WASHINGTON, May 3 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: This morning, Time Magazine published an exclusive sitdown interview with Donald Trump unearthing shocking revelations about the Republican nominee's plans to further restrict abortion rights in a second term. Asked if he thought states with abortion bans should punish women who access abortions, Tr  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 4 -- The Business Council of Alabama issued the following news release on May 3, 2024: The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) today announced Clay Scofield as its new Executive Vice President. As Executive Vice President, Scofield will play a critical role in shaping the organization's agenda, providing strategic leadership, and driving BCA's mission to foster economic growth and protect job creation in the state of Alabama. Central to this mission, he will work with Pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: President of the Creative Coalition and American actor Tim Daly appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange last Friday afternoon to discuss the importance of the arts and how federal government support of this craft enhances the quality of life for every American. Daly has served as the president of the Creative Coalition since 2008, guiding the advocacy grou  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: George Logan has indicated - time and again - that he sides with proponents of a nationwide abortion ban that would override Connecticut law, restricting the right to choose for Connecticut women. Don't believe us? Here are the facts. * Logan has refused (https://ctmirror.org/2022/10/19/jahana-hayes-george-logan-debate-abortion-ct-5th-district/) to support Roe v. Wade   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: A new profile from HuffPost highlights how Democratic candidate Sue Altman is seeing success across the political spectrum in her campaign to replace vulnerable New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. When voters "talk about what draws them to Altman," writes HuffPost, "they often describe her as someone 'smart,' who simply puts in the work." Similarly, Kean Jr. is also putti  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: In a revealing new interview (https://time.com/6972021/donald-trump-2024-election-interview/)  with TIME magazine, Donald Trump sounded off on what his second term would look like - including abortion bans, prosecuting women who receive abortion care, extending his Tax Scam, pardoning January 6 insurrectionists, and more. Trump made the case that to fulfill his dangerous anti  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: In a revealing new interview (https://time.com/6972021/donald-trump-2024-election-interview/)  with TIME magazine, Donald Trump sounded off on what his second term would look like - including abortion bans, prosecuting women who receive abortion care, extending his Tax Scam, pardoning January 6 insurrectionists, and more. Trump made the case that to fulfill his dangerous anti  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on May 2, 2024: * * * DGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision leak: "When the leaked Dobbs decision sent patients, providers, and millions of Americans into a tailspin two years ago, Democratic governors immediately swung into action to protect access to reprodu  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: REPUBLICANS' "CANDIDATE QUALITY" DEJA VU... -> This week, as Senate Republican candidates are "feeling the heat" amid another round of reports exposing their deep flaws and critical vulnerabilities, even Mitch McConnell started raising concerns (AGAIN) about Republicans' "candidate quality" issues. * Nathan Gonzales at Roll Call reported that "top Republican candidates have been feeling the hea  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: As Florida's abortion ban goes into effect, Floridians across the state are calling out Rick Scott for his support of the ban, which rips away reproductive health care access before most women know they're pregnant, with virtually no exceptions. Scott has repeatedly endorsed the ban and pledged to vote to keep it in place. See below for what Floridians have to say about Rick Scott's abortion ban: Palm Beach  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following commentary on May 1, 2024: * * * Georgia elections are better-positioned than ever before By Kyle Wingfield, President and CEO Early voting begins this week in Georgia's primary elections, the next step in a long political slog this year. Georgia's 16 electoral votes will be hotly contested given our new status as a swing state, and we can expect an equally bitter fight over the security and accessibility o  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is facing a delicate situation as he nears the end of his tenure. Despite losing influence to former President Trump within the GOP, McConnell remains a key figure in shaping party policy. While he has criticized Trump and faced pressure to oppose him, McConnell recognizes the need to work with Trump to maintain party unity and achieve electoral success. Despite tensions, M  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan GOP Senate Showdown is "becoming more of a headache than Republicans had hoped." The primary has become a "bruising affair" with lots of "conservative unrest," making it "more complicated" for Republicans. Q: What do Rogers' Michigan house and his campaign have in common? A: They're both in shambles. Rogers faces more controversy over his "never lived in" Michigan "house" (or lack thereof)  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers is facing more scrutiny for owning "a $1.7 million mansion" in Cape Coral, and still being "registered to vote in Florida." As Courier Newsroom reported, "If this remains his status, Rogers technically wouldn't even be able to vote for himself in Michigan." Rachel Maddow highlighted that Rogers wants "to be the Senator from Michigan, but he does appear to be registered to vote in Florida at  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Disgusting behavior at UNC Chapel Hill this afternoon as Antisemetic activists briefly raised a PALESTINE flag after ripping down an American flag. "UNC leadership and Governor Roy Cooper need to step in and put an end to this. Now." - NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer. In the Raleigh News & Observer: https://www.nc.gop/r?u=tLiMa5HB_Ea8mJM2R5VHlxn1C2q7TUXflRPRRalz4RhBDbSZFMlL7CF2l_  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement on April 29, 2024: * * * Please see the following statement on President Joe Biden's visit to Wilmington, N.C. this Thursday: "President Biden's latest trip to North Carolina gives voters a chance to see what a weak and dishonest candidate looks like up close when he comes to the Port City on Thursday," said NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer. "An unpopular President, a divisive agen  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 3 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement on May 2, 2024: * * * Following the announcement from Kelly Daughtry suspending her campaign, the North Carolina Republican Party congratulates Brad Knott and thanks Kelly for a selfless decision to unite Republicans in the 13th District. "Congratulations to Brad Knott! He will be an outstanding Congressman for the 13th Congressional District fighting to secure our Southern border and strength  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to a recently indicted fake elector from Arizona being elevated to national RNC committeeman, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Only in Donald Trump's GOP does being indicted for trying to overturn the 2020 election results lead to an immediate promotion joining Trump's team of anti-democracy extremists at the RNC. Trump's MAGA takeover of the GOP is  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 4 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on May 3, 2024: Representative Jason Dockter (R-Bismarck) was found guilty of a criminal conflict-of-interest charge today. The conflict-of-interest charge stemmed from the lease of a Bismarck building to the Attorney General's Office under former Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Dockter became part owner of the building after the lease agreement was signed. The building resulted in a cost-  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Libertarian National Party, the Party of Principle, announced today that President Donald J. Trump has responded to an invitation, and challenge, from the Libertarian Party to speak at its National Convention, and directly address concerns voiced by its members. President Trump will speak on Saturday, May 25th, in Washington, D.C. Members of the Libertarian Party will share a list of their top ten   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- ProgressNow Colorado, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: After Black and Latino representatives in the Colorado House walked off of the floor today, ProgressNow Colorado, the state's largest multi-issue progressive advocacy organization, voiced their support for lawmakers in a hostile work environment caused by far-right lawmakers launching personal, openly racist and at times threatening attacks on their colleagues. "No one s  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 2 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: South Dakota Mines 189th commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. Those who wish to view the ceremony online can find information here. No tickets are needed for commencement and there is not a limit on the number of guests per graduate. This event includes a total of 362 graduates. This includes one as  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 -- The League of Women Voters of Tennessee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, plaintiffs Victor Ashe, Phil Lawson, Gabe Hart, James R. Palmer, and the League of Women Voters of Tennessee filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that requires voters to be "bona fide" members of a political party to vote in the State's open primary election or face prosecution. The Plaintiffs contend that the law creates confusion and intimidation--includin  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: In a revealing new interview (https://time.com/6972021/donald-trump-2024-election-interview/) with TIME magazine, Donald Trump sounded off on what his second term would look like - including abortion bans, prosecuting women who receive abortion care, extending his Tax Scam, pardoning January 6 insurrectionists, and more. Trump made the case that to fulfill his dangerous anti-A  more