NRSC Weekly Rundown: New ad: High Five Heidi, Dems’ tax hike plan, McCaskill bashes Trump supporters and more!
And here’s this week’s edition of the NRSC Weekly Rundown:
New Ad: The NRSC rolled out a new digital ad hammering Heidi Heitkamp’s now infamous high five with New York liberal Chuck Schumer. The ad highlights Heidi’s liberal record of voting against North Dakotans.
National: Axios released a poll showing that voters in Trump states represented by Senate Democrats think the economy is better off than it was a year ago and strongly support the GOP tax cuts. Red state Democrats still can’t explain to voters why they voted with their party bosses instead of middle-class families back home.
National: Chuck Schumer and his liberal cronies have rolled out their disastrous tax hike plan. Their trillion-dollar spending plan is seeking to repeal the successful GOP tax cuts that have allowed folks across the country to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks.
#MOSen: Claire McCaskill hit the morning news circuit this week to bash Missourians for voting for President Trump. Helpful hint, it’s not a good idea to go after folks in a state Trump carried by nearly 20 points.
#INSen: If you’re wondering why it’s so hard to get in touch with Mexico Joe Donnelly, you’re not alone! Donnelly is becoming notorious on the Hill for dodging questions, telling reporters to contact his office and not responding for comment.
#NMSen: Martin Heinrich dropped a hypocritical new campaign ad claiming he’s trying to help New Mexico’s economic future get “back on track.” But, his record of voting against the GOP tax cuts helping New Mexicans tells a different story.
#NDSen: It’s no wonder Heidi Heitkamp raised nearly double the amount of money from Californians than from North Dakotans last quarter, Hollywood loves her! Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced his support of Heidi’s liberal policies this week. While Heidi gains support from coastal elites, folks at home are noticing her record of voting against North Dakota.
NEWS AND NOTES:
WFB: NRSC Releases Scathing Ad Against ‘High Five Heidi’ Heitkamp
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has a scathing new ad out against Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D., N.D.), or as the ad calls her, “High Five Heidi.” READ
New York Times: Democratic Senate Looking Like a Reach — Again
At this point, four of the “Trump Ten” senators are trailing generic opponents, and one (Claire McCaskill) is trailing a named opponent (Josh Hawley). Unsurprisingly, Trump’s approval ratings in all five states are in the 50s or 60s. READ
Star Tribune: Xcel Energy says savings from a $140 million cut in taxes could go to customers
Because of federal tax cuts, Xcel Energy’s revenue needs in Minnesota will be reduced by around $140 million, savings that could be passed back to customers. READ
PR Newswire: Georgia Power customers to receive $1.2 billion in benefits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Georgia Power has completed an assessment of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for the company – including approximately $1.2 billion in benefits for customers. READ
Seattle Times: Costco says extra profit from tax cuts will be shared with employees
Many retailers have announced plans to spend their tax-cut windfalls on one-time employee bonuses or more enduring wage increases. As retail pay is boosted, Costco intends to keep compensation for its more than 239,000 workers ahead of the pack, executives said Wednesday as the company reported its quarterly results. READ
Fox Business: Atlanta-Based Cox Enterprises Announces Tax Cuts Bonuses
The Atlanta-based company, which owns the Cox cable provider among other businesses, announced that bonuses of $1,000 to $2,000 will be distributed on Tax Day to employees who have worked at Cox Enterprises for at least a year and are not part of an executive incentive plan. The move impacts most of the company’s nearly 60,000 employees. READ
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