House Democrats threaten to withhold DCCC dues after party's California faceplant
Summary
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) spent $135,000 supporting a candidate in a California Democratic primary, which upset some House Democrats. Several lawmakers are upset because the DCCC sided with a moderate candidate over a progressive one, and some members now threaten to withhold their dues from the committee.Key Facts
- The DCCC spent $135,000 on ads supporting Jasmeet Bains in California's 22nd district Democratic primary.
- Bains, a moderate, ran against progressive Randy Villegas, who won the primary.
- The DCCC added Bains to its "Red to Blue" program a month before the primary.
- Progressive and Hispanic caucuses supported Villegas and were angry about the DCCC backing Bains.
- Some House Democrats feel the DCCC does not listen to them and only uses their dues without helping incumbent members.
- Lawmakers are frustrated that their dues fund efforts against candidates they support.
- The DCCC says it supports candidates it believes have the best chance to win in November to keep the majority.
- Discussions are ongoing within the Democratic Party about this DCCC strategy and its effects.
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