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FACT CHECK: DeSantis Repeatedly Supported Cuts to Social Security, Medicare

In his latest stop on Fox, Ron DeSantis tried to completely rewrite his long, established record of supporting cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Here’s what DeSantis said on Fox News:  “We’re not going to mess with Social Security as Republicans. I think that’s pretty clear.” And here’s his actual record – Ron DeSantis has […]

ICYMI: MAGA Republicans Find New Low

In case you missed it, Oversight Committee Chair James Comer stooped to a new low as he attacked President Biden’s deceased son. Following Comer’s disgusting comments, veterans grassroots organization Common Defense called on Comer to apologize to the Biden family and military members and veterans for disparaging Beau Biden’s service and legacy.  Key Point: “House Oversight Committee Chairman […]

REMINDER: Every Single Republican in Congress Voted Against Capping Insulin Costs

Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company, announced today that it will follow President Joe Biden and Democrats’ lead and cap the cost of its insulin at $35 a month, no thanks to a single congressional Republican. Every single Republican in Congress voted AGAINST the Inflation Reduction Act — historic legislation that caps the cost of insulin for seniors on […]

DNC Statement on Eli Lilly Capping Insulin Costs at $35 a Month

In response to the pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly’s decision to cap the price of its insulin at $35 a month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement:  “Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden, Americans across the country will no longer be forced to pay astronomical prices for the life-saving insulin they need. […]

NEW VIDEO: CPAC 2023 — Nothing But Another Extreme MAGA Cattle Call

As the extreme CPAC conference kicks off today in National Harbor, the DNC is releasing a new video blasting 2024 Republicans like Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo — who will be taking center stage at the conference alongside election-denying MAGA extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kari Lake. WATCH:  The post NEW VIDEO: […]

DNC Statement on Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Women’s Caucus Chair Lottie Shackelford released the following statement:  “Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of all women to our country, and to rededicate ourselves to continuing to build on all of the progress we have made. From […]

DNC Statement on Racist Attack on Rep. Judy Chu

In response to Republican Rep. Lance Gooden’s racist comments toward Rep. Judy Chu, the first Chinese American woman to be elected to Congress, DNC Deputy Executive Director Roger Lau, DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, DNC AAPI Caucus Vice Chair Otto Lee, DNC AAPI Caucus Secretary Keith Umemoto, and DNC AAPI Caucus Treasurer Amy Monk […]

REMINDER: 2024 Republicans’ MAGA Agenda Could Raise Health Care Costs for Millions

As the race for the MAGA base heats up, 2024 Republicans have already shown where they stand on health care – spending years trying to slash Medicare, refusing to expand Medicaid, and pushing to repeal the Affordable Care Act – which would leave millions of Americans without health care coverage and send health care costs […]