full control of the county government and many municipal elections.
* Why? It was the big question, especially as the Bucks Republicans have a more than 10,000 edge over Democrats in voter registration. The answer may lie with President Donald Trump.
* This year, with people fearing the loss of SNAP food benefits and health insurance, and both the country and state governments in stalemates over budget negotiations, the picture is far bleaker.
* State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, D-10, who serves as chair of the county Democratic Party, said he thought the Dems would win but "didn't think it would be of this magnitude. This is really unprecedented....a tsunami," he said.
* He added he thinks next year's congressional election against incumbent Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick just got more interesting.
* "I think this shows that frankly all the races next year are winnable," Santarsiero said.
* Fitzpatrick [...] could not be reached for comment Wednesday morning.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/%f0%9f%91%80-election-results-buoy-dems-hopes-they-can-beat-fitzpatrick-in-2026-bucks-county-herald/
Dem-NPL Remarks on the Death of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 6 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025:
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Dem-NPL remarks on the death of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
FARGO - Former Vice President Dick Cheney died Monday at age 84.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Director Cheryl Biller said, "Vice President Cheney left a profound legacy--much of which I strenuously disagreed with--but one cannot say that he didn't have a love for his country. When endorsing Kamala Harris for president, he said, 'As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 6 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025:
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Dem-NPL remarks on the death of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
FARGO - Former Vice President Dick Cheney died Monday at age 84.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Director Cheryl Biller said, "Vice President Cheney left a profound legacy--much of which I strenuously disagreed with--but one cannot say that he didn't have a love for his country. When endorsing Kamala Harris for president, he said, 'As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanshipto defend our Constitution.' Cheney understood that the resiliency of our democracy requires us to stand firm against authoritarianism, especially when it's politically inconvenient. And I can be grateful for his unwavering devotion to upholding our democracy."
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/dem-npl-remarks-on-the-death-of-former-vice-president-dick-cheney/
DGA Statement on Reports That Elise Stefanik Will Enter the New York Gubernatorial Race
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Reports That Elise Stefanik Will Enter the New York Gubernatorial Race
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DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on reports that Elise Stefanik will enter the New York gubernatorial race:
"Elise Stefanik has spent her career selling out New Yorkers to Donald Trump and that is exactly why she is going to lose to Kathy Hochul next November. From gutting health care to backing cost-raising tariffs, Stefanik's record as Trump's cheerleader in chief could not be
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Reports That Elise Stefanik Will Enter the New York Gubernatorial Race
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DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on reports that Elise Stefanik will enter the New York gubernatorial race:
"Elise Stefanik has spent her career selling out New Yorkers to Donald Trump and that is exactly why she is going to lose to Kathy Hochul next November. From gutting health care to backing cost-raising tariffs, Stefanik's record as Trump's cheerleader in chief could not bemore toxic with New York voters. It's no wonder even Republicans have admitted that 'Ultra MAGA' Stefanik is a uniquely flawed general election candidate. Bring it on, Elise."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-reports-that-elise-stefanik-will-enter-the-new-york-gubernatorial-race/
DCCC Statement on Repeat Loser Candidate Kevin Lincoln's Entrance to CA-13 Race
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Repeat Loser Candidate Kevin Lincoln's Entrance to CA-13 Race
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DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser released the following statement after shady former mayor and serial candidate Kevin Lincoln announced he is abandoning CA-09 after 1.5 failed attempts - and instead launching a campaign in CA-13:
"Kevin Lincoln can run for Congress wherever he wants, but he can't run from his record of skyrocketing housing and utility costs, rampant crime, and taxpayer-funded perks for
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Repeat Loser Candidate Kevin Lincoln's Entrance to CA-13 Race
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DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser released the following statement after shady former mayor and serial candidate Kevin Lincoln announced he is abandoning CA-09 after 1.5 failed attempts - and instead launching a campaign in CA-13:
"Kevin Lincoln can run for Congress wherever he wants, but he can't run from his record of skyrocketing housing and utility costs, rampant crime, and taxpayer-funded perks forhimself. Adam Gray wins tough races because he knows every inch of the Valley, shows up, and delivers. Voters here trust that Adam is focused on getting results for their families in Congress - not chasing political ambition. That's why he'll win again next November. "
A Quick Reminder on Lincoln's Record as Mayor of Stockton:
* Lincoln campaigned on a platform of promoting public safety as mayor - yet crime skyrocketed under his tenure and his mismanagement of law enforcement resulted in staff shortages and lower pay for local officers.
* Lincoln has already made life more expensive for working families. As mayor, housing rental and utility prices for water and wastewater dramatically increased.
* Lincoln spent millions that could have gone to repair roads and tackle homelessness on lavish updates for a sports arena and millions more in taxpayer dollars renovating his office in City Hall.
* Lincoln is extreme and anti-choice. He refused to answer whether he supported restricting abortion access for military service members, celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and called himself " pro-life."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-statement-on-repeat-loser-candidate-kevin-lincolns-entrance-to-ca-13-race/
"Affordability, Affordability, Affordability": Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Ran and Won on the Economy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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"Affordability, Affordability, Affordability": Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Ran and Won on the Economy
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After Tuesday's historic landslide victories for Governors-elect Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger, there's one word that explains what they ran on and what voters cast their ballots over: affordability.
With cost-of-living concerns top-of-mind for Americans nationwide, Sherrill and Spanberger were laser-focused on affordability, releasing their Affordability Agenda and Affordable Virginia
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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"Affordability, Affordability, Affordability": Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Ran and Won on the Economy
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After Tuesday's historic landslide victories for Governors-elect Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger, there's one word that explains what they ran on and what voters cast their ballots over: affordability.
With cost-of-living concerns top-of-mind for Americans nationwide, Sherrill and Spanberger were laser-focused on affordability, releasing their Affordability Agenda and Affordable VirginiaPlan, respectively, as they ran on platforms centered around bringing down the costs of health care, housing, and energy costs.
Read more below:
Politico, 11/05/2025 : Affordability, affordability, affordability: Democrats' new winning formula
* Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger found a shared language that aims at the heart of President Donald Trump's populism: the high cost of everyday life.
Fox, 11/06/2025 : Election reflection: 'Democrats flipped the script' on affordability in ballot box showdowns
* Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper said that Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the two Democratic gubernatorial nominees that overperformed the public opinion polls as they cruised to Election Night victories in the blue-leaning states, "stayed laser focused on the economy," and "talked about it all day, every day."
NBC, 11/05/2025 : Takeaways from the 2025 elections: Trump looms over every race, while Democrats win on the economy
* Spanberger, Sherrill [...] were all rewarded for making affordability and economic issues the center of the campaigns. Their victories came as voters have expressed deep dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy, as outlined in the new NBC News poll released Sunday.
Politico, 11/05/2025 : Democrats show early signs of winning energy messaging war
* Abigail Spanberger and Rep. Mikie Sherrill both made affordability concerns and skyrocketing electricity bills central to their campaigns.
CNN, 11/06/2025 : Why the blue wave? It is, of course, the economy, stupid
* Democrats trounced Republicans on Tuesday in three key races with little in common apart from one issue affordability.
Fox, 11/06/2025 : Economic anxiety keys Dem sweep in high-stakes races as left leverages voter frustration
* In New Jersey, voters reported that the state's notoriously high taxes and the economy were their top issues heading into the polling stations, according to Fox News Voter Poll data. In Virginia, half of voters reported that the economy was their top issue, more than double the number who reported healthcare as their top concern, according to Fox polling data.
ABC, 11/05/2025 : How the economy flipped from a red to blue issue, according to exit polls
* Despite varied biographies, top-of-the-ballot Democrats across New Jersey, Virginia and New York City each prevailed in contests before electorates who ranked the economy or cost of living as a top issue, according to exit polls conducted by ABC News.
CNN, 11/05/2025 : Spanberger and Sherrill were roommates on Capitol Hill. They're now making history in their states
* Spanberger and Sherrill's victories offer at least one path forward for Democrats. Both ran aggressively on affordability issues and promises to lower health care, housing and utility costs.
Washington Post Early Brief, 11/05/2025 : 'It's affordability, stupid'
* The candidates' focus on affordability could provide a road map for a range of Democratic candidates in next year's key races.
E&E News, 11/06/2025 : Democrats eye energy message to spark midterm victories
* Both Spanberger and Sherrill made electricity prices a major focus of their campaigns, as both states saw double-digital percentage growth in costs.
Politico, 11/05/2025 : Democrats didn't just rebound. They dominated.
* Spanberger's and Sherrill's messaging on the stagnant economy and affordability crisis helped their party bounce back in its first political test of the second Trump era and by margins that even surprised some Democrats.
Newsweek, 11/05/2025 : Democrats Just Flipped the Script on Donald Trump and Republicans
* Spanberger focused on issues such as the Trump administration's federal layoffs, which may have been particularly salient in the state's Washington, D.C., suburbs that are home to many federal workers. Sherrill emphasized issues including housing and energy costs, which loomed over the New Jersey gubernatorial race.
National News Desk, 11/05/2025 : Centrist Democrats romp GOP opponents in governor races focused on cost of living
* Governors-elect Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherill in New Jersey ran campaigns focused on rebutting President Donald Trump and dealing with the cost of living, jumping on two of the most potent issues in the off-year races.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/affordability-affordability-affordability-mikie-sherrill-and-abigail-spanberger-ran-and-won-on-the-economy/
