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N.C. Democratic Party: Michael Whatley Silent On Epstein Files After Being Complicit In Cover-Up
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Michael Whatley Silent On Epstein Files After Being Complicit In Cover-Up
As the U.S. House voted to release the Epstein files, DC insider Michael Whatley has been complicit in the cover-up for months. He has yet to tell North Carolinians what he knew and how long he knew it.
"Michael Whatley is protecting his fellow DC insiders and hiding the truth from North Carolinians. His silence and his complicity in covering up the files proves that he will never do what's right and stand
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Michael Whatley Silent On Epstein Files After Being Complicit In Cover-Up
As the U.S. House voted to release the Epstein files, DC insider Michael Whatley has been complicit in the cover-up for months. He has yet to tell North Carolinians what he knew and how long he knew it.
"Michael Whatley is protecting his fellow DC insiders and hiding the truth from North Carolinians. His silence and his complicity in covering up the files proves that he will never do what's right and standup to DC politicians," said Mallory Payne, senior communications advisor for the North Carolina Democratic Party.
Whatley was the head of the RNC when Attorney General Pam Bondi promised to release a client list that was sitting on her desk but later claimed no such list existed. Then, Whatley downplayed calls for releasing the files as a tactic "to try and change the narrative."
Now, after helping cover them up for months, Whatley has refused to come clean about what exactly he knew and for how long.
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/statement-michael-whatley-silent-on-epstein-files-after-being-complicit-in-cover-up/
Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Mike Cox Sued To Block the ACA - Said He "Led the Fight" Against It
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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REMINDER: Mike Cox Sued To Block the ACA; Said He "Led the Fight" Against It
In a 2010 ad, Cox trumpeted that he "led the fight" against the ACA
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As the Trump Administration is once again ramping up attacks on the Affordable Care Act, former Attorney General Mike Cox has long fought to overturn it--even as more than 1.4 million Michiganders now rely on the ACA for health care coverage.
In 2010, after the ACA was signed into law, Cox joined a lawsuit seeking to block its implementation--and
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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REMINDER: Mike Cox Sued To Block the ACA; Said He "Led the Fight" Against It
In a 2010 ad, Cox trumpeted that he "led the fight" against the ACA
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As the Trump Administration is once again ramping up attacks on the Affordable Care Act, former Attorney General Mike Cox has long fought to overturn it--even as more than 1.4 million Michiganders now rely on the ACA for health care coverage.
In 2010, after the ACA was signed into law, Cox joined a lawsuit seeking to block its implementation--andemails later exposed how Cox's top staffers were communicating and coordinating on the lawsuit with the Republican State Leadership Committee, who had given $35,000 to Cox's 2006 election.
During his failed run for governor in 2010, Cox ran an ad gleefully declaring how he "led the fight" against the ACA, and now, as he tries another run for governor 15 years later, Cox has cheered the passage of the Trump tax law that is causing hundreds of thousands of Michiganders to lose Medicaid coverage.
Each of the Republican candidates for governor have come out against expanding health care access, with John James also calling for the termination of the ACA as he labeled it a "monstrosity," while Aric Nesbitt and Tom Leonard both voted against expanding Medicaid through the ACA in 2013. Leonard also refused to answer if he would work to overturn the ACA while running for attorney general in 2018.
"1.4 million people across the state now rely on the law that Mike Cox 'led the fight' to block, and this year he's even cheered on Trump's cuts to Medicaid that will cause hundreds of thousands of people to lose their coverage," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "Throughout each of their careers, the Republican candidates for governor have done everything they can to screw over Michiganders and kick people off their health care."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/reminder-mike-cox-sued-to-block-the-aca-said-he-led-the-fight-against-it/
Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Dems Statement on Trump Directing Republicans to Force Health-Care Price Hikes
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Michigan Dems Statement on Trump Directing Republicans to Force Health-Care Price Hikes
In a new announcement, Trump said that he would not support an extension of the ACA premium tax credits that help keep health care more affordable for middle-class families, and instructed Republicans not to "waste" their time on it. This comes after Trump's tax law slashed Medicaid while insurers drop coverage for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders and health care costs skyrocket due to price hikes supported
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Michigan Dems Statement on Trump Directing Republicans to Force Health-Care Price Hikes
In a new announcement, Trump said that he would not support an extension of the ACA premium tax credits that help keep health care more affordable for middle-class families, and instructed Republicans not to "waste" their time on it. This comes after Trump's tax law slashed Medicaid while insurers drop coverage for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders and health care costs skyrocket due to price hikes supportedby Mike Rogers, the Republican gubernatorial candidates, and every Michigan Republican in Congress. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"If Mike Rogers, the Republican candidates for governor, and the Michigan GOP think their party can force these health-care price hikes on working families without consequences, they're in for a rude awakening. Michigan voters will remember these Republicans sided with Trump's plan to jack up their health care costs to pay for tax handouts for billionaires, and they will hold them accountable at the ballot box."
Background
* Mike Rogers "firmly supported" the Republican tax law that failed to extend ACA tax credits while giving tax handouts to millionaires like himself. Rogers has stood with national Republicans who refuse to negotiate with Democrats in order to prevent Michigan families' health care costs from skyrocketing.
* Each of the Republican candidates for governor have supported the disastrous GOP tax law--with John James even casting one of the deciding votes, while he's dodged questions on the health care price hikes and even kept the door open to ending Medicaid expansion entirely in Michigan. Aric Nesbitt called the law a "win," Tom Leonard said 'Yes, I support that. 100%' when asked about cuts to Medicaid, and Mike Cox cheered the tax law's passage.
* Every Michigan Republican in the U.S. House--Jack Bergman, John Moolenaar, Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, Tom Barrett, and Lisa McClain--voted for the GOP tax law that failed to extend ACA tax credits.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/michigan-dems-statement-on-trump-directing-republicans-to-force-health-care-price-hikes/
Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Auto Manufacturers Warn of "Wider Slowdown" as Tariffs Backed by Mike Rogers Spike Costs
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Michigan Auto Manufacturers Warn of "Wider Slowdown" as Tariffs Backed by Mike Rogers Spike Costs
Moody's Chief Economist: "The manufacturing industry is in recession and, if it's not, it's hanging on by its fingertips."
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Michigan manufacturers are warning of a "wider slowdown" in the auto industry as the reckless tariffs backed by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers are causing businesses to contend with "rapidly rising costs" that are "squeezing profitability" and "forc[ing] some businesses
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Michigan Auto Manufacturers Warn of "Wider Slowdown" as Tariffs Backed by Mike Rogers Spike Costs
Moody's Chief Economist: "The manufacturing industry is in recession and, if it's not, it's hanging on by its fingertips."
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Michigan manufacturers are warning of a "wider slowdown" in the auto industry as the reckless tariffs backed by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers are causing businesses to contend with "rapidly rising costs" that are "squeezing profitability" and "forc[ing] some businessesto close."
Reminder: Price Hike Mike has doubled down on supporting Trump's reckless tariffs, which he called "masterful" and an "absolute win," even as they spike costs and hurt manufacturing businesses in Michigan. Rogers was caught at a campaign event "making fun of those who worry about higher costs" and argued that they are "worth the financial strife being put on the American people." He also falsely claimed that there is no inflation and "working families [are] not paying more" because of the reckless tariffs he supports.
Here's what they're saying:
* The CEO of Detroit Axle, a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of auto parts, says tariffs are "hastening the demise" of many smaller companies as they pay "skyrocketing prices" for products they may not see a return on for months. He also says that these chaotic tariffs have "reduced consumer choice, driven prices higher, and forced some businesses to close."
* The CEO of Britz Proto, a small manufacturer based in Farmington Hills that designs and makes prototypes for the automotive and medical industries, says prices have surged "30 to 50 percent" for imported component parts. She also worries that a slowdown in orders from auto companies may be a sign of "fewer new products in development" and a "wider slowdown" in the auto industry.
* The Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics is warning that "the manufacturing industry is in recession and, if it's not, it's hanging on by its fingertips" after U.S. manufacturing contracted for the eighth consecutive month.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/michigan-auto-manufacturers-warn-of-wider-slowdown-as-tariffs-backed-by-mike-rogers-spike-costs/
ICYMI: New DNC Numbers Reveal Organizing Was Central to 2025 Blue Wave
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025:
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ICYMI: New DNC Numbers Reveal Organizing Was Central to 2025 Blue Wave
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As highlighted today in NewsNation, Democratic organizing efforts fueled Tuesday's Blue Wave. Across New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, Democratic coordinated campaigns recruited and trained over 17,000 volunteers, knocked on over 2.5 million doors, made over 8.5 million phone calls, and sent over 17 million texts. This massive organizing blitz was partially made possible by historic investments
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025:
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ICYMI: New DNC Numbers Reveal Organizing Was Central to 2025 Blue Wave
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As highlighted today in NewsNation, Democratic organizing efforts fueled Tuesday's Blue Wave. Across New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, Democratic coordinated campaigns recruited and trained over 17,000 volunteers, knocked on over 2.5 million doors, made over 8.5 million phone calls, and sent over 17 million texts. This massive organizing blitz was partially made possible by historic investmentsby the DNC into key states, totalling over $6.5 million across New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
With Tuesday's wins, Democrats have now won or overperformed in 219 out of 247 races (90%) since Trump was inaugurated, underscoring the momentum behind Democrats up and down the ballot.
Key Point: "Ahead of this month's election, the DNC says that it trained more than 17,000 volunteers who, in totality, knocked on 2.5 million doors, made more than 8.5 million phone calls and sent more than 17 million text messages."
Read more below:
NewsNation: Dems aim to build on momentum in 2026 as GOP shifts focus to affordability
[Jackie Koppell, 11/17/2025]
* "[Democrats] saw wide success in statewide races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as local mayoral races and a critical proposition in California that is projected to add five Democratic Congressional Districts ahead of the midterms."
* "The DNC attributes much of the success of this year to DNC Chair Ken Martin's philosophy of year-round organizing instead of just focusing resources during election years."
* "'(The) historic blue wave was won by talking directly to voters about the stakes of the election and how Democrats are fighting to lower their costs and protect health care,' DNC Deputy Executive Director Libby Schneider told NewsNation. 'We showed up earlier and more often, and we tried new tactics to bring back key constituencies like young voters.'"
* "Ahead of this month's election, the DNC says that it trained more than 17,000 volunteers who, in totality, knocked on 2.5 million doors, made more than 8.5 million phone calls and sent more than 17 million text messages."
* "In Virginia, the DNC contacted 67% more voters than in the last off-year election cycle in 2021."
* "In New Jersey, the effort was even more pronounced with a 457% increase in attempted voter contacts compared to 2021. In both November gubernatorial races, the Democratic candidates won by double digits."
* "The midterm elections will be a battle over which party can convince voters that they're the ones to be trusted when it comes to addressing the cost of living."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/icymi-new-dnc-numbers-reveal-organizing-was-central-to-2025-blue-wave/
DNC: Even Republicans Are Slamming Mike Collins Over Deepfake AI Video: "Collins is a Dirtbag"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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Even Republicans Are Slamming Mike Collins Over Deepfake AI Video: "Collins is a Dirtbag"
Republican candidate for Senate in Georgia, Mike Collins, is facing mounting criticism across the political spectrum -- even from his own party -- after his campaign posted a deepfake AI video that lies and deceptively misleads voters. The deepfake comes after Collins voted for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which kicks half a million Georgians off their health care, and continues to support doubling the health insurance
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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Even Republicans Are Slamming Mike Collins Over Deepfake AI Video: "Collins is a Dirtbag"
Republican candidate for Senate in Georgia, Mike Collins, is facing mounting criticism across the political spectrum -- even from his own party -- after his campaign posted a deepfake AI video that lies and deceptively misleads voters. The deepfake comes after Collins voted for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which kicks half a million Georgians off their health care, and continues to support doubling the health insurancepremiums of thousands more Georgians.
Take a look at some of the right-wing criticism below:
Conservative radio host Eric Von Haessler slammed Mike Collins on-air, "Collins is a dirtbag to do this. ... You and your campaign don't respect limits. And I'll say dirtbag 50 times in a row."
Shelley Wynter, another conservative radio host, said, "This is another misstep by the campaign." He added, "It's an immature campaign, it's an immature move. ... It doesn't show the seriousness that you need to have to be a U.S. Senator."
The "misstep" by Collins' campaign caused even more infighting in an already "combustible" GOP primary for Georgia's U.S. Senate, with fellow Republican candidate Derek Dooley mocking Mike Collins for "shooting himself in the foot."
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement:
"Even Republicans think Mike Collins is way too extreme to ever step foot in the Senate. Mike Collins is lying to Georgia voters because he has nothing else to stand on. He's sold out Georgians time and time again, including saying he 'couldn't be prouder' to support Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill that is raising costs and kicks half a million Georgia families off their health care. Mike Collins is desperate and weak -- and come Election Day 2026, voters are going to send him packing."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/even-republicans-are-slamming-mike-collins-over-deepfake-ai-video-collins-is-a-dirtbag/
DNC Chair Ken Martin on Texas Republicans' Rigged Congressional Map Getting Struck Down in Federal Court
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025:
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DNC Chair Ken Martin on Texas Republicans' Rigged Congressional Map Getting Struck Down in Federal Court
Texas Republicans' congressional map represented a blatant disenfranchisement of Black and brown voters
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Today, a federal court struck down Texas Republicans' rigged congressional maps that diluted Black and brown representation. Texas Republicans passed these maps to avoid accountability for congressional Republicans passing Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which rips away health care
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025:
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DNC Chair Ken Martin on Texas Republicans' Rigged Congressional Map Getting Struck Down in Federal Court
Texas Republicans' congressional map represented a blatant disenfranchisement of Black and brown voters
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Today, a federal court struck down Texas Republicans' rigged congressional maps that diluted Black and brown representation. Texas Republicans passed these maps to avoid accountability for congressional Republicans passing Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which rips away health carefrom hundreds of thousands of Texans and puts 15 rural hospitals on the brink of closure.
A reminder: Texas Democrats fought valiantly against this passage, breaking quorum for two weeks and enduring bomb threats, threats against their families, frivolous lawsuits, and unlawful detainment.
In response to a federal court striking down Texas Republicans' rigged, racially gerrymandered Congressional maps, DNC Chair Ken Martin issued the following statement:
"In a win for Texas voters, a federal court today blocked Texas Republicans' attempt to racially gerrymander their congressional maps. Texas Democrats and the DNC fought valiantly for fair representation, and now, with this decision, the court has ruled that Texas Republicans cannot implement this blatant gerrymander in the next election. These maps were only introduced in the first place because Donald Trump and his Texas Republican allies are afraid of facing voters after the passage of their Big Ugly Bill. They expected Democrats to roll over, but instead, Democrats in Texas and across the country rose up and fought back. Texas Democrats ignited a spark to fight against Republican cheating, and the DNC and Democrats across the country have answered their call. Regardless of what Texas Republicans try next, Democrats are fighting for democracy and fair representation every step of the way."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-chair-ken-martin-on-texas-republicans-rigged-congressional-map-getting-struck-down-in-federal-court/
