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N.C. Republican Party: On 2nd Anniversary of 10/07 Terror Attack, Will Roy Cooper Condemn His Party's Hamas Caucus?
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release:
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On 2nd Anniversary of 10/07 Terror Attack, Will Roy Cooper Condemn His Party's Hamas Caucus?
Prominent North Carolina Democrats still haven't condemned their state party's resolutions siding with Hamas terrorists over Israel earlier this year.
In headlines that made national news, the N.C. Democratic Party claimed Israel was engaging in apartheid and genocide and passed resolutions calling for an embargo against the Jewish State.
The party's Chair, Anderson Clayton, said in a
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release:
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On 2nd Anniversary of 10/07 Terror Attack, Will Roy Cooper Condemn His Party's Hamas Caucus?
Prominent North Carolina Democrats still haven't condemned their state party's resolutions siding with Hamas terrorists over Israel earlier this year.
In headlines that made national news, the N.C. Democratic Party claimed Israel was engaging in apartheid and genocide and passed resolutions calling for an embargo against the Jewish State.
The party's Chair, Anderson Clayton, said in amedia interview that Democrat support for Israel cost them in the 2024 elections.
N.C. Democrats have made antisemitism to making it a key plank in the party's platform.
Who has remained silent on this issue? Radical Roy Cooper.
He refused to comment in a story before he announced his ill-fated run for U.S. Senate. A U.S. Senator deals heavily in foreign policy discussions. Will someone actually ask Cooper a question and get an answer?
Today, on the 2nd anniversary of a terror attack that killed 1,200 innocent civilians, including Americans, does Roy Cooper stand with his party and Hamas or prominent ally in the Middle East, Israel?
I realize for most in the media asking Roy Cooper a question he doesn't want to answer is tough, but please remember you're at least supposed to pretend to be unbiased.
Get Roy on the record.
"Radical Roy Cooper's Democrat Party has become the most extreme state party in the country, and he wants their nomination to go to Washington," said NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer.
READ MORE:
https://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-06-28/nc-democratic-party-leaders-vote-for-resolution-calling-for-arms-embargo-to-israel-and-say-country-has-committed-genocide
https://www.nc.gop/nc_democrats_to_vote_on_israel_embargo_resolution
https://demmajorityforisrael.org/media/press-release/our-party-must-continue-to-stand-up-for-democratic-values/
https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/a-constituency-of-anti-semitism-north-carolina-democrats-pass-resolution-demanding-arms-embargo-on-israel/
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Original text here: https://www.nc.gop/on_2nd_anniversary_of_10_07_terror_attack_will_roy_cooper_condemn_his_party_s_hamas_caucus
N.C. Republican Party: North Carolinians Can't Trust Roy Cooper on Foreign Policy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release:
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North Carolinians Can't Trust Roy Cooper on Foreign Policy
In a 2024 interview, Roy Cooper told Duke Chronicle Joe Biden was the "the best hope" for peace in Middle East.
Yes, Roy Cooper actually said the man whose foreign policy incoherence emboldened America's enemies for four years would have been a better choice to restore American strength.
Roy Cooper was wrong.
Only President Trump's leadership made the historic agreements reached to free Israeli hostages and secure a peace
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release:
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North Carolinians Can't Trust Roy Cooper on Foreign Policy
In a 2024 interview, Roy Cooper told Duke Chronicle Joe Biden was the "the best hope" for peace in Middle East.
Yes, Roy Cooper actually said the man whose foreign policy incoherence emboldened America's enemies for four years would have been a better choice to restore American strength.
Roy Cooper was wrong.
Only President Trump's leadership made the historic agreements reached to free Israeli hostages and secure a peacedeal in the Middle East possible. If Roy Cooper can't recognize how wrong he was then, how can North Carolinians trust him to do the right thing as one of 100 U.S. Senators?
We can't. Roy Cooper = Wrong Again.
"Radical Roy Cooper did nothing when pro-Hamas protesters ripped down an American flag at UNC. Today's historic Middle East peace deal only happened because of strong American leadership by President Trump," said NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer.
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Original text here: https://www.nc.gop/north_carolinians_can_t_trust_roy_cooper_on_foreign_policy
Sears Lies About Unemployment Numbers and Praises Trump in Disastrous Fox News Interview
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Sears Lies About Unemployment Numbers and Praises Trump in Disastrous Fox News Interview
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Instead of standing up for Virginians as Donald Trump enacts DOGE 2.0, Winsome Sears had a disastrous interview on Fox News Sunday yesterday where she praised Trump and begged for his endorsement ( which she still doesn't have ), lied about rising unemployment, and downplayed how Trump's budget law closed three rural health clinics.
Here's a quick recap:
Praising Trump and begging for his endorsement: New
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Sears Lies About Unemployment Numbers and Praises Trump in Disastrous Fox News Interview
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Instead of standing up for Virginians as Donald Trump enacts DOGE 2.0, Winsome Sears had a disastrous interview on Fox News Sunday yesterday where she praised Trump and begged for his endorsement ( which she still doesn't have ), lied about rising unemployment, and downplayed how Trump's budget law closed three rural health clinics.
Here's a quick recap:
Praising Trump and begging for his endorsement: Newpolling shows Trump is unpopular and Virginians oppose his plan to fire more federal workers because of the shutdown, but Sears said that Trump is " doing really good things " and that she still wants his endorsement.
Fact-checked after lying about rising unemployment numbers: As Virginia's unemployment rate has gone up for seven straight months this year, Sears was caught in an outright lie after claiming that " unemployment is down." Fox host Shannon Bream fact-checked Sears, pointing out how Virginia's unemployment rate has risen from 2.7 percent to 3.6 percent on Sears' watch, causing Sears to respond by saying: "What are they measuring? I don't know. I don't know where they're getting their stats from."
Downplaying closure of rural health clinics: When asked about the three rural health clinics that are closing in Virginia thanks to Trump's budget law, Sears said people who are concerned are trying to "instill fear in Virginians" and "the hospitals that are closing, they were closing long before." In reality, the medical group in charge of the clinics said the closures are part of "ongoing response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the resulting realities for healthcare delivery."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/sears-lies-about-unemployment-numbers-and-praises-trump-in-disastrous-fox-news-interview/
No Show Joe Hasn't Provided an Update on Largest State-Focused Attack in Modern History" IN OVER A MONTH
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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No Show Joe Hasn't Provided an Update on Largest State-Focused Attack in Modern History" IN OVER A MONTH
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Nevada is still recovering from " the largest state-focused attack in modern history " and neither Joe Lombardo nor his office have given Nevadans a single update since September 12th, over an entire month ago. Because No Show Joe refuses to address " most serious crisis " of his administration, we've listed the most pressing questions Nevadans are still waiting to hear from him on:
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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No Show Joe Hasn't Provided an Update on Largest State-Focused Attack in Modern History" IN OVER A MONTH
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Nevada is still recovering from " the largest state-focused attack in modern history " and neither Joe Lombardo nor his office have given Nevadans a single update since September 12th, over an entire month ago. Because No Show Joe refuses to address " most serious crisis " of his administration, we've listed the most pressing questions Nevadans are still waiting to hear from him on:
1.Who is responsible for this serious cyberattack that shut down state police dispatch operations, criminal record databases, food stamp registration, and drivers license renewals ?
2. Why was the state of Nevada targeted specifically and why was the Lombardo administration not better prepared to defend the state's cyber security?
3. Did the state pay a ransom despite law enforcement and federal guidance advising against it? According to the FBI, "paying a ransom doesn't guarantee you or your organization will get any data back. It also encourages perpetrators to target more victims and offers an incentive for others to get involved in this type of illegal activity."
4. What state data did these hackers steal and will it put Nevadans' privacy and security at risk?
5. How many political events did Lombardo attend while this cyberattack hamstrung emergency services and why did he decide to launch his campaign while recovery efforts were still ongoing?
6. How much money has the hack and the state's recovery from it cost Nevada taxpayers?
7. Is Lombardo downplaying the details of the hack for " political purposes " given he is the most vulnerable Republican governor in the nation up for reelection?
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Original text here: https://nvdems.com/no-show-joe-hasnt-provided-an-update-on-largest-state-focused-attack-in-modern-history-in-over-a-month/
Maryland Democrats Launch First Ever "Contest Every Seat" Campaign to Challenge Republicans in Every Corner of the State
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Maryland Democrats Launch First Ever "Contest Every Seat" Campaign to Challenge Republicans in Every Corner of the State
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October 13, 2025
Contact: media@mddems.org
Annapolis, MD -- The Maryland Democratic Party is launching "Contest Every Seat," an ambitious new effort to recruit Democrats to run in every race in the 2026 elections, from every General Assembly district to every county council seat.
This initiative responds to the urgent threats posed by Donald Trump and Republicans. Their
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ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Maryland Democrats Launch First Ever "Contest Every Seat" Campaign to Challenge Republicans in Every Corner of the State
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October 13, 2025
Contact: media@mddems.org
Annapolis, MD -- The Maryland Democratic Party is launching "Contest Every Seat," an ambitious new effort to recruit Democrats to run in every race in the 2026 elections, from every General Assembly district to every county council seat.
This initiative responds to the urgent threats posed by Donald Trump and Republicans. Theirattacks on our freedoms, our jobs, the economy, and basic rights provide a significant opportunity for Democrats to fight back, build our party, and win in places we have been losing ground, not just where it is already blue. "Contest Every Seat" is a coordinated effort to recruit candidates from every corner of the state and give them the tools, training, and network they need to win in a general election.
"Having Democrats on the ballot in every race is essential," said Ann Marie Abell, Chair of the St. Mary's County Democratic Central Committee. "Even in tough districts, showing up and listening to voters matters. Contest Every Seat shows the party is serious about reaching out to red areas and this effort will help us recruit strong candidates and build momentum."
"Contest Every Seat is about bringing everyone with us," said Governor Wes Moore. "Voters will see that while Washington is more divided than ever that we are showing people there's a better way forward. I urge any Democrat that wants to make a difference in their community to consider running for office--the stakes are too high to have anyone on the sidelines."
The "Contest Every Seat" campaign is already underway, with recruitment focused on areas where Republicans have gone unchallenged for too long. The Party is calling on Democrats from all backgrounds to step up and run for office.
The initiative is led by the State Party in partnership and coordination with representatives on the ground in the 18 counties where Democrats have not always run a full slate against Republicans. Additionally, we have partnered with organizations like Run for Something, Contest Every Race, and Emerge Maryland to supercharge our efforts.
"We believe that voters in rural and small-town Maryland will be looking in 2026 for an alternative to the Republican Party's anti-family, anti-worker, and anti-farmer policies," said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman. "That's why Democrats in every Maryland county are talking to their neighbors about getting on the ballot. They want to fight for economic justice and dignity. We will contest every seat."
Learn more and sign up to run at mddems.org/run.
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Original text here: https://mddems.org/news/maryland-democrats-launch-first-ever-contest-every-seat-campaign-to-challenge-republicans-in-every-corner-of-the-state/
Fox News Catches Sears in an Outright Lie About Virginia's Unemployment Rising Under Her Watch
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Fox News Catches Sears in an Outright Lie About Virginia's Unemployment Rising Under Her Watch
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Sears: "Actually, unemployment is down"
Shannon Bream: "Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [...] [shows] that when you took office, there was a 2.7% unemployment rate and that it's now 3.6."
VIRGINIA - In an interview on FOX News Sunday, Winsome Earle-Sears was caught in an outright lie about Virginia's unemployment rate claiming "unemployment is down." Fox host Shannon Bream then
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Fox News Catches Sears in an Outright Lie About Virginia's Unemployment Rising Under Her Watch
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Sears: "Actually, unemployment is down"
Shannon Bream: "Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [...] [shows] that when you took office, there was a 2.7% unemployment rate and that it's now 3.6."
VIRGINIA - In an interview on FOX News Sunday, Winsome Earle-Sears was caught in an outright lie about Virginia's unemployment rate claiming "unemployment is down." Fox host Shannon Bream thenpointed out that data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the unemployment rate increasing from 2.7% to 3.6% while Sears has been Lt Governor. This year, unemployment in Virginia rose for seven straight months - the longest stretch since the 2008 Great Recession.
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Transcript:
* Shannon Bream: So let's talk about the employment situation here in Virginia, because, the truth is, a lot of jobs [inaudible] live in Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth. They've lost their jobs because of DOGE and other cutting. Your opponent has pointed to that. She said this, that my opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, has defended Trump's firing of Virginia workers at every turn. She says you don't take the economic consequences of DOGE and what President Trump is doing seriously. And she points out unemployment is up under the Youngkin-Sears administration. So how do you answer that?
* Winsome Earle-Sears: Actually, unemployment is down. [...]
* Bream: She does point to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which we hope is going to be non-partisan and neutral, showing that when you took office, there was a 2.7% unemployment rate and that it's now 3.6. Do you quibble with the data?
* Sears: Well, what I'm telling you is that we're creating jobs.[..] So how is it possible that, you know, we have to figure out what is the data? What are they measuring? I don't know. I don't know where they're getting their stats from. I haven't seen what your stats look like.
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Original text here: https://vademocrats.org/news/fox-news-catches-sears-in-an-outright-lie-about-virginias-unemployment-rising-under-her-watch/
DCCC Chair Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Chair Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day:
"On Indigenous Peoples' day, we celebrate the vast contributions made by Indigenous communities throughout our nation's history - in public service, the arts, agriculture, medicine, and countless other fields over the years. This day is also an opportunity for us to recommit to honoring tribal sovereignty and self-determination, supporting
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Chair Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day:
"On Indigenous Peoples' day, we celebrate the vast contributions made by Indigenous communities throughout our nation's history - in public service, the arts, agriculture, medicine, and countless other fields over the years. This day is also an opportunity for us to recommit to honoring tribal sovereignty and self-determination, supportingthe Tribal Nations so that they may continue to thrive today and into the future.
"Celebrating this day is an important part of how we acknowledge the long history of injustice, violence and displacement against Native communities and Tribal nations. Remembering this difficult history reminds us how much more work we must do to create a more inclusive society. House Democrats understand that the federal government has an obligation to empower and invest in Indigenous communities and support Tribal Nations' right of self governance.
"So today let us all work together to get us closer to our nation's ideal of a fully inclusive society with shared prosperity, where everyone has their rights, liberties, and freedoms protected and a fair chance to succeed."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-chair-statement-on-indigenous-peoples-day-2/
