DSCC Takeaways, GOP Slugfest, Flake Out But ‘Vicious’ Primary Remains, DSCC Outraises NRSC… Again, Is Mandel ‘Lying, Hiding or Just Plain Reckless?’ Hawley’s First Presser Flops
SLUGFEST! The week began with
* Rep.
* The two
* Just last week, Bannon, the executive chairman of
* McSally, though, could be an anathema to the Trump movement, and potentially to Trump himself... For Bannonites, a McSally candidacy would provoke a full-fledged intraparty war.
* "If the McConnell establishment runs another 'Never Trumper' in
Morning Consult: With Flake Leaving, Republicans Hope to Ward Off Bannon's Insurgent.
* Rep.
* "If the McConnell establishment runs another never-Trumper like
* When asked about Surabian's remarks, McSally political consultant
KTAR: Brewer Says "[Heiler] would be an excellent candidate".
*
* But there is one person Brewer is cheerleading to enter the race:
* "I thought that [Heiler] would be an excellent candidate," Brewer said, adding that Heiler is thinking "seriously about pulling the trigger."
SENATE DEMS OUTRAISE GOP IN Q3. The Hill and Talking Points Memo took a closer look at Q3 reports and concluded "it's clear whose side has the energy."
The Hill:
*
* Meanwhile, Democratic challengers are also posting strong fundraising quarters that are on track with Republican incumbents' figures. But
* Four vulnerable
* Sen.
* While Florida Gov.
* All GOP candidates are behind in fundraising compared with the Democratic senators they're trying to unseat.
Talking Points Memo:
* In both the
* Nine of the 10 Democratic senators from states
* On the flip side, the few
*
DSCC OUTRAISES NRSC... AGAIN. As first reported in Politico Morning Score, the DSCC outraised the NRSC for the 6th month in a row. The DSCC raised
IS
SCOTT "CAUGHT UP IN A CONTROVERSY" OVER NURSING HOME SCANDAL. "Calls for action [continue to] grow" this week as the
FEC LOOKING INTO "IMPROPER" CAMPAIGNING BY FAGG. The
GOP STILL SABOTAGING YOUR HEALTH CARE. Your weekly reminder that congressional
* Hawley's assertions directly conflict with McCaskill's public statements and actions on the issue. She has said she's interested in pursuing tax reform that helps the middle class, but she will not support a bill that doles out big rewards for the wealthy. McCaskill's main complaint about the
* McCaskill went to the
* Pressed on what statements from McCaskill he was referring to, Hawley seemed flummoxed for a moment before citing part of a tweet she posted
* Asked about more controversial proposals now being floated by the
* Hawley's call with reporters marked his first extended interview on the
*
* But in fact, McCaskill has previously offered tentative support of some concepts in the still-evolving Republican tax plan. She has been targeted by the
* McCaskill, a Democrat, has criticized Republican tax ideas she says will coddle the rich at the expense of the middle class. But she has said she could support tentative Republican proposals to, for example, raise the standard income tax deduction for middle-income families, raise the child tax credit and simplify the tax code.
IN THE STATES.
FL -
MT - Flathead Free Beacon: Tester Blasts Plan to Increase Glacier Park Entrance Fee
(MORE) MT -
ND -
NM - KRWG FM/TV: Ahead Of President's Speech, Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Invest
OH -
WI - Cap Times: Editorial:
Following Trump’s Threats to Withdraw Hurricane Response Efforts, Murray, Wyden Push HHS For Commitment to Remain in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands As Long As Public Health is At Risk
Reps. Walberg, Sablan Introduce Retirement Plan Modernization Act
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News