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Democratic Governors Association: More Affordable Nevada Releases New Ad Slamming Lombardo-Trump Economy That Puts Billionaires First
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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A More Affordable Nevada Releases New Ad Slamming Lombardo-Trump Economy that Puts Billionaires First
Sep 21, 2026
Today, A More Affordable Nevada, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched an ad slamming Joe Lombardo for driving up costs and looking out for billionaires at the expense of hardworking Nevadans.
Under the Lombardo-Trump economy, unemployment in Nevada is one of the highest in the country, the costs of gas and groceries are skyrocketing, and cost-raising tariffs
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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A More Affordable Nevada Releases New Ad Slamming Lombardo-Trump Economy that Puts Billionaires First
Sep 21, 2026
Today, A More Affordable Nevada, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched an ad slamming Joe Lombardo for driving up costs and looking out for billionaires at the expense of hardworking Nevadans.
Under the Lombardo-Trump economy, unemployment in Nevada is one of the highest in the country, the costs of gas and groceries are skyrocketing, and cost-raising tariffsare crushing Nevada's tourism industry. Still, Lombardo thinks Nevadans should "feel a little pain" from the tariffs, and defended the disastrous Lombardo-Trump economy by saying that he "can't control" affordability.
Lombardo also stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump and defended how he's "taking care of his billionaire friends" -- just as Lombardo has done his entire time in office as he vetoed bills to lower drug costs, ban corporate price gouging, and drive down housing costs in order to please his billionaire backers.
You can watch the ad here (https://youtu.be/strIe-MHC4A?si=DJ0PnlqyhajKwHns) and read the transcript below.
"Them"
Fuel prices in Nevada - about six bucks a gallon.
Unemployment - fifth highest in America.
Housing, groceries, healthcare - you're paying more for all of it.
Under Joe Lombardo, high prices made Nevada one of the worst states to live in.
Because Lombardo only looks out for these guys, billionaires.
No wonder he opposed lower drug costs, blocked a ban on corporate price gouging, and denied help for renters on the brink.
No results, no relief.
It's time for Joe to go.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/a-more-affordable-nevada-releases-new-ad-slamming-lombardo-trump-economy-that-puts-billionaires-first/
DNC: Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
Today, as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline currently stands at $4.48, Donald Trump hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of his new helipad. Trump has spent his presidency focused on building vanity projects, including his helipad, a $600 million ballroom, and his "Arc-de-Trump." Recent reporting revealed that Trump plans
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
Today, as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline currently stands at $4.48, Donald Trump hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of his new helipad. Trump has spent his presidency focused on building vanity projects, including his helipad, a $600 million ballroom, and his "Arc-de-Trump." Recent reporting revealed that Trump plansto spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects, the majority of which will be covered by taxpayers.
Gas prices are up by nearly 50% since Trump started his war with Iran, while diesel is at a record-high $6.51 per gallon. Americans have spent an additional $107 BILLION on gas and diesel since the war began, and analysts say gas prices could spike even higher.
REMINDER: Last week, Trump claimed that higher gas prices caused by his war with Iran are "a very inexpensive price to pay."
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump is turning a blind eye to working families struggling to make ends meet in his economy as his tariffs and war with Iran continue to push prices even higher. Everyday Americans are stretching their budgets thin just to fill up at the pump or check out at the grocery store, and Trump doesn't care. Instead, he's focused on his endless vanity projects and auctioning off the White House to the highest bidder. Americans don't want a helipad or a gilded ballroom: They want lower prices and better healthcare."
Everyday Americans are being squeezed by high prices:
* In Arizona: "I cut out my Netflix and HBO Max to offset the price for filling up a tank of gas."
* In Texas: "Everything's going up. Gas is going up, groceries, everything."
* In Kansas: "In rural Kansas, where most things are coming in on a truck, prices of goods are gonna go up, whether it's food, clothing. All of those things are affected because all of those things are coming in on a truck that runs on diesel."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/trump-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-his-helipad-as-prices-continue-to-climb/
Vivek Ramaswamy on Social Security and Medicaid: "I Don't Like the Existence of Those Policies"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy on Social Security and Medicaid: "I Don't Like the Existence of Those Policies"
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Columbus, Ohio- A newly unearthed clip revealed Vivek Ramaswamy said he didn't "like the existence" of policies like Social Security and Medicaid, completely undermining their purpose of allowing Ohioans to retire with dignity. Ramaswamy previously called Medicaid and Medicare "mistakes" and said privatizing Social Security was a "reasonable conversation to have."
WATCH THE FULL CLIP HERE:
Ramaswamy: I don't
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy on Social Security and Medicaid: "I Don't Like the Existence of Those Policies"
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Columbus, Ohio- A newly unearthed clip revealed Vivek Ramaswamy said he didn't "like the existence" of policies like Social Security and Medicaid, completely undermining their purpose of allowing Ohioans to retire with dignity. Ramaswamy previously called Medicaid and Medicare "mistakes" and said privatizing Social Security was a "reasonable conversation to have."
WATCH THE FULL CLIP HERE:
Ramaswamy: I don'tbelieve it is a separation of powers issue for Congress to say that there's a certain amount of money that gets paid out in Social Security or Medicaid payments or in welfare payments; I don't like the existence of those policies. I would vote to significantly constrain and attach work requirements to most of the welfare state as we know it. But as much as I would love to end that by any means possible...
"Of course billionaire scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy, who thinks that rising costs are only in our imagination, doesn't like the existence of lifesaving programs like Medicaid and Social Security," said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. "In the middle of an affordability crisis, the programs Ramaswamy wants to gut have never been more essential. Ohio's working families can't afford Vivek Ramaswamy."
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/vivek-ramaswamy-on-social-security-and-medicaid-i-dont-like-the-existence-of-those-policies/
John McGuire Desperately Lies about War in Iran as Gas Prices Skyrocket for Virginians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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John McGuire Desperately Lies about War in Iran as Gas Prices Skyrocket for Virginians
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McGuire resorts to lying to Virginians after repeatedly voting to allow the war in Iran to continue
Virginians are facing skyrocketing gas prices and record high diesel costs thanks to John McGuire voting for a $40 billion war in Iran.
Now, McGuire is trying to shamelessly cover up the fact that he is the reason Virginians are paying more at the pump.
New reporting from the Daily Progress
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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John McGuire Desperately Lies about War in Iran as Gas Prices Skyrocket for Virginians
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McGuire resorts to lying to Virginians after repeatedly voting to allow the war in Iran to continue
Virginians are facing skyrocketing gas prices and record high diesel costs thanks to John McGuire voting for a $40 billion war in Iran.
Now, McGuire is trying to shamelessly cover up the fact that he is the reason Virginians are paying more at the pump.
New reporting from the Daily Progressreveals that while McGuire attempts to shift the blame on rising prices, "The Congressional Budget Office...has been explicit that Iran's decision to disrupt shipments of fuel through the nearby Strait of Hormuz is a direct consequence of America's war and a direct cause of skyrocketing fuel prices."
As Virginia families are left wondering when prices will come down, all McGuire can offer is: "Hopefully soon, but no answers."
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin:
"John McGuire must think his constituents are stupid. His support for a needless war in Iran is directly to blame for skyrocketing gas and diesel prices that are crushing Virginia families and farmers."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/john-mcguire-desperately-lies-about-war-in-iran-as-gas-prices-skyrocket-for-virginians/
Former Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells The Associated Press That This Time, They're Voting for Bob Harvie
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Former Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells The Associated Press That This Time, They're Voting for Bob Harvie
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AP: "Defections like this one could sink Fitzpatrick's reelection chances and cost Republicans their narrow U.S. House majority"
A registered Republican and longtime Brian Fitzpatrick voter tells the Associated Press that this time, she's voting for Bob Harvie.
Her reason is simple: while Fitzpatrick pretends to be independent-minded, "I don't see it happening."
It's just
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Former Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells The Associated Press That This Time, They're Voting for Bob Harvie
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AP: "Defections like this one could sink Fitzpatrick's reelection chances and cost Republicans their narrow U.S. House majority"
A registered Republican and longtime Brian Fitzpatrick voter tells the Associated Press that this time, she's voting for Bob Harvie.
Her reason is simple: while Fitzpatrick pretends to be independent-minded, "I don't see it happening."
It's justthe latest example of a former Fitzpatrick voter switching over to support Harvie, and a clear indication that Fitzpatrick is in trouble heading into November. As gas and grocery prices rise, health care premiums soar, and corruption runs rampant in Washington, Bucks and Montgomery voters are realizing that Fitzpatrick has changed and is no longer fighting for them.
Read key excerpts from the AP below:
* Mary Ryan may be a registered Republican but she has never voted for President Donald Trump, turned off by his crass style of politics and chaotic approach to governing.
* But the 60-year-old medical writer from the Philadelphia suburbs has consistently backed her party's congressman, five-term Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
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* This year, Ryan is so fed up with Trump and his grip on Congress that she is planning to vote in November for Fitzpatrick's Democratic opponent in the 1st Congressional District, Bob Harvie, a twice countywide elected commissioner who is a former social studies teacher.
* Even though Fitzpatrick has pitched himself as a voice of reason in Washington, Ryan said that "I don't see it happening."
* Defections like this one could sink Fitzpatrick's reelection chances and cost Republicans their narrow U.S. House majority.
* Harvie describes the race and his decision to run in almost existential terms.
* "The lack of trust in our government, the lack of trust in each other and seeing each other as enemies based just on, you know, the color of your skin, the religion you practice, who you voted for," he said in an interview this summer. "I worry about just the basic foundations of this nation."
* Harvie pointed to his deep roots in the district as a basis for why he could be different from previous Democrats who ran against Fitzpatrick.
* "I'm not somebody who needs to be reintroduced or introduced to people of this district. And that's very, very different than any race he's ever run before," he said.
* Fitzpatrick has also unleashed a wave of spending in the race already, disbursing nearly $5 million, according to Federal Election Commission records.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/former-brian-fitzpatrick-voter-tells-the-associated-press-that-this-time-theyre-voting-for-bob-harvie/
DCCC Polling Memo: VA-01 is a Dead Heat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Polling Memo: VA-01 is a Dead Heat
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To: Interested Parties
From: DCCC Analytics Department
Date: September 21st, 2026
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An internal DCCC poll conducted September 15-17 among 519 likely general election voters in VA-01 shows the race is statistically tied and presents a prime pickup opportunity for Democrats in 2026. Henrico County's Commonwealth Attorney Shannon Taylor is running neck and neck with longtime Republican incumbent Rob Wittman, 46% to 47%, with 7%
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Polling Memo: VA-01 is a Dead Heat
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To: Interested Parties
From: DCCC Analytics Department
Date: September 21st, 2026
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An internal DCCC poll conducted September 15-17 among 519 likely general election voters in VA-01 shows the race is statistically tied and presents a prime pickup opportunity for Democrats in 2026. Henrico County's Commonwealth Attorney Shannon Taylor is running neck and neck with longtime Republican incumbent Rob Wittman, 46% to 47%, with 7%of respondents undecided.
After spending nearly 20 years in Washington, Wittman is stuck under 50% in the head-to-head - a flashing warning sign that voters in this rapidly Democratic-trending district are ready for change. The district already showed it is primed to vote for the right kind of Democratic candidate when Governor Spanberger carried it by 2 points during her November 2025 victory.
Another warning sign for Wittman: President Trump's support has cratered in the district, despite winning here by nearly 5 points in 2024. Just 37% of voters approve of the job Trump is doing, compared to 55% of voters who disapprove. Respondents in this sample voted for Trump by a 2-point margin, and party identification is R+7.
The Bottom Line: As Shannon continues to introduce herself to voters across the district and Virginians learn more about Wittman's record of corruption in Washington, this race is emerging as a true toss up. Analysis from UVA's Center for Politics shows that VA-01 is "the median House district" in 2026, and this poll confirms that the seat is at the dead center of the House battlefield heading into November.
Methodology: These results are based on a survey of 519 likely general election voters in VA-01 conducted from September 15-17, 2026, via phone and text-to-web interviews. The margin of error is +/- 4.3% at a 95% confidence interval.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-polling-memo-va-01-is-a-dead-heat/
"Thoughtful, Focused and Conversant": Derek Tran Receives Orange Country Register Endorsement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Thoughtful, Focused and Conversant": Derek Tran Receives Orange Country Register Endorsement
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As momentum continues to build around Congressman Derek Tran's tireless fight for Orange County families, he has earned a key endorsement from the local paper of record, the Orange County Register.
The outlet praised Tran's "poise, knowledge and forthrightness" on the issues that matter most, "[speaking] out forcefully" against reckless immigration enforcement, cost-hiking tariffs, the
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Thoughtful, Focused and Conversant": Derek Tran Receives Orange Country Register Endorsement
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As momentum continues to build around Congressman Derek Tran's tireless fight for Orange County families, he has earned a key endorsement from the local paper of record, the Orange County Register.
The outlet praised Tran's "poise, knowledge and forthrightness" on the issues that matter most, "[speaking] out forcefully" against reckless immigration enforcement, cost-hiking tariffs, theclimbing national debt, and the war-of-choice in Iran.
"Tran has earned another term, especially at a time when the Trump administration's policies are disrupting the economy, dragging the United States into endless conflicts and wrecking the constitutional order." - The Orange County Register
The reviews were not so kind for Tran's challenger, Chuong Vo, who the outlet called "a rubber stamp" who "would largely support Trump administration policies without pushing back." When pressed on the issues that matter most in Orange County, "Vo either retreated to slogans or ignorance" and on deeply unpopular policies - like support for the war in Iran, "gave no indication he'd vote to end [it]."
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Orange County Register: Endorsement: Re-elect Derek Tran in the 45th congressional district
*...We found [Tran] thoughtful, focused and conversant in the key issues. He spoke out forcefully about matters that concern us, including ICE's abusive practices. He also blasted Congress' unsustainable deficit spending, the administration's incoherent foreign policy, the foolhardy nature of Trump's tariff policies, and the president's costly war of choice in Iran.
* The son of Vietnamese refugees, he also told us of his...effort to get the Republican-controlled House to include a note on Vietnam in its annual resolution denouncing socialism.
* "As a Member of Congress, I have been unafraid to stand against communist and socialist governments that flagrantly violate human rights," he said after the latest rejection. "I've pressured the Trump Administration to demand the release of prisoners of conscience, including Le Huu Minh Tuan. And I have fought to uplift the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora so that the communist regime cannot erase its atrocities."
* Tran suspects it might have something to do with the Trump Organization's $1.5 billion resort deal in Vietnam. These days, you never know.
* When we talked about the debt and the state of entitlements, he didn't take the "let's just cut waste" dodge. He recognized the depth of the problem and called for a commission to propose solutions to Social Security's potential insolvency. We appreciated his poise, knowledge and forthrightness.
*...The challenge for [Chuong] Vo is in going beyond the slogans and applying classic conservative principles in the shadow of the Trump administration.
* On key matters...Vo either retreated to slogans or ignorance. In the face of a $40 trillion national debt, a $2 trillion annual deficit and looming entitlement cliffs, Vo insists "waste, fraud and abuse" is the key, which is an answer that sounds like an answer but isn't an answer since it lacks any specifics.
* When asked what he thought about the president floating a $1.5 trillion defense budget, he replied, "I don't want to say I wouldn't support it or I would support it without knowing [more]."
* Likewise, when asked about the Iran war, he at times rationalized the war - arguing that Iran would be a danger to the world if it had nuclear weapons - but also declined to elaborate on whether the president was justified in unilaterally launching the war without congressional approval.
* While some caution is understandable, Vo is running for a seat in the branch of government with the constitutional power to declare war and control the purse strings. But he gave no indication he'd vote to end the war.
* Vo isn't particularly doctrinaire, but came across as someone who would largely support Trump administration policies without pushing back very much. A rubber stamp, in other words, much like all but a handful of Republicans in Congress.
*...Tran has earned another term, especially at a time when the Trump administration's policies are disrupting the economy, dragging the United States into endless conflicts and wrecking the constitutional order.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/thoughtful-focused-and-conversant-derek-tran-receives-orange-country-register-endorsement/
