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Wall Street Journal: "The Memorial Day Barbecue Is Starting to Cost a Small Fortune"
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal: "The Memorial Day Barbecue Is Starting to Cost a Small Fortune"
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Americans are kicking off the summer with cookout sticker shock
Thanks to House Republicans, Memorial Day cookouts are too damn expensive, forcing Americans to choose between breaking the bank for festivities or canceling them altogether.
Memorial Day cookouts have always been an affordable way to bring together family and friends -ushering in the start of summer with burgers, beers, and blue
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal: "The Memorial Day Barbecue Is Starting to Cost a Small Fortune"
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Americans are kicking off the summer with cookout sticker shock
Thanks to House Republicans, Memorial Day cookouts are too damn expensive, forcing Americans to choose between breaking the bank for festivities or canceling them altogether.
Memorial Day cookouts have always been an affordable way to bring together family and friends -ushering in the start of summer with burgers, beers, and blueskies. But the Wall Street Journal reports that skyrocketing costs on cookout essentials are causing many Americans to reconsider their weekend plans.
A couple cited the cost of the Memorial Day cookout at $300. Another said "they agreed to make this month 'no-spend May' for nonessentials."
One man who usually attends cookouts found that the invitations weren't coming: "Nobody's like, 'Hey, we're having a barbecue this weekend.' Can you imagine, you're buying all that food and beer for people?"
On top of that, gas prices are at $4.52/gal, forcing many Americans to stay put or triage gas and groceries.
DCCC Spokesperson Liam Buckley :
"Americans deserve better than Memorial Day price hikes on holiday essentials -gas and groceries are through the roof, and cookouts are harder to find than ever. Thanks to House Republicans, families are paying more for beer, burgers, and bacon. It's no wonder that folks hate the Republican economy."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/wall-street-journal-the-memorial-day-barbecue-is-starting-to-cost-a-small-fortune/
This Week in #OHGov: "Republicans Blaming Republicans" Press Conference Flops As Ohioans Learn More Reasons Not to Trust Vivek Ramaswamy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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This Week in #OHGov: "Republicans Blaming Republicans" Press Conference Flops As Ohioans Learn More Reasons Not to Trust Vivek Ramaswamy
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Columbus, Ohio - Another week, another flop from Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign. His latest scam policy rollout on Medicaid fraud didn't go as planned after reporting revealed his own running mate voted to dissolve Ohio's Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee. Ramaswamy and McColley didn't exactly turn their fortunes around when McColley said a bill banning child marriage requires
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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This Week in #OHGov: "Republicans Blaming Republicans" Press Conference Flops As Ohioans Learn More Reasons Not to Trust Vivek Ramaswamy
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Columbus, Ohio - Another week, another flop from Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign. His latest scam policy rollout on Medicaid fraud didn't go as planned after reporting revealed his own running mate voted to dissolve Ohio's Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee. Ramaswamy and McColley didn't exactly turn their fortunes around when McColley said a bill banning child marriage requires" further exploration."
Another Medicaid Mistake: After rolling out his latest Medicaid policy scam to distract from having called Medicaid and Medicare " mistakes," reporting revealed Ramaswamy's own running mate, State Senate President Rob McColley, voted to dissolve Ohio's Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee. Even Republican State Representative Jennifer Gross, who was at Ramaswamy's press conference on Tuesday, said the committee could've helped fight fraud.
"Republicans Blaming Republicans": This week, Ohioans are reading all about how Republicans, who have been in charge of state government for nearly two decades, are now falling over themselves to blame other Republicans at Ramaswamy's " rage-baiting " press conference. Ramaswamy's press conference with the politicians who own the corruption in Ohio's Statehouse made it clear his policies are a scam that would only benefit him and his billionaire friends.
McColley Fails to Protect Ohio Children: Legislation banning child marriage was abruptly pulled from the Ohio Senate planned committee vote, with Rob McColley, Ramaswamy's running mate, saying it needed " further exploration." McColley is the President of the Ohio Senate and is responsible for setting the legislative agenda.
This appears to be a pattern for Ramaswamy. He failed to return donations from known Epstein associates, attempted to scrub his website of endorsements from Ohio legislators accused of being sexual predators, and mocked his opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, for sharing her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse.
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/this-week-in-ohgov-republicans-blaming-republicans-press-conference-flops-as-ohioans-learn-more-reasons-not-to-trust-vivek-ramaswamy/
Rubber Stamp Republicans Block War Powers Vote, Extending Trump's War of Choice and Keeping Gas Prices Rising
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Rubber Stamp Republicans Block War Powers Vote, Extending Trump's War of Choice and Keeping Gas Prices Rising
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Recent projections have gas hitting $5/gal this summer
On the eve of Memorial Day weekend when millions of Americans will be traveling, the fake GOP 'moderates' joined MAGA leadership in canceling a vote on a War Powers Resolution to put a check on Donald Trump's war of choice in the Middle East.
Republicans canceled the vote because House Democrats had the votes to
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Rubber Stamp Republicans Block War Powers Vote, Extending Trump's War of Choice and Keeping Gas Prices Rising
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Recent projections have gas hitting $5/gal this summer
On the eve of Memorial Day weekend when millions of Americans will be traveling, the fake GOP 'moderates' joined MAGA leadership in canceling a vote on a War Powers Resolution to put a check on Donald Trump's war of choice in the Middle East.
Republicans canceled the vote because House Democrats had the votes tosuccessfully rebuke Trump's war and start to bring gas prices down. A recent forecast from GasBuddy concludes that gas prices could hit $5/gal this summer if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Since holding the House majority, Republicans have failed to make life more affordable for the American people. As a result, a recent Fox News poll found Trump's approval on every major issue at all time lows - including with Republicans and rural voters. It begs the question: Why do the so-called GOP moderates continue to fall in line behind this wildly unpopular president and his price-spiking agenda?
DCCC Spokesperson Viet Shelton :
"Gas prices are through the roof but Republicans are refusing to do the single most significant thing to fix the pain at the pump because they are too scared to defy Trump. Their cowardice and failure to lower costs is why they will lose in November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/rubber-stamp-republicans-block-war-powers-vote-extending-trumps-war-of-choice-and-keeping-gas-prices-rising/
DNC: Under Trump, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low - Again
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Under Trump, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low -- Again
Americans feel terrible about Trump's economy as prices skyrocket
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New data released today shows that consumer sentiment has sunk to the lowest level ever recorded for the second straight month as prices soar and jobs disappear. The cost-of-living is the top concern among consumers, with 57% saying that high prices are eroding their personal finances, up from 50% last month, and consumers worry that inflation will only get worse. As Americans
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Under Trump, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low -- Again
Americans feel terrible about Trump's economy as prices skyrocket
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New data released today shows that consumer sentiment has sunk to the lowest level ever recorded for the second straight month as prices soar and jobs disappear. The cost-of-living is the top concern among consumers, with 57% saying that high prices are eroding their personal finances, up from 50% last month, and consumers worry that inflation will only get worse. As Americansworry about how to get by in his economy, Donald Trump said last week he doesn't consider Americans' financial situations, "even a little bit."
Trump's war of choice with Iran has pushed the average price of gas to $4.55 per gallon, creating ripple effects that have driven up the cost of groceries, utility bills, and other everyday goods even higher. Now, prices are rising at the highest rate in three years -- growing faster than wages -- and expected to rise even more. Inflation is expected to be over 7% for the second quarter of the year.
It's no wonder new polling found that just 16% of adults rate the economy "excellent" or "good,"while 49% say it is "poor," and 76% of Americans say economic conditions are getting worse. Two-thirds of Americans say the country is going in the wrong direction and 70% disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy -- more than 20 points higher than his first term.
In response, DNC Spokesperson Jaelin O'Halloran released the following statement:
"Donald Trump has wrecked the economy and made life nearly impossible for working families as prices keep climbing with no relief in sight. Everyday Americans are struggling to make their budgets work as the cost of everything from gas to groceries to monthly healthcare premiums skyrocket. As Americans struggle to get by, Trump is looting taxpayers for his vanity projects and corrupt slush funds for his political allies. Trump said explicitly that he doesn't care about Americans' financial situations 'even a little bit,' and he's making that obvious."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/new-under-trump-consumer-sentiment-hits-record-low-again/
DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Slush Fund Giving Billions To Sex Predators and Rioters Who Attacked Police Officers As NC Families Face Soaring Prices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Slush Fund Giving Billions To Sex Predators and Rioters Who Attacked Police Officers As NC Families Face Soaring Prices
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Senator Thom Tillis : "Now we're doing what I think is probably the most insulting thing you could possibly do to Capitol Police and the responding law enforcement agencies that are on that plaque in the Capitol now."
New reporting in Punchbowl News reveals DC insider Michael Whatley backs a slush fund that would give nearly $2 billion
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Slush Fund Giving Billions To Sex Predators and Rioters Who Attacked Police Officers As NC Families Face Soaring Prices
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Senator Thom Tillis : "Now we're doing what I think is probably the most insulting thing you could possibly do to Capitol Police and the responding law enforcement agencies that are on that plaque in the Capitol now."
New reporting in Punchbowl News reveals DC insider Michael Whatley backs a slush fund that would give nearly $2 billionto sex predators and rioters who attacked police officers - but hasn't offered a single plan to lower costs for North Carolina working families struggling to afford rising gas, grocery, energy, and health care prices.
The fund has bipartisan opposition, including from GOP Senator Thom Tillis who called the fund an "embarrassment" and "the most insulting thing you could possibly do to Capitol Police and the responding law enforcement agencies."
"DC insider Michael Whatley would rather give billions of dollars to sex predators and rioters who attacked law enforcement than lower costs for working families as they face record inflation," said Mallory Payne, senior communications advisor for the North Carolina Democratic Party. "Once again, Whatley embodies the corruption and self-dealing in DC that everyone hates and proving he'll always put North Carolina last in the U.S. Senate."
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/new-dc-insider-michael-whatley-supports-slush-fund-giving-billions-to-sex-predators-and-rioters-who-attacked-police-officers-as-nc-families-face-soaring-prices/
Another Bad Week For Carey Coleman: Coleman Hit With DoJ Complaint After Allegedly Hiding Personal Finances From Primary Voters
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Another Bad Week For Carey Coleman: Coleman Hit With DoJ Complaint After Allegedly Hiding Personal Finances From Primary Voters
Another week, another problem for Republican candidate for Congress Carey Coleman. While last week Coleman was kicking off the general election by telling Ohio teachers to " go to hell, " this week Coleman was once again making news, facing calls for a Justice Department investigation after missing the deadline to file a personal financial disclosure. Filing personal financial disclosures
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Another Bad Week For Carey Coleman: Coleman Hit With DoJ Complaint After Allegedly Hiding Personal Finances From Primary Voters
Another week, another problem for Republican candidate for Congress Carey Coleman. While last week Coleman was kicking off the general election by telling Ohio teachers to " go to hell, " this week Coleman was once again making news, facing calls for a Justice Department investigation after missing the deadline to file a personal financial disclosure. Filing personal financial disclosureshas been a requirement for federal candidates for decades, and yet, Coleman failed to file his by the deadline after he loaned his own campaign more than $50,000.
"Carey Coleman's campaign has had a pretty horrible start to the general election - telling tens of thousands of Ohio teachers to 'go to hell,' and then facing calls for an ethics investigation over allegations that he broke federal law to keep Ohio voters in the dark about his personal finances," said Ohio Democratic Party Communications Director Marisa Nahem. "Wonder what next week will bring for Carey Coleman."
Read more from Cleveland.com on how Coleman's failure to file a personal financial disclosure on time led to an ethics complaint:
* The Summit County Democratic Party has asked the Justice Department to investigate Republican congressional nominee Carey Coleman for failing to file a personal financial disclosure required of federal candidates under a decades-old ethics law.
* A statement from the Summit County Democratic Party noted that Federal Election Commission records indicate Coleman loaned his own campaign more than $50,000. It accused him of breaking "federal law to hide where that money came from until after the votes were counted."
* In the letter, Derig said the Ethics in Government Act was designed to "preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions" and argued that Coleman's apparent failure to file "undermines these important objectives and deprives voters of the opportunity to accurately assess his potential conflicts of interest and fitness for elected office."
* Under federal law, candidates are required to file a personal financial disclosure once they raise or spend more than $5,000 for a House election. The form is due within 30 days of the candidate reaching that threshold, by May 15 of the calendar year in which they become a candidate, or no later than 30 days before the election -whichever comes last.
* Derig's letter cites Coleman's April 15 FEC filing, which indicates he had received contributions exceeding $5,000 as of January 26, 2026. Under that timeline, Coleman was required to file a personal financial disclosure no later than April 5, 2026 -30 days before the May primary.
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/another-bad-week-for-carey-coleman-coleman-hit-with-doj-complaint-after-allegedly-hiding-personal-finances-from-primary-voters/
RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts NJ-07 to Toss Up As Questions Pile Up for Tom Kean Jr.
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts NJ-07 to Toss Up As Questions Pile Up for Tom Kean Jr.
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Non-partisan race rater: "Republicans need their candidate to be present and on the trail in order to hold this swing seat"
Non-partisan race rater Inside Elections just shifted New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in Democrats' direction in the latest sign that career politician Tom Kean Jr. is more vulnerable than ever.
Inside Elections moved NJ-07 into their "Toss Up" category,
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts NJ-07 to Toss Up As Questions Pile Up for Tom Kean Jr.
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Non-partisan race rater: "Republicans need their candidate to be present and on the trail in order to hold this swing seat"
Non-partisan race rater Inside Elections just shifted New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in Democrats' direction in the latest sign that career politician Tom Kean Jr. is more vulnerable than ever.
Inside Elections moved NJ-07 into their "Toss Up" category,noting that "Kean Jr. has not been seen in public or private for more than two months" as questions continue to pile up about his ability to run a competitive reelection campaign.
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin :
"Career politician Tom Kean Jr. has never been more vulnerable. He will be held accountable for betraying New Jersey families and for the damage he has inflicted when he's actually been in Washington to vote."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/%f0%9f%9a%a8-ratings-change-inside-elections-shifts-nj-07-to-toss-up-as-questions-pile-up-for-tom-kean-jr/
