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Texas Democratic Party: Paxton Says He Wishes Iran War Happened "After The Midterm Elections"
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Paxton Says He Wishes Iran War Happened "After The Midterm Elections"
AUSTIN, TX -- In a new video, Corrupt Ken Paxton refuses to say if the disastrous war of choice in Iran has gone on too long and insultingly says about the invasion that he backed "Would I have preferred it later, after the midterm elections, get through it and deal with them later? Yes."
REMINDER - Paxton repeatedly backed the war in Iran saying he was "very glad" when Trump first ordered the strikes.
Now six months later, after
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Paxton Says He Wishes Iran War Happened "After The Midterm Elections"
AUSTIN, TX -- In a new video, Corrupt Ken Paxton refuses to say if the disastrous war of choice in Iran has gone on too long and insultingly says about the invasion that he backed "Would I have preferred it later, after the midterm elections, get through it and deal with them later? Yes."
REMINDER - Paxton repeatedly backed the war in Iran saying he was "very glad" when Trump first ordered the strikes.
Now six months later, aftermultiple servicemembers have tragically lost their lives, diesel hitting a record $6 per gallon, and taxpayers being forced to pay over $37 billion dollars for a war they were told would be over in weeks, Paxton only seems to care about his electoral prospects.
Texas Democratic Party Spokesperson Ryan Martin said:
"Ken Paxton supported this reckless war of choice from the start and now is saying he wishes it happened 'after the midterms' because it would benefit him politically. Paxton's comments are insulting to our servicemembers and Texans who have been paying the price for this billion dollar a day conflict with higher diesel prices and inflation. Texans have been clear they don't want more forever wars, but the only thing Ken Paxton cares about is himself, and it is exactly why they will be sending him packing in November."
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View video here: https://x.com/DemocraticWins/status/2098515578671484942?s=20
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Original text here: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/post/new-video-paxton-says-he-wishes-iran-war-happened-after-the-midterm-elections
Texas Democratic Party Calls on Gov. Abbott to Condemn Bo French's Attack on Crowd's Appearance
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Texas Democratic Party calls on Gov. Abbott to Condemn Bo French's Attack on Crowd's Appearance
"Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, chose to criticize the appearance of a crowd in a Sunday morning social media post. Mocking or criticizing a crowd because of the way people look is not just offensive, it is fundamentally at odds with the values that make America what it is. Even Republican Senator John Cornyn recognized how awful this rhetoric is and publicly condemned
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Texas Democratic Party calls on Gov. Abbott to Condemn Bo French's Attack on Crowd's Appearance
"Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, chose to criticize the appearance of a crowd in a Sunday morning social media post. Mocking or criticizing a crowd because of the way people look is not just offensive, it is fundamentally at odds with the values that make America what it is. Even Republican Senator John Cornyn recognized how awful this rhetoric is and publicly condemnedit. So where does Gov. Greg Abbott stand? He opposed French in the Republican primary for Railroad Commissioner as someone who would "wreck" the oil and gas industry. Will he condemn French for wrecking Texas' reputation on the national and world stage? Will he agree that Democrat Jon Rosenthal is not only a far more qualified candidate for the role, but a Texan with respect for all and the moral courage to denounce anyone who broadcasts his racism so loudly? Texans deserve to know. America is a celebration of diversity. Our country is strongest when people from different backgrounds, cultures, faiths and traditions come together and share a common belief in the promise of this nation. There is nothing un-American about a crowd that reflects the incredible diversity of the people who call America home. That diversity is not something to mock or fear -- it is America."
"At a time when political rhetoric too often seeks to divide Americans based on what they look like, where they come from, or how they worship, our elected leaders should be standing up for all Texans, not looking the other way. We can disagree on politics without attacking people for who they are. Senator Cornyn has made his position clear. Now it's Gov. Abbott's turn. Will he condemn this rhetoric, or will he remain silent? The people of Texas deserve an answer."
Kendall Scudder, Texas Democratic Party Chairman
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Original text here: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/post/tdp-calls-on-gov-abbott-to-condemn-bo-french
NRCC: Lies Keep Coming From Laura Gillen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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The Lies Keep Coming from Laura Gillen
September 14, 2026
Lying Laura Gillen is back at it.
Days ago, Gillen posed for a photo-op, complete with a fake check, to tout federal funding to make a Nassau LIRR station accessible for those with disabilities. The problem? Gillen voted against the funding.
Then, she bragged that she ensured funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care at no cost for 9/11 first responders and survivors. The truth? You guessed it,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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The Lies Keep Coming from Laura Gillen
September 14, 2026
Lying Laura Gillen is back at it.
Days ago, Gillen posed for a photo-op, complete with a fake check, to tout federal funding to make a Nassau LIRR station accessible for those with disabilities. The problem? Gillen voted against the funding.
Then, she bragged that she ensured funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care at no cost for 9/11 first responders and survivors. The truth? You guessed it,Gillen voted against funding the program.
And sadly, these are just the latest in a litany of lies from Gillen...
"At every turn, out of touch Democrat Laura Gillen has voted to block critical funding for Long Island families, and then shamelessly taken credit for it anyways. Voters see right through her pathological lies and are ready to send her packing this fall." - NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/09/14/the-lies-keep-coming-from-laura-gillen/
NRCC: House Dems Lay Out Their Agenda: Socialism, Impeachment, Repeat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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House Dems lay out their agenda: Socialism, Impeachment, Repeat
September 14, 2026
With just 50 days until Election Day, so-called "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries just tipped his hand: House Democrats have no plan for American families besides ramming through their radical socialist wish list and impeaching President Trump.
This weekend, Jeffries admitted House Democrats "haven't ruled anything out in terms of impeachment."
"So-called 'Leader' Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats have no agenda
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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House Dems lay out their agenda: Socialism, Impeachment, Repeat
September 14, 2026
With just 50 days until Election Day, so-called "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries just tipped his hand: House Democrats have no plan for American families besides ramming through their radical socialist wish list and impeaching President Trump.
This weekend, Jeffries admitted House Democrats "haven't ruled anything out in terms of impeachment."
"So-called 'Leader' Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats have no agendafor working Americans besides their obsession with impeaching President Trump and jamming through their radical socialist wish list. Voters see right through it." - NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/09/14/house-dems-lay-out-their-agenda-socialism-impeachment-repeat/
Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Mike Rogers' and Trump's Agenda Is Spiking Housing Costs and Pushing the American Dream Further Out of Reach
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 13, 2026
STATEMENT: Mike Rogers' and Trump's Agenda Is Spiking Housing Costs and Pushing the American Dream Further Out of Reach
Rogers has pledged to rubber stamp Trump's cost-raising agenda, including his trade wars, foreign wars, and healthcare cuts
LANSING -- Today, Price Hike Mike Rogers held a press conference where he tried to spin his record of rubber stamping Trump's cost-raising agenda, which has made life more expensive in Michigan--raising the cost of gas, groceries,
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 13, 2026
STATEMENT: Mike Rogers' and Trump's Agenda Is Spiking Housing Costs and Pushing the American Dream Further Out of Reach
Rogers has pledged to rubber stamp Trump's cost-raising agenda, including his trade wars, foreign wars, and healthcare cuts
LANSING -- Today, Price Hike Mike Rogers held a press conference where he tried to spin his record of rubber stamping Trump's cost-raising agenda, which has made life more expensive in Michigan--raising the cost of gas, groceries,healthcare and housing--and pushed the American Dream further out of reach. In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum released the following statement:
"Mike Rogers has given his full-throated support for Trump's disastrous policies, including his tariffs and trade wars which are spiking the cost of housing and everyday essentials, his war in Iran which is sending gas prices and mortgage rates through the roof, and his toxic healthcare cuts that doubled Michiganders' premiums earlier this year. Working people aren't buying Price Hike Mike's spin--they know the American Dream has been pushed further out of reach because of the Rogers-Trump agenda, which is why Michiganders will reject him this November."
The Rogers-Trump agenda is making life more expensive and pushing the American Dream further out of reach for hard-working Michiganders:
* Rogers admitted he only ran for Senate again at Trump's personal request and has said the entire reason he's running is to make sure Michigan has a senator who will support Trump's cost-raising agenda, "not undermine it."
* Rogers supports Trump's reckless tariffs, which has spiked the cost of housing, groceries, and everyday essentials in Michigan, and forced the average Michigan household to pay an extra $5,600 in tariff price hikes, more than any other state.
* Rogers supports Trump's escalating trade war with Canada, which could "increase the cost of a home by about $10,000" and "prevent 50,000 households from buying a new home" in Michigan, and could prove "cataclysmic" to Michigan's auto industry.
* Rogers supports Trump's war in Iran, which is causing Michigan gas prices to skyrocket and increasing mortgage rates, and has said he "doesn't mind" giving Trump the authority to continue the war.
* Rogers supports Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which spiked household electricity costs, gutted Medicaid and cut SNAP benefits to give multimillionaires like himself tax breaks.
* Rogers supports Trump's toxic healthcare cuts, which caused premiums to more than double for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders earlier this year.
Price Hike Mike is dismissing Michiganders' concerns as his and Trump's agenda spikes costs:
* Rogers dismissed concerns about tariff price hikes, telling Michiganders "the shoe is going to pinch every once in a while."
* Rogers mocked Michiganders' concerns about how Trump's tariffs were spiking the cost of groceries, saying "'Oh my gosh, coffee went up.' You know? Horror!"
* Rogers dismissed concerns about skyrocketing gas prices during the Iran War, saying "We're gonna be fine, we got plenty of oil."
* Rogers mocked Michiganders who he said were "screaming and thumping their chest" over having to pay more for gas during the Iran War.
* Rogers claimed the financial strain put on Michiganders as a result of the Iran War was "absolutely not" avoidable.
* Rogers downplayed the impact of rising healthcare costs, saying "If you go up and have to pay the doctor $50 for your annual physical, that's probably okay, right?"
* Rogers claimed there was no inflation and that "working families are not paying more" under Trump.
* Rogers said Michiganders who blame his and Trump's agenda for spiking costs are "nuts" and have "Trump Derangement."
Learn more about how Mike Rogers supported massive price increases for Michiganders -- and then told them to get over it -- at PriceHikeMike.com
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/statement-mike-rogers-and-trumps-agenda-is-spiking-housing-costs-and-pushing-the-american-dream-further-out-of-reach/
Mich. Democratic Party: "Donors Named in Epstein Files Gave Nearly $4.7 Million to Mike Rogers and Groups Backing Him" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 14, 2026
BREAKING: "Donors Named in Epstein Files Gave Nearly $4.7 Million to Mike Rogers and Groups Backing Him" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING -- According to new reporting from The Detroit Metro Times, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted nearly $4.7 million from donors named in the Epstein Files while he publicly argued against providing transparency for Epstein's victims.
As Rogers benefits from multimillion-dollar donations from
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 14, 2026
BREAKING: "Donors Named in Epstein Files Gave Nearly $4.7 Million to Mike Rogers and Groups Backing Him" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING -- According to new reporting from The Detroit Metro Times, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted nearly $4.7 million from donors named in the Epstein Files while he publicly argued against providing transparency for Epstein's victims.
As Rogers benefits from multimillion-dollar donations fromEpstein-associated donors, he has argued "people whose names appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files should be protected from public exposure," saying the government should "protect somebody who got on an airplane and rode with him" for a "legitimate business reason."
For that reason, Rogers said he opposed a "big, big, ugly vote on the House floor" to release the Epstein Files, saying that the push for transparency on behalf of Epstein's victims was just "people who want to be after Trump [who] are going to beat this drum all day long."
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Detroit Metro Times: Donors named in Epstein files gave nearly $4.7 million to Mike Rogers and groups backing him
* Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has argued that people whose names appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files should be protected from public exposure if there's no evidence they committed a crime.
* Some of the wealthy donors who have helped finance Rogers' Senate campaigns are among those named in the records.
* A Metro Times review of federal campaign finance filings and records in the U.S. Department of Justice's Epstein Library found that at least seven donors whose names appear in the released files have given nearly $4.7 million since 2023 to Rogers' campaign, committees raising money for him, his leadership PAC, or GLCF, an outside super PAC that has spent millions supporting his Senate bids. More than $4.5 million went to GLCF alone.
* "You also have to protect somebody who got on an airplane and rode with him," Rogers said, adding that someone could have had a "legitimate business reason" for interacting with Epstein.
* Rogers said information about what happened around Epstein's island "ought to be released," but argued against what he called a "big, big, ugly vote on the House floor." He also dismissed some of the pressure for disclosure as politically motivated, saying "people who just want to be after Trump are just going to beat this drum all day long."
* In a separate podcast appearance that month, Rogers again said records should be released but argued that names should be redacted if there was no evidence the person knew about or participated in Epstein's crimes.
* The largest donor identified in Metro Times' review was Blackstone co-founder and CEO Stephen Schwarzman.
* Schwarzman gave $4.5 million to GLCF during Rogers' 2024 Senate campaign, along with $25,600 to Rogers' campaign, joint fundraising committee, and leadership PAC between 2023 and 2025, federal records show. The $4.5 million contribution to GLCF was one of Schwarzman's largest political donations of the 2024 election.
* GLCF has remained a major force behind Rogers. Federal filings show the super PAC has spent more than $7.8 million independently supporting Rogers in the 2026 election through late August. By law, that spending can't be coordinated with his campaign.
* Schwarzman's name appears repeatedly in the released Epstein records, including a 2010 email in which Epstein described him as "terrific." But the files contain no evidence that Schwarzman and Epstein directly corresponded or interacted, according to previous reviews of the records, and Schwarzman has not been accused of wrongdoing related to Epstein.
* Another Rogers donor, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, gave $39,000 in 2025, including $25,000 to GLCF and $14,000 to Rogers' campaign and fundraising committee.
* Rowan's connection to Epstein was more substantial. His name appears hundreds of times in the files, and released records show the two communicated years after Epstein's 2008 conviction, including discussions involving financial and accounting matters and Epstein's consideration of buying Rowan's private jet.
* Cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, who gave $3,300 to Rogers in 2024, also appears extensively in the records. Documents describe meetings and planned visits with Epstein in 2017, including a meeting by Epstein's pool and arrangements for Lauder to visit his home. Other records reported by Bloomberg showed Epstein set up an LLC involving Lauder and Black to hold a $25 million artwork.
* The review also found Rogers contributions from billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis, Blackstone executive Joseph Baratta, real estate executive Howard Lorber, and private equity investor John W. Childs, all of whom appear in the Epstein records to varying degrees. In some cases, the connection is little more than being discussed in communications between other people. In others, there was documented contact with Epstein.
* Catsimatidis, for example, appeared in Epstein's address book and has said he once offered Epstein a ride on his plane to Florida after meeting him in the early 1990s. Epstein later sent him a three-foot bottle of champagne as thanks.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/breaking-donors-named-in-epstein-files-gave-nearly-4-7-million-to-mike-rogers-and-groups-backing-him-detroit-metro-times/
DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
Sep 14, 2026
Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about what states we can compete in.
In addition to protecting incumbent Democratic governors in tough states
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
Sep 14, 2026
Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about what states we can compete in.
In addition to protecting incumbent Democratic governors in tough stateslike Arizona and holding open Democratic-held states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and more, the DGA has aggressively gone on offense to flip key pickup opportunities in states like Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, and Ohio and beyond. At the same time, strong candidates are making really challenging races competitive all over the country and the new Expand the Map Fund is launching to make sure the DGA is doing even more to be prepared to make a difference if there are real opportunities down the stretch.
"I'm living, breathing proof that Democrats can compete and win anywhere, and that's what the DGA's Expand the Map Fund is all about," said DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "With strong Democratic candidates running in competitive races across the country, the DGA must be ready to make a difference if we see opportunities in states that people might not expect. As Republicans drive up costs for everyday Americans, the DGA is ready to support Democratic candidates for governor as they make life better for people in 2026 and create a bigger path to win in future election cycles."
The DGA has a long and successful record of competing and winning in red and battleground states. At one point in 2017, there were only 15 Democratic governors. Since then, the DGA has worked hard to grow the ranks of Democratic governors to 24, including winning and holding 7 states that Trump won like Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and more.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-announces-new-expand-the-map-fund/
