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Mich. Democratic Party: Scalise Credits John James With Passing Trump's Budget
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Scalise Credits John James With Passing Trump's Budget
At an event today in Troy, House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise credited John James with passing Trump's budget law last year that cut healthcare and gave tax cuts to millionaires like James.
Scalise: "John James, who by the way, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, we would not have some of the great policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill without the leadership of John James."
James voted for Trump's price-hiking
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Scalise Credits John James With Passing Trump's Budget
At an event today in Troy, House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise credited John James with passing Trump's budget law last year that cut healthcare and gave tax cuts to millionaires like James.
Scalise: "John James, who by the way, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, we would not have some of the great policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill without the leadership of John James."
James voted for Trump's price-hikingbudget law that cut healthcare and raised prices--all to give tax cuts to millionaires like himself, with James seeing a direct personal benefit from Trump's budget law.
Trump's budget is kicking 355,000 Michiganders off of their healthcare and spiking premiums for hundreds of thousands more. These cuts are forcing hospitals across Michigan to reduce critical services or close altogether.
This GOP budget law also failed to extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, which helped many across the state afford health insurance. Healthcare premiums have now more than doubled on average, and with families already being squeezed from rising prices across the board, an increase in premiums is the last thing many want to face at this moment.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/watch-scalise-credits-john-james-with-passing-trumps-budget/
Mich. Democratic Party: Blue Book - (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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The Blue Book: (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. MAGA MADE ME DO IT: John James once again rolled over to the MAGA agenda and picked a similarly
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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The Blue Book: (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. MAGA MADE ME DO IT: John James once again rolled over to the MAGA agenda and picked a similarlyfar-right, extremist running mate in Jay DeBoyer. DeBoyer's list of accomplishments includes voting against women's right to choose, peddling election conspiracy theories, and refusing to open an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections in Michigan.
2. ROGERS AUDITIONS FOR TRUMP'S NEXT TOP SYCOPHANT: Reporting from The New York Times revealed the real reason why Mike Rogers decided to run for Senate a second time: Donald Trump told him to. After launching his campaign at the behest of the deeply unpopular president, Rogers has prioritized "loyalty to Trump" by pushing Trump's false claims of stolen elections and pledging to rubber stamp all of Trump's cost-raising policies. Rogers' decision to double down on Trump hasn't gone over well: He was slammed this week for being "manipulative," "willing to abandon his integrity," and focused on how to "get power" instead of fighting for Michiganders.
3. DOUG LLOYD'S DOG ATE HIS CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT: After Republican AG candidate Doug Lloyd filed a late and inaccurate finance report, the Michigan Democratic Party called him on it, recognizing that if Lloyd "can't even follow campaign finance law--he can't be trusted to uphold the law as our state's chief law enforcement officer."
4. MAX MILLER MONEY IN MICHIGAN: John James and Tom Barrett took money from alleged abuser Rep. Max Miller -- and then ignored questions about whether they'll return it. We guess voting against the interests of women and children just wasn't enough!
5. SOS CANDIDATE'S RECORD NEEDS AN SOS: The Gander railed on Republican SOS candidate Anthony Forlini, writing that his "extremist tendencies could harm future Michigan elections." Forlini hired January 6 Rioter and election denier Genevieve Peters to train poll workers and believes there should be a partnership with the Trump administration to conduct the midterms.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"John James, who by the way, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, we would not have some of the great policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill without the leadership of John James." - D.C. Republican Steve Scalise giving credit to John James for passing Trump's budget that cut healthcare and raised prices.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/the-blue-book-another-tough-week-to-be-a-michigan-republican/
MDP Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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MDP Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd
Today, the Michigan Democratic Party filed a campaign finance complaint against Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd for violating campaign finance law and filing a late and incomplete report. Lloyd's pre-convention report underreported contributions and expenditures, including by claiming the latest contribution was made on February 28, 2026, and that the latest expenditure was made on January 17, 2026. The
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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MDP Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd
Today, the Michigan Democratic Party filed a campaign finance complaint against Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd for violating campaign finance law and filing a late and incomplete report. Lloyd's pre-convention report underreported contributions and expenditures, including by claiming the latest contribution was made on February 28, 2026, and that the latest expenditure was made on January 17, 2026. Thereport also claims a mere $1,821.39 was expended during the last seven months of Lloyd's campaign for statewide office.
View the complaint here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U2wJv4qQ_hNdO2CDKCzRrCnATNzQfOnv/view?usp=sharing).
In response to Doug Lloyd's campaign finance violations, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Michiganders deserve an Attorney General who respects the rule of law and transparency. This report contains falsehoods and omits crucial information that Michigan voters deserve to know, including who is donating to his campaign and how he is spending campaign funds. Doug Lloyd can't even follow campaign finance law--he can't be trusted to uphold the law as our state's chief law enforcement officer.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/mdp-files-campaign-finance-complaint-against-doug-lloyd/
ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
Following record turnout in Michigan's primary election, Michigan Democrats are building on that momentum with a robust coordinated campaign that is organizing across the state.
In Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined MI-07 candidate Will Lawrence, AG candidate Eli Savit, and State Rep. Emily Dievendorf to share Democrats' mission to fight for working
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LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
Following record turnout in Michigan's primary election, Michigan Democrats are building on that momentum with a robust coordinated campaign that is organizing across the state.
In Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined MI-07 candidate Will Lawrence, AG candidate Eli Savit, and State Rep. Emily Dievendorf to share Democrats' mission to fight for workingfamilies. In Ann Arbor, Chair Hertel, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Savit kicked off a volunteer training with Michigan Democrats.
In Detroit, more than a thousand Michiganders joined our statewide ticket to kick off our general election campaign to stand up to the Trump administration's chaos and corruption and lower costs for Michiganders.
Check out the highlights below:
In Ann Arbor:
* Michigan Public: Michigan Democrats gather in Ann Arbor to start coordinated campaign effort
- Michigan Democrats gathered Tuesday in Ann Arbor to kickstart what the party hopes is a coordinated campaign for the November general election. Democratic leaders said the campaign has already built 20 offices across the state to help anchor events over the next several months.
- "What I can promise you is that you're going to have a team at the party that will be out there with you. And so when you're in that last block of your turf and that last house, which is, you know, farther away than you'd like, just remember that every single thing that we care about is on the line," said Hertel.
In Detroit:
* Detroit Free Press: Michigan Democrats unite behind Benson, El-Sayed at Detroit rally
- Michigan Democrats kicked off their general election campaign with a rally in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 7, bringing together the party's statewide ticket as candidates sought to energize supporters ahead of the November election.
- The event also served as the launch of the Michigan Democratic Party's coordinated campaign, "One Team Michigan." Party leaders said the effort will focus on organizing volunteers across the state to knock on doors, making phone calls and mobilizing voters through Election Day.
In Lansing:
CBS Detroit: Michigan Dems launch statewide organizing push to consolidate support after primary
* Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the strategy for the party ahead of the general election is the idea of a big tent -- one that includes everyone. "We have a one team campaign that started before this, already opening offices and hiring organizers across the state," he said.
* Hertel said the party has an all-of-the-above approach to get its message out -- expect more door knocks, organizers wanting to hear from voters, and rallies, including the "One Team Michigan Rally" in Detroit on Friday, which is expected to bring together the full statewide Democratic ticket. "Our focus is really boots on the ground -- it's really important work, listening to voters, talking to them, and talking about what Democrats believe in," he said.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/icymi-following-record-turnout-michigan-democrats-build-on-momentum-and-organize-across-the-state/
DNC: Reminder - Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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REMINDER: Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans
Donald Trump and Republicans have caused healthcare costs to skyrocket. Trump and Republicans refused to extend the popular enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, forcing insurance premiums to increase by an average of 58% and causing ACA enrollment to drop by over 3 million so far, with more people expected to lose coverage in the coming months. Now, nearly half of Americans say
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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REMINDER: Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans
Donald Trump and Republicans have caused healthcare costs to skyrocket. Trump and Republicans refused to extend the popular enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, forcing insurance premiums to increase by an average of 58% and causing ACA enrollment to drop by over 3 million so far, with more people expected to lose coverage in the coming months. Now, nearly half of Americans saythey're more likely to vote for candidates in the midterm elections who support reinstating the ACA tax credits.
On top of that, Trump and Republicans cut Medicaid by nearly $1 TRILLION -- the largest cut to healthcare in history -- which, along with other Trump cuts to healthcare, is projected to leave an additional 15 million people uninsured. After making healthcare even more expensive, Trump and his administration now want Americans to take out loans for medical bills they can't pay.
Trump and his Republican allies are scrambling to reduce the political blowback from their dismal agenda that has made healthcare unaffordable. It's no wonder why: More than half of Americans could not consistently afford healthcare in 2025 -- a five-year record low -- and nearly one in four American workers report staying in unwanted jobs just to maintain reliable health insurance.
Heading into the midterms, Democrats are up eight points on the generic congressional ballot, and Trump's approval rating is hovering around 33%.
In response, DNC Spokesperson Jaelin O'Halloran released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to flip the script on their healthcare agenda that has left everyday Americans grappling with skyrocketing insurance premiums, medical bills, and prescription drug costs. But no amount of gaslighting from Republicans will reverse the pain working families are feeling as they take on record amounts of debt for medical bills they can't afford. Heading into the midterms, Republicans are panicking, and it's no wonder why: Americans will remember who fought for affordable healthcare and who made it more expensive, and they're ready to hold Republicans accountable at the ballot box."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/reminder-trump-and-republicans-have-made-healthcare-unaffordable-for-millions-of-americans/
DNC: On the Anniversary of Social Security, Trump and Republicans Have Turned Their Backs on Seniors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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On the Anniversary of Social Security, Trump and Republicans Have Turned Their Backs on Seniors
Social Security was created 91 years ago today to provide a lifeline for Americans to be able to retire with dignity and peace of mind, yet despite Donald Trump's repeated promises that Social Security is "100% safe," Trump, JD Vance, and Republicans are making it harder for American seniors to receive their hard-earned benefits.
Social Security is one of the most popular and successful
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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On the Anniversary of Social Security, Trump and Republicans Have Turned Their Backs on Seniors
Social Security was created 91 years ago today to provide a lifeline for Americans to be able to retire with dignity and peace of mind, yet despite Donald Trump's repeated promises that Social Security is "100% safe," Trump, JD Vance, and Republicans are making it harder for American seniors to receive their hard-earned benefits.
Social Security is one of the most popular and successfulprograms in America, as nearly 9 out of 10 Americans over the age of 65 receive Social Security benefits; plus over 6 million children and 9 million veterans are beneficiaries.
REMINDER: In July of last year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that the Trump Accounts are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security." Then, Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano revealed he would consider raising the retirement age. And Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz said on numerous occasions that Americans should "not retire" in order to generate money to reduce the national debt.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"For over 90 years, Social Security has provided a lifeline to millions of American families, giving workers a dignified way to retire and lifting more people out of poverty than any other program. Since taking office, Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Republicans have waged a war on the benefits that Americans rely on -- turning their backs on working families to give tax cuts to the ultra-rich. Workers today deserve to know that the benefits they've paid into their whole lives will be there when they retire -- and voters will remember who stood up for them in November."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/on-the-anniversary-of-social-security-trump-and-republicans-have-turned-their-backs-on-seniors/
DNC: Consumer Sentiment Plummets as Prices Remain High in Trump's Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Consumer Sentiment Plummets as Prices Remain High in Trump's Economy
Trump's net approval on his handling of the economy is underwater by nearly 30 points, and voters trust Democrats more than Republicans to fix the economy
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As Donald Trump's reckless trade war and deadly and costly war with Iran continue to hike prices, new data shows consumer sentiment fell nearly 8% in the first half of August. Expectations for business conditions fell 11% in the short run and a whopping 17%
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Consumer Sentiment Plummets as Prices Remain High in Trump's Economy
Trump's net approval on his handling of the economy is underwater by nearly 30 points, and voters trust Democrats more than Republicans to fix the economy
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As Donald Trump's reckless trade war and deadly and costly war with Iran continue to hike prices, new data shows consumer sentiment fell nearly 8% in the first half of August. Expectations for business conditions fell 11% in the short run and a whopping 17%in the long run, as consumers continue to anticipate high inflation. Meanwhile, only 8% of consumers expect their wage growth to exceed inflation in the year ahead.
Republicans reported the biggest month-to-month decline in their views of the economy. Sentiment among Republican voters is currently 19% below its level prior to the start of Trump's war with Iran and the lowest since Trump was elected.
Consumers continue to shoulder sky-high costs: Since Trump took office, Americans have been forced to shell out more than $3,500 extra as a result of Trump's disastrous policies, including $310 for groceries, $504 for gas, and $110 for electricity. A survey today also showed Trump's housing market remains unaffordable, with 45% of respondents saying the market has gotten worse -- the highest share in the survey's history.
Trump's job market is also in the gutter: The July jobs report released last week showed Trump's economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, while 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.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/new-consumer-sentiment-plummets-as-prices-remain-high-in-trumps-economy/
