This week, the Congressional Integrity Project released a new ad in the Biden 18 swing districts focusing on Jim Jordan, this week’s Republican nominee for Speaker of the House, and his involvement in the January 6th insurrection and attempt to overthrow the 2020 election. The ad was released in the Biden 18 swing districts and highlights how any member of Congress who votes for Jordan for Speaker is aligning themselves with Jordan’s support for the January 6th attack on our democracy.
The ad is part of a months-long, seven-figure advocacy campaign run by the Congressional Integrity Project to hold Republicans accountable for ignoring critical priorities and instead, focusing on bogus investigations and an impeachment inquiry to hurt President Biden and help Donald Trump return to the White House.
Congressional Integrity Project also released a new report titled Jim Jordan is Extreme MAGA and Dangerous to Our Democracy. As Jordan is the top candidate to become Speaker, the report outlines how dangerous he would be to our democracy and how his only allegiance is to Donald Trump, not the American people. Read the full report here.
CIP sent out 8 rapid-response products, including statements, fact sheets, and roundups.
Reporting from inside the GOP’s House Speaker battle showed Jim Jordan repeatedly refused to admit that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election
- STATEMENT: Every Republican Who Votes for Jim Jordan Must Answer for His Role in the January 6th Conspiracy
- An hour before the vote for Speaker, Jim Jordan is still election-denying on behalf of Trump.
Congressional Integrity Project released a new ad focusing on Jim Jordan, the Republican nominee for Speaker of the House, and his involvement in the January 6th insurrection and attempt to overthrow the 2020 election.
Congressional Integrity Project released a new report titled Jim Jordan is Extreme MAGA and Dangerous to Our Democracy, as Jordan is the top candidate to become Speaker.
At the first vote for Speaker of the House, 200 House Republicans endorsed Jim Jordan – an extreme MAGA Republican, conspiracy theorist, subpoena dodger, and one of the biggest threats to our democracy.
This week, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, two key players in Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, have pleaded guilty to their roles in the attempted coup in the case in Fulton County, Georgia.
In a desperate bid to distract from the trash fire that is the current chaos of the MAGA House Republican majority, James Comer released bank records that show not a single shred of wrongdoing by President Biden.
- STATEMENT: Comer Fails (AGAIN) to Prove Any Wrongdoing by President Biden
- ICYMI: James Comer Has Financial Entanglements with His Brother
CIP was mentioned or quoted in the following 12 articles or news appearances.
New York Times: Republicans Fear Jordan Speaker Bid Could Cost Them House Majority. “Another group, the Congressional Integrity Project, began a digital ad campaign this week in those same districts, focusing on Mr. Jordan and his attempts to overthrow the 2020 election. ‘Every House Republican who votes for Jim Jordan to be speaker of the House should be held accountable for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, his role in the Jan. 6 fake electors plot, and his continued attacks on our democracy,’ said Kyle Herrig, the executive director of the advocacy organization.” [New York Times, 10/18/23]
The Guardian: ‘A dangerous game’: Republican chaos and indecision as crises shake the world. “Kyle Herrig, executive director of the Congressional Integrity Project, said: ‘Since day one the Maga Republicans in the House majority have failed to work on real domestic priorities and instead focused on partisan stunts in their extreme efforts to return Donald Trump to the White House. ‘Their ongoing dysfunction, misplaced priorities and failures now impede the efforts of President Biden to come to the aid of key allies internationally. Chaos, not governance, defines the House Republican Caucus.’” [The Guardian, 10/14/23]
Oregon Capital Chronicle: Chavez-DeRemer again leads all Oregon congressional candidates in fundraising. “As the 2024 election draws closer, candidate contributions and spending will increase – as will outside spending by groups trying to help or hurt preferred candidates. Already this fall, the Washington, D.C.-based Congressional Integrity Project has run ads targeting Chavez-DeRemer and 17 other Republicans in districts Biden won over an impeachment inquiry into Biden, while the American Action Network ran ads praising Chavez-DeRemer and 15 other Republicans who voted for a measure to avert a government shutdown that would have resulted from fellow Republicans balking at a resolution to keep the government funded.” [Oregon Capital Chronicle, 10/16/23]
CQ Roll Call: House Democrats see Republican speaker ‘dysfunction’ as path to majority in 2024. “‘There’s almost no doubt that this type of dysfunction and chaos among Republicans will benefit Democrats,’ said Brad Woodhouse, a Democratic strategist. ‘And I think you combine that with the notion that Jim Jordan is a guy that founded the House Freedom Caucus and is one of the most conservative firebrands in the House. … Even if they solve this current chaos by making him the speaker, they will definitely have cut off their nose to spite their face.’” [CQ Roll Call, 10/16/23]
CNN: Jordan works to assuage fundraising fears in his quest for speakership. “And a Democratic-aligned outside group, Congressional Integrity Project, launched a new digital ad on Monday in the 18 districts that Republicans represent that President Joe Biden also won, highlighting Jordan’s role attempting to help Trump overturn the 2020 election.” [CNN, 10/16/13]
The Hill: New ad targets Jordan, Republican supporters over 2020 election, Jan. 6. “A left-leaning watchdog group released an ad Monday targeting Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and supporters of his Speakership bid for Jordan’s role in former President Trump’s attempts to stay in power after the 2020 election and for Jordan’s connection to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. ‘Every Republican who votes for Jim Jordan to be Speaker of the House should be held accountable for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, support for the attack on our country on January 6th, and attacks on our democracy,’ the Congressional Integrity Project wrote in a post attached to the video released on X, formerly Twitter.” [The Hill, 10/16/23]
Syracuse.com: Brandon Williams backs Jim Jordan as he falls short in bid for House speaker. “Before Tuesday’s vote, the Congressional Integrity Project paid for digital ads against Williams and the 17 other Republicans in Biden districts. The Democratic-aligned group said those who voted for Jordan should be held accountable for Jordan’s efforts to undermine the election.” [Syracuse.com, 10/17/23]
The Messenger: Advocacy Group Launches Ad Taking Aim at Jordan, GOP Backers Over 2020 Election Claims, Capitol Riot. “The Congressional Integrity Project, a left-leaning nonprofit advocacy group, is calling for every House Republican who votes for Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be “held accountable” for Jordan’s involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election and the Capitol riot that they say took place as a result… The Congressional Integrity Project calls on 18 lawmakers, who they called the “Biden 18” and any other House Republicans to “stand up against” Jordan as the nominee for House Speaker. Some of the congresspeople included are Reps. George Santos, R-N.Y., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Young Kim, R-Calif., and Don Bacon, R-Neb.” [The Messenger, 10/17/23]
The Independent: Wrestling abuse claims, Jan 6 and abortion: Jim Jordan’s controversies plaguing his House speaker bid. “The Congressional Integrity Project watchdog shared an ad on Monday (16 October) slamming Mr Jordan for his role in the riot, writing on X: ‘Every Republican who votes for Jim Jordan to be Speaker of the House should be held accountable for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, support for the attack on our country on January 6th, and attacks on our democracy.’” [The Independent, 10/17/23]
LevittownNow: Congressman Fitzpatrick Backs Controversial Bid For Speaker Amidst Political Turmoil. “In Fitzpatrick’s First Congressional District, the Congressional Integrity Project political advocacy group began airing ads highlighting Jordan’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and links to the January 6 attack. ‘Every House Republican who votes for Jim Jordan to be Speaker of the House should be held accountable for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, his role in the January 6th fake electors plot, and his continued attacks on our democracy,’ Congressional Integrity Project Executive Director Kyle Herrig said.” [LevittownNow, 10/18/23]
LevittownNow: Congressman Fitzpatrick Changes Mind: No Longer Supports Congressman Jordan For Speaker. “The Congressional Integrity Project political advocacy group began airing ads this week highlighting Jordan’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and links to the January 6 attack in Fitzpatrick’s district.” [LevittownNow, 10/19/23]
Seattle Times: Republicans fear Jordan speaker bid could cost them House majority. “Another group, the Congressional Integrity Project, began a digital ad campaign this week in those same districts, focusing on Jordan and his attempts to overthrow the 2020 election. ‘Every House Republican who votes for Jim Jordan to be speaker of the House should be held accountable for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, his role in the Jan. 6 fake electors plot and his continued attacks on our democracy,’ said Kyle Herrig, the executive director of the advocacy organization.” [Seattle Times, 10/18/23]