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Zody Statement on GOP Education Budget Press Event
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman John Zody after Indiana Republicans held a press conference to announce their education budget deal:
"Governor Holcomb and Statehouse Republicans continue to disrespect hardworking Indiana teachers by delaying significant pay hikes for teachers with the slowest-growing salaries in the country.
" Hoosier teachers have accepted an 'I owe u' from Statehouse Republicans for the better part of a decade and that didn't change this session. Empty promises don't pay the bills.
"Today's event reinforced
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman John Zody after Indiana Republicans held a press conference to announce their education budget deal:
"Governor Holcomb and Statehouse Republicans continue to disrespect hardworking Indiana teachers by delaying significant pay hikes for teachers with the slowest-growing salaries in the country.
" Hoosier teachers have accepted an 'I owe u' from Statehouse Republicans for the better part of a decade and that didn't change this session. Empty promises don't pay the bills.
"Today's event reinforcedthe simple fact that Indiana Republicans don't value teachers' dedication enough to even give them a seat at the table."
Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg Top DFA's April 2019 Presidential Pulse Poll, Show Shifting 2020 Race
BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 23 -- Democracy for America issued the following news release:
Today, Democracy for America (DFA) released the results of its second Presidential Pulse Poll of the 2020 election cycle that shows a contest that has shifted over the course of the first quarter of 2019.
The grassroots poll shows Bernie Sanders holding on and strengthening the lead he had in DFA's December 2018 Presidential Pulse Poll, but shows Elizabeth Warren coming in second, newcomer Pete Buttigieg taking third, followed by Joe Biden (previously in 2nd) and Kamala Harris. Beto O'Rourke, who came in
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BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 23 -- Democracy for America issued the following news release:
Today, Democracy for America (DFA) released the results of its second Presidential Pulse Poll of the 2020 election cycle that shows a contest that has shifted over the course of the first quarter of 2019.
The grassroots poll shows Bernie Sanders holding on and strengthening the lead he had in DFA's December 2018 Presidential Pulse Poll, but shows Elizabeth Warren coming in second, newcomer Pete Buttigieg taking third, followed by Joe Biden (previously in 2nd) and Kamala Harris. Beto O'Rourke, who came in2nd in DFA's December 2018 poll, has dropped to 7th place.
Top five results from the DFA poll:
Bernie Sanders, 42.3%
Elizabeth Warren, 10.52%
Pete Buttigieg, 9.7%
Joe Biden, 7.87%
Kamala Harris, 6.8%
See the full results here: http://poll.democracyforamerica.com/results
April 2019 DFA Presidential Pulse Poll analysis memo here: http://s3.amazonaws.com/archives.democracyforamerica.com/Documents/MEMO_-__April_2019_DFA_Presidential_Pulse_Poll_Memo_(Final).pdf
The poll, which ran from Monday, April 1st through midnight (ET) Friday, April 19th, is the second DFA has conducted of its membership regarding the 2020 presidential election. DFA's first 2020 Presidential pulse poll was conducted in December 2018.
DFA members cast a total of 94,641 votes for potential candidates in this Presidential Pulse Poll, with each member being able to rank order their votes for up to three potential candidates on their ballot.
Democracy for America Chair Charles Chamberlain on DFA's April 2019 Presidential Pulse Poll results:
"While these new poll results show Bernie Sanders retaining and even strengthening his support among progressives, the big shifts in support for the broad field of candidate we've seen over the last three months make it clear that Democracy for America members are very open to changing their minds, discovering new candidates, and reevaluating potential nominees based on the campaign they run in the months ahead.
"Even before this race began, we said Democracy for America's endorsement was up for grabs in the 2020 Democratic Primary. The changes we've seen between this poll and our last poll in December shows that the candidates running authentically on a bold, inclusive populist vision for the future of the country clearly have the momentum heading into the next stages of the contest." -- Charles Chamberlain, Chair, Democracy for America
Ahead of 2020, DFA is committed to pressuring presidential candidates to be progressive leaders, providing opportunities for those running on inclusive populism to connect with its members, and conducting multiple Presidential Pulse Polls prior to any potential endorsement vote. The next DFA Presidential Pulse Poll is likely to occur following the first round of 2020 Democratic primary debates in late June/early July 2019.
On Pace for an Apology a Month in 2019, Virginia Democrats Field Record Setting Fourth Racist
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news:
The Democratic Party of Virginia is making history in 2019, though we doubt it's the kind of history they had in mind.
A record setting FOURTH Democrat in 2019 has been forced to apologized for racism. Kevin Wade of Woodbridge, VA, was forced to apologize for posting a racist cartoon on his Facebook page. Wade has been asked to withdraw by the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia. However, much like his Governor, he has refused.
To recap the Democratic Party of Virginia's 2019, here is a list of the accomplishments
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RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news:
The Democratic Party of Virginia is making history in 2019, though we doubt it's the kind of history they had in mind.
A record setting FOURTH Democrat in 2019 has been forced to apologized for racism. Kevin Wade of Woodbridge, VA, was forced to apologize for posting a racist cartoon on his Facebook page. Wade has been asked to withdraw by the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia. However, much like his Governor, he has refused.
To recap the Democratic Party of Virginia's 2019, here is a list of the accomplishmentsthey've had:
Delegate Ibraheem Samirah apologized for comparing Israel to the KKK and wondering aloud why he should care about the Holocaust.
Governor Ralph Northam admitted to wearing blackface on more than one occasion.
Attorney General Mark Herring ALSO admitted to wearing blackface.
Candidate Kevin Wade apologized for posting a video with the n-word in it.
"If racism and bigotry are all the DPVA have to offer, I think we'll have a pretty good November," said RPV Chairman Jack Wilson. "Hate has no place in Virginia, and we wish the Democrats would realize that."
New Hampshire Republican Party: Voter Integrity Matters
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 23 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek on Sen. Shaheen's call for out-of-state Presidential candidates to comment on New Hampshire's voter laws:
"New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is gleefully calling for out-of-state Democrat candidates for President to push for voting rights for out-of-state voters here in New Hampshire. While it's unsurprising that Senator Shaheen is trying to rally the support of Washington Liberals ahead of her tough re-election, Governor Sununu remains committed to standing with
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 23 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek on Sen. Shaheen's call for out-of-state Presidential candidates to comment on New Hampshire's voter laws:
"New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is gleefully calling for out-of-state Democrat candidates for President to push for voting rights for out-of-state voters here in New Hampshire. While it's unsurprising that Senator Shaheen is trying to rally the support of Washington Liberals ahead of her tough re-election, Governor Sununu remains committed to standing withthe majority of Granite Staters who support the common-sense voter integrity laws he signed last year."
"Before these Democrats choose to comment on New Hampshire's voting laws, they would be wise to remember the voting laws in their own states. It's clear when looking at voter residency laws and New Hampshire's inclusion of same-day registration that New Hampshire is still one of the easiest states to register and vote in."
"Requiring those who vote in New Hampshire to be residents of New Hampshire is not a burden to the polls as Senator Shaheen describes; it is common sense. Let's be clear: every New Hampshire resident will be able to vote next year."
"These laws merely brought New Hampshire's voting laws in line with all other 49 states, and these scare tactics from out-of-state Democrats will not change that. We already know that Senator Shaheen will be extremely reliant on out-of-state contributions during her 2020 election, but it's good that she makes it clear - she's also looking to be dependent on out-of-state voters as well."
NRCC Announces First Round of Patriot Program Members
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release, dated April 19:
Today National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Tom Emmer and NRCC Patriot Program Chairman John Katko (R-NY) announced the first round of Patriot Program members for the 2020 election cycle. The program, developed in 2009, is designed to help incumbent members of Congress build strong, offensive campaigns through rigorous goals, benchmarks and accountability.
"Our initial Patriot Program Members are among the most accomplished and effective members in
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release, dated April 19:
Today National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Tom Emmer and NRCC Patriot Program Chairman John Katko (R-NY) announced the first round of Patriot Program members for the 2020 election cycle. The program, developed in 2009, is designed to help incumbent members of Congress build strong, offensive campaigns through rigorous goals, benchmarks and accountability.
"Our initial Patriot Program Members are among the most accomplished and effective members inthe Republican conference," said John Katko. "While Democrats continue to call them 'targets,' the NRCC will be empowering these members to stay on offense and run aggressive, organized campaigns against their Democratic challengers."
"The socialist Democrats are foolish to think they can defeat these top-notch, battle-tested members of Congress," said Tom Emmer. "Instead of wasting time trying to take us down, the socialist Democrats should get their deeply-divided caucus under control, and devise a plan to sell their wildly out-of-touch, extremist policies to the American people."
The following Members are first-round participants in the NRCC's Patriot Program:
* Rep. Fred Upton (MI-06)
* Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02)
* Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY-01)
* Rep. John Katko (NY-24)
* Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)
Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10)
* Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22)
* Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23)
* Rep. John Carter (TX-31)
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03)
GOP Governor Eric Holcomb Highlights Indiana's Workforce Development Efforts on Fox News
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
GOP Governor Eric Holcomb is committed to making Indiana the number one state for workforce development in the nation.
In a new interview with Fox News, Governor Holcomb highlights Indiana's growing economy and how his administration is rising to the challenge to meet the demand for skilled labor across his state through workforce development initiatives. Governor Holcomb's "Next level Jobs Program" is aimed at reforming Indiana's education and job-training efforts to give working Hoosiers the tools
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
GOP Governor Eric Holcomb is committed to making Indiana the number one state for workforce development in the nation.
In a new interview with Fox News, Governor Holcomb highlights Indiana's growing economy and how his administration is rising to the challenge to meet the demand for skilled labor across his state through workforce development initiatives. Governor Holcomb's "Next level Jobs Program" is aimed at reforming Indiana's education and job-training efforts to give working Hoosiers the toolsthey need to succeed in their careers.
Watch Governor Holcomb's interview here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnwhibdEHyc&feature=youtu.be):
Caught! Karen Handel Lied to Press About Fundraising
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
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- Kevin McCarthy's handpicked candidate used money from her failed 2018 campaign to lie about her Q1 fundraising
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On Monday, we told you about career politician and perennial candidate Karen Handel's curious Q1 fundraising and how Handel actually raised nearly $100,000 less than she initially announced.
Today, Georgia voters have their answer. According to Roll Call's Simone Pathe, Karen Handel's "Q1 announcement included money leftover from 2018."
Yikes. Georgia voters sent
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
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- Kevin McCarthy's handpicked candidate used money from her failed 2018 campaign to lie about her Q1 fundraising
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On Monday, we told you about career politician and perennial candidate Karen Handel's curious Q1 fundraising and how Handel actually raised nearly $100,000 less than she initially announced.
Today, Georgia voters have their answer. According to Roll Call's Simone Pathe, Karen Handel's "Q1 announcement included money leftover from 2018."
Yikes. Georgia voters sentHandel packing in 2018 and one month into her latest campaign, things don't seem to be going much better for the constant candidate.
"Career politician Karen Handel thinks it's okay to lie to voters about how much money she's taken from Washington special interests," DCCC spokesperson Avery Jaffe said. "This isn't just a mistake, it's an intentional act of deception from a desperate politician who will do anything to go back to Washington after Georgia voters rejected her in November."
