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Texas Democratic Party: Trump's Mail Voting Order Won't Intimidate Texas Voters
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 25, 2026, by Chairman Kendall Scudder:
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Trump's Mail Voting Order Won't Intimidate Texas Voters
"The U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding mail in voting confirms that the conservative justices are nothing but Trump lackeys, much like our Governor, Lt. Governor and current Attorney General. Texas voters should not be intimidated by the Trump administration's attempts to make voting more difficult. Texas, unlike the majority of states, has already sent its voter roll data to the Department of Justice
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 25, 2026, by Chairman Kendall Scudder:
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Trump's Mail Voting Order Won't Intimidate Texas Voters
"The U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding mail in voting confirms that the conservative justices are nothing but Trump lackeys, much like our Governor, Lt. Governor and current Attorney General. Texas voters should not be intimidated by the Trump administration's attempts to make voting more difficult. Texas, unlike the majority of states, has already sent its voter roll data to the Department of Justice(since Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton waste no time appeasing their boss); therefore, voters who choose to vote by mail can do so.
"Even the justices reasoned that states are free to ignore the "approved" voter lists returned to them by the Trump administration. The Trump administration is attempting to exert unprecedented federal control over voter information and election procedures, areas that constitutionally fall under state jurisdiction, and that legal battle is far from over. We will not be afraid to save democracy.
Make sure you are registered to vote and have a plan to cast your ballot. If you are eligible to vote by mail, if possible, consider delivering your ballot on Election Day to your elections administration office. Once mailed or delivered, follow your county's instructions and track your ballot to ensure it is received and processed.
"We encourage you to vote, whether during early voting - Oct. 19-30 - on Election Day itself Nov. 3, or if you are eligible, by mail. We must show the current administration that its attempt to make voting more difficult has failed."
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Original text here: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/mail-in-voting
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party: Trump-Vance Admin Continue to Trample Over Your Sacred Right to Vote
FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 27 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Trump-Vance Admin continue to trample over your sacred right to vote
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for parts of Trump's Executive Order to restrict mail-in voting to move forward.
Senator Ryan Braunberger, Candidate for North Dakota Secretary of State, said, "North Dakotans have voted safely and legally by mail for decades. This order will make it confusing and difficult for rural and elderly folks to cast their ballot. If the President is really concerned about election security,
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FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 27 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Trump-Vance Admin continue to trample over your sacred right to vote
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for parts of Trump's Executive Order to restrict mail-in voting to move forward.
Senator Ryan Braunberger, Candidate for North Dakota Secretary of State, said, "North Dakotans have voted safely and legally by mail for decades. This order will make it confusing and difficult for rural and elderly folks to cast their ballot. If the President is really concerned about election security,he would not be dismantling the election assistance commission that helps states secure their elections. As your next Secretary of State, I will continue to show North Dakota citizens that your vote matters by holding open forums demonstrating how our elections work."
Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "The Trump-Vance administration is trying to rig the midterms. Mail-in voting is safe and secure, and Trump himself has voted that way. While they trample over your sacred right to cast your ballot, Democratic-NPL candidates will continue to stand up for your freedom and protect our democracy."
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/trump-vance-admin-continue-to-trample-over-your-sacred-right-to-vote/
NRCC: Paige "Machete" Cognetti is Too Dangerous for Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Paige "Machete" Cognetti is Too Dangerous for Congress.
Another day, another bad headline about Paige "Machete" Cognetti's dangerous, anti-law-enforcement policies. In 2020, Cognetti claimed that her policy of not allowing local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement was a "good thing."
Make no mistake: Cognetti made these dangerous comments because she stands shamelessly behind Joe Biden and his disastrous open-borders policies, which let millions
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Paige "Machete" Cognetti is Too Dangerous for Congress.
Another day, another bad headline about Paige "Machete" Cognetti's dangerous, anti-law-enforcement policies. In 2020, Cognetti claimed that her policy of not allowing local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement was a "good thing."
Make no mistake: Cognetti made these dangerous comments because she stands shamelessly behind Joe Biden and his disastrous open-borders policies, which let millionsof unvetted illegal immigrants into our country.
Just last week, Cognetti also disparaged the men and women who risk their lives protecting Pennsylvanians as partisan tools.
She is, was, and always will be anti-police.
"Paige 'Machete' Cognetti's soft-on-crime policies have been nothing short of a disaster for families. Voters know that Cognetti is undoubtedly anti-police and pro-lawlessness." - NRCC Spokesman Reilly Richardson
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/08/25/paige-machete-cognetti-is-too-dangerous-for-congress/
NRCC: Amish Shah Ghosts Voters, No-Showing at AZPBS AZ-01 Candidate Debate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Amish Shah Ghosts Voters, No-Showing At AZPBS AZ-01 Candidate Debate
Socialist Amish Shah refused to show up for tonight's Arizona PBS AZ-01 candidate debate. Host Ted Simons told viewers Shah "declined our invitation to participate in tonight's discussion."
Why it matters: Socialist Shah dodged answering about why he campaigned for Bernie Sanders and Democrat Socialists of America or supported open borders, crushing tax hikes and voted for transgender sex change surgeries for children.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Amish Shah Ghosts Voters, No-Showing At AZPBS AZ-01 Candidate Debate
Socialist Amish Shah refused to show up for tonight's Arizona PBS AZ-01 candidate debate. Host Ted Simons told viewers Shah "declined our invitation to participate in tonight's discussion."
Why it matters: Socialist Shah dodged answering about why he campaigned for Bernie Sanders and Democrat Socialists of America or supported open borders, crushing tax hikes and voted for transgender sex change surgeries for children.
"Despiterunning for political office continuously for eight years, socialist Amish Shah couldn't find the time to defend his extreme, far-left record. Valley voters need answers from Socialist Shah about his plan to dramatically raise taxes, stifle the economy and impose socialist experiments on them." - NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neEkPugNIIU&time_continue=0&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrcc.org%2F
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/08/27/amish-shah-ghosts-voters-no-showing-at-azpbs-az-01-candidate-debate/
Michigan Dems Call Out Mike Rogers, John James, and Michael Bouchard Junior for Backing Trump's Reckless Tariffs, Trade War With Canada
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Michigan Dems Call Out Mike Rogers, John James, and Michael Bouchard Junior for Backing Trump's Reckless Tariffs, Trade War with Canada
Reckless tariffs backed by Rogers, James and Bouchard Junior are already costing the average Michigan household $3,200 a year--and costs could grow amid Trump's latest trade war with Michigan's largest trading partner
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Today, the Michigan Democratic Party and Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Congress held a virtual press conference
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Michigan Dems Call Out Mike Rogers, John James, and Michael Bouchard Junior for Backing Trump's Reckless Tariffs, Trade War with Canada
Reckless tariffs backed by Rogers, James and Bouchard Junior are already costing the average Michigan household $3,200 a year--and costs could grow amid Trump's latest trade war with Michigan's largest trading partner
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Today, the Michigan Democratic Party and Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Congress held a virtual press conferenceto call out Mike Rogers, John James, Michael Bouchard Junior, and Michigan Republicans for backing Trump's reckless tariffs and the escalating trade war with Canada that threatens to devastate Michigan's economy. Email press@michigandems.com to request access to the event footage.
"These reckless tariffs on Canada threaten to spike costs even higher, kill more jobs, and wreak even greater havoc on our manufacturing industry. Yet Michigan Republicans like Mike Rogers don't seem to care," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel. "This choice in this Senate race is simple: It's between Mike Rogers, a Trump sycophant who rubber stamps all of his cost-raising policies, including this dangerous trade war with Canada--versus Abdul El-Sayed, who will stand up to Trump and fight on behalf of families, businesses, and union workers for a trade policy that actually puts Michigan first."
"John James had a choice. He could have pushed back against Trump's reckless trade war and stood up for Michigan. Instead, he voted to support it," said Senate Majority Leader and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks. "So let's call this what it is: the John James Tax. A tax on Michigan families' groceries and gas, and a tax on our small businesses and manufacturers. Michiganders deserve leaders who will fight to bring costs down--not politicians who help make those costs worse and then refuse to answer for them."
"My dad, husband, and brother all worked in the auto industry - and we've been seeing the fallout from these tariffs on Michigan families, workers, and businesses who are directly paying the costs," said prosecutor and candidate for Michigan's 10th District Christina Hines. "Mike Bouchard Junior said he couldn't think of a single issue where he disagrees with Donald Trump, and he enthusiastically supported and defended the tariffs. Michael Bouchard Junior will do whatever his boss tells him to do, but I'll stand up for Michigan, push to end this trade war, and get prices down for our families."
Mike Rogers, John James, and Michael Bouchard all support Trump's reckless tariffs and the current trade war with Canada, even as it hurts Michiganders.
* Michiganders are already paying $3,200 a year due to Trump's reckless tariffs, and "no state is more exposed to these risks [from Trump's tariffs] than Michigan."
* Mike Rogers supports Trump's reckless tariffs, calling them "masterful" and "an absolute win," even as they raise costs and destroy Michigan manufacturing jobs.
* Rogers has mocked concerns about Trump's tariffs hiking the price of groceries and told Michigan families and businesses "the shoe is going to pinch every once in a while."
* Rogers has falsely claimed that Michigan had gained manufacturing jobs due to Trump's tariff regime.
* Rogers promised Trump's reckless tariffs would result in "$2,000 dividend checks" for Michiganders while "paying down our national debt," both of which haven't happened.
* Rogers has pledged to rubber stamp Trump's toxic agenda, arguing Michigan needs a senator who will support Trump's agenda, "not undermine it."
* John James has enthusiastically supported the president's trade war, even voting in favor of tariffs with Canada in February.
* James has claimed that "President Trump's on the right track, and we need to make sure we can support him" and that DC Republicans "are keeping prices low."
* Mike Bouchard Junior fully backs Trump's cost-raising agenda and said Trump is doing an "incredible job" as everything becomes more expensive.
* Bouchard Junior literally "couldn't name any areas where he disagreed with Trump."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/michigan-dems-call-out-mike-rogers-john-james-and-michael-bouchard-junior-for-backing-trumps-reckless-tariffs-trade-war-with-canada/
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers and John James Refuse to Answer Questions About Their Support for Trump's Price-Hiking Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers and John James Refuse to Answer Questions About Their Support for Trump's Price-Hiking Tariffs
Even as Trump's reckless trade war with Canada threatens to spike costs and wreak havoc on Michigan's economy, Mike Rogers and John James are both refusing to answer questions about their support for Trump's price-hiking tariffs:
* ABC News: "Rogers' campaign declined to comment on the new round of tariffs on Canada"
* Will Jones, WDIV: "So far, Republican candidates John James and Mike
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers and John James Refuse to Answer Questions About Their Support for Trump's Price-Hiking Tariffs
Even as Trump's reckless trade war with Canada threatens to spike costs and wreak havoc on Michigan's economy, Mike Rogers and John James are both refusing to answer questions about their support for Trump's price-hiking tariffs:
* ABC News: "Rogers' campaign declined to comment on the new round of tariffs on Canada"
* Will Jones, WDIV: "So far, Republican candidates John James and MikeRogers have not weighed in on their social media accounts. We reached out to each campaign for comment."
In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Trump's reckless tariffs are hammering Michigan--spiking costs, killing jobs, and destabilizing our economy--and throwing us in the middle of a trade war with our largest trading partner. Yet Mike Rogers and John James are still rubber stamping all of Trump's policies and refusing to stand up for working families. This November, voters will hold Rogers and James accountable for choosing Trump's price-hiking agenda over Michigan."
Mike Rogers and John James have both supported Trump's reckless tariffs and pledged to rubber stamp his price-hiking agenda:
* Rogers supports Trump's reckless tariffs, calling them "masterful" and "an absolute win," even as they raise costs and destroy Michigan manufacturing jobs.
* Rogers has mocked concerns about Trump's tariffs hiking the price of groceries and told Michigan families and businesses "the shoe is going to pinch every once in a while."
* Rogers has pledged to rubber stamp Trump's toxic agenda, arguing Michigan needs a senator who will support Trump's agenda, "not undermine it."
* James has enthusiastically supported the president's trade war, even voting in favor of tariffs with Canada in February.
* James has claimed that "President Trump's on the right track, and we need to make sure we can support him" and that DC Republicans "are keeping prices low."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-mike-rogers-and-john-james-refuse-to-answer-questions-about-their-support-for-trumps-price-hiking-tariffs/
DNC: Inflation Data - Prices Remain Sky-High as Trump and Vance Double Down on Disastrous Economic Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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NEW INFLATION DATA: Prices Remain Sky-High as Trump and Vance Double Down on Disastrous Economic Agenda
New economic data released today reveals that under Donald Trump and JD Vance, prices in July surged by 3.7%, higher than expectations, and close to a three-year high.
Under Trump and Vance, the average household has spent nearly $3,500 more on goods and services, including $310 more for groceries in Trump and Vance's first year than in 2024. Americans have already spent $71.5
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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NEW INFLATION DATA: Prices Remain Sky-High as Trump and Vance Double Down on Disastrous Economic Agenda
New economic data released today reveals that under Donald Trump and JD Vance, prices in July surged by 3.7%, higher than expectations, and close to a three-year high.
Under Trump and Vance, the average household has spent nearly $3,500 more on goods and services, including $310 more for groceries in Trump and Vance's first year than in 2024. Americans have already spent $71.5billion more on gas since Trump's war with Iran began -- an average of $604 in additional costs per family.
Meanwhile, as Americans are struggling to keep up with stubbornly high prices, Vance is sending out fundraising texts, acknowledging, "Groceries cost what they cost" under the Trump-Vance administration.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and JD Vance's economy is in freefall as their deadly and costly war with Iran and reckless tariffs continue to drive prices through the roof. Working families are breaking the bank to afford gas, groceries, and medicine, as Trump and Vance turn a blind eye and prioritize their own self-interests. While Trump and Vance double down on their price-hiking policies, Democrats are fighting to lower costs and make life more affordable."
While prices remain high, the July jobs report released this month showed Trump's economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, and jobs numbers for May and June were revised sharply down by a combined 103,000. Over the last three months, the economy has created approximately 200,000 fewer jobs than expected.
Additionally, new data yesterday showed that consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in seven months, as consumers feel increasingly pessimistic about Trump's economy. The Expectations Index, which measures future economic optimism, fell significantly in August as consumers felt more pessimistic about Trump's job market.
It's no wonder Trump's approval rating is stuck at the lowest point of his entire presidency, with a meager 33% of Americans approving of his job performance, and a majority of voters saying they are financially worse off since Trump returned to office, including nearly one in four Republicans.
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View economic data here: https://www.bea.gov/data/income-saving/personal-income
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/new-inflation-data-prices-remain-sky-high-as-trump-and-vance-double-down-on-disastrous-economic-agenda/
