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Idaho Democratic Party Chair Necochea: When it Comes to Protecting Public Lands, Democrats Have the Strong Track Record
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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When it Comes to Protecting Public Lands, Democrats Have the Strong Track Record
For generations, Idaho Democrats have protected the places that make this state what it is. We believe our public lands belong to all of us, not just the highest-bidding billionaires.
Sen. Frank Church led the fight to pass the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. As Interior Secretary, Cecil Andrus drove the effort that secured passage of the Alaska National Interest
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BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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When it Comes to Protecting Public Lands, Democrats Have the Strong Track Record
For generations, Idaho Democrats have protected the places that make this state what it is. We believe our public lands belong to all of us, not just the highest-bidding billionaires.
Sen. Frank Church led the fight to pass the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. As Interior Secretary, Cecil Andrus drove the effort that secured passage of the Alaska National InterestLands Conservation Act, the largest conservation law in U.S. history. Today, Democrats like Rep. Ilana Rubel are pushing to keep access from shrinking when state land is sold. Idaho voters back this work.
In contrast, Rep. Russ Fulcher is trying to end that tradition with his move to put federally managed public lands into state control. Let's call it what it is: a hoax. An outright sell-off can't survive public scrutiny, so he's rebranding the same years-old scheme.
But Idaho can't afford to take on millions of additional acres. Managing federal public lands in Idaho costs more than $500 million a year, and a severe fire season can drive costs even higher. That includes suppression, roads, enforcement, and recreation sites. Without a dedicated, permanent funding stream, pressure mounts to sell land to close the gap.
This is where Idaho's own history matters. State-owned land is not run like federal public lands. Endowment lands must maximize financial return for specific beneficiaries. That revenue-first mandate puts access at risk.
Since statehood, Idaho has sold off more than 1.7 million acres. Much of that land moved into private ownership, where access becomes optional and the public has little leverage. Look at what happened in Teton County this year. A fifth-generation ranching family had leased and cared for a parcel. The Republican-controlled Land Board decided to sell it after a wealthy newcomer set his sights on it.
An overwhelming majority of Idahoans oppose selling public lands, but there are dissenters. A decade ago, I gave a budget presentation where a man with a far-right outlook asked why Idaho didn't just sell land to fund basic services. He had just moved here. He didn't value our access for hunting, fishing, and recreation. He was willing to trade permanent loss for one-time dollars.
Fulcher's congressional record lines up with that fringe view. He supported Sen. Mike Lee's amendment tied to selling off thousands of acres of federal public land earlier this year. He refuses to join bipartisan efforts that block major federal land sales or transfers.
Public lands power rural communities, keep agriculture working, provide grazing space for ranches, and protect our water. Idaho Democrats will keep fighting for better management without surrendering access. Fulcher's takeover is a backdoor sell-off. Idaho should demand better stewardship and stronger leadership.
Onward,
Lauren Necochea
Idaho Democratic Party Chair
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/when-it-comes-to-protecting-public-lands-democrats-have-the-strong-track-record/
Donald Trump Gets His Facts Wrong During Meltdown in North Carolina As He Sees His House Majority Slipping Away
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Donald Trump Gets His Facts Wrong During Meltdown in North Carolina As He Sees His House Majority Slipping Away
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In the latest of a series of unhinged ramblings, Donald Trump demonstrated that his memory is still consistently escaping him, forgetting Congressman Don Davis' proven record of showing up and delivering real results for eastern North Carolina at every turn.
While Congressman Davis is focused on real solutions to the problems facing the people of NC-01, Trump has chosen
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Donald Trump Gets His Facts Wrong During Meltdown in North Carolina As He Sees His House Majority Slipping Away
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In the latest of a series of unhinged ramblings, Donald Trump demonstrated that his memory is still consistently escaping him, forgetting Congressman Don Davis' proven record of showing up and delivering real results for eastern North Carolina at every turn.
While Congressman Davis is focused on real solutions to the problems facing the people of NC-01, Trump has chosento lie to North Carolina's working families about Davis' record because he knows that no one can beat Davis on the merits.
Let's take a trip down memory lane...
Claim #1 : "Don Davis voted against no tax on overtime" / "voted against no tax on tips"
Reality : Congressman Davis has actively supported tax relief for working people - not tax increases. He introduced H.R. 6295, a bill that would permanently end taxes on tips unlike House Republicans' temporary bandaid solution.
Claim #2: "He voted for the largest tax increase in American history"
Reality: The "Big, Ugly Bill" that House Republicans championed would raise costs for working families across the board. Congressman Davis voted against devastating cuts to Medicaid and against closing North Carolina's rural hospitals. Congressman Davis would never support a bill that would strip hundreds of billions of dollars from rural health care and local economies over the next decade.
Claim #3: "He voted yes on every single Biden disasterinflation, open borders, sanctuary cities, Green New Scam"
Reality: Since taking office in January 2023, Congressman Davis has consistently been one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, voting with Republicans on border security and immigration policy 90 percent of the time (28 out of 31 floor votes under a special rule). Congressman Davis was awarded the 2025 Democracy Award for the "Best of Bipartisan Engagement and Collaboration."
Claim #4: "Don Davis did nothing about the flood. He did nothing about the hurricane."
Reality: While House Republicans have dragged their feet and abandoned hurricane victims, Congressman Davis has been committed to helping North Carolina rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Congressman introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act which would speed up the flow of federal aid to the state by cutting through the bureaucratic red-tape that Donald Trump and Kristi Noem imposed on survivors.
Claim #5: "I did it all... with a couple of Republicans from your state."
Reality: Congressman Davis has been a key part of the bipartisan disaster recovery efforts. He introduced the bipartisan Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act, which allows FEMA to reimburse repairs to private roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene, critical in a region where nearly half of all roads are private and more than 7,000 were damaged. He also co-led bipartisan legislation with Republican Congressman Tim Moore to fix failures in the SBA disaster loan program that delayed aid to Helene-impacted communities. These bills rebuild infrastructure, support small businesses, and hold federal agencies accountable, clear evidence of real, bipartisan action.
Claim #6: "I never even heard of this guy... he hasn't made a big impact."
Reality: Congressman Don Davis has consistently delivered measurable, concrete results for eastern North Carolina. He voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, securing a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers and major authorizations supporting Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, installations central to the region's economy, military readiness, and national security. He also supported the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, a bill that extends the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Health Centers, and delivers more than $48 million for projects directly benefiting eastern North Carolina. That is real impact regardless of who claims they've never heard of him.
DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus :
"Donald Trump is incredibly nervous. Despite his demands that North Carolina undergo a blatantly political gerrymander to subvert the will of voters, he still knows that Congressman Don Davis is a force to be reckoned with. No amount of lying will change what eastern North Carolina voters know to be true - Congressman Don Davis is a fighter and he's fighting for them."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/donald-trump-gets-his-facts-wrong-during-meltdown-in-north-carolina-as-he-sees-his-house-majority-slipping-away/
NEW: Mike Lawler Called a "Doormat" for MAGA Leadership, Admits He's Ready to Sell Out New Yorkers on Health Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Mike Lawler Called a "Doormat" for MAGA Leadership, Admits He's Ready to Sell Out New Yorkers on Health Care
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Lawler dismissed Republicans' affordability crisis, admitted he wants to "phase out" ACA tax credits, and called the only serious proposal to stop premiums from skyrocketing "bullshit"
In a stunningly revealing interview with Punchbowl News, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler made it painfully clear that he's selling out Hudson Valley families to MAGA Republicans.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Mike Lawler Called a "Doormat" for MAGA Leadership, Admits He's Ready to Sell Out New Yorkers on Health Care
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Lawler dismissed Republicans' affordability crisis, admitted he wants to "phase out" ACA tax credits, and called the only serious proposal to stop premiums from skyrocketing "bullshit"
In a stunningly revealing interview with Punchbowl News, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler made it painfully clear that he's selling out Hudson Valley families to MAGA Republicans.
As NY-17 residents face skyrocketing premiums, Lawler all but admitted he's backing his big party bosses as they try to kill any chance of protecting affordable health care for New Yorkers. Lawler not only defended Mike Johnson for refusing to even allow a vote to extend ACA tax credits, but dismissed the three-year extension itself as " bullshit " and "not a serious proposal."
Lawler went further, once again embracing Donald Trump's agenda to "phase out" the ACA tax credits - a move that would jack up health care costs and rip coverage away from working families - all while ignoring the affordability crisis his own party created.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi :
"Mike Lawler just got called out for being a weak bystander to his big party bosses' chaos and a doormat for MAGA leadership. While hardworking New Yorkers worry about affording health care, Lawler is cheering on plans to phase out ACA tax credits and siding with Donald Trump's toxic agenda to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. Hudson Valley voters deserve a leader who fights for them - not a self-obsessed politician who leaves his constituents to pay the price."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-mike-lawler-called-a-doormat-for-maga-leadership-admits-hes-ready-to-sell-out-new-yorkers-on-health-care/
ICYMI: Ohioans are Paying More For Everything Under Jon Husted
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans are Paying More For Everything Under Jon Husted
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WATCH : Husted's Big Idea: 'Earn More' Money
Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted's year in the U.S. Senate has been defined by one thing: Ohioans are paying more for everything while he votes to make life even more expensive.
Last week, Husted voted for the ninth time against extending the ACA premium tax credits.
WOSU: More than 500,000 Ohioans evaluating healthcare choices as ACA costs could spike in 2026
* Millions of Americans, including 500,000
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans are Paying More For Everything Under Jon Husted
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WATCH : Husted's Big Idea: 'Earn More' Money
Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted's year in the U.S. Senate has been defined by one thing: Ohioans are paying more for everything while he votes to make life even more expensive.
Last week, Husted voted for the ninth time against extending the ACA premium tax credits.
WOSU: More than 500,000 Ohioans evaluating healthcare choices as ACA costs could spike in 2026
* Millions of Americans, including 500,000Ohioans who are buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, could see large increases in premiums in their plans starting in the new year. Congress has not yet voted to continue government subsidies for the ACA.
* Brian O'Rourke, Health Policy Institute of Ohio: Some projections from the Urban Institute and others suggest that, you know, over 100,000, up to 140,000 individuals could become uninsured because of these premium increases and the expiration of the enhanced subsidies [...].
* O'Rourke: But the expectation is that a lot of people are going to see those big rate increases of thousands of dollars in some cases, and they're going to decide that they just cannot afford it with their budgets and all the other cost of living constraints that many Ohioans are currently facing related to other life necessities.
Meanwhile, Husted's reckless tariffs are driving up the cost of everything, crushing Ohio farmers, families, and small businesses.
Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio farmers see one-year, 74% loss in Chinese sales due largely to Trump tariffs, report shows
* The report shows Ohio farmers lost nearly $76 million of their exports to China this year compared to one year earlier.
* That's not helpful as Republicans struggle to deal with a national affordability crisis.
* Farmers have faced a double whammy. They've seen many of their costs go up because of the import taxes.
Jon Husted's big idea? Simply " earn more " proving he has no plan to lower costs.
MeidasTouch News: Jon Husted Tells Americans the Solution to the Affordability Crisis is to 'Earn More' :
* MAGA Republican Ohio Senator Jon Husted said in an interview on Fox Business that the solution for Americans struggling with affordability is just to "earn more."
* "Look, there are three ways to make things more affordable: Earn more, keep more of what you earn, and drive down prices," Husted said, "and that's exactly what we're doing in Congress."
* The comments came after Husted cast a vote to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies for the ninth time in the U.S. Senate. The expiration of those subsidies as part of Trump's budget bill will result in insurance premiums increasing for Americans by 100%-150%. ACA subsidies help 583,000 Ohioans afford health insurance.
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/icymi-ohioans-are-paying-more-for-everything-under-jon-husted/
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 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/
"Coward's Yellow is the New Red": Maria Elvira Salazar's Hypocrisy Called Out by Florida Voters
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Coward's Yellow is the New Red": Maria Elvira Salazar's Hypocrisy Called Out by Florida Voters
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Maria Elvira Salazar is once again in the hot-seat for flip-flopping at every opportunity she gets.
In a letter to the editor in the Miami Herald, a Coral Gables voter exposed Salazar for attempting to save face by suddenly calling out Trump's immigration crackdown months after she refused to call out Trump for targeting hundreds of thousands of immigrants for deportation.
Salazar's
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Coward's Yellow is the New Red": Maria Elvira Salazar's Hypocrisy Called Out by Florida Voters
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Maria Elvira Salazar is once again in the hot-seat for flip-flopping at every opportunity she gets.
In a letter to the editor in the Miami Herald, a Coral Gables voter exposed Salazar for attempting to save face by suddenly calling out Trump's immigration crackdown months after she refused to call out Trump for targeting hundreds of thousands of immigrants for deportation.
Salazar'shypocrisy conveniently follows Miami electing a Democratic mayor for the first time in almost three decades.
Floridians have made it clear that they are souring on Salazar's disastrous policies, and she is willing to say anything to make it seem like she cares.
DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus :
"Rather than actually advocating for the communities she represents, Maria Elvira Salazar will say anything to try and save face while still doing absolutely nothing. Despite numerous attempts to pull the wool over her constituents' eyes, they continue to see through her lies and will hold her accountable next November."
Read the letter for yourself:
Miami Herald: Changing colors
* Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar made headlines recently, declaring President Trump's crackdown on immigrants as "un-American."
* With a Democrat winning the City of Miami mayoral race, Salazar has finally decided a wardrobe change is in order. Coward's yellow is the new red.
* We aren't fooled. Salazar's new color shines brighter than the Miami sun.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/cowards-yellow-is-the-new-red-maria-elvira-salazars-hypocrisy-called-out-by-florida-voters/
