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NRCC Statement on VP Vance Visit to WI-03
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026:
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NRCC Statement on VP Vance Visit to WI-03
If you're covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to a manufacturing facility in Plover today with Rep. Derrick Van Orden, please consider the following statement:
"While Democrats spent years hollowing out American industry, President Trump and Vice President Vance are rebuilding it, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden is making sure Wisconsin workers win. Thanks to Republican leadership, Wisconsin workers are finally seeing real results
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026:
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NRCC Statement on VP Vance Visit to WI-03
If you're covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to a manufacturing facility in Plover today with Rep. Derrick Van Orden, please consider the following statement:
"While Democrats spent years hollowing out American industry, President Trump and Vice President Vance are rebuilding it, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden is making sure Wisconsin workers win. Thanks to Republican leadership, Wisconsin workers are finally seeing real resultslike bigger paychecks, lower taxes, and jobs coming back home." - NRCC Spokesman ZachBannon
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/02/26/nrcc-statement-on-vp-vance-visit-to-wi-03/
Mich. Democratic Party: "Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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"Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
New reporting from The Detroit News finds that "Canadian visits to southeast Michigan fell 30% from 2024 to 2025," which has taken a toll on Michigan's economy and "especially hurt Detroit businesses."
This comes as multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers cheerleads the reckless trade war against Michigan's top trading partner, saying he's willing to give Trump "all the leash
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LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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"Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
New reporting from The Detroit News finds that "Canadian visits to southeast Michigan fell 30% from 2024 to 2025," which has taken a toll on Michigan's economy and "especially hurt Detroit businesses."
This comes as multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers cheerleads the reckless trade war against Michigan's top trading partner, saying he's willing to give Trump "all the leashhe needs" in his threats against Canada, and after he came out in support of his billionaire Moroun family donors' plan to block the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor.
In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum released the following statement:
"While Michigan's economy suffers because of Trump's reckless trade war with Canada, Mike Rogers is focused on playing politics and serving his billionaire Moroun family donors. Yet again, Rogers is choosing his own self interest over doing what's right for the state, and Michiganders will hold him accountable."
Read more about how the Rogers-backed threats against Canada and the Gordie Howe Bridge are hurting Michigan's economy:
Detroit News (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/02/25/michigan-economy-takes-hit-canadian-visits-plummet-detroit-ontario-windsor-trump/88727037007/): Michigan economy takes a hit as Canadian visits plummet amid Trump's barbs
* Canadian visitors to the United States dropped dramatically in 2025 during a year of chilly relations between the neighboring nations.
Canadian visits to southeast Michigan fell 30% from 2024 to 2025, said Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari. "That's a large decline in a short amount of time," Molinari said. "And it's certainly having a detrimental impact on our area hotels, restaurants and attractions, which have been able to rely on consistent Canadian travel in recent years."
* The plunge occurred as President Donald Trump mused about turning Canada into America's 51st state, accused the Canadian government of not cracking down sufficiently on fentanyl smuggling and slapped increased tariffs on Canadian products while arguing that America wasn't getting a fair deal with its neighbor to the north. Canadian leaders have rejected Trump's allegations.
* Fewer Canadian visitors especially hurt Detroit businesses, especially since the Detroit-Windsor area operates "very much as one economy," said Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/michigan-economy-takes-a-hit-as-mike-rogers-backs-threats-against-canada-gordie-howe-bridge/
ICYMI: Dr. Oz, Congressman Bresnahan Visit Hospital Bresnahan Saved
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Dr. Oz, Congressman Bresnahan Visit Hospital Bresnahan Saved
In case you missed it, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Congressman Rob Bresnahan toured Regional Hospital of Scranton this week, which Congressman Bresnahan saved from closing.
"Thanks to Congressman Rob Bresnahan, families in Scranton will have reliable access to quality healthcare for years to come. The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are making historic investments
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Dr. Oz, Congressman Bresnahan Visit Hospital Bresnahan Saved
In case you missed it, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Congressman Rob Bresnahan toured Regional Hospital of Scranton this week, which Congressman Bresnahan saved from closing.
"Thanks to Congressman Rob Bresnahan, families in Scranton will have reliable access to quality healthcare for years to come. The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are making historic investmentsin Americans' health." - NRCC Spokesman Reilly Richardson
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/02/27/icymi-dr-oz-congressman-bresnahan-visit-hospital-bresnahan-saved/
ICYMI: Across the Country, Democratic Leaders Flood the Airwaves to Tell the True Story of Trump's First Year in Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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ICYMI: Across the Country, Democratic Leaders Flood the Airwaves to Tell the True Story of Trump's First Year in Office
As Trump took the stage to deliver his State of the Union address full of lies and broken promises, Democrats took to the airwaves to tell the true story of Trump's first year in office: soaring prices, rising layoffs, and billionaire handouts on the backs of working people.
Take a look at some of the coverage below:
11 Alive: "We talked with the Chairman of
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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ICYMI: Across the Country, Democratic Leaders Flood the Airwaves to Tell the True Story of Trump's First Year in Office
As Trump took the stage to deliver his State of the Union address full of lies and broken promises, Democrats took to the airwaves to tell the true story of Trump's first year in office: soaring prices, rising layoffs, and billionaire handouts on the backs of working people.
Take a look at some of the coverage below:
11 Alive: "We talked with the Chairman ofthe Georgia Democratic Party, Charlie Bailey. He blames President Trump's policies for creating what he describes as economic uncertainty in our state. 'What was it just in January, Georgia led the nation in layoffs, and the highest numbers we've seen since the Great Recession in 2009. So, if Donald Trump's talking, he's lying, and that's what we got a lot of last night."
Iowa News Now: "Democrats in Washington say they already know what to expect from Trump. 'There's one thing that we can rely on Donald Trump to do, and that is to lie to the American people. When he ran for office, for reelection, he promised that he was going to lower prices, and that promise has been broken. Grocery prices are still high. Utility prices are on the rise. Young people still can't afford to purchase a home, so in the end, we are left with a bunch of empty promises and empty wallets tonight.'"
KCCI: "Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart pushes back on that message and encourages Iowans to compare it to what they are currently experiencing. 'Here in Iowa, and the fact that under this administration, we are 49th in economic growth, 48th in personal income growth, that we don't feel like we're getting the health care that we need when we're number one in the country for new cancer cases."
KCCI: "Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart tells me that Iowans are not feeling the relief that the President talked about. 'I think that people know that it's more expensive to go to the grocery store these days, and we also know that as a result of President Trump's tariffs, we're all paying more, and also we've got a lot of Iowans who are paying much higher premiums on their health insurance.'"
KWWL: "Democrats are saying that the President has not kept his promises when it comes to several key issues important to many Iowans, such as making E15 available year-round nationwide. 'That means farmers and ranchers, in particular, farmers who rely on growing corn ethanol to make sure that we have better fuel standards and a better environment when we're driving our cars, we don't have that ability, because we still don't have E15 at the gas pumps.'"
Newswatch 7500: "The Nebraska Democratic Party sent Omaha's News Leader a statement ahead of the President's address. Party chair Jane Kleeb says tonight's State of the Union will be full of 'Trump's higher prices, empty wallets and broken promises.' She adds, 'Trump will distract you with false information.' Kleeb expects him to focus on tariffs after last week's Supreme Court [decision]."
Queen City News: "As Donald Trump steps up to give his State of the Union, he'll be talking to American families and households who are struggling to afford rent, groceries, and health care. Democrats as a whole have a different take. Here's Hannah Muldavin with the DNC. 'He's going to try to talk tonight about how that is helpful to the American people. But everybody knows how much is in their pockets, and it's not more than a year ago than when Trump came into office.'"
CBS 17: "As we go into tonight, the Democrats are expecting to hear a lot of lies from President Trump. ... 'This is a president who said he would lower costs on day one, but instead, last year, American households paid an average of $2,000 more because of Trump's inflation and his tariffs.' ... 'We want checks on some of what's going on with ICE and DHS, so things like body cameras or things like making sure when a federal agent wants to come to your door, they have to have a warrant for that.' ... Democrats will be watching, saying, especially during a midterm year, they want Americans to have the most accurate information possible. 'We're planning to hold him accountable. We're going to focus on the higher costs, corruption, and chaos in the Trump administration.'"
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/icymi-across-the-country-democratic-leaders-flood-the-airwaves-to-tell-the-true-story-of-trumps-first-year-in-office/
DNC: In Texas, Trump Fails to Spin His Disastrous Economic and Energy Policies That Are Raising Costs for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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In Texas, Trump Fails to Spin His Disastrous Economic and Energy Policies That Are Raising Costs for Working Families
Today, Donald Trump travelled to Texas to try to sell his deeply unpopular economic and energy policies, but Texans know just how terrible his failed policies have been for their pocketbooks.
In Trump's first year alone, tens of thousands of Texans have lost their jobs, families are shelling out thousands more just to afford the basics like groceries, electricity,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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In Texas, Trump Fails to Spin His Disastrous Economic and Energy Policies That Are Raising Costs for Working Families
Today, Donald Trump travelled to Texas to try to sell his deeply unpopular economic and energy policies, but Texans know just how terrible his failed policies have been for their pocketbooks.
In Trump's first year alone, tens of thousands of Texans have lost their jobs, families are shelling out thousands more just to afford the basics like groceries, electricity,and rent, and nearly half a million Texans are set to lose their health insurance.
A reminder: In Texas, Democrats have the momentum -- from Taylor Rehmet's upset victory in Texas' 9th State Senate district's special election in January, to more than 100,000 more Texans voting in the Democratic primary than the Republican primary so far ahead of next week's elections.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to lower costs on 'Day One,' but Texans know that was just another one of Trump's broken promises. In Texas, electricity, rent, and food prices have never been higher. As Donald Trump calls affordability a 'fake word' and 'hoax' and spends his time building gilded ballrooms, Texas families are seeing costs rise, health care get more expensive, and jobs disappear at one of the highest rates in the country. While Donald Trump and Texas Republicans continue to make life more expensive for hardworking families, Democrats in Texas and across the country won't stop fighting to lower costs and protect health care."
Donald Trump's policies have been a complete disaster for Texas
Trump's policies cost Texas families thousands of dollars.
* The median Texas family will lose $1060 per year due to Trump's Big Ugly Bill and chaotic tariffs.
* Meanwhile, the average Texas family has paid $1,210 more in 2025 due to Trump's inflation.
* Trump's Big Ugly Bill also cuts SNAP benefits for 1,514,000 Texas families who rely on the program to afford groceries, which continue to cost more due to Trump's tariffs.
Trump's agenda is causing health care costs to skyrocket in Texas.
* 480,000 Texans, including over 40,000 in Texas' 34th Congressional District, will lose their health care because of Trump's Big Ugly Bill.
* Because Trump also refuses to extend enhanced ACA tax credits, premiums are doubling on average for over 3.7 million Texans this year.
* Without enhanced ACA tax credits, premiums in Texas' 27th Congressional District could increase by 229% - or $1,018.
Texans are paying more for electricity than ever before, thanks to Trump's reckless energy policies.
* A third of Texans spent 7% or more of their income on electricity last summer.
* Electricity costs are expected to rise another 29% for Texans through 2030.
* Trump's Big Ugly Bill killed tax credits for renewable energy projects that Texas businesses relied on while Texas grid relies more and more on renewable energy.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/in-texas-trump-fails-to-spin-his-disastrous-economic-and-energy-policies-that-are-raising-costs-for-working-families/
DNC Secures Legal Victory in Utah, Breaking Down Barriers for Utahns With Disabilities to Register to Vote
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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DNC Secures Legal Victory in Utah, Breaking Down Barriers for Utahns with Disabilities to Register to Vote
Today, in a major victory for Utahns with disabilities, the state of Utah corrected a violation of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act and broke down barriers for people with disabilities to register to vote.
In December, the DNC sent a notice to Utah Lieutenant Governor Dierdre Henderson. Following discussions over the last few months between the DNC and the
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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DNC Secures Legal Victory in Utah, Breaking Down Barriers for Utahns with Disabilities to Register to Vote
Today, in a major victory for Utahns with disabilities, the state of Utah corrected a violation of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act and broke down barriers for people with disabilities to register to vote.
In December, the DNC sent a notice to Utah Lieutenant Governor Dierdre Henderson. Following discussions over the last few months between the DNC and thestate of Utah, disability service offices on college campuses and transit service offices for people with disabilities will provide voter registration services in compliance with the NVRA. More than 20% of students at public colleges and universities have disabilities, and these students will now have the opportunity to register to vote while they're applying for disability services, reapplying, updating addresses, and more. Similarly, Utahns who utilize paratransit - a disability service in the state - will have an opportunity to register or update their voter registration when they apply for the paratransit, recertify, update addresses, and more.
This victory for Utahns with disabilities is the type of work the Department of Justice has traditionally done - bringing states into compliance with federal election laws - but with Trump's DOJ prioritizing a federal takeover of state elections, the DNC is stepping in to defend the rights of voters across the country. While Trump and the RNC are trying to kick Americans off the voting rolls, the DNC is ensuring that eligible Americans can take part in elections.
DNC Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Today's decision by the state of Utah is a win for Utahns with disabilities and for our democracy. Trump's Department of Justice is failing to do its duty to voters, so the DNC is stepping up to ensure states are complying with the law. As a result of these efforts, college students with disabilities will have an easier time registering to vote. We thank the state of Utah for correcting this longstanding violation of federal law. While Trump and the RNC try to kick Americans off of the voting rolls across the country, the DNC is standing up and fighting for voters everywhere."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-secures-legal-victory-in-utah-breaking-down-barriers-for-utahns-with-disabilities-to-register-to-vote-2/
DGA: Bruce Blakeman's Running Mate Joins Him in Support of Cutting Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Bruce Blakeman's Running Mate Joins Him in Support of Cutting Medicaid
Bruce Blakeman's Lieutenant Governor choice Todd Hood was caught this week reiterating their ticket's commitment to gutting Medicaid and jacking up health care costs for New Yorkers. At a campaign event, Hood joined Blakeman in throwing the millions of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid under the bus when he promised to, "Cut Medicaid spending - everyone's like, 'Oh that's terrible.' It's not." Hood's remarks come just a few days after
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Bruce Blakeman's Running Mate Joins Him in Support of Cutting Medicaid
Bruce Blakeman's Lieutenant Governor choice Todd Hood was caught this week reiterating their ticket's commitment to gutting Medicaid and jacking up health care costs for New Yorkers. At a campaign event, Hood joined Blakeman in throwing the millions of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid under the bus when he promised to, "Cut Medicaid spending - everyone's like, 'Oh that's terrible.' It's not." Hood's remarks come just a few days afterBlakeman himself said "of course" when asked if he would cut Medicaid as governor.
As a result of Trump's devastating cuts, 1.5 million New Yorkers are already being kicked off Medicaid and a Blakeman governorship would only push health care further out of reach for families already struggling with the affordability crisis exacerbated by Republicans in Washington. In Trump's own words, Blakeman is "100% MAGA," and says he looks forward to "working very hard" with Blakeman to enact an extreme agenda focused on making health care - and everything else - more expensive for New Yorkers.
"Bruce Blakeman is 100% MAGA and 100% committed to taking away New Yorkers' health care," said DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe. "Just like Donald Trump, Bruce Blakeman is hell-bent on gutting Medicaid and ripping away health care from New Yorkers."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/bruce-blakemans-running-mate-joins-him-in-support-of-cutting-medicaid/
