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Mich. Democratic Party: Michiganders "Furious" Over $5 Gas Prices as Mike Rogers Tells Them They Should Be "Fine" Paying More
LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Michiganders "Furious" Over $5 Gas Prices as Mike Rogers Tells Them They Should be "Fine" Paying More
Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers saying he's "fine" with skyrocketing gas prices continues to haunt him on the campaign trail, as Michigan gas prices jumped 90 cents in the last week, surging towards $5 a gallon and nearing a "new all-time high."
* Working people in Michigan are saying they're "furious" and cutting back on expenses to make up for the higher costs, truckers and small
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LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Michiganders "Furious" Over $5 Gas Prices as Mike Rogers Tells Them They Should be "Fine" Paying More
Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers saying he's "fine" with skyrocketing gas prices continues to haunt him on the campaign trail, as Michigan gas prices jumped 90 cents in the last week, surging towards $5 a gallon and nearing a "new all-time high."
* Working people in Michigan are saying they're "furious" and cutting back on expenses to make up for the higher costs, truckers and smallbusiness owners are "scrambling to adjust," and Michigan's economy has been left "especially vulnerable" due to the price shocks.
* Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers, on the other hand, has said he does not share those concerns. When a Michigander asked him about the threat of surging gas prices during a campaign event last month, he said "We're gonna be fine, we got plenty of oil."
"Working people in Michigan are struggling with the latest surge in gas prices, and Mike Rogers has declared that he's 'fine' with forcing them to pay more at the pump," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "Price Hike Mike is clearly more concerned with his own self-enrichment than the struggles of everyday people, and Michiganders will never forget how he has constantly dismissed their economic pain."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/michiganders-furious-over-5-gas-prices-as-mike-rogers-tells-them-they-should-be-fine-paying-more/
Mich. Democratic Party: Lower Costs or More of Trump's Chaos - What's At Stake in Next Week's SD-35 Special Election
LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Lower Costs or More of Trump's Chaos: What's At Stake in Next Week's SD-35 Special Election
Ahead of next week's special election in Senate District 35, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"The importance of this election cannot be overstated. So, let's assess our choices: Jason Tunney is a nepo baby committed to walking back workers' rights and bending the knee to Trump. Chedrick Greene is a Marine veteran and firefighter who has dedicated
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LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Lower Costs or More of Trump's Chaos: What's At Stake in Next Week's SD-35 Special Election
Ahead of next week's special election in Senate District 35, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"The importance of this election cannot be overstated. So, let's assess our choices: Jason Tunney is a nepo baby committed to walking back workers' rights and bending the knee to Trump. Chedrick Greene is a Marine veteran and firefighter who has dedicatedhis life to serving others. As a lifelong union member, he is focused on lowering costs and making sure every Michigander has a fair shot. It's pretty clear who is the best choice for Michiganders."
* The Washington Post reported that Tunney acknowledged that gas prices are an issue, yet "said he doesn't feel he needs to separate himself from Trump."
* By contrast, Chedrick Greene is focused on making sure working families can make it: "We're focusing on, how do we help everyone at least stay afloat right now. And, then work on how do we help everyone get ahead a little bit more."
* While working families struggle, Tunney seems indifferent to their pain, choosing to prioritize the wrong groups: "I want to make Michigan a more business friendly state. A more tax-friendly state."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/lower-costs-or-more-of-trumps-chaos-whats-at-stake-in-next-weeks-sd-35-special-election/
ICYMI: 'It's a Mess' - With No Trump Endorsement in Texas Senate Race, Cornyn and Paxton are Locked in an Expensive Brawl [CNN]
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: 'It's a mess': With no Trump endorsement in Texas Senate race, Cornyn and Paxton are locked in an expensive brawl [CNN]
In case you missed it, national Republicans are continuing to melt down over the "mess" of a Senate primary in Texas, noting that Republicans have "spent tens and tens of millions of dollars" and left donors "drained of resources because of this race alone."
Now, as the "brass-knuckled, dregs-scraping, cash-consuming GOP runoff" drags on, floundering
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: 'It's a mess': With no Trump endorsement in Texas Senate race, Cornyn and Paxton are locked in an expensive brawl [CNN]
In case you missed it, national Republicans are continuing to melt down over the "mess" of a Senate primary in Texas, noting that Republicans have "spent tens and tens of millions of dollars" and left donors "drained of resources because of this race alone."
Now, as the "brass-knuckled, dregs-scraping, cash-consuming GOP runoff" drags on, flounderingincumbent John Cornyn and scandal-plagued Ken Paxton are left to continue tearing each other down. "Republicans have reason to be concerned" as their "damaging runoff that could make things easier for Talarico," who "led both Cornyn and Paxton" in recent polls.
See for yourself:
CNN: 'It's a mess': With no Trump endorsement in Texas Senate race, Cornyn and Paxton are locked in an expensive brawl (https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/30/politics/texas-senate-runoff-john-cornyn-ken-paxton-donald-trump)
* Nearly two months ago, President Donald Trump promised he would make an endorsement "soon" in the Republican primary runoff for US Senate in Texas.
* That endorsement still has not arrived -- and its absence is keeping the race highly competitive.
* Three people involved in the race said they no longer expected Trump to get involved in the battle between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
* [...] [Democrats] have a Senate nominee in state Rep. James Talarico who is energizing liberals ahead of the November midterms and raising massive sums. Republicans long wanted to avoid a damaging runoff that could make things easier for Talarico, in part by having Trump boost one candidate and pressure the other to back down.
* A poll released Wednesday by the University of Texas suggests Republicans have reason to be concerned about Talarico. He led both Cornyn and Paxton by single digits in hypothetical general-election matchups [...]
* Washington Republicans had long hoped a Trump endorsement of Cornyn would effectively end an intraparty fight and allow the GOP to fully focus on Talarico.
* "It's a mess," one national Republican strategist said. Speaking on condition of anonymity to assess the race, the strategist blamed a "failure by multiple entities to do their part."
* Some Cornyn supporters have conceded that Trump is unlikely to save the day for the incumbent.
* Supporters of each candidate continue making the case for a Trump endorsement.
* "The impact of him staying out of the race, I think, has been unfortunate because now we've spent tens and tens of millions of dollars in a competitive US Senate seat in Texas that could've otherwise be used for competitive House seats ... against Democrats in the fall," said US Rep. Nathaniel Moran of Texas, who endorsed Cornyn after the primary.
* "I know, talking to donors across Texas, that they are drained of resources because of this race alone, and as a result, you're going to see the impact, I think, in the election cycle in November because many of the competitive House seats that needed money coming out of Texas won't happen," Moran added.
* Still, Cornyn remains in the dire position of a longtime incumbent fighting for his political life. It took tens of millions of dollars in ad spending for Cornyn to get there, an ominous sign for a politician who has been running in statewide elections dating back to 1990.
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/icymi-its-a-mess-with-no-trump-endorsement-in-texas-senate-race-cornyn-and-paxton-are-locked-in-an-expensive-brawl-cnn/
DNC: Trump Travels to Florida to Sell His Deeply Unpopular Agenda as FL Republicans Push Their Illegal Gerrymandering Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Trump Travels to Florida to Sell His Deeply Unpopular Agenda as FL Republicans Push Their Illegal Gerrymandering Scheme
Donald Trump traveled to Florida today in a desperate attempt to sell his deeply unpopular agenda that has hiked prices and slashed programs for Florida families and seniors, forcing them to dip even further into their hard-earned savings to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Florida Republicans are focused on unconstitutional map rigging and undermining the voting rights of
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Trump Travels to Florida to Sell His Deeply Unpopular Agenda as FL Republicans Push Their Illegal Gerrymandering Scheme
Donald Trump traveled to Florida today in a desperate attempt to sell his deeply unpopular agenda that has hiked prices and slashed programs for Florida families and seniors, forcing them to dip even further into their hard-earned savings to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Florida Republicans are focused on unconstitutional map rigging and undermining the voting rights ofFloridians, rather than helping to lower costs and make life more affordable.
In response, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump has sent prices soaring, slashed health care, and left seniors struggling to keep a roof over their heads, meals on the table, or gas in their tanks. Instead of focusing on our seniors, Trump and Florida Republicans are preoccupied with their illegal and unconstitutional gerrymandering scheme. Make no mistake: Democrats are fighting back hard every step of the way to stop their brazen power grab and lower costs for Florida families and seniors."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trump-travels-to-florida-to-sell-his-deeply-unpopular-agenda-as-fl-republicans-push-their-illegal-gerrymandering-scheme/
DNC: In the States - Costs Continue to Rise As Iran War Hits 60th Day, Democrats Vow to Fight Back Against Republicans' Redistricting War
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Costs Continue to Rise As Iran War Hits 60th Day, Democrats Vow to Fight Back Against Republicans' Redistricting War
Today marks 60 days since Donald Trump started his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, which has claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers and injured hundreds more, and caused prices to skyrocket here at home. Millions of American families and farmers are struggling to make ends meet as the costs of gas, fertilizer, and fuel soar. Combined with Trump's
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Costs Continue to Rise As Iran War Hits 60th Day, Democrats Vow to Fight Back Against Republicans' Redistricting War
Today marks 60 days since Donald Trump started his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, which has claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers and injured hundreds more, and caused prices to skyrocket here at home. Millions of American families and farmers are struggling to make ends meet as the costs of gas, fertilizer, and fuel soar. Combined with Trump'sdisastrous agenda of pushing prices even higher and slashing funding for health care and food assistance, Americans are finding themselves worse off than ever before.
* In Ohio: Ohio Capital Journal: Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy
* In Texas: Texas Tribune: High gas prices eating into Texans' budgets, fueling inflation
* Nationwide: Salon: Trump's $12B farm aid was meant as relief. The Iran war is wiping it out
* Nationwide: NPR: The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink
* Nationwide: New York Times: U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran
* Nationwide: Reuters: Exclusive: Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
This week, the Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in its ruling of Louisiana v. Callais, rolling back the clock on the Civil Rights Movement and opening the doors for Republicans to redraw congressional districts across the country. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are already attempting to enact illegal, unconstitutional congressional maps that dilute Floridians' voting power. Make no mistake: Democrats will fight back against Republicans' gerrymandering schemes every step of the way and ensure the rights of voters are protected.
* In Florida: Associated Press: Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
* In Florida: Democracy Docket: An hour after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act, Florida House passes GOP gerrymander
* In Florida: Politico: Florida passes DeSantis' redistricting map that could net the GOP 4 seats
* In Florida: NBC News: Florida Legislature passes redistricting plan creating four additional GOP-leaning House seats
Thanks to Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid in history, a healthcare crisis is unfolding across the country as Americans are forced to drop their lifesaving coverage to make rent and put food on the table. Trump and Republicans' cuts to healthcare are leaving rural hospitals and clinics on the brink of collapse, making it even harder for families to get healthcare.
* In Iowa: Iowa Starting Line: MercyOne to close two South Des Moines clinics, citing expected Medicaid cuts
* In Maryland: Maryland Matters: Thousands of Marylanders downgraded health plans on ACA marketplace amid rising premiums
* Nationwide: New York Times: Since Congress Let Obamacare Subsidies Expire, Millions Are Dropping Coverage
* Nationwide: MS Now: "We are less-than": Americans fear more cuts to healthcare programs after RFK Jr. hearings
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/in-the-states-costs-continue-to-rise-as-iran-war-hits-60th-day-democrats-vow-to-fight-back-against-republicans-redistricting-war/
DNC: As Older Americans Month Begins, Seniors Struggle Under Trump
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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As Older Americans Month Begins, Seniors Struggle Under Trump
Donald Trump promised to lower costs and protect seniors' benefits, but instead he has left America's seniors behind and forced them to dip into their hard-earned savings to make ends meet as his reckless policies drive up prices and slash programs they rely on.
Trump and Republicans' "One, Big Beautiful Bill" cut $1 TRILLION from Medicaid -- the largest cut in history -- which 4.4 million seniors rely on for long-term
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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As Older Americans Month Begins, Seniors Struggle Under Trump
Donald Trump promised to lower costs and protect seniors' benefits, but instead he has left America's seniors behind and forced them to dip into their hard-earned savings to make ends meet as his reckless policies drive up prices and slash programs they rely on.
Trump and Republicans' "One, Big Beautiful Bill" cut $1 TRILLION from Medicaid -- the largest cut in history -- which 4.4 million seniors rely on for long-termcare coverage. Health care costs for seniors are also set to increase. Medicare Part B premiums -- which are usually deducted from Social Security benefits -- rose by nearly 10% this year, eliminating roughly one-third of seniors' Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
Reminder: Trump promised to protect Social Security, but multiple administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, admitted that Trump's Big Ugly Bill is a "backdoor" for privatizing Social Security. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz similarly suggested raising the retirement age to fund Trump's tax cuts for billionaires.
In response, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin released the following statement:
"Under Trump, seniors are being forced to dip into their hard-earned savings to afford basic necessities like groceries, gas, and lifesaving care, while their Social Security and Medicaid benefits are slashed. Our seniors should be able to live comfortably with the benefits they worked their whole lives to earn, not robbed of them just so Trump can pay for tax handouts for the wealthy and well-connected. Democrats are committed to lowering costs for seniors and ensuring they can retire in dignity."
While Trump tries to spin his agenda and tout the "No Tax on Social Security" provision in his budget bill, it's another hollow promise -- the reality is nearly two-thirds of seniors already don't pay taxes on their Social Security benefits, and millions of seniors will continue to owe taxes despite the provision. To make matters worse, the COLA adjustment for 2026 was set at 2.8% but has already failed to keep up with skyrocketing inflation this year, with prices set to increase even more due to Trump's tariffs and disastrous war with Iran.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/as-older-americans-month-begins-seniors-struggle-under-trump/
DGA: After SCOTUS Decision, Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Push to Redraw Maps to End Fair and Equal Representation for Black Georgians
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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After SCOTUS Decision, Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Push to Redraw Maps to End Fair and Equal Representation for Black Georgians
Following the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, Georgia's leading Republican gubernatorial candidates Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and health care executive Rick Jackson immediately called on the legislature to redraw maps and effectively end fair and equal representation and "erase" the political power of Black Georgians.
Jones applauded the decision,
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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After SCOTUS Decision, Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Push to Redraw Maps to End Fair and Equal Representation for Black Georgians
Following the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, Georgia's leading Republican gubernatorial candidates Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and health care executive Rick Jackson immediately called on the legislature to redraw maps and effectively end fair and equal representation and "erase" the political power of Black Georgians.
Jones applauded the decision,saying "the Supreme Court made the right decision today" and called for the state to redraw its congressional and legislative maps. Not to be outdone, Jackson quickly called for a special session, arguing that "redrawing the maps must be added to the agenda," with "no time to waste."
Read more about what Georgians are reading about Jones' and Jackson's push to eliminate fair representation in Georgia below:
The New Republic: Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed (https://newrepublic.com/article/209830/trump-supreme-court-gerrymandering-voting-rights)
* Meanwhile, contests like the Georgia gubernatorial race have suddenly taken on new importance. Republicans control the state legislature there, and they're already threatening a gerrymander next year, but a Democratic governor could thwart it.
Georgia Recorder: Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act could impact future political maps in Georgia (https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/04/29/supreme-court-decision-weakening-voting-rights-act-could-impact-future-political-maps-in-georgia/)
* Some prominent Republicans started calling for Georgia lawmakers to redraw the state's political maps hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that dilutes a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
* Democrats have roundly condemned the decision, which they say risks fair representation for minority voters across the country, and urged Georgia residents to make their voices heard at the polls during this year's midterm elections.
* "The Supreme Court made the right decision today," Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican, said in a statement. "I support Georgia moving forward with new fair congressional maps that do not take race into account when drawing our districts."
* Wealthy healthcare executive Rick Jackson, who is running for governor and competing with Jones for front-runner status in the Republican primary, urged the Legislature to take up the issue during a special session later this year.
* "The legislature already needed a special session because Burt Jones put future Georgia elections at risk and failed to make our elections more secure," Jackson said in a statement. "In light of today's Supreme Court ruling, redrawing the maps must be added to the agenda."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Supreme Court voting decision may not alter Georgia midterms. But 2028? (https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/supreme-court-voting-decision-may-not-alter-georgia-midterms-but-2028/)
* Prominent Republicans immediately celebrated the ruling as an opening. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson, leading contenders for governor, were among those who swiftly called for a special session to overhaul the lines.
* Rahul Garabadu, who helped litigate a challenge to Georgia's 2021 election overhaul, said the ruling means state lawmakers are "now free to draw maps that erase the electoral power of racial minorities.
* Sophia Lin Lakin, director of the ACLU's Voting Rights Project, said for decades Georgia's elected offices, from the local level to Congress, have been shaped by Section 2. She warned Georgia could be on the brink of "backpedaling all the way back to pre-Voting Rights Act-era of representation at all levels of government."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/after-scotus-decision-burt-jones-and-rick-jackson-push-to-redraw-maps-to-end-fair-and-equal-representation-for-black-georgians/
