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PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: MCCORMICK CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LIE TO COVER UP HIS SUPPORT FOR BANNING ABORTION
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
New reporting from Business Insider has caught David McCormick in yet another lie as part of his failed attempts to cover up his support for an abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. The report finds that McCormick removed a page on his campaign website describing himself as "staunchly pro-life" at a time when Republican leadership is ringing the alarm that "pro-life" candidates are out of step with voters.
The story comes after a report from WESA caught McCormick deleting footage from
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
New reporting from Business Insider has caught David McCormick in yet another lie as part of his failed attempts to cover up his support for an abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. The report finds that McCormick removed a page on his campaign website describing himself as "staunchly pro-life" at a time when Republican leadership is ringing the alarm that "pro-life" candidates are out of step with voters.
The story comes after a report from WESA caught McCormick deleting footage fromhis campaign YouTube of a 2022 interview with Fox News in which he celebrated the overturning of Roe, saying it "would be a huge step forward and a huge victory for the protection of life."
ICYMI: Business Insider: GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick drops 'pro-life' rhetoric from his website as party strategists urge shift on abortion
* As Dave McCormick mounts a second campaign for the GOP nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania, he has removed an old "Issues" page from his website that touted his "staunchly pro-life" bona fides.
* "Dave is staunchly pro-life and believes that life begins at conception," read the old "Issues" pages, according to the Internet Archive. "Dave has attended the March for Life rally in Washington, DC and will continue to advocate for the rights of the unborn."
* McCormick is launching his second campaign as party leaders and strategists mull a shift in messaging on abortion.
* As NBC News reported earlier this month, top party strategists told Republican senators during a closed-door meeting that voters are reacting negatively to the term "pro-life."
* NBC also reported that Senate Republicans' campaign arm -- which spent months courting McCormick to run -- is "encouraging Republicans to clearly state their opposition to a national abortion ban" while pressing for "reasonable limits on late-term abortions" and exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother.
* But that broader shift could make things awkward for McCormick, given that he attacked Mehmet Oz for being insufficiently opposed to abortion during the 2022 GOP primary.
* And during an April 2022 Senate debate, McCormick only named the "life of the mother" as an acceptable exception to an abortion ban -- without mentioning rape or incest.
* "I believe in the very rare instances there should be exceptions for the life of the mother," McCormick said at the time.
* "Last year, David McCormick stood on a debate stage and told tens of thousands of Pennsylvania voters that he doesn't support exceptions for rape or incest," said Maddy McDaniel, senior communications adviser to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, in a statement to Insider. "It's too late to try to lie about it now -- Pennsylvanians know the truth about his extreme views on abortion."
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Original text here: https://www.padems.com/new-website-digital-ad-campaign-exposes-david-mccormicks-lies-and-record-of-investing-in-china-and-outsourcing-american-jobs-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Ohio Democratic Party: #OHSEN Slugfest Shutdown Edition - LaRose and Moreno Fight Over Who Cares About Ohioans The Least... Just Another Day in The Senate Slugfest
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
With a government shutdown looming, the infighting is only escalating with Frank LaRose and Bernie Moreno clashing over shutting down the federal government and competing for the title of who cares about Ohioans the least.
Here's what you missed this week in what has already been called one of the "messiest, "most expensive" and "bruising" primary battles in the country.
LESS THAN 48 HOURS UNTIL A SHUTDOWN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ohio's Senate Slugfest is already "the messiest Senate primary" in the country with
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
With a government shutdown looming, the infighting is only escalating with Frank LaRose and Bernie Moreno clashing over shutting down the federal government and competing for the title of who cares about Ohioans the least.
Here's what you missed this week in what has already been called one of the "messiest, "most expensive" and "bruising" primary battles in the country.
LESS THAN 48 HOURS UNTIL A SHUTDOWN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ohio's Senate Slugfest is already "the messiest Senate primary" in the country withthree candidates duking it out while neglecting the issues most important to Ohioans' daily lives -- and their livelihoods.
Bernie Moreno is leading the charge and was first to call for a government shutdown. It's no surprise that mega-millionaire Moreno doesn't understand the real impact a shutdown will have on Ohioans.
Moreno supports a government shutdown - and he went so far as to launch an ad cheering it on: https://twitter.com/berniemoreno/status/1707465259156439525
Frank LaRose was asked if he would support a CR if he were in the Senate today... and said no. Parroting Moreno's talking points, LaRose reinforced that he does not care about Ohioans and will put his finger in the wind to support his own political ambitions.
Matt Dolan has continued to dodge questions about the government shutdown. He owes Ohioans answers: Does he support a government shutdown?
GASOLINE ON THE INFIGHTING FIRE
And now, Moreno and LaRose are throwing punches over who cares about Ohioans the least. After Moreno launched his ad, he slammed LaRose for being weak and "caving to the left."
From Cleveland.com:
"In a statement to cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, Moreno took an indirect swipe at LaRose's comments on Bannon's show. His campaign also released a web ad Thursday highlighting his stance.
"Now is not the time for Republicans to cave to the left with a clean CR or more funding for Ukraine..."
Did someone say cat fight!?
WHILE MORENO AND LAROSE DUKE IT OUT, OHIOANS' LIVELIHOODS ARE ON THE LINE
A government shutdown would be devastating to Ohioans:
Over 2.4 million Ohioans receiving Social Security and Medicare will be at risk for disruptions.
Over 52,000 federal civilian workers in Ohio will either be furloughed or forced to work without pay. In addition, an estimated 6,800 active duty service members in Ohio will not receive pay.
Many Ohio families, including more than 93,000 Ohio children, will lose their access to affordable food.
Civilian employees at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the largest single-site employer in Ohio with an economic impact of $4.2 billion a year, will be furloughed unless deemed mission critical.
Thirteen Disaster Recovery Fund long-term projects would be delayed in Ohio.
WHAT OHIOANS ARE HEARING ABOUT THE #OHSEN SLUGFEST AND THE IMPENDING SHUTDOWN
Cleveland.com (https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/09/how-would-ohios-us-senate-candidates-handle-a-potential-government-shutdown-if-they-make-it-to-washington-dc.html): How would Ohio's U.S. Senate candidates handle a potential government shutdown if they make it to Washington, D.C.?
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WATCH HERE: BERNIE MORENO AND FRANK LAROSE SUPPORT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYxiUixrIVM)
SLUGFEST COUNTDOWN
172 days left until this Slugfest comes to a head and the infighting just keeps getting worse.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Colleen Marshall, WCMH (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYxiUixrIVM): "Republicans vying to unseat Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown are insisting they would not support a short term funding bill to keep the government open..."
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/ohsen-slugfest-shutdown-edition-larose-and-moreno-fight-over-who-cares-about-ohioans-the-least-just-another-day-in-the-senate-slugfest/
Idaho Democratic Party: A Message From the Chair - Looming GOP Shutdown Will Hurt Idahoans
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 30 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry:
Good governance means compromise and working across the aisle for the common good. An essential governance responsibility in Congress is to pass the budgets that keep the nation operating and our economy churning. The financial stability of Idahoans is now at risk because House Republicans are refusing to make the compromises necessary to avoid a government shutdown. But you don't have to take my word for it.
As the crisis reaches a fever pitch and we approach the September 30 deadline, House
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BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 30 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry:
Good governance means compromise and working across the aisle for the common good. An essential governance responsibility in Congress is to pass the budgets that keep the nation operating and our economy churning. The financial stability of Idahoans is now at risk because House Republicans are refusing to make the compromises necessary to avoid a government shutdown. But you don't have to take my word for it.
As the crisis reaches a fever pitch and we approach the September 30 deadline, HouseRepublicans have become increasingly vocal about the dire situation. Speaker Kevin McCarthy bemoaned the extreme members of his party who "just want to burn the place down." Nevertheless, he continues to appease these members and their ludicrous demands rather than collaborate with Democrats. Idaho's own GOP Congressman Mike Simpson summed it up, "We've been seeing this coming ... I just didn't think we were dumb enough to get there."
The theatrics are an unfortunate distraction from the real story: a government shutdown would cause severe hardship for Idahoans.
It would force our troops to work without pay. In Idaho, 3,500 active-duty service members wouldn't receive their paychecks, risking their ability to pay bills and put food on the table. And hundreds of thousands of civil servants at the Department of Defense would be furloughed, affecting our ability to manage national security risks.
Nearly half of the babies born in the U.S. are served by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. A federal contingency fund for WIC would only last a few days and many states have limited funds to keep the program running. In Idaho, the GOP shutdown would put 17,607 children, 6,441 infants, and 6,718 pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers at risk of losing access to food.
Idaho's 268 TSA officers and 39 air traffic controllers would also be asked to do their critical work without pay until budget agreements are made. Previous shutdowns saw significant delays and longer wait times for travelers. A shutdown would also halt air traffic controller training, potentially causing long-term disruptions.
These examples only scratch the surface of the potential damage. To play games with Americans' livelihoods is unacceptable. We see this brand of recklessness at the Idaho Statehouse as well. A majority of House Republicans vote against critical budget bills -- like the one that funds Medicaid -- to run up their "scorecards" with far-right special interests. It's often up to Idaho's Democrats to deliver the votes that keep our state running.
When one political party is willing to hold the economy hostage we are in trouble. It's critical that we elect serious public servants who will do the people's work.
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/a-message-from-the-chair-looming-gop-shutdown-will-hurt-idahoans/
INDems Statement on Expansion of UAW Strike
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023:
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The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement today from Chair Mike Schmuhl in solidarity with the UAW and autoworkers as their strike expands today:
"Indiana Democrats stand in solidarity with the United Auto Workers as their strike expands today, including the Hoosiers now on strike who work across state lines at the Chicago Ford assembly plant.
"Autoworkers are fighting for their fair share of the hundreds of billions in profit the Big Three have made in
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023:
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The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement today from Chair Mike Schmuhl in solidarity with the UAW and autoworkers as their strike expands today:
"Indiana Democrats stand in solidarity with the United Auto Workers as their strike expands today, including the Hoosiers now on strike who work across state lines at the Chicago Ford assembly plant.
"Autoworkers are fighting for their fair share of the hundreds of billions in profit the Big Three have made inthe past decade. They are standing up for what they deserve, demanding security and dignity for their communities and families. It's time for the automakers to pay the workers instead of Wall Street and their corporate executives.
"The UAW is showing what can be accomplished when workers come together. The labor movement built Indiana and is woven into our heritage. Our state is stronger when more Hoosiers have the ability to join a union."
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Original text here: https://www.indems.org/indems-statement-on-expansion-of-uaw-strike/
Democratic Party of Georgia: MAGA Government Shutdown Will Delay Small Businesses Financing, Disaster Assistance, and Travel for Georgians
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023:
Today, MAGA Republicans in Congress - Marjorie Taylor Greene, Buddy Carter, Drew Ferguson, Rich McCormick, Austin Scott, Andrew Clyde, Mike Collins, Barry Loudermilk, and Rick Allen - continue to threaten Georgians' wellbeing with a disastrous GOP government shutdown that would cut off financing for small businesses, delay disaster assistance, and create a travel nightmare for Georgians across the state.
"With less than 48 hours until a government shutdown entirely of their own making,
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023:
Today, MAGA Republicans in Congress - Marjorie Taylor Greene, Buddy Carter, Drew Ferguson, Rich McCormick, Austin Scott, Andrew Clyde, Mike Collins, Barry Loudermilk, and Rick Allen - continue to threaten Georgians' wellbeing with a disastrous GOP government shutdown that would cut off financing for small businesses, delay disaster assistance, and create a travel nightmare for Georgians across the state.
"With less than 48 hours until a government shutdown entirely of their own making,Georgia House Republicans continue to use Georgians' livelihoods and wellbeing as bargaining chips in their partisan political game," said DPG spokesperson Ellie Schwartz. "Georgia House Republicans - Marjorie Taylor Greene, Buddy Carter, Drew Ferguson, Rich McCormick, Austin Scott, Andrew Clyde, Mike Collins, Barry Loudermilk, and Rick Allen -- are marching us towards a devastating shutdown that will cut off critical support for small businesses, disaster relief, senior services, nutritional support for pregnant women, and more, all in pursuit of their extreme agenda."
MAGA Republicans' shutdown will have a devastating impact on Georgia businesses, disaster relief, and travel for everyday Georgians:
* A shutdown would force the Small Business Administration (SBA) to stop processing new business loans for small businesses and deny Georgia small businesses an average of nearly $5.5 million in critical financing every day.
* Even as Georgians are still recovering from Hurricane Idalia, a current active disaster in Georgia, MAGA House Republicans' shutdown could delay disaster recovery projects and allow FEMA's relief funding to continue to dwindle.
* Georgians could experience travel delays at the airport and be forced to cancel upcoming trips, and more than 500 Georgia air traffic controllers and more than 1700 Georgia TSA workers may be forced to work without pay.
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Original text here: https://www.georgiademocrat.org/maga-government-shutdown-will-delay-small-businesses-financing-disaster-assistance-and-travel-for-georgians/
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Don Bacon Chooses Partisanship Over Nebraskans, Votes to Gut Critical Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Don Bacon worked overtime this week trying to convince voters that he's willing to cross the aisle to avert a government shutdown. But when push came to shove, he sided with his party and voted for devastating cuts to law enforcement, education, Social Security and small businesses.
No matter what he tells Nebraskans, the truth is that Bacon voted to:
* Defund law enforcement by slashing funding for the FBI, DEA and other cuts that could lead to the elimination of hundreds of state and
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Don Bacon worked overtime this week trying to convince voters that he's willing to cross the aisle to avert a government shutdown. But when push came to shove, he sided with his party and voted for devastating cuts to law enforcement, education, Social Security and small businesses.
No matter what he tells Nebraskans, the truth is that Bacon voted to:
* Defund law enforcement by slashing funding for the FBI, DEA and other cuts that could lead to the elimination of hundreds of state andlocal law enforcement nationwide.
* Cut funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA) that could lead to closing SSA field offices that seniors rely on.
* Slash education funding that could lead to the loss of nearly 150,000 teachers and service providers and kick 275,000 kids out of Head Start.
* Cut SBA Entrepreneurial Development programs that support small businesses by 30%, potentially cutting support to 400,000 small businesses.
DCCC Spokesperson Mallory Payne:
"Don Bacon talked a good game this week, but his vote to gut law enforcement and other critical programs tells us everything we need to know: Bacon will always choose his Republican Party bosses over Nebraskans."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/don-bacon-chooses-partisanship-over-nebraskans-votes-to-gut-critical-programs/
DSCC: Infighting Continues to Escalate in GOP Senate Primaries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023:
This week, as Senate Republicans' "increasingly crowded" and "contested" primaries continue to cause "headaches," their "intraparty rifts that defined the 2022 cycle and contributed to the GOP's loss[es]" were once again on full display in races across the map.
* In Michigan, while Mike Rogers attended the Michigan GOP's 35th biennial Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, the DSCC flew a plane over the island highlighting Michigan Republicans' "contentious,"
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023:
This week, as Senate Republicans' "increasingly crowded" and "contested" primaries continue to cause "headaches," their "intraparty rifts that defined the 2022 cycle and contributed to the GOP's loss[es]" were once again on full display in races across the map.
* In Michigan, while Mike Rogers attended the Michigan GOP's 35th biennial Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, the DSCC flew a plane over the island highlighting Michigan Republicans' "contentious,""caustic" and "radioactive" primary. The plane read "Mike Rogers (R - Deep State)" -- a reference to the words used by Republicans who have attacked Rogers as a "deep state operative" and the "last choice" in Michigan's Republican Senate primary. With James Craig prepared to enter the primary in the coming weeks, the "Senate showdown" primary filled with infighting only getting started.
* In Nevada, Jeffrey Gunter launched a TV ad that directly attacks Mitch McConnell-backed candidate Sam Brown as a "3x loser" who is dodging questions about the 2024 presidential primary and is "owned by the swamp." In a social media post sharing the new ad, Gunter slammed "Swampy Scam Brown" as a "McConnell puppet."
* In West Virginia, Alex Mooney attacked Jim Justice as an "irresponsible" and "fairweather politician," citing Justice's "unpaid debts, taxes, and fines" and insisting that "West Virginians deserve to know the truth about Jim Justice and his family's businesses." This comes as Justice's Personal Financial Disclosure -- which was submitted 134 days late -- "reveal[ed] extensive assets, minimal income, and mounting debt," including tens of millions of dollars in liabilities.
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/news/infighting-continues-to-escalate-in-gop-senate-primaries-2/
