Three progressive House Democrats who won their seats by challenging Democratic incumbents are rebuking a new rule by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee that prohibits the organization from conducting business with"political vendors" that support primary challengers to incumbents, calling the rule a"blacklist" that weakens the party.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Ro Khanna of California have called out the DCCC for the new rule, which is included on a form for vendors looking to partner with the organization."The core mission of the DCCC is electing House Democrats, which includes supporting and protecting incumbents," the form read.
My recommendation, if you're a small-dollar donor: pause your donations to DCCC & give directly to swing candidates instead.— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez March 30, 2019 Read MoreThe DCCC did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment Sunday. Pressley also took to Twitter to call out the rule, writing in a series of tweets Saturday that it could be especially harmful to minority candidates and"diverse vendors.
My thoughts on the @dccc's decision that threatens to slam the door on those who work w/ challengers in Democratic primaries: — Ayanna Pressley March 30, 2019 "So, let me be clear: I believe fiercely in the potential of our party, but we cannot credibly lay claim to prioritizing diversity & inclusion when institutions like the DCCC implement policies that threaten to silence new voices and historically marginalized communities," Pressley added. Khanna, who unseated former Rep.
How undemocratic of the DCCC.
She is just going to get so lonely sitting by herself.....AOC it well deserved considering your actions. Till Norse though.....that stays will these two IlhanMN RashidaTlaib racist
I wish the dinosaurs would just die out already and stop trying to stack the deck to prolong their inevitable demise. It pushes voters away from the party.
I have read the tweet 4 times now and have no idea what it says.
Absolutely. This is the kind of BS that got Trump elected
Freedom of choice, or fear, force, destroy? The platform uses same techniques on its own platform.
Democrats against democracy will be replaced. DCCC is a racket.
Get rid of your socialist, libs, or face Extinction. Socialism isn't allowed in America, by force if necessary. Just sayin maga
Progressives rock hard!