House GOP campaign arm rolls out ad targeting Democrats over shutdown vote
The National Republican Congressional Committee rolled out an ad Wednesday targeting House Democrats who voted against a measure on Tuesday to fund the government through September and avoid a shutdown. The 30-second digital spot accuses the House Democrats who voted against the measure of cutting off paychecks for the military and TSA agents and freezing...
The National Republican Congressional Committee rolled out an ad Wednesday targeting House Democrats who voted against a measure on Tuesday to fund the government through September and avoid a shutdown.
The 30-second digital spot accuses the House Democrats who voted against the measure of cutting off paychecks for the military and TSA agents and freezing veterans benefits, small business loans.
"House Democrats just threw a tantrum at the expense of the American people," NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella said in a statement. "Shutting down the government and creating potentially dangerous consequences for every single American. After months of failure, they've learned nothing and doubled down on their embarrassing dysfunction."
On Tuesday, the House passed a funding bill to avert a government shutdown largely along party lines in a 217-213 vote. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was the only Democrat to vote alongside Republicans while Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only Republican "no" vote.
The legislation, which is now under consideration in the Senate, would fund the government through Sept. 30. Additionally, the measure would boost defense funding and carry out cuts on non defense funding.
