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DNC: Record-Breaking First Year - Donald Trump Has Wrecked the Economy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Record-Breaking First Year: Donald Trump Has Wrecked the Economy
Donald Trump's first year back in office has driven the economy to new lows, making it harder than ever for working families, farmers, and small businesses to get by while billionaires get ahead. Trump's reckless tariffs have fueled inflation and hollowed out the job market, and now Americans are facing one of the most expensive holiday seasons on record and sky-high costs for groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Record-Breaking First Year: Donald Trump Has Wrecked the Economy
Donald Trump's first year back in office has driven the economy to new lows, making it harder than ever for working families, farmers, and small businesses to get by while billionaires get ahead. Trump's reckless tariffs have fueled inflation and hollowed out the job market, and now Americans are facing one of the most expensive holiday seasons on record and sky-high costs for groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation.Instead of fixing the mess he's made, Trump is focused on building his gilded ballroom and lining his family's pockets.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's first year back in office has been nothing short of a disaster for the economy. He got elected on the promise to lower prices on 'Day One,' but one year later, working families are barely able to make ends meet amid soaring inflation and mass layoffs. While everyday Americans worry about paying their bills, Trump is handing out massive tax cuts to billionaires, and his family's wealth is exploding. Under Trump, the wealthy are cashing in while working families are left paying the price."
Here's a recap of the impact Trump's first year has had on the economy:
Trump's disastrous trade war has cost American families nearly $1,200 in tariff costs since Trump took office, and consumers are footing more than half of the bill for his tariffs. PCE inflation is rising at a faster pace than when Trump took office, despite promising to lower prices on "Day One." Experts predict even higher prices next year. Inflation-adjusted wages have only increased 0.3% in the three quarters since Trump took office, after increasing nearly 2% in the three quarters before Trump took office. And a staggering 1.2 MILLION jobs have been cut in 2025, and the unemployment rate is 4.6% -- the highest since September 2021.
Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" gave billionaires massive tax cuts while making the largest cuts to health care and food assistance in history -- including $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, putting over 300 rural hospitals at risk of shutting down. Trump bragged about the tax cuts in his Big, Ugly Bill. Here's the reality: The temporary "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" provisions are limited and help only a tiny sliver of workers -- who will get hurt worst by the devastating health care and food assistance cuts in the bill. And the bill does not really eliminate taxes on Social Security, which two-thirds of seniors already don't pay taxes on.
When Trump says the price of gas is down, he's leaving out that gas prices are only down by less than 20 cents per gallon compared to a year ago. Yet Trump rolled back Biden-era fuel economy standards that would have saved drivers around $1,000 on gas. And adding fuel to the fire, residential electricity prices are up by over 13% since January, which wipes out any savings on gas.
It's no wonder Trump's approval rating on the economy just hit a new low of 36%. Two-thirds of Americans are concerned about Trump's tariffs, and more than 6 in 10 Americans say prices are rising faster than their incomes. Even Republicans are fed up with his handling of the economy.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/record-breaking-first-year-donald-trump-has-wrecked-the-economy/
While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever
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Columbus, Ohio- This holiday season, working families in Ohio are struggling with rising costs of everything from groceries to gifts but Vivek Ramaswamy is wealthier than ever. Forbes reported his net worth has increased by 80% in the nine months since he announced his campaign for governor to $1.8 billion dollars.
Ohioans already pay more for groceries, healthcare, and countless essentials. Now as the holidays approach,
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever
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Columbus, Ohio- This holiday season, working families in Ohio are struggling with rising costs of everything from groceries to gifts but Vivek Ramaswamy is wealthier than ever. Forbes reported his net worth has increased by 80% in the nine months since he announced his campaign for governor to $1.8 billion dollars.
Ohioans already pay more for groceries, healthcare, and countless essentials. Now as the holidays approach,Ohioans are paying 26% more than last year for some of the most popular holiday gifts. Electronics are 34% more expensive, clothing and accessories have jumped up to 20% and toys and games are 17% more expensive compared to last year.
"This holiday season, Ohioans aren't wishing for an out-of-touch billionaire who clearly doesn't understand what working families in Ohio are going through," said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. "As governor, Vivek Ramaswamy would only work to make billionaires like himself richer."
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/while-ohioans-struggle-this-holiday-season-vivek-ramaswamy-is-wealthier-than-ever/
DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Bruce Blakeman
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Bruce Blakeman
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Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Donald Trump's endorsement of Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York:
"Bruce Blakeman won this endorsement because he is a Trump sycophant who literally promised never to embarrass the president and proudly backs his policies that are hurting New Yorkers. Blakeman is the Donald Trump of Long Island - and he is running with the President's blessing to bring the
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Bruce Blakeman
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Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Donald Trump's endorsement of Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York:
"Bruce Blakeman won this endorsement because he is a Trump sycophant who literally promised never to embarrass the president and proudly backs his policies that are hurting New Yorkers. Blakeman is the Donald Trump of Long Island - and he is running with the President's blessing to bring thedeeply unpopular, cost-raising MAGA agenda to Albany. As Donald Trump says, Blakeman is 'MAGA all the way' - and that is why he will never be governor of New York."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-donald-trumps-endorsement-of-bruce-blakeman/
Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company
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After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company get away with major safety violations, State Assemblymembers Cinthia Moore and Venise Karris are calling on the Clark County District Attorney's office to investigate the potential illegal erasure of public records. In an interview with KLAS, Assemblymember Moore called out Lombardo for giving special treatment
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company
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After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company get away with major safety violations, State Assemblymembers Cinthia Moore and Venise Karris are calling on the Clark County District Attorney's office to investigate the potential illegal erasure of public records. In an interview with KLAS, Assemblymember Moore called out Lombardo for giving special treatmentto the richest man in the world and "blaming firefighters for getting their skin peeled off."
Within hours of a top Musk executive making a quick call to Lombardo's office, hundreds of thousands of dollars in safety fines disappeared without having to go through the normal OSHA appeals process.
Lombardo's administration tried to cover up this shady backdoor deal with Musk's company, with records of the initial fines and the Governor's office meeting with Boring Company executives being deleted from the OSHA files and refusing to provide an explanation for revoking the citations.
Federal regulators have also opened an investigation into this scandal following Lombardo's failure to respond to "chilling" safety violations including chemical burns, broken bones, and electric shocks.
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Original text here: https://nvdems.com/legislators-call-on-clark-county-da-to-investigate-lombardos-potentially-illegal-cover-up-for-musks-boring-company/
DGA Statement on Elise Stefanik's Decision to Drop Out of the New York Governor's Race
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Elise Stefanik's Decision to Drop Out of the New York Governor's Race
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Today, Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement:
"Just like Mike Lawler, Elise Stefanik saw the writing on the wall and knew she would lose big to Governor Hochul. The fact that two major candidates who planned to run against Governor Hochul have now called it quits tells you just how formidable the governor is. With a record of fighting for New Yorkers on everything
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Elise Stefanik's Decision to Drop Out of the New York Governor's Race
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Today, Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement:
"Just like Mike Lawler, Elise Stefanik saw the writing on the wall and knew she would lose big to Governor Hochul. The fact that two major candidates who planned to run against Governor Hochul have now called it quits tells you just how formidable the governor is. With a record of fighting for New Yorkers on everythingfrom lowering costs to public safety, Governor Hochul is in a commanding position to win reelection and that's why New York Republicans are scared to run against her."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-elise-stefaniks-decision-to-drop-out-of-the-new-york-governors-race/
DCCC Statement on Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission Voting to Move Forward
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission Voting to Move Forward
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Following the Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission voting to advance the process to ensure Maryland's Congressional maps are representative and fair, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement:
"Today the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee took a critical step in ensuring the voice of Marylanders are heard in the face of national efforts
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission Voting to Move Forward
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Following the Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission voting to advance the process to ensure Maryland's Congressional maps are representative and fair, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement:
"Today the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee took a critical step in ensuring the voice of Marylanders are heard in the face of national effortsby Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans to rig the midterm elections in their favor through unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We applaud the Commission for their continued work to create a firewall against extremists seeking to silence the voice of Marylanders."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-statement-on-maryland-governors-redistricting-advisory-commission-voting-to-move-forward/
DCCC Announces $5 Million Raised in November
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces $5 Million Raised in November
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DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand
The DCCC announced raising $5 million in the month of November, bringing the total year-to-date raise to $104.9 million. The DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand.
"Americans are souring on House Republicans' broken promises and ready for leaders who will stand up for them and address issues to make life more affordable for hardworking families - not the wealthiest few. Families are literally
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Announces $5 Million Raised in November
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DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand
The DCCC announced raising $5 million in the month of November, bringing the total year-to-date raise to $104.9 million. The DCCC has over $46 million cash-on-hand.
"Americans are souring on House Republicans' broken promises and ready for leaders who will stand up for them and address issues to make life more affordable for hardworking families - not the wealthiest few. Families are literallypaying the price for the GOP's failed agenda," said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. "Under the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, House Democrats are on offense to win back the People's House. It's why we expanded our map recently. We have the better message, stronger candidates and public sentiment on our side - and next year, we'll have the majority."
REMINDER: Reflecting the increasingly positive political environment and Democratic overperformance in recent special elections, the DCCC recently unveiled five new offensive opportunities to House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 cycle.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-5-million-raised-in-november/
