Really Rick Nolan? Again?
Alleigh Marre | June 12th, 2013
There’s no other way to slice it – Congressman Rick Nolan is out to radically slash benefits from members of the military and their families. In case you missed it, Rick Nolan has submitted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act calling for $60 BILLION in across-the-board budget cuts hitting everything from troop pay, ...
It’s a Dangerous “Game of Dems” in CA-31
Alleigh Marre | June 10th, 2013
Today, the National Republican Congressional Committee is releasing “Game of Dems.” The NRCC’s “Game of Dems” map pokes fun at the four Democratic congressional candidates. As the user navigates the map they are able to learn about each of the Democratic candidates and their failing campaign strategies: Pete Aguilar and his use of the National ...
On Eve of D-Day, Garamendi Abandons Military
Alleigh Marre | June 6th, 2013
California’s 3rd district is home to almost 13,000 military personnel and their families at Travis Air Force Base and Beale Air Force Base. But that didn’t stop Congressman John Garamendi, on the eve of D-Day, from voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Garamendi was one of only TWO representatives to vote this way. ...
Yesterday, Rick Nolan was one of ONLY FOUR representatives to vote against the annual appropriations bill that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs. Every other member of the Minnesota delegation, Republican and Democrat, voted for it. This is a far cry from what we heard Nolan saying during his election, “I think we should leave ...
RECRUITING WRECKAGE: (CA-31) But wait, there’s more!
Alleigh Marre | June 4th, 2013
This just in – Pete Aguilar, Joe Baca and Eloise Gomez Reyes have a new member of the dysfunctional Primary family. A FOURTH Democrat has tossed his hat in the ring for California’s 31st District. Danny Tillman, a member of the San Bernardino City Unified School District board of directors, has officially announced his candidacy. ...
RECRUITING WRECKAGE: Jim Graves drops out of MN-06
Alleigh Marre | May 31st, 2013
National Democrats are having a tough go at recruiting this cycle. Minnesota Democrat Jim Graves has announced he’s dropping out of the MN-06 race to “focus on his family and business.” Right… But Graves shouldn’t feel too bad, he joins a lonnng list of DCCC recruitment failures already for this cycle. “As another one of ...
Is Peterson retiring? What are you afraid of, Collin?
Alleigh Marre | May 31st, 2013
Collin Peterson is wavering in his commitment to Minnesotans. When asked yesterday about his plans for the 2014 election Peterson said he “needs to see where things are at” before making a decision. So what’s changed? Has Peterson lost faith in his ability to push the Farm Bill to victory? Did the mobile billboard about ...
CA-31: Democrat Dust-Up Continues
Alleigh Marre | May 30th, 2013
The Democrats are at it again. After it was reported that current members of Congress were endorsing Joe Baca’s candidacy in CA-31 over the DCCC’s pick Pete Aguilar – several members have disputed their alliance with Team Baca, despite having provided their signatures for the cause. So what happened??? Some, including Joe Baca, believe that ...
Now it looks like Washington Democrats can’t even figure out who’s supporting whom… Last week, Joe Baca rolled out a list of endorsements on his campaign website – but within the last 24 hours, some are now backing down. DCCC pressure? Second thoughts? A mistake? Who knows. What we do know is what NBC reported ...
Julia Brownley’s ObamaCare Face Palm Moment
Alleigh Marre | May 20th, 2013
It seems Julia Brownley isn’t clued in to what’s going on in Congress. When asked if she plans to vote to repeal ObamaCare, Brownley coolly states, “Yes I am.” A few seconds later, a panicked and confused Brownley turns around to assure the camera man that she plans to remain in lock step with National ...
