NRCC launches “massive assault” against pro-crime Dems

One year ago extreme House Democrats voted to support reduced penalties for violent crime in Washington, D.C.

Now a “massive assault” from the NRCC reminds voters that swing-district Democrats voted to give slaps on the wrist to carjackers and murderers. View an example of the digital ads running here.

In case you missed it…

GOP Campaign Arm Launches Media Blitz Against Dems Who Opposed Violent Crime Bill As Crisis In DC Spirals
Fox News 
Brandon Gillespie 
February 9, 2024
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-campaign-arm-launches-media-blitz-against-dems-opposed-violent-crime-bill-crisis-dc-spirals

FIRST ON FOX: Republicans are launching a massive assault against House Democrats who opposed overturning Washington, D.C.’s soft-on-crime criminal code last year as the city’s crime crisis continues to spiral.

Friday marks the one-year anniversary since 173 Democrats voted against H.J. Res. 26, a bill that nullified the overhaul of Washington, D.C.’s criminal code by the city council that softened penalties for violent crime offenders — a fact the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is amplifying in its new media blitz.
…
The NRCC’s media campaign is targeting 14 of the 173 House Democrats who opposed the legislation — which President Biden ultimately broke with his party to sign — and are at risk of losing their swing-district seats in elections this year as Republicans aim to bolster their narrow majority in the chamber.

Those being targeted include Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, Frank Mrvan, D-Ind., Gabriel Vasquez, D-N.M., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., Mike Levin, D-Calif., Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Susan Wild, D-Pa., and Val Hoyle, D-Ore.

Candidate-specific ads will run in each of the 14 districts highlighting their votes on the legislation.
…
Read the full piece here.