More Republican Obstruction, Delay and Distraction

It was a banner week for Republican obstruction, delay and distraction.  But don't take it from us.  Here's a recap, see for yourself:

• On top of holding an anti-immigrant press conference, calling for the end of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Senator Cruz continued to float another Republican Government Shutdown.

o   The Fiscal Times: Is Ted Cruz Looking for Another Government Shutdown?

• House Republican, appointed by Speaker Boehner to serve in the Benghazi Select Committee, choose to rile up supporters back at his home district at an invite-only event by bashing the Administration.

o   The Huffington Post: GOP Congressman Lynn Westmoreland Denounces 'Our Enemy' In The White House

• House Republicans get a foreign policy pep talk from former Vice President Dick Cheney, yes Dick Cheney.

o   MSNBC: Republicans just can't get enough of Dick Cheney

• Speaker Boehner, Leader McCarthy and House Republicans delay a vote to fund our government – adding more speculation of a Republican Government Shutdown.

o   PoliticusUSA: House Republicans Meltdown and Cancel Vote To Fund The Government As Shutdown Looms

• Senate Republicans voted against a constitutional amendment to remove the influence of money in politics.

o   The Hill: Senate GOP blocks constitutional amendment on campaign spending

• And, they voted for the 53rd time to repeal and undermine the nation's health care law – Affordable Care Act.

o   POLITICO: House returns to anti-Obamacare votes

Republicans should instead end this barrage of assaults on the middle class and hardworking Americans, and join Democrats in jumpstarting the middle class.