DCCC - Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

05/14/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/14/2021 12:07

NEW AD CAMPAIGN: Five-figure ad campaign slams House Republicans for touting American Rescue Plan they voted against

'Participation Trophy' exposes House Republicans' hypocrisy on American Rescue Plan support, lining up to take credit after denying aid to the American families

Today, the DCCC launched its second offensive ad campaign holding Republicans accountable for voting no on the American Rescue Plan of the 2022 cycle - a targeted, initial five-figure ad buy to hold Minority Leader McCarthy and vulnerable House Republicans accountable for misleading the American people by repeatedly taking credit for the popular relief offered through the American Rescue Plan after voting against it.

WATCH AD: 'Participation Trophy'

The ad exposes six of the most vulnerable House Republicans (David Schweikert (AZ-06), Don Bacon (NE-02), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Scott Perry (PA-10), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)) and Minority Leader McCarthy who are lining up for a participation trophy as they desperately try to paper over their votes against the immensely popular American Rescue Plan by touting its benefits. And it's no wonder they are, with the overwhelming bipartisan support of nearly 7 in 10 Americans, this critical relief is helping us crush this pandemic by getting shots in arms, students safely back in schools, and workers back on the job.

'Instead of supporting critical relief in the American Rescue Plan as families suffered through a devastating pandemic, McCarthy and his caucus did everything they could to stop this bill from passing. Now, because of its popularity, they're singing a different tune,' said DCCC Spokesperson Chris Taylor. 'This a reminder to House Republicans: the American people don't hand out participation trophies. Ahead of next November, Democrats are going to expose their hypocrisy every step of the way.'

WATCH AD: 'Participation Trophy'

Kevin McCarty and his Republicans voted against
President Biden's American Rescue Plan
that's delivering $1,400 checks directly into Americans' pockets,
ramping up vaccines,
and getting our children safely back in the classroom.
Thanks to President Biden's plan,
our economy is getting the boost it needs 
to reopen our small businesses and get folks back to work. 
Now Kevin McCarthy wants a participation trophy
for the American Rescue Plan's victory.
Kevin McCarthy and his Republicans voted against jobs,
small businesses, and rebuilding our economy.
Sorry, Kevin - you don't get a participation trophy for trying to throw the game.

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