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NRCC: ICYMI - Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's Democrat Party Blocks Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's Democrat Party Blocks Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
October 1, 2026
This week, Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's Democrat Party blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act, protecting politicians who get rich trading stocks on information the public never sees.
While Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Joe Mitchell, and Zach Nunn have fought for a ban on members of Congress, their spouses, and their kids
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's Democrat Party Blocks Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
October 1, 2026
This week, Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's Democrat Party blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act, protecting politicians who get rich trading stocks on information the public never sees.
While Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Joe Mitchell, and Zach Nunn have fought for a ban on members of Congress, their spouses, and their kidsbuying individual stocks, Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's party fought to keep Washington's insider trading racket open for business. Iowa families deserve representatives who work for them, not their stock portfolios.
"Washington Democrats had a chance to stop members of Congress from getting rich off insider information, and they said no. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Joe Mitchell, and Zach Nunn are fighting to clean it up. Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James, & Sarah Trone Garriott's party is fighting to keep the scam going." - NRCC Spokeswoman Emily Tuttle
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/10/01/icymi-christina-bohannan-lindsay-james-sarah-trone-garriotts-democrat-party-blocks-bill-to-ban-congressional-stock-trading/
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers "Ducks Questions" Over His Campaign Leader's "Ties To A Midland Church Sex Abuse Scandal"
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
Mike Rogers "Ducks Questions" Over His Campaign Leader's "Ties To A Midland Church Sex Abuse Scandal"
ABC 12 reports Rogers has kept a member of his campaign's senior leadership team who publicly supported a man convicted of sexually abusing children
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LANSING -- Yesterday, ABC 12 broke news that Mike Rogers has decided to keep Brian Ford as a member of his campaign's senior leadership team, despite Ford's "ties to a Midland church sex abuse scandal" and his "[public] support
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LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
Mike Rogers "Ducks Questions" Over His Campaign Leader's "Ties To A Midland Church Sex Abuse Scandal"
ABC 12 reports Rogers has kept a member of his campaign's senior leadership team who publicly supported a man convicted of sexually abusing children
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LANSING -- Yesterday, ABC 12 broke news that Mike Rogers has decided to keep Brian Ford as a member of his campaign's senior leadership team, despite Ford's "ties to a Midland church sex abuse scandal" and his "[public] supportof former pastor James Randolph," who was "convicted of sexually abusing children."
Rogers' campaign faith coalition team has "two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes," including Ford, who remains on the campaign coalition's senior leadership team, and Tim Cross, who resigned "after saying he didn't at first believe the victims in the Midland church sex abuse cases."
Rogers "received criticism for not speaking publicly" about his campaign leaders' ties to the church roiled by a child sex abuse scandal and has "refused to acknowledge" concerns from former members of the Midland church who say Rogers "elevated leaders connected to the sexual abuse scandal."
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ABC 12: Rogers faces questions over Faith Coalition Leader's ties to Midland church sex abuse case
* U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers [...] addressed questions about two members of his campaign's Faith Leadership Coalition who have ties to a Midland church sex abuse scandal.
* One member of the group has resigned, but the other has not.
* Brian Ford of the Living Word Church in Ludington is still on Rogers' Faith Leadership Coalition team.
* Rogers discussed his Faith Leadership Coalition, which includes two pastors under the Living Word Church umbrella. Three members of the Midland church are in prison, convicted of sexually abusing children. Ford, a church leader from Ludington, attended the Midland trial in support of former pastor James Randolph, who was convicted.
* When asked about Ford's role on the faith team, Rogers pivoted [...] Rogers then addressed Tim Cross, who resigned from his Faith Coalition Leadership team after saying he didn't at first believe the victims in the Midland church sex abuse cases, and Ford, who has not resigned.
* "Our volunteers, the people that volunteer for us, one of those folks have stepped away from his volunteer work, someone is still in the faith volunteer work, we think the most important part here is about who is stepping up and who is surrogates," Rogers said.
* After taking more questions, Rogers did not confirm if Ford was still on his Faith Leadership team. Ford could not be reached for comment.
Raw Story: MAGA candidate ducks questions about his campaign's ties to church abuse scandal
* Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers deflected pointed questions Wednesday about his campaign's continued ties to a pastor connected to a notorious Midland church sex abuse case
* According to ABC 12, Rogers was in Saginaw [...] when reporters pressed him on his Faith Leadership Coalition, a group that has included two pastors tied to the Living Word Church network. Three members of that Midland-area church are currently serving prison sentences after being convicted of sexually abusing children.
* One coalition member, Brian Ford of Living Word Church in Ludington, attended the Midland trial in support of former pastor James Randolph, who was ultimately convicted. Ford remains on Rogers' faith team. A second member, Tim Cross, previously resigned from the coalition after admitting he initially didn't believe the abuse victims.
* Asked specifically about Ford's continued involvement, Rogers didn't answer directly [...] When pushed further on the two coalition members specifically, Rogers again sidestepped the question of whether Ford still holds a role on his team.
* "Our volunteers, the people that volunteer for us, one of those folks have stepped away from his volunteer work, someone is still in the faith volunteer work, we think the most important part here is about who is stepping up and who is surrogates," Rogers said.
* By the end of the press availability, Rogers still hadn't confirmed one way or the other whether Ford remains part of his campaign's faith outreach effort. Ford could not be reached for comment.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-mike-rogers-ducks-questions-over-his-campaign-leaders-ties-to-a-midland-church-sex-abuse-scandal/
Democratic Governors Association: Ty Masterson Admits He Wrote Brownback Experiment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Ty Masterson Admits He Wrote Brownback Experiment
Oct 01, 2026
Newly unearthed video features Masterson saying "the Brownback plan, which by the way I wrote back in 2008, maybe or 07"
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The Democratic Governors Association released a new digital ad featuring an unearthed video in which Ty Masterson, a longtime ally of Sam Brownback, admits he wrote the disastrous Brownback tax experiment.
In the video, Masterson brags about his leading role in authoring the failed tax experiment, saying, "the Brownback
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Ty Masterson Admits He Wrote Brownback Experiment
Oct 01, 2026
Newly unearthed video features Masterson saying "the Brownback plan, which by the way I wrote back in 2008, maybe or 07"
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The Democratic Governors Association released a new digital ad featuring an unearthed video in which Ty Masterson, a longtime ally of Sam Brownback, admits he wrote the disastrous Brownback tax experiment.
In the video, Masterson brags about his leading role in authoring the failed tax experiment, saying, "the Brownbackplan, which by the way I wrote back in 2008, maybe or 07." The ad also features Masterson defending Brownback, claiming that the deeply unpopular former governor "just got blamed" for the tax experiment that decimated Kansas schools and tanked the state's economy.
It's a massive admission by Masterson, who was one of Brownback's closest allies in the state legislature. Masterson not only voted to pass the failed experiment that slashed school budgets and left infrastructure projects abandoned, he called the bipartisan effort to repeal it "a piece of garbage."
Brownback remains a deeply unpopular figure in Kansas with a whopping 64 percent unfavorability rating.
"Ty Masterson's own words make it clear: the Masterson agenda is the Brownback agenda," said DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw. "No matter how hard Ty tries to distance himself from his role in the failed Brownback experiment, the truth is he wrote the disastrous plan - and he was caught admitting it on tape."
Watch the full ad HERE (https://us.list-manage.com/f95in0OKODx?e=4fd10becd9&c2id=a1a3e630a87022fb58473f70406321f6).
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/watch-ty-masterson-admits-he-wrote-brownback-experiment/
DNC: With 33 Days Until the Midterms, Vance Stumps for Failed Republican Agenda in Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
With 33 Days Until the Midterms, Vance Stumps for Failed Republican Agenda in Florida
Today, JD Vance will travel to Florida to promote the failed Republican agenda that has made life unaffordable for working families. Donald Trump and Vance's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have spiked prices on everyday essentials from gas to groceries, crushing everyday Americans and earning Trump an all-time-low approval rating. Now -- as their approval ratings continue to
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
With 33 Days Until the Midterms, Vance Stumps for Failed Republican Agenda in Florida
Today, JD Vance will travel to Florida to promote the failed Republican agenda that has made life unaffordable for working families. Donald Trump and Vance's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have spiked prices on everyday essentials from gas to groceries, crushing everyday Americans and earning Trump an all-time-low approval rating. Now -- as their approval ratings continue tosink to record lows and even their strongest supporters turn their backs on them -- Trump and Vance are desperately trying to rally their base and gaslight Americans on the state of the economy as the midterm elections approach.
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and JD Vance launched reckless tariffs and started a deadly and costly war with Iran that sent the economy spiraling and caused prices to skyrocket, and now -- in the final stretch of the midterms -- they're desperately pleading with voters to 'give [them] another chance.' Everyday Americans can't afford gas, groceries, healthcare, or housing without dipping into their savings or taking on more debt -- and there's no relief in sight with Trump and Vance in charge. Despite promising to lower costs on 'Day One,' Trump and Vance have made life unaffordable for working families, and in nearly one month, voters are going to hold Republicans accountable."
REMINDER: The average Florida household has spent an additional $3,700 for everyday essentials under Trump and Vance, including $310 for groceries and $791 on housing costs. The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida is $4.19 and the average price for a gallon of diesel is $5.95. The average Florida family has shelled out an additional $672 on gas alone since Trump and Vance started their unpopular war with Iran. This is on top of Trump and Republicans' refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax cuts, forcing monthly premiums for ACA plans to rise over 50% on average in 2026 compared to last year.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/with-33-days-until-the-midterms-vance-stumps-for-failed-republican-agenda-in-florida/
DGA: "GOP Cavalry Isn't Coming In For Drazan" - What Oregonians Are Reading About Christine Drazan's Broke and Desperate Campaign
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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"The GOP Cavalry Isn't Coming In For Drazan": What Oregonians Are Reading About Christine Drazan's Broke and Desperate Campaign
Oct 01, 2026
Christine Drazan's broke and increasingly desperate campaign has been completely hung out to dry by the Republican Governors Association, and Oregonians are hearing about it across the state.
The RGA spent over $7 million on Drazan's failed 2022 campaign, but they are sitting out her 2026 attempt as she faces increasing scrutiny for her far-right agenda that is
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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"The GOP Cavalry Isn't Coming In For Drazan": What Oregonians Are Reading About Christine Drazan's Broke and Desperate Campaign
Oct 01, 2026
Christine Drazan's broke and increasingly desperate campaign has been completely hung out to dry by the Republican Governors Association, and Oregonians are hearing about it across the state.
The RGA spent over $7 million on Drazan's failed 2022 campaign, but they are sitting out her 2026 attempt as she faces increasing scrutiny for her far-right agenda that ismore aligned with Donald Trump than everyday Oregonians. Drazan's toxic record includes pushing to gut Medicaid, ban abortion, and eliminate vote by mail - putting her squarely out of step with the state she's trying to lead.
Here's what Oregonians are reading about National Republicans' lack of support for Drazan's flailing campaign:
* Statesman Journal: "RGA was a strong financial backer of Drazan during her previous run, contributing more than $7 million to her campaign between May and November 2022. It has so far not contributed any funds to Drazan's campaign this time around...The organization did not respond to prior questions from the Statesman Journal about whether it would once again fund Drazan."
* National Journal: "The GOP cavalry isn't coming in for Drazan"
* The Downballot: "Kotek has a huge financial advantage to promote that messaging during the final five weeks of the campaign. The Oregonian reported Wednesday that the governor has $9.2 million in the bank as of the end of September, compared to just $1.2 million for Drazan. A key reason Drazan is so far behind is that... the Republican Governors Association... [has] yet to invest in her second bid."
"Christine Drazan has been abandoned by the RGA, who clearly have seen the writing on the wall that Drazan's Trump-style agenda has no place in Oregon," said Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw. "Governor Kotek has always put Oregonians first, and voters know they can rely on her to stand up to Trump and keep the state moving forward."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/the-gop-cavalry-isnt-coming-in-for-drazan-what-oregonians-are-reading-about-christine-drazans-broke-and-desperate-campaign/
DGA Statement on Gov. Tina Kotek's Clear Win in the Oregon Gubernatorial Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Gov. Tina Kotek's Clear Win in the Oregon Gubernatorial Debate
Oct 01, 2026
DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw released the following statement on the Oregon gubernatorial debate:
"Tonight made clear what Oregonians have known all along: While Governor Tina Kotek is focused on continuing to make progress for Oregon and standing up to Donald Trump's attacks, Christine Drazan wants to bring Trump's MAGA agenda to Oregon. Governor Kotek highlighted her continued work to
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Gov. Tina Kotek's Clear Win in the Oregon Gubernatorial Debate
Oct 01, 2026
DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw released the following statement on the Oregon gubernatorial debate:
"Tonight made clear what Oregonians have known all along: While Governor Tina Kotek is focused on continuing to make progress for Oregon and standing up to Donald Trump's attacks, Christine Drazan wants to bring Trump's MAGA agenda to Oregon. Governor Kotek highlighted her continued work tolower health care costs, expand affordable housing and address homelessness, and build an economy that works for all Oregonians. Meanwhile, Drazan was desperate to hide her record of pushing Trump's agenda in Oregon - including gutting Medicaid, restricting access to abortion, and eliminating vote-by-mail. Drazan's broke campaign was already struggling, and tonight's failed attempts to hide her out-of-step extremism should have Republicans even more anxious."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-gov-tina-koteks-clear-win-in-the-oregon-gubernatorial-debate/
DGA Statement on Cyndi Munson's Clear Win in the Oklahoma Gubernatorial Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Cyndi Munson's Clear Win in the Oklahoma Gubernatorial Debate
Oct 01, 2026
DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the Oklahoma gubernatorial debate:
"Tonight's debate made clear why the Oklahoma governor's race has become increasingly competitive. Cyndi Munson powerfully made the case that she is the leader who will fight to make sure every kid can get a great education and every family can get a good-paying job they can afford to live on. In stark contrast,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Cyndi Munson's Clear Win in the Oklahoma Gubernatorial Debate
Oct 01, 2026
DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the Oklahoma gubernatorial debate:
"Tonight's debate made clear why the Oklahoma governor's race has become increasingly competitive. Cyndi Munson powerfully made the case that she is the leader who will fight to make sure every kid can get a great education and every family can get a good-paying job they can afford to live on. In stark contrast,Mike Mazzei failed to defend his long record of corruption, his backing of a foreign-owned aluminum smelter plant near Tulsa, and his extreme positions. The contrast on the stage could not be more stark - between Mazzei, a corrupt politician who embodies the failed status quo, and Cyndi Munson, a fighter for Oklahoma who will put state government back on the side of working families."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-cyndi-munsons-clear-win-in-the-oklahoma-gubernatorial-debate/
