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Rosen's Sanctuary Cities Problem
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Nevada voters have a major problem with Jacky Rosen's dangerous decision to support lawbreaking illegal immigrants taking refuge in sanctuary cities.
The Nevada Independent highlighted the sanctuary cities issue heading into the 2018 election, and it's not looking good for Rosen. Among the article's observations:
* 80 percent of voters believe local law enforcement should be required to turn unauthorized immigrants they arrest for crimes over to immigration authorities. 90 percent of Republican
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Nevada voters have a major problem with Jacky Rosen's dangerous decision to support lawbreaking illegal immigrants taking refuge in sanctuary cities.
The Nevada Independent highlighted the sanctuary cities issue heading into the 2018 election, and it's not looking good for Rosen. Among the article's observations:
* 80 percent of voters believe local law enforcement should be required to turn unauthorized immigrants they arrest for crimes over to immigration authorities. 90 percent of Republicanprimary voters in Southern Nevada think that cracking down on "illegal immigration" is either a very important or important issue. The issue is already having a local impact. Democratic Nevada State Senator Joyce Woodhouse is being recalled because of a "sanctuary city" bill she had supported.
"Nevada voters will hold Jacky Rosen accountable for supporting lawbreaking illegal immigrants," said NRSC Spokesman Michael McAdams. "Rosen's dangerous stance unnecessarily places Nevada's families at risk."
Richard Cordray Still Refuses to Release His Schedule, Address Hatch Act Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
The Republican Governors Association today called on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray to quit hiding his schedule for June and July of this year and admit to taxpayers where he was and who he spoke to during that time. These months, still missing from his official online schedule, contain key dates and events in which, according to media reports, Cordray discussed his intentions to run for Ohio governor.
In the nearly 3 weeks since the RGA filed its original FOIA request
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
The Republican Governors Association today called on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray to quit hiding his schedule for June and July of this year and admit to taxpayers where he was and who he spoke to during that time. These months, still missing from his official online schedule, contain key dates and events in which, according to media reports, Cordray discussed his intentions to run for Ohio governor.
In the nearly 3 weeks since the RGA filed its original FOIA requestwith the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on August 1, and a follow-up FOIA on August 15, requesting the schedule in question along with other information, Cordray has refused to release this key information, while the media continue to report that he has engaged in activity surrounding a run for Ohio governor.
"It's time for Richard Cordray to stop hiding his schedule and come clean," said RGA Communications Director Jon Thompson. "Cordray should quit stalling, release his schedule, and prove to taxpayers if he engaged in political activity that violated the Hatch Act. Ohioans deserve to know if Cordray used his Consumer Financial Protection Bureau office improperly for political gain."
Background:
July 18: Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Brent Larkin stated that he believes Cordray was "certain to run for Ohio governor" and expect him to "join the race no later than September."
July 19: Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neil was told "by a mutual friend" that Cordray would run.
July 19: POLITICO reported that "according to friends" Richard Cordray will run for Ohio governor.
July 23: WVXU reported that Tim Burke, Chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, discussed the Ohio governor's race with Cordray via telephone in June.
August 4: The Springfield News-Sun quoted Joe Rugola, Director of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees and a "longtime Cordray ally" that Cordray was looking at a run for Ohio governor: "He's concerned about walking away when he believes there are important pieces he could put in place despite the obstacles he faces."
Republican Party of Wisconsin Launches Digital Ad Campaign Against Madison Bureaucrat Tony Evers
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news:
While Madison Bureaucrat Tony Evers prepares to launch his campaign for governor this Wednesday, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a digital ad campaign today, aimed at informing voters of Evers' failure to lead when children and parents needed him most.
"Madison bureaucrat Tony Evers failed to lead when parents and children needed him most," said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. "While Governor Walker has fought for hard-working Wisconsin families and delivered results,
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news:
While Madison Bureaucrat Tony Evers prepares to launch his campaign for governor this Wednesday, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a digital ad campaign today, aimed at informing voters of Evers' failure to lead when children and parents needed him most.
"Madison bureaucrat Tony Evers failed to lead when parents and children needed him most," said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. "While Governor Walker has fought for hard-working Wisconsin families and delivered results,Tony Evers won't take a stand - even when families are in danger. Wisconsin can't afford his weak leadership."
Evers Failed to Lead
* Evers allowed a middle-school teacher found guilty of spreading pornographic material at school to keep teaching students.
* Evers' Department has a long history of allowing teachers with "immoral conduct" issues to continue teaching students.
RNC Issues Statement on President Trump's Address
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Republican National Committee issued the following statement by Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel:
"Tonight, President Trump took a bold step forward by asserting America's strength worldwide and making crystal clear that we will no longer lead from behind.
"In announcing a long-term vision and strategic plan in Afghanistan, the president is showing the American people our national security is his top priority and requires a clearly defined policy.
"Thanks to President Trump and his dedicated team, we will strengthen America's presence in one of the most vulnerable areas of
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Republican National Committee issued the following statement by Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel:
"Tonight, President Trump took a bold step forward by asserting America's strength worldwide and making crystal clear that we will no longer lead from behind.
"In announcing a long-term vision and strategic plan in Afghanistan, the president is showing the American people our national security is his top priority and requires a clearly defined policy.
"Thanks to President Trump and his dedicated team, we will strengthen America's presence in one of the most vulnerable areas ofthe world."
Mexico Joe Wants Six More Years of Doing Nothing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
As Democrat Senator Joe Donnelly embarks on his road trip, Hoosiers should ask him one question: what exactly has he done to warrant reelection?
Joe Donnelly is among the least effective members of Congress. In his decade in Washington, a Donnelly-sponsored bill has never been signed into law. And while Donnelly pretends to be an advocate for working Hoosiers, his only accomplishment on outsourcing is making a handsome profit from his family business shipping manufacturing jobs to Mexico. If
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
As Democrat Senator Joe Donnelly embarks on his road trip, Hoosiers should ask him one question: what exactly has he done to warrant reelection?
Joe Donnelly is among the least effective members of Congress. In his decade in Washington, a Donnelly-sponsored bill has never been signed into law. And while Donnelly pretends to be an advocate for working Hoosiers, his only accomplishment on outsourcing is making a handsome profit from his family business shipping manufacturing jobs to Mexico. Ifthat's Mexico Joe's idea of Hoosier values, he's going to be out of work in 2019.
"Joe Donnelly has done nothing for Indiana in his time in the U.S. Senate, yet he has the nerve to ask Hoosiers for another six years," said NRSC Spokesman Bob Salera. "Joe Donnelly will spend the next fifteen months struggling to explain his lack of accomplishments and his outsourcing hypocrisy, and Indiana voters will see right through him."
Annette Taddeo Endorsed by Florida Conservation Voters in Race for Senate District 40
MIAMI, Aug. 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
Today, Annette Taddeo announced that Florida Conservation Voters has endorsed her special election campaign for State Senate District 40. FCV is a non-partisan environmental organization aimed at electing leaders who will protect Florida's water supply and precious natural areas.
Aliki Moncrief, Executive Director of Florida Conservation Voters, said, "Annette Taddeo will be an outstanding advocate for our drinking water, parks, and natural treasures like the Everglades. Being a small business owner, Taddeo understands
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MIAMI, Aug. 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
Today, Annette Taddeo announced that Florida Conservation Voters has endorsed her special election campaign for State Senate District 40. FCV is a non-partisan environmental organization aimed at electing leaders who will protect Florida's water supply and precious natural areas.
Aliki Moncrief, Executive Director of Florida Conservation Voters, said, "Annette Taddeo will be an outstanding advocate for our drinking water, parks, and natural treasures like the Everglades. Being a small business owner, Taddeo understandshow vital a healthy environment is to our community and local economy. FCV looks forward to working with Taddeo in the State Senate, where her voice will be needed to ban fracking, restore funding for land conservation, and prepare Miami-Dade for the effects of sea-level rise."
Annette Taddeo shared, "I humbled to have the support of Florida Conservation Voters for my State Senate campaign. Like me, they believe that everyone has the right to access clean water and clean air. They believe in me and our campaign to stand up for the millions of Floridians who care about our beautiful natural legacy. Together, we can work to preserve our land for future generations by protecting our parks, wildlife, and natural resources."
Air Claire Thinks Having a Private Jet is 'Normal'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
At a town hall last week, the 5th richest Senator in office, Claire McCaskill, said that "normal people can afford" private jets like the one she flies around the world in.
This is a new level of delusion, even for DC elitist Claire McCaskill. The ability to fly in a private jet is anything but normal, and if Claire thinks it is, she's dramatically out of touch with Missouri. Though she hails herself as a daughter of rural Missouri, Claire leads a far more luxurious life than the normal Missouri
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
At a town hall last week, the 5th richest Senator in office, Claire McCaskill, said that "normal people can afford" private jets like the one she flies around the world in.
This is a new level of delusion, even for DC elitist Claire McCaskill. The ability to fly in a private jet is anything but normal, and if Claire thinks it is, she's dramatically out of touch with Missouri. Though she hails herself as a daughter of rural Missouri, Claire leads a far more luxurious life than the normal Missourifamily. The average household income in Missouri is $50,000. Air Claire's private jet retails for a whopping 3 million dollars. So maybe the "normal people" Claire surrounds herself with while in DC can afford multi-million dollar planes, but not average, hard-working folks back home.
"Claire McCaskill is so accustomed to jetting around in her cushy private jet that's she's lost all concept of what's normal for the average Missourian," said NRSC Deputy Communications Director Bob Salera. "Candid comments like this are going to stick with folks at home, and Missourians are realizing Claire McCaskill for what she is - too out of touch to represent them in Washington."
