Democrats Handpick Reform Bill Audience Oct 31, 2009
"Pelosi and her liberal allies want us to know as little about this legislation as possible, because it cannot stand up to public scrutiny. Why else would Pelosi forbid the public from attending the event?" the National Republican Congressional Committee said in its plea for contributions. A 2008 Congressional Research Service report says using the Capitol's West Front usually requires a joint resolution of Congress, though in some cases a simple police permit will suffice. (Newsmax)
New York 23 Smack Down? Oct 30, 2009
The drama and historical nature of a Hoffman triumph notwithstanding, the other lessons from this memorable contest may be twofold: first, the tactical error local Republican bosses made in nominating someone so far to the left of the Party; and second, for the Republican establishment the National Republican Congressional Committee, Newt Gingrich and most House Republican leaders -- to back their play. If Hoffman wins the message will be loud enough that the Republican establishment won t be... (Human Events Online)
Congressional Support Building for Hoffman in New York Special Oct 28, 2009
Former National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Cole (Okla. Sen. (Roll Call)
Grayson Cuts Campaign’s Ties to Web site Oct 23, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee had criticized Grayson because the site included a link to his re-election site, which accepts donations for his campaign fund. House ethics rules generally prohibit Members from mixing official business with campaign business and from campaigning or fundraising in the Capitol. (Roll Call)
The GOP's On Notice: Stay Out Of His Face Oct 23, 2009
"What is wrong with this man? Alan Grayson's morbid exploitation of the dead' for personal political gain may be the most shameless stunt he's pulled yet," grumbled Andy Sere, spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Sere and his compatriots -- who are paid to pull shameless stunts for political gain -- charged that Grayson had committed some kind of ethics violation. (CBS News)
Hoffman Buoyed by Influx of Online Donations in N.Y. Special Oct 23, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee is also providing backup with nearly $600,000 in advertising and other independent expenditures on Scozzafava s behalf. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has kicked in more than $500,000 in independent expenditures, while the Club for Growth has launched two major media buys worth upward of $500,000, as well. (Roll Call)
GOP Charges Grayson Broke Ethics Rules With Poster Oct 22, 2009
We do believe he violated House ethics rules and we believe that if a complaint were to be filed we think there d be substantial grounds for doing so, National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Andy Ser. said. (Roll Call)
'Die quickly' congressman creates namesofthedead.com; GOP cries foul Oct 22, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) slammed the sites content and said it violated a number of House ethics rules and campaign laws, including prohibitions against floor speeches intended to direct people to campaign websites. Lawmakers are also not permitted to use personal funds to subsidize official House business, an NRCC spokesman said. (TheHill.com)
Rollins: Mom's generation and today's women Oct 22, 2009
He was White House political director for President Reagan and chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Ed Rollins says his mother's generation helped create opportunities for today's women. (CNN -- US)
DCCC Outraises NRCC by 2 to 1 in September Oct 20, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee raised $3. 4 million in September -- its second-highest monthly take this year. (Roll Call)
GOP Leaders Cast Broadly for Strategic Advice Oct 20, 2009
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (Texas) said former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga. and Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist have remained close advisers. (Roll Call)
GOP Sees Huge Surge in Small Donor Numbers Oct 20, 2009
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) are seeing a huge increase in the number of small-dollar donors making contributions in recent months, according to The Hill. Citing various reports and financial data, the Hill reported that the RNC raised $8. (Newsmax)
N.Y. House race seen as test for GOP, Obama Oct 19, 2009
Scozzafava's potential crossover appeal has the National Republican Congressional Committee hopeful it can hold onto the seat, one of only three that the Republicans controlled in the state's 29-member congressional delegation. Owens, is the managing partner at the law firm Stafford, Owens, Piller, Murnane, & Trombley, and has practiced law for 30 years. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Fresno protest calls for peace Oct 19, 2009
"They really don't understand how inappropriate that is," the California Democrat said of the phrasing, contained in a news release this week from the National Republican Congressional Committee ... "They really don't understand how inappropriate that is," the California Democrat said of the phrasing, contained in a news release this week from the National Republican Congressional Committee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Democrat’s Lackluster Fundraising Draws Attention in Fla. Open Seat Oct 19, 2009
Ross has been endorsed by several Members of the Florida delegation and former Gov. Jeb Bush (R) and has been named to the National Republican Congressional Committee s Young Guns fundraising and infrastructure program. Ross campaign manager Fred Piccolo touted his boss fundraising success Friday. (Roll Call)
GOP Whip Team Has Yet to Pay Dues Oct 19, 2009
It is now being run by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Rob Collins, Cantor s deputy chief of staff, said that Cantor has not and never will impose a penalty for not making financial contributions to the Conference and that no one on the whip team is required to do anything. (Roll Call)
Spending in New York Special Escalates Oct 18, 2009
On Friday, the National Republican Congressional Committee dropped $102,000 for attack ads against the Democratic nominee, attorney Bill Owens, and paid another $21,000 for a survey by Public Opinion Strategies, a leading GOP polling firm. Meanwhile, the Service Employees International Union dropped $100,000 into the upstate New York district Friday for two radio ads on Owens' behalf. (Roll Call)
Tea Partiers and GOP Regulars Scuffle in House Race Oct 17, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) secured an endorsement from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for the party's nominee, Dede Scozzafava, and got her to sign a "taxpayer protection" pledge to fortify her conservative credentials after polls showed her losing ground to Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman. The Republican Party is desperately trying to hold on to the seat vacated by John M. McHugh, a nine-term Republican incumbent who resigned when he was selected by... (Newsmax)
Calif. Water War Spreads to Congress Oct 17, 2009
"Water is going to be the issue in all the congressional districts that are part of the Central Valley," said Joanna Burgos, spokeswoman for the National Republican Congressional Committee. "When you have 40 percent unemployment because of a court order that could be solved by Congress, it's hard to focus on any other subject.". (Time.com)
Today's Doonesbury Oct 14, 2009
"Not to worry, Adolf. Chairman Zero's goals are the same as your own: absolute slavery to state for everyone." -- National Republican Congressional Committee Twitter , accompanying a video called "Hitler Reacts to ObamaCare Maneuvers". . (Slate)
Pelosi to GOP panel: "I'm in my place" Oct 10, 2009
"They really don't understand how inappropriate that is," the San Francisco Democrat said of the phrasing, contained in a press release this week from the National Republican Congressional Committee ... She was taking issue with a National Republican Congressional Committee press release that accused her of backing down to liberals in her caucus who oppose Gen. Stanley McChrystal's recommendation for an escalation of troops in Afghanistan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 10, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee feels so threatened by Republican Doug Hoffman's campaign, which the NRCC says is going no where, that they have taken to running attack ads against Hoffman. Their accusation. (Human Events Online)
Buchanan eyes taking on U.S. Rep. Altmire Oct 9, 2009
Tory Mazzola, of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said that the organization is trying to recruit candidates to run against Mr. Altmire. So far, the only declared opponent is little-known Pittsburgh attorney Keith Rothfus. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GOP takes aim at Oregon congressman's SUV Oct 9, 2009
David Wu and distributed by the National Republican Congressional Committee, was an early political fusillade against a six-term Democrat the Republicans believe will finally be vulnerable in next year's midterm elections. NRCC spokeswoman Joanna Burgos acknowledged that Republicans and Democrats alike drive SUVs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pelosi Slams NRCC for Saying She Should Be Put ‘in Her Place’ Oct 9, 2009
counterpunched against the National Republican Congressional Committee on Thursday after it urged she be put in her place. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
NRCC: Gen. McChrystal should put Speaker Pelosi 'in her place' Oct 7, 2009
In a for not supporting a troop surge in Afghanistan, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) said Pelosi should stop meddling in foreign policy. "If Nancy Pelosis failed economic policies are any indicator of the effect she may have on Afghanistan, taxpayers can only hope McChrystal is able to put her in her place," the statement reads. (TheHill.com)
Congressman blames Bush for Chicago's Olympics defeat Oct 5, 2009
Update, 5:10 p.m.: National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Tom Erickson emails in response: "Democrats like Bobby Rush need to wake up and realize that they're in the driver's seat now. It's time for them to step up to the plate and stop using the former President as a scapegoat.;". Source: The contents of this site are. (TheHill.com)
Why Is NRCC Backing Liberals? Oct 5, 2009
If you are not interested in winning and making John Boehner speaker of the House, then I don t have time for you, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (Texas) told me, as he gleefully spelled out his committee s many successes so far in districts around the country. In terms of candidate recruitment, fund-raising, and issue development, we are far ahead of where we were at this point in 1993 -- and you remember what happened in 94. (Human Events Online)
Rollins: Haters of America are still out there Oct 1, 2009
He was White House political director for President Reagan and chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Ed Rollins says Obama appeased UN delegations "led by tyrants and petty dictatorships.". (CNN -- US)
GOP using 'You lie' lawmaker for fundraising pitch (AP) Sep 26, 2009
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Kosmas, Posey OK ACORN fund cut Sep 20, 2009
On Thursday, Brevard Republicans received an e-mail from the National Republican Congressional Committee: "Help us retire Nancy Pelosi and cut off government funding for ACORN.". Ironically, LeMieux issued a news release the next day urging Floridians "to use the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit offered by the Federal government" -- the same outreach, tax advice and home-buying help for which HUD has paid ACORN.. (Florida Today)
Fears criticism of Obama could turn violent Sep 19, 2009
Pete Sessions, the Texan head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said Mrs Pelosi's ''insulting rhetoric'' only ''underscores the desperate attempt by her party to divert attention away from a failing agenda. No longer content with criticising concerned citizens for being 'un-American', the Speaker is now likening genuine opposition to assassination,'' he wrote. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
House Republican campaign chief: 'Speaker now likening genuine opposition to assassination'... Sep 18, 2009
Pete Sessions (Texas), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said Pelosi crossed the line when she related the rhetoric of anti-gay protesters in San Francisco in 1978 -- the year Harvey Milk, the first openly gay member of the city's board of supervisors, and his political ally, Mayor George Moscone, were killed by former supervisor Dan White -- to that of contemporary conservatives while answering a question about the protests against President Obama's health-care... (The Drudge Report)
Lawmaker won't apologize to Congress for shout Sep 15, 2009
Wilson had raised more than $700,000 since the incident as of Friday, according to the National Republican Congressional Committee. This article appeared on page A - 6 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
GOP lands Rep. Space challenger Sep 12, 2009
There was no announcement accompanying Gibbs's filing, but the National Republican Congressional Committee is playing up Gibbs's filing. Gibbs joined the state Senate this year after six years in the state House. (TheHill.com)
Can Pelosi Win Over Wary Dems on Health Care? Sep 10, 2009
"The question Democrats have to be asking themselves is, How many times is Nancy Pelosi going to make them walk the plank and cast a vote for a fatally flawed bill?" asks Ken Spain, spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, which helps elect GOP candidates to the House. "This kind of overreach would be a policy disaster for middle-class Americans, but a dream scenario for any Republican opponent.". (Time.com)
Speech is high risk Sep 10, 2009
He was White House political director for President Reagan and chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Ed Rollins says Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress is a high-risk move. (CNN)
Blue Dog Predictions Sep 9, 2009
To top all that, many Blue Dogs will be facing re-election and have been targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) for the 2010 elections. After what has been an unprecedented summer of discontent with tension rising all over the nation concerning healthcare the Blue Dogs vote on this issue could make them more vulnerable then ever before come campaign time. (Human Events Online)
SU sex study raises concern Sep 9, 2009
"I think the people of Central New York would rather be 'hooked up' with jobs instead of more questionable stimulus spending," Tory Mazzola, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee told The Post-Standard Aug. 24. "I think it's questionable on its surface," Mazzola said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Arcuri still undecided on health care vote Sep 8, 2009
A recent National Republican Congressional Committee accuses Arcuri of voting with his party and not for the people in his district. Arcuri s got a lot riding on this vote, said Josh Kraushaar, a political correspondent with the nonpartisan online publication Politico. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
GOP's Cramer may seek 3rd crack at Congress Sep 6, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee commissioned a poll in late July that matched Pomeroy against two GOP opponents: Cramer and U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley, who plans to step down Friday. Wrigley, who says he is not interested in a House race, said he was not aware of the poll beforehand. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DNC to run spots on stimulus Sep 4, 2009
"So far the Obama administration is firing off blanks as Americans are staring down the barrel of a jobless recovery," said Ken Spain, communications director at the National Republican Congressional Committee, in an e-mail to reporters. "Maybe the vice president can shoot straight with middle-class voters today and answer the simple question: Where are the jobs?". (TheHill.com)
Matchup to replace Rep. Tauscher is set Sep 3, 2009
Garamendi was the favorite going into Tuesdays voting and will be the favorite in the general election, but the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has shown some faith in Harmer by naming him to the Young Guns program for congressional challengers. The results in the race were delayed by two hours so that those battling the wildfires could cast ballots. (TheHill.com)
Grassley Under Fire Over Opposition to Public Option Sep 1, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee launched television and radio ads targeting some Democratic House Members serving in conservative-leaning districts. The NRCC accused the Members of working too closely with Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. (Roll Call)
Cardoza rival puts GOP on the spot Aug 31, 2009
Family-name identification and local leadership positions may help establish credibility, but the National Republican Congressional Committee does not throw money at every candidate. Instead, fundraising becomes a self-fulfilling cycle: The more money a candidate raises, the more attractive the candidate becomes to other contributors. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Missouri Rep. Skelton to be targeted by Republicans Aug 31, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to target Skelton with health care-related radio ads in coming weeks. Two Republicans with state legislative experience are preparing to challenge him. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Driehaus Relieved Over Quiet Town Hall Aug 28, 2009
His town hall was dubbed a recess roasting by the National Republican Congressional Committee; a YouTube video later surfaced showing a woman cutting off Driehaus repeatedly as the crowd cheered. But unlike his last forum, Driehaus Wednesday town hall at the Nathanael Greene Lodge was a ticketed event, and the Green Township Democratic Club distributed the tickets. (Roll Call)
Pelosi Appeals for $100,000 to Fight for Health Care Reform Aug 28, 2009
The DCCC just barely outraised the National Republican Congressional Committee in July. The Democratic committee brought in $3. (Roll Call)
Businessman Publishes Letter to Appellate Division First Department, New York Aug 27, 2009
Jim Couri is a recipient of the Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom and was named 2006 Businessman of the Year by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Couri has been fighting corruption in the court system for decades. (PR Newswire)
Carney Takes Constituents’ Temperature Aug 26, 2009
He is a top target for Republicans in 2010, and the National Republican Congressional Committee plans to roll out radio ads next week targeting him on health care, NRCC spokesman Tory Mazzola said. The party has yet to zero in on a challenger but is eyeing state Sen. (Roll Call)
Health care plan tests Pelosi's leadership Aug 24, 2009
"They lack a cohesive message," said Ken Spain, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee. "Members are all over the place on where they stand on the bill, and I think that's reflective of the speaker's leadership.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Hunt now for GOP candidates Aug 22, 2009
Now that he s a vice chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee trying to help overcome a national Democratic majority, his approach is the same. For his latest trip, his team identified about 25 prospects across 11 potentially winnable districts, and then met them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: No News Is Big News Aug 20, 2009
But the National Republican Congressional Committee, which is hoping to target Grayson for defeat next year, wasn t so impressed and released a statement responding to Grayson s pat on the back. The NRCC cited an Orlando Sentinel report that said Grayson stacked the room in his favor by packing the audience with Democrats and that less than half of the 125 seats in the union hall were open to average citizens. (Roll Call)
Top GOP Leaders Recruiting Kilgore to Challenge Boucher Aug 20, 2009
has talked to Kilgore a couple of times about a Congressional bid and National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (Texas) has called to talk to Kilgore about the possibility, although Kilgore said he and Sessions have been playing phone tag and have yet to have a conversation on the subject. Kilgore said he has not seen a poll on his chances in the race. (Roll Call)
GOP going after Giffords in 2010 Aug 19, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee says it s planning to go after U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Gifford s seat in Arizona s 8th Congressional District. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
GOP Leaders Say Stimulus Is Failing After Six Months Aug 18, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee also latched onto the poll and sent out press releases in the districts of 54 Democrats all of whom voted for the stimulus legislation calling on them to explain to constituents why they voted to pile a mountain of new debt on their backs with no results to show for it. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. (Roll Call)
NRCC Targets Kagen in New TV Ad Aug 13, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee on Thursday is launching its first TV ad targeting a Democratic Member on health care reform. The ad targeting Rep. (Roll Call)
Democrats Tweaking Town-Hall Formats Aug 12, 2009
Carol Shea-Porter had no problem with town halls when she was crashing them during her first campaign for Congress, but her noticeable lack of recent public appearances speaks volumes about the plummeting approval of her party s government takeover of health care, said Ken Spain, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee. July 6, 12 a.m.. (Roll Call)
Calling Foes "Un-American" Is Nothing New Aug 12, 2009
Charged the National Republican Congressional Committee: "According to the Democratic leadership, if you oppose an increase in healthcare costs, massive deficits, and higher taxes, you are 'un-American.'" RedState. com that in 2005, "dissent was patriotic and the activists were funded by Hungarian billionaires. In 2009, dissent is Nazism and protestors are not authentic since they show up on their own dime without subsidy.". (CBS News -- Opinion)
NRCC Targets Vulnerable Democrats on Gitmo Aug 12, 2009
A day after a key Democrat warned the Obama administration against transferring Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, detainees to a Kansas prison, the National Republican Congressional Committee is stepping up pressure on vulnerable Democrats to take a position on the issue. House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo. (Roll Call)
Unions Muscle Up to Confront Health Protesters Aug 11, 2009
Democrats may think that attacking or ignoring this growing chorus of Americans is a smart strategy, Paul Lindsay, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, told the Journal. But they are obviously forgetting that these concerned citizens are voters as well. (Newsmax)
Pelosi, Hoyer: Town-Hall Protests ‘Un-American’ Aug 11, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee also seized on Pelosi s and Hoyer s comments. The group issued a press release in 54 Democrats districts saying their party has become desperate and resorted to ridiculing, alienating, and attempting to censor their own constituents. (Roll Call)
National GOP is taking aim at Giffords Aug 9, 2009
They d have been posted by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Giffords is a target, NRCC spokeswoman Joanna Burgos said last week. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Democrats Gird for Town-Hall Protests Aug 8, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee has been sending out e-mails titled Recess Roastings that link to news articles and video clips of protesters at local health care events. Democrats have gone from blaming Republican obstruction, to the insurance industry, to Matt Drudge, and now they are even blaming the voters who are registering their opposition at town halls across the country, NRCC spokesman Ken Spain said. (Roll Call)
GOP targeting Kosmas in 2010 Aug 5, 2009
"Suzanne Kosmas will be one of our top targets in 2010," said Andy Sere, regional spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee ... The National Republican Congressional Committee launched a steady barrage of criticism from her first day in office, asserting Kosmas has failed to follow up on campaign promises to be independent, to save jobs at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Brevard and balance the budget. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
