Thursday - October 15, 2026

Politics, Parties, Candidates

Here's a look at documents from politicians, candidates and interested parties

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REMINDER: Eric Flores Defended A Coach Who Was Accused Of Forcing A Student to Exercise Nude
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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REMINDER: Eric Flores Defended A Coach Who Was Accused Of Forcing A Student to Exercise Nude

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As a lawyer, Eric Flores has made defending accused predators his bread and butter.

According to reporting, Flores served as lead defense counsel for a high school football coach accused of "trauma, abuse and injustice upon a vulnerable student." The coach "ordered a minor student to 'perform strenuous physical exercise completely nude' and 'threatened and ordered him to remain nude' when ... Show Full Article
Oregon Democrats Respond to Governor Kotek's Debate Victory
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news:

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Oregon Democrats Respond to Governor Kotek's Debate Victory

Oct 13, 2026

Bend, OR - Following Governor Kotek's resounding defeat of Christine Drazan during their third debate in Bend, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Nathan Soltz issued the following statement:

"Tina Kotek debated Christine Drazan three times across our state during this campaign, and three times has emerged as the clear winner. Where Drazan had empty attacks, Governor Kotek had a clear plan with actionable ideas. The Governor successfully ... Show Full Article
NV Dems Unveils Billboards and Digital Ad in Response to Donald Trump's Southwest Swing
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:

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NV Dems Unveils Billboards and Digital Ad in Response to Donald Trump's Southwest Swing

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Ahead of Donald Trump's rally on the Nevada/Arizona border, the Nevada State Democratic Party is unveiling brand new billboards across the state reminding voters that Joe Lombardo is completely on board with the president's cost-raising agenda. From telling Nevadans to "feel a little pain" from tariffs to embracing Trump's Iran war that is jacking up fuel costs to record-highs, Lombardo always takes orders ... Show Full Article
NEW: Extremist Ryan Elijah Hopes Rape Survivors Make Their Rape "A Great Situation"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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NEW: Extremist Ryan Elijah Hopes Rape Survivors Make Their Rape "A Great Situation"

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Just when you thought Ryan Elijah couldn't get more extreme, unearthed audio reveals just how far he's willing to take his anti-abortion agenda.

In a June appearance on an anti-abortion podcast, Elijah stated "I would hope most people would make that decision to have the baby and to take what is a horrible situation and turn into a great situation," when discussing pregnancies resulting from rape ... Show Full Article
NEW REPORT: 'Husted donors include executives whose companies settled Medicare fraud cases'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:

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NEW REPORT: 'Husted donors include executives whose companies settled Medicare fraud cases'

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COLUMBUS, OHIO -- New reporting reveals that Jon Husted has taken hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from nursing home companies and executives that faced multi-million dollar lawsuits for Medicaid and Medicare fraud.

This is the latest example of Jon Husted attacking Ohio seniors:

* NBC 4 Columbus reported that Husted has taken "more than a million dollars from the nursing home industry, ... Show Full Article
DGA Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker's Win in the Illinois Gubernatorial Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:

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DGA Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker's Win in the Illinois Gubernatorial Debate

Oct 13, 2026

DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement on the Illinois gubernatorial debate:

"Tonight Gov. JB Pritzker reminded Illinois voters why they chose him over Darren Bailey four years ago, and why they'll enthusiastically do so again this November. On the debate stage this evening, Bailey once again showed that he has nothing to offer Illinois except a relentless commitment to bringing Trump's unpopular, ... Show Full Article
DCCC Polling Memo: Zach Dembo Continues to Lead in KY-06
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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DCCC Polling Memo: Zach Dembo Continues to Lead in KY-06

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From: DCCC Analytics Department

Date: October 14th, 2026

Subject: DCCC Polling Memo: Zach Dembo Continues to Lead in KY-06

An internal DCCC poll conducted October 2-5 among 606 likely general election voters in KY-06 shows the race is trending in Democrats' favor. Democrat Zach Dembo leads Republican Ralph Alvarado by 6 points, 46% to 40%, with third party candidates taking a combined 6%, and 8% undecided.

Ralph Alvarado's ... Show Full Article