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Kansas Republicans' Extremely Messy Gubernatorial Primary Will Be on Full Display at Tonight's Debate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 30, 2026:
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Kansas Republicans' Extremely Messy Gubernatorial Primary Will Be on Full Display at Tonight's Debate
Kansas Republicans running for governor are currently mired in a crowded, messy race to the right where attacks are already flying and candidates are staking out the most extreme positions - and that will be on full display tonight as the field of candidates takes the stage in their first official debate.
The GOP candidates running for governor have all embraced the Administration's
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 30, 2026:
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Kansas Republicans' Extremely Messy Gubernatorial Primary Will Be on Full Display at Tonight's Debate
Kansas Republicans running for governor are currently mired in a crowded, messy race to the right where attacks are already flying and candidates are staking out the most extreme positions - and that will be on full display tonight as the field of candidates takes the stage in their first official debate.
The GOP candidates running for governor have all embraced the Administration'sunpopular, cost-raising agenda, with the Kansas Reflector noting "Kansas Republicans have been loathe to publicly criticize Trump's trade agenda." They've also backed extreme D.C. Republicans' massive cuts to health care and food assistance and oppose efforts to expand Medicaid - putting them squarely out of touch with Kansas families.
"Don't tune in to tonight's debate expecting substantive conversations on the issues facing Kansans, because the Republican gubernatorial field clearly isn't interested in those," said DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw. "Instead, Kansas Republicans running for governor are locked in a bruising, all-out brawl of a primary where the only thing that unites them is their out-of-touch, extreme agendas."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/kansas-republicans-extremely-messy-gubernatorial-primary-will-be-on-full-display-at-tonights-debate/
House Democrats Enter Election Year with Money, Momentum, and Message
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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House Democrats Enter Election Year with Money, Momentum, and Message
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As campaigns file their 2025 Q4 campaign finance reports, House Democrats are reporting strong, broad levels of support across the country for the start of the on-year.
Here are the facts from Q4 filings :
* Democratic Frontliners outraised their GOP challengers by a 3-1 margin on average.
* Democratic Frontliners also boasted an average cash-on-hand advantage over their GOP challengers of $1.8 million
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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House Democrats Enter Election Year with Money, Momentum, and Message
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As campaigns file their 2025 Q4 campaign finance reports, House Democrats are reporting strong, broad levels of support across the country for the start of the on-year.
Here are the facts from Q4 filings :
* Democratic Frontliners outraised their GOP challengers by a 3-1 margin on average.
* Democratic Frontliners also boasted an average cash-on-hand advantage over their GOP challengers of $1.8 millionto $281,000.
* Democratic challengers to Republican-held seats averaged $257,000 raised, outrunning Republican challengers across the battlefield, who only raised a meager $184,000 on average.
* And multiple Democratic challengers OUTRAISED their Republican incumbents (WI-03, IA-01, PA-10, FL-07, and TN-05, to name a few).
These campaign finance filings reveal sweeping grassroots support for House Democrats, powering their way to victory in November.
In addition to the strong fundraising numbers by House Democrats, we have also taken a commanding - and HISTORIC - polling lead in the race for control of the House.
A Fox News poll last week shows Democrats up 6 POINTS on the generic congressional ballot, including 62% of Independents supporting Democrats. The current 52% support for congressional Democrats is the HIGHEST recorded for either party in the Fox News poll, a momentous data point considering Democrats won 41 seats in the 2018 midterms.
The recent polling edge comes as the nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted 18 House districts in Democrats' direction.
DCCC Spokesperson Viet Shelton :
"House Republicans are running scared, and they should be. From polling to rallies to town halls, it's clear the American people are pissed that Republicans are making everything more expensive and ripping away health care from hardworking families, all to pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest few. Going into the on-year, momentum is on our side - and with better candidates, a better message, and the public souring on Republicans, Democrats are poised to take back the majority."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/house-democrats-enter-election-year-with-money-momentum-and-message/
DGA: Democratic Committees, Leaders Schumer and Jeffries Successfully Block Several Provisions of Trump's EO to Undermine Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 30, 2026:
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BREAKING: Democratic Committees, Leaders Schumer and Jeffries Successfully Block Several Provisions of Trump's EO to Undermine Elections
Democrats defeat Trump's unconstitutional and illegal attempt to attack the rights of members of the military and make it more difficult for married women who've changed their names to register to vote
Today, in response to the Democratic Party's lawsuit, a federal judge permanently blocked several key provisions of Trump's illegal executive order and
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 30, 2026:
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BREAKING: Democratic Committees, Leaders Schumer and Jeffries Successfully Block Several Provisions of Trump's EO to Undermine Elections
Democrats defeat Trump's unconstitutional and illegal attempt to attack the rights of members of the military and make it more difficult for married women who've changed their names to register to vote
Today, in response to the Democratic Party's lawsuit, a federal judge permanently blocked several key provisions of Trump's illegal executive order andsharply rebuked the President for his unconstitutional power grab. In the words of the judge, "our Constitution does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures."
The newly enjoined provisions, if left unchallenged, would have suppressed the voting rights of members of the military, as well as Medicaid and SNAP recipients. This follows an October ruling in which a federal judge blocked the order's lead provision, which would have upended voter registration procedures and made it more difficult for married women who've changed their names to register to vote.
The ruling today ensures that uniformed service members and Medicaid and SNAP recipients will continue to have their votes counted by removing burdensome and illegal documentation requirements. Although the Court deemed some challenges not yet ready for review, it uniformly rejected the Administration's substantive defense of the executive order.
Today's victory comes after Democratic committees and Leaders Schumer and Jeffries sued, explaining that the, "President has no constitutional power over election regulation that would support this unilateral exercise of authority." Today's order not only unequivocally upholds this fundamental truth, it also protects American voters from illegal burdens on their right to make their voice heard.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, DNC Chair Ken Martin, DGA Chair Andy Beshear, DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement:
"Today's court decision is a decisive victory for our democracy and a clear rebuke of Donald Trump's un-American and illegal power grab. Democrats prevailed because we are on the right side of the law and on the side of the American people. While Trump attempts to silence voters because they are rejecting his failed policies that raise costs and strip away health care, Democrats are using every tool at our disposal to fight back."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/breaking-democratic-committees-leaders-schumer-and-jeffries-successfully-block-several-provisions-of-trumps-eo-to-undermine-elections/
DGA Statement on Dan Cox's Entrance Into Maryland's Gubernatorial Race
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 31, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Dan Cox's Entrance into Maryland's Gubernatorial Race
Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Dan Cox's entrance into Maryland's gubernatorial race:
"Dan Cox is a MAGA extremist running to bring Donald Trump's disastrous, cost-raising agenda to Annapolis - and that's why he is completely unfit to be Maryland's governor. Cox would be the Trump of Annapolis: taking away health care, jacking up costs, killing Maryland jobs, trafficking
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 31, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Dan Cox's Entrance into Maryland's Gubernatorial Race
Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Dan Cox's entrance into Maryland's gubernatorial race:
"Dan Cox is a MAGA extremist running to bring Donald Trump's disastrous, cost-raising agenda to Annapolis - and that's why he is completely unfit to be Maryland's governor. Cox would be the Trump of Annapolis: taking away health care, jacking up costs, killing Maryland jobs, traffickingin conspiracy theories, and endangering public safety. At a time when Donald Trump is attacking the state every day, Marylanders need a governor who will fight for them - not a Donald Trump clone."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-dan-coxs-entrance-into-marylands-gubernatorial-race/
The American People Have No Confidence in Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The American People Have No Confidence in Trump
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Only 56% of Republicans support the party's policies
The Pew Research Center released new polling showing that Americans' view and approval of Trump is in decline. The latest poll looked at measures about "the qualities needed to serve as president" and Trump is down across the board, even with Republicans, while his current approval rating is at a mere 37%.
Some key findings from the poll :
* Only 34% of Americans believe
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The American People Have No Confidence in Trump
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Only 56% of Republicans support the party's policies
The Pew Research Center released new polling showing that Americans' view and approval of Trump is in decline. The latest poll looked at measures about "the qualities needed to serve as president" and Trump is down across the board, even with Republicans, while his current approval rating is at a mere 37%.
Some key findings from the poll :
* Only 34% of Americans believeTrump has the leadership skills needed to do the job
* More than half (52%) say "they are not too or not at all" confident that Trump has the mental fitness needed for the job
* Only 25% believe that Trump respects the country's democratic values
* 60% have "little or no confidence" in Trump acting ethically
Every day brings a new poll highlighting this Republican administration's massive failure in every area -from health care, to affordability, to community safety. As a result of Trump's harmful agenda and House Republicans that never fail to fall in line, Democrats are poised to win back the House in November.
DCCC Spokesperson Bridget Gonzalez :
"Republicans have done everything they possibly can to lose public support and trust. It's like they're trying to lose in November, and the American people will make sure that they do."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/the-american-people-have-no-confidence-in-trump/
Idaho Democratic Party Chair: Defeating Tyranny Requires Courage
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 31 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Defeating Tyranny Requires Courage
The founders of our country knew tyranny. British soldiers occupied towns, enforced a distant ruler's will, and used violence to crush dissent. That experience shaped a Constitution built to restrain power: three coequal branches, civilian control, due process, limits on unreasonable searches and seizures, and freedoms to speak, assemble, worship, bear arms, and protest injustice.
In Minneapolis, those
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BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 31 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Defeating Tyranny Requires Courage
The founders of our country knew tyranny. British soldiers occupied towns, enforced a distant ruler's will, and used violence to crush dissent. That experience shaped a Constitution built to restrain power: three coequal branches, civilian control, due process, limits on unreasonable searches and seizures, and freedoms to speak, assemble, worship, bear arms, and protest injustice.
In Minneapolis, thosesafeguards are collapsing under the current regime. We see masked armed forces assaulting families in the streets. Homes invaded without judicial warrants. Children kidnapped. Legal observers threatened and killed. People, including children, with citizenship or lawful status abducted and shipped to distant detention centers, then dumped without a way home.
The killings of Alex Pretti and Rene Good, seen by millions, have sparked national rage because they were caught on camera. Other cases drew far less attention but are just as disturbing: immigrants shot while sitting in a parked car in Oregon, a detainee's death later ruled a homicide after ICE labeled it a "suspected suicide," and people dying in custody after delayed or denied medical care.
The lawlessness of ICE runs deep. It violated 100 court orders in January alone. As one judge put it, that's more than "some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
Why has the Republican regime adopted brutal, criminal tactics? Part of the answer points to Trump advisor Stephen Miller, long reported to hold white supremacist beliefs. Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees ICE, has said she is following directives from Miller and Trump.
The regime also uses terror to pursue other aims. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote to Governor Tim Walz that ICE would pull out if Minnesota turned over personal voter data to the Department of Justice. This goes beyond federal overreach. It's bullying.
Officials at the highest levels have lied about what the videos show and refused to cooperate with local investigators. A handful of Republicans are acknowledging the truth. Senator Rand Paul said no one watching the video could believe the regime's claim that Pretti assaulted law enforcement. A Minnesota gubernatorial candidate left the Republican Party rather than defend the indefensible.
Where are Idaho's Republican leaders? Disgracefully silent. Idahoans value freedom and the rule of law. Those values mean nothing if our leaders look away while federal agents violate court orders, terrorize civilians, kidnap children, and kill with impunity.
In the immediate term, we must stop funding ICE's atrocities. Customs and Border Patrol agents must return to monitoring our border, not occupying American cities. Victims of federal violence and criminal kidnappings must see justice and accountability.
Freedom survives only if people defend it. The brave among us already are. Now our leaders must decide whether to stand with the people or enable tyranny.
Onward,
Lauren Necochea
Idaho Democratic Party Chair
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/a-message-from-the-chair-defeating-tyranny-requires-courage/
DNC: Trump's Assault on the First Amendment - DOJ Arrests Journalists Covering Federal Abuses of Power in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026:
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Trump's Assault on the First Amendment: DOJ Arrests Journalists Covering Federal Abuses of Power in Minnesota
Last night, Donald Trump's Department of Justice arrested two journalists -- Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor, and Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) -- who were covering protests following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026:
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Trump's Assault on the First Amendment: DOJ Arrests Journalists Covering Federal Abuses of Power in Minnesota
Last night, Donald Trump's Department of Justice arrested two journalists -- Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor, and Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) -- who were covering protests following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump knows his administration has spun out of control and lost the support of the American people, but instead of changing course, he is arresting journalists who are covering the truth. Trump's own supporters are appalled by his ongoing attacks on the First Amendment, and he continues to fracture the base of support that elected him. Instead of focusing their efforts on delivering accountability and justice for the deaths of two American citizens killed at the hands of federal immigration officers, Trump is wrapped up in his campaign of revenge and retribution."
The DOJ's arrest of Lemon is unconstitutional and an attack on the First Amendment. A magistrate judge rejected their original attempt to issue an arrest warrant for Lemon, and the DOJ's subsequent appeal was rejected as well.
As Trump's DOJ arrests Lemon and others -- and continues its vindictive investigations into Governor Tim Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey, and Renee Good's wife -- it continues to slow-walk proper investigations into the federal immigration agents who killed Good and Pretti.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trumps-assault-on-the-first-amendment-doj-arrests-journalists-covering-federal-abuses-of-power-in-minnesota/
