Obama/Begich Sequester to Hit Tomorrow WASHINGTON, D.C – For months, Republicans in the House and Senate have been urging their Democratic counterparts to replace President Obama’s sequester with smarter, safer and more sensible spending cuts to lower the deficit. Instead, less than 24 hours before the President’s Sequester proposal hits, Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) voted to instead replace the sequester with a bill that raises taxes and actually INCREASES the deficit. You read that correctly: Senator Begich’s solution to America’s deficit is to add more to it by taking more from hard working Alaskan families and throwing good money after bad. NRSC Communications Director Brad Dayspring issued the following statement: “Leave it to Mark Begich to try to solve the deficit crisis by adding more to it. Senator Begich voted today to take more money from Alaska families and give it to the powerful Democrats controlling Washington to spend, adding billions more to…
Hagan Allows “Devastating” Sequester To Hit North Carolina
Do-Nothing Hagan Votes “No” on Alternatives After Saying Sequester Has “Serious” Consequences for NC WASHINGTON, D.C – For months, Republicans in the House and Senate have been urging their Democratic counterparts to replace President Obama’s sequester with smarter, safer and more sensible spending cuts to lower the deficit. Instead, less than 24 hours before the President’s sequester hits, Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) voted against both Republican and Democratic alternatives to replace the sequester. You read that correctly: Senator Hagan’s solution to a sequester that she voted for and said would be, “devastating” and have “serious, negative consequences for North Carolina,” was to stand by and let it hit. NRSC Communications Director Brad Dayspring issued the following statement: “Kay Hagan was right to recognize that President Obama’s sequester, which she voted for, would have ‘serious’ consequences for North Carolina but dead wrong to do nothing about it to protect her home state. North Carolina families…
The White House Is Not For Sale – Or Is It?
Serious Questions Plague Obama’s OFA - WWW.WHITEHOUSEVIP.COM WASHINGTON, D.C - In light of serious questions and allegations about President Obama’s Organizing for Action (OFA), reports of access to the President being sold to millionaires and billionaires, and the White House failing to clearly explain its relationship, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today launched a new (parody) microsite designed so that citizens can demand answers. The site features video of White House Press Secretary Jay Carney’s inability to explain the cozy relationship between the President and his political arm OFA or how such an obvious political organization can achieve 501c4 tax status. The site also is complete with biographies of key OFA and White House staff (sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference), social media and tweet generators for citizens to directly petition the White House, and much more. You can visit the new site at www.whitehousevip.com NRSC Communications Director Brad Dayspring issued the…
Senator Landrieu’s Tone Deaf (and hypocritical) Comparison
Senator Mary Landrieu just compared the federal government raising taxes to a working mom taking a 2nd job to help her family. Note to Senator Landrieu: The government isn’t doing any hard work to earn more tax dollars, they’re just asking for more money from men and women who actually are. Heck, the Senate hasn’t even passed a budget in 1400 days, and just last week Senator Landrieu was caught not paying her own taxes. Talk about tone deaf. FULL SENATOR LANDRIEU QUOTE: “… When the senator says she knows what families do in tight budget times, she’s correct. Families do cut back, but they plan their reductions… they don’t pull the rug out from underneath the college tuition for their kids. They don’t kick grandma on the street and put her in a homeless shelter. They make smart decisions about budgets. Let me say to my colleagues on the other…
NRSC Calls on national party leaders to condemn racist Democrat Super Pac Attack
Statement by NRSC Communications Director Brad Dayspring on disgusting attacks by Democrat Super PAC Progress Kentucky: “Leading Democrats should condemn Progress Kentucky’s disgusting attack and should refuse to accept funding or resources from the Super PAC. Democratic Leaders’ silence sends the signal that this kind of racist attack is acceptable, and we sincerely hope that isn’t the case.” NOTE: Those who’ve thus far turned a blind eye to the ugly attack include: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DSCC Chairman Michael Bennet, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel, Senate Leaders Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer, Governor Beshear, and Congressman Yarmuth (D-KY).
MA SEN: Ed Markey’s Slavery Comments
How out of touch and hypocritical is Massachusetts Senate Candidate Ed Markey? SHOT: Ed Markey Compares Campaign Finance Ruling To Decision Upholding Slavery: The Dred Scott decision had to be repealed, we have to repeal Citizens United.” CHASER: Ed Markey Has Taken Over $2.7 Million From Political Action Committees Over The Course Of Career Statement From NRSC Communications Director Brad Dayspring: Agree or disagree with federal campaign finance law, it’s ridiculous and offensive to compare it to the horror of slavery. Out-of-touch statements like these simply reinforce the fact that Ed Markey has been hibernating in Washington back rooms since Carlton Fisk was behind the plate for the Red Sox and disco ruled the world. If Ed Markey really believes this to be the modern equivalent to slavery, he’ll quickly return the millions that he’s raised from PACs over his career.
Senator Mary Landrieu’s Tax Penalty
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) paid a penalty for failing to pay taxes in full on her Washington, D.C. Mansion: NRSC Communication Director Brad Dayspring issued the following statement after Senator Landrieu paid the tax penalty: Mary Landrieu’s campaign slogan must be, ‘Do as I say, not as I do.’ Senator Landrieu wants hard working Louisianans to send more money to Washington for President Obama to spend, but got caught failing to pay her fair share of taxes on her DC mansion. Senator Mary Landrieu’s mansion tax avoidance is the latest case of powerful Democrats in Washington trying to force the people to do one thing as they do another.
Statement by Chairman Moran on Senator Johanns
Statement by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, on the announcement by U.S. Senator Mike Johanns and the 2014 Nebraska Senate race: Mike Johanns epitomized principled leadership during his near three decades of public service, always putting the needs of Nebraskans first. I thank him for his service and wish he and his family the very best in their next chapter. The Cornhusker state will look to continue its strong conservative tradition by electing an equally dedicated Republican leader in 2014.
NRSC Statement on Vilsack, Iowa Senate Race
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today made the following statement regarding Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that he will not run for Senate in Iowa in 2014: The DSCC tried and failed to prevent Senator Harkin’s hand chosen candidate, Rep. Bruce Braley, from a clear path to the nomination because they know his brand of liberalism is too far outside the mainstream for most Iowans. Now Democrats are stuck with a slick former head of the trial lawyers association and one of the most partisan members of Congress as their candidate, Bruce Braley. – Brad Dayspring NRSC Communications Director @Bdayspring
NRSC Statement On Massachusetts Special Election
WASHINGTON — The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today made the following statement regarding Senator Scott Brown’s announcement and the forthcoming special election in Massachusetts: “This was no doubt a tough personal decision for Senator Brown and his family, who understandably need to recharge after several long, hard-fought campaigns. Now that he has made a decision, it’s time to move forward. The Republican conference remains excited about the prospect of the Massachusetts special election, and we have the organization, energy and resources to win. “As the Democratic primary between Reps. Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch turns uglier and nastier each day, the Massachusetts special election provides a real pick-up opportunity for Republicans, and we intend on defeating whichever career politician limps through.” - Rob Collins, NRSC Executive Director
