Politics, Parties, Candidates
Here's a look at documents from politicians, candidates and interested parties
Featured Stories
NRCC: ICYMI - Vice President JD Vance Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Failure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
ICYMI: Vice President JD Vance Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Failure
This morning, Vice President JD Vance highlighted out-of-touch Democrat Marcy Kaptur's unwavering support of the failed Biden agenda.
VP Vance also torched Kaptur for voting for the largest tax hike since WWII while rejecting no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on social security.
"Out-of-touch Marcy Kaptur has failed Northwest Ohio. We hope she enjoys retirement when Ohioans send her packing from
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
ICYMI: Vice President JD Vance Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Failure
This morning, Vice President JD Vance highlighted out-of-touch Democrat Marcy Kaptur's unwavering support of the failed Biden agenda.
VP Vance also torched Kaptur for voting for the largest tax hike since WWII while rejecting no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on social security.
"Out-of-touch Marcy Kaptur has failed Northwest Ohio. We hope she enjoys retirement when Ohioans send her packing fromDC this fall." -- NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
* * *
Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/01/23/icymi-vice-president-jd-vance-highlights-marcy-kapturs-failure-2/
NRCC: Greg Landsman's Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda and Rhetoric is Dangerous
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
* * *
Greg Landsman's Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda and Rhetoric is Dangerous
Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman has fully embraced the radical left's extreme anti-law enforcement agenda.
His social media tirades full of incendiary language proceeded his vote against funding the federal government in the pursuit of defunding ICE.
"Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman's anti-law enforcement agenda and dangerous radical far-left rhetoric is a slap in the face to Ohioans and the brave men and women
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
* * *
Greg Landsman's Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda and Rhetoric is Dangerous
Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman has fully embraced the radical left's extreme anti-law enforcement agenda.
His social media tirades full of incendiary language proceeded his vote against funding the federal government in the pursuit of defunding ICE.
"Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman's anti-law enforcement agenda and dangerous radical far-left rhetoric is a slap in the face to Ohioans and the brave men and womenwho protect America's communities. Landsman is a liberal lunatic that can't be trusted." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
Read more from Ohio.News here or see excerpts below:
Rep. Greg Landsman calls ICE 'deadly' on social media as violence against federal officers increases
Ohio.News
Kate Roberson
January 22, 2026
Republicans are calling out Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman for criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement multiple times on social media in the past month.
The Democratic congressman and incumbent candidate called the Trump administration's use of ICE "chaotic" and "deadly" in a Jan. 9 Substack post.
"They have no plan, no chain of command, no oversight or transparency, and no coordination with local law enforcement," Landsman said. "They're ordering armed federal law enforcement officers and soldiers - with little to no training or experience in de-escalation and community engagement - to take over communities despite the objections of local leaders, inciting even more fear, violence, and unrest."
He also wrote that ICE is "targeting law-abiding, legal immigrant and asylum seekers - people who have been in the country and contributing for decades - and disrupting our economy and communities."
Landsman also criticized Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and called for her to resign.
Landsman previously called for ICE to leave Minneapolis, Minnesota, in posts on X on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17.
[...]
The Department of Homeland Security cited rhetoric used by politicians as a cause of increased violence against law enforcement in a November 2025 press release.
The number of reported assaults against ICE officers rose to 238 between Jan. 21, 2025, and Nov. 21, 2025, compared with 19 assaults during the same period in 2024, according to the DHS.
"After months of Democrat politicians comparing ICE to Nazis, the gestapo, slave patrols, and even encouraging illegal aliens to resist arrest, our brave ICE law enforcement have been assaulted 238 times," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. "Our law enforcement officers have had Molotov cocktails and rocks thrown at them, been shot at, had cars used as weapons against them, and been physically assaulted."
"Sanctuary politicians need to tone the rhetoric down before a law enforcement officer is killed. They should be thanking these brave law enforcement officers who risk their lives every single day to arrest pedophiles, rapists, murderers, gang members, and terrorists from our neighborhoods."
* * *
Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/01/23/greg-landsmans-anti-law-enforcement-agenda-and-rhetoric-is-dangerous/
N.C. Democratic Party: Internal - "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's One Year Performance Review
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
INTERNAL: "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's One Year Performance Review
One year ago tomorrow, Michael Whatley was named Western North Carolina's "Recovery Czar." Whatley's performance since then has consisted of failure after failure.
Recommendation: Terminate employment.
"One year ago, Western North Carolina was promised Michael Whatley would 'lead the team' and make 'sure everything goes well' but he has done nothing but fail and disappoint them," said Mallory Payne,
... Show Full Article
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
INTERNAL: "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's One Year Performance Review
One year ago tomorrow, Michael Whatley was named Western North Carolina's "Recovery Czar." Whatley's performance since then has consisted of failure after failure.
Recommendation: Terminate employment.
"One year ago, Western North Carolina was promised Michael Whatley would 'lead the team' and make 'sure everything goes well' but he has done nothing but fail and disappoint them," said Mallory Payne,senior communications advisor for the North Carolina Democratic Party. "With Whatley in charge, only 12% of federal funding needs have been secured, hundreds of Western North Carolina residents have called for Whatley's ouster, members of his own party have called the response sluggish, and even Whatley himself has admitted that he won't deliver the relief promised. If Whatley can't deliver for Helene victims one year into the job, North Carolinians know he won't deliver for them in the U.S. Senate."
Let's walk through Whatley's failed job performance:
* Smoky Mountain News: Helene victims still waiting for Whatley
- "Billions have been promised, but little has arrived. Whatley, charged by Trump to ensure things 'go well,' has done little to alter the fundamental trajectory of Helene recovery."
* WYFF: More than 100 WNC residents request to remove Michael Whatley from FEMA Review Council
* WLOS: 'Our needs are urgent': WNC residents say Michael Whatley isn't helping after Helene
* Smoky Mountain News: Step up, or step down: Whatley blames Democrats after calls to resign grow louder
- "It's kind of funny to say 'step down,' because I never saw him step up," said Margaret Ackiss, a member of the North Carolina Republican Party's 11th Congressional District executive committee.
- "Pressed on why that total still represents only a fraction of the state's estimated damage, Whatley said it's unrealistic to expect full reimbursement from Washington"
- "He said the Trump administration's creation of the FEMA Review Council is intended to correct past inadequacies and streamline future responses. Even though they won't likely help Helene victims..."
* Charlotte Observer: Whatley invokes faith, Trump ties in WNC as Helene recovery remains incomplete
- "Some protesters accused Whatley of prioritizing his campaign over helping Western North Carolina."
* Smoky Mountain News: Whatley backs away from Helene role during first WNC visit
- "His absence from storm-damaged areas, coupled with his reluctance to answer direct questions has eroded confidence in Whatley's leadership."
* Charlotte Observer: Michael Whatley brags about Helene recovery efforts in new ad. Here are the facts | Opinion
- "As far as anyone can tell, his participation in recovery efforts has been limited to his attendance at a few meetings...Needless to say, many western North Carolina residents are frustrated."
* Spectrum News: 'They don't know what to prepare for': Watchdog report finds concerns over potential FEMA changes
- "The council was expected to release its recommendations in December, but the report was delayed. A month later, it's unclear when or if the report will actually come out."
* * *
Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/internal-recovery-czar-michael-whatleys-one-year-performance-review/
Mich. Democratic Party: James, Duggan Embroiled in GOP Attack Ad Drama as Candidates Gather in Traverse City
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
James, Duggan Embroiled in GOP Attack Ad Drama as Candidates Gather in Traverse City
With the candidates for governor gathering in Traverse City today for the Northern Michigan Policy Conference, John James and Mike Duggan are embroiled in GOP primary attack ad drama as a new group has gone on the attack this week against James for being "totally disloyal" to Donald Trump. James' campaign has responded with a panicked new ad, while their top advisor accused allies of Duggan and
... Show Full Article
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
James, Duggan Embroiled in GOP Attack Ad Drama as Candidates Gather in Traverse City
With the candidates for governor gathering in Traverse City today for the Northern Michigan Policy Conference, John James and Mike Duggan are embroiled in GOP primary attack ad drama as a new group has gone on the attack this week against James for being "totally disloyal" to Donald Trump. James' campaign has responded with a panicked new ad, while their top advisor accused allies of Duggan andpotential candidate Perry Johnson of "partnering up to block James from the general election."
The new group, Michigan First Principles, has roiled the race for governor with a significant TV, radio, and digital ad blitz targeting James for putting "himself first" while "turning his back" on Trump. Yesterday, the group bought nearly all of the ads on The Detroit News' homepage.
MIRS News reported that the group's FCC forms include a P.O. Box that is connected to Republican consultant John Yob, who was a consultant for potential candidate Perry Johnson. The Detroit News reported that lawyer W. Alan Wilk is the incorporator of Michigan First Principles, while also being the incorporator of Put Progress First, a group supporting Duggan. Wilk previously represented Duggan's mayoral campaigns, and in addition to Put Progress First, has formed other dark money groups supporting Duggan.
As James and Duggan squabble, Duggan has been bending the knee to Trump and the MAGA megadonors funding his campaign--including defending Trump's cuts to Medicaid while also deflecting questions about Trump's price-hiking tax law, and even refusing to condemn Trump's execution threats against U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin.
"John James and Mike Duggan are storming into Traverse City ensnared in chaos as accusations have flown this week and the airwaves are blitzed with attacks on James," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "It's clear that James is panicking and desperately trying to show his loyalty to Trump, while Duggan has continued to remain silent on Trump's disastrous policies as he cozies up to Trump and MAGA megadonors."
* * *
Original text here: https://michigandems.com/james-duggan-embroiled-in-gop-attack-ad-drama-as-candidates-gather-in-traverse-city/
Mich. Democratic Party: During the Detroit Auto Show, Mike Rogers Trashed U.S. Auto Workers and Refused to Stand Up to China
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
During the Detroit Auto Show, Mike Rogers Trashed U.S. Auto Workers and Refused to Stand Up to China
As the Detroit Auto Show wraps this weekend, a recap of how multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has spent the past week: Rather than supporting Michigan's automakers, Rogers doubled down on his claim that there's no longer a "Big Three" in Michigan and trashed tens of thousands of U.S. auto workers in the process, refused to push back against calls to "let China come
... Show Full Article
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
During the Detroit Auto Show, Mike Rogers Trashed U.S. Auto Workers and Refused to Stand Up to China
As the Detroit Auto Show wraps this weekend, a recap of how multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has spent the past week: Rather than supporting Michigan's automakers, Rogers doubled down on his claim that there's no longer a "Big Three" in Michigan and trashed tens of thousands of U.S. auto workers in the process, refused to push back against calls to "let China comein" to the U.S. auto market, and stayed silent as the chaotic trade war he supports pushed Canada to deepen its ties to China and cut tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Rogers has referred to Ford and GM as the "Big Two" automakers, saying that there "used to be the Big Three" in Michigan, though he believes that no longer counts Stellantis and their 48,000 U.S. auto workers.
Michigan Dems launched a mobile billboard at the Detroit Auto Show, slamming Rogers for saying there's no longer a "Big Three" in Michigan
Mike Rogers has made it clear: He won't stand with Michigan auto workers, he won't stand up to China, and he won't stand for Michigan's future.
* * *
Original text here: https://michigandems.com/during-the-detroit-auto-show-mike-rogers-trashed-u-s-auto-workers-and-refused-to-stand-up-to-china/
Joint Statement from DGA Chair Governor Beshear and Vice Chair Governor Whitmer on Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
* * *
Joint Statement from DGA Chair Governor Beshear and Vice Chair Governor Whitmer on Minnesota
*
The following is a statement from DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear and DGA Vice Chair Governor Gretchen Whitmer:
"What happened today in Minneapolis is gut-wrenching and unacceptable and has no place in America. The Trump administration is creating chaos and division, and making us all less safe. We need complete transparency and accountability into this federal agent-involved shooting, and these dangerous
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
* * *
Joint Statement from DGA Chair Governor Beshear and Vice Chair Governor Whitmer on Minnesota
*
The following is a statement from DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear and DGA Vice Chair Governor Gretchen Whitmer:
"What happened today in Minneapolis is gut-wrenching and unacceptable and has no place in America. The Trump administration is creating chaos and division, and making us all less safe. We need complete transparency and accountability into this federal agent-involved shooting, and these dangerousand reckless actions must come to an end."
***
Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/joint-statement-from-dga-chair-governor-beshear-and-vice-chair-governor-whitmer-on-minnesota/
DNC: RFK Jr.'s Hand-Selected Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Measles - And Potentially ALL - Vaccines Should Be Optional
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
BREAKING: RFK Jr.'s Hand-Selected Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Measles - And Potentially ALL - Vaccines Should Be Optional
Yesterday, Dr. Kirk Milhoan - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-selected chair of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel - undercut decades of science by saying vaccines for polio and measles, and potentially all diseases, should be optional. Milhoan brushed off concerns that unvaccinated children could die from measles or be paralyzed from polio, saying he is
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026:
* * *
BREAKING: RFK Jr.'s Hand-Selected Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Measles - And Potentially ALL - Vaccines Should Be Optional
Yesterday, Dr. Kirk Milhoan - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-selected chair of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel - undercut decades of science by saying vaccines for polio and measles, and potentially all diseases, should be optional. Milhoan brushed off concerns that unvaccinated children could die from measles or be paralyzed from polio, saying he isequally "saddened when people die of alcoholic diseases." Milhoan claimed that he trusts his own observations over "established science" with regard to vaccine efficacy.
Both the polio and measles vaccines are widely regarded as some of the most successful public health breakthroughs, and have prevented millions of deaths globally. Experts warn that changing these guidelines would result in unnecessary deaths, and stoke more confusion among parents regarding vaccine safety.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"RFK Jr. and his hand-selected panel of unqualified quacks want to take us back decades and are actively putting the health and safety of children at risk. They have repeatedly spread unsubstantiated lies that threaten the integrity of our public health system. Dangerous comments like these undermine trust in life-saving vaccines and risk outbreaks that could have detrimental public health consequences. Families should be able to have confidence in our public health officials, and be able to get the care they want and need."
Milhoan's comments follow the CDC's decision earlier this month to reduce the recommended number of diseases American children are vaccinated against from 17 to 11. The vaccine panel also voted just last month to end the universal recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. To make matters worse, RFK Jr. directed the CDC to eliminate its guidance that vaccines do not cause autism, an unprecedented order that experts warn will stoke parents' fears about life-saving vaccines and cause even more chaos and confusion regarding their safety.
* * *
Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/breaking-rfk-jr-s-hand-selected-vaccine-panel-chair-says-polio-and-measles-and-potentially-all-vaccines-should-be-optional/
