NRCC Statement on MO-05

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Missouri’s 5th Congressional District primary election: 

“Emanuel Cleaver is a far-left liberal that spent years rubber-stamping the Democrats’ out of touch, radical agenda while ignoring common sense. Trump-endorsed U.S. Marine veteran Rick Brattin served our nation with honor and has a record of fighting for common sense wins in the Missouri state legislature. Missourians are ready for change and will elect Rick Brattin this fall.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon

BACKGROUND

• Emanuel Cleaver was named the most vulnerable member of Congress.
• Under the new congressional lines, President Trump won Missouri’s Fifth District by 18.4%.