HAMDEN, Connecticut, Jan. 19 -- The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 18: As Donald Trump finishes his term in the White House just days after becoming the first President of the United States to be impeached twice, a majority of voters (59 - 38 percent) say he should not be allowed to hold elected office in the future. Surveys throughout Trump's presidency have shown stark political divides, and this last survey of his time in office is no differ  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 19 -- The 60 Plus Association issued the following news: "The kinds of people we need in government are precisely the kinds of people who are most reluctant to go into government -- people who understand the inherent dangers of power and feel a distaste for using it, but who may do so for a few years as a civic duty." - Thomas Sowell Trump Haters Wanted: The radical progressive left (and Democrats in general) desperately need Donald Trump and their hatred for Trump t  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 21 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following news release: The special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 33 took place today in Clay, Coosa and Talladega Counties. The vacancy in House District 33 occurred following the passing of State Representative Ron Johnson. Provisional votes withstanding, below is a breakdown of votes received: Ben Robbins (R) - 2,232 (68.19%) Fred Crum (D) - 1,037 (31.68%) (Source: www.alabamavotes.gov) Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following joint news release on Jan. 19 with 52 organizations: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund, along with 52 national, state, and local organizations, filed a "friend of the court" brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which plays a vital role in ensuring that minority voters have equal   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Attorney General Karl A. Racine yesterday led a coalition of 18 Attorneys General urging the Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which prohibits policies and practices that interfere with citizens' right to vote based on their race. The coalition filed the amicus brief in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and A  more

CLINTON, New York, Jan. 21 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Former Delaware Governor and U.S. Representative Mike Castle '61 joined members of the Hamilton community for a discussion about the recent election and American politics in general on January 19. A longtime Republican, he answered questions from alumni, students, and parents, shedding light on current issues from the perspective of an experienced politician. As the event took place on the eve of Joe Biden's inauguration  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 -- Harvard Law School issued the following news: Reflecting on the recent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the vote last week by the House of Representatives to impeach President Donald Trump for a historic second time, Harvard Law Professor Ruth Okediji LL.M. '91 S.J.D. '96 believes recent events can reinvigorate American democracy and serve as a lesson for the world. "One of the international calls I received last week gave me an opportunity to consider   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 23 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Attorney General Clare E. Connors yesterday joined a coalition of 18 Attorneys General urging the Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)--which prohibits policies and practices that deny or abridge citizens' right to vote based on their race. The amicus brief was filed in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Arizona Republican Par  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Governor Eric Holcomb for being dishonest with Hoosiers about the economic realities of Indiana. During tonight's State of the State Address, Holcomb will try to declare the state's economy was strong before the COVID-19 pandemic, however, a recent report showed Indiana lost mo  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 22 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows have joined amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)-which prohibits policies and practices that deny or abridge citizens' right to vote based on their race. Attorney General Frey joined an amicus brief signed by 18 attorneys general, and Secretary Bellows   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 22 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release: Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows have joined amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)--which prohibits policies and practices that deny or abridge citizens' right to vote based on their race. Attorney General Frey joined an amicusbrief signed by 18 attorneys general, and Secretary Bellows joine  more

WOBURN, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons issued a public statement of gratitude to President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, thanking the outgoing commander-in-chief for his four years of service. "President Trump made big promises during his legendary 2016 campaign, and he kept them," Lyons said. "Under his leadership, we established our energy independence, ended the scourge of ISIS while f  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: An editorial in the Detroit News on Monday detailed the severe negative ramifications of raising the minimum wage to $15, which is a current proposal of incoming President Joe Biden. The article cited proof that such a hike in the minimum wage would cause fewer jobs, stating "In 2014, Seattle passed a $15 minimum wage, and a study a few years later found that it had directly contributed to fewer hours for wo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Mere hours after being sworn in as President, promising unity and peace between all Americans, President Biden signed a slew of executive orders immediately reverting our nation to failed Obama era policies. President Biden began by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord, which will cripple American energy and its ability to compete in the world. Furthermore, President Biden signed executive orders that would be  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: According to reports earlier this week by ABC News, President Biden's nominee for Energy Secretary, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, has millions of dollars in energy investments. This is a troubling revelation, as she prepares to face confirmation hearings in the Senate. "Michigan has a lot of experience with Jennifer Granholm putting her own interests over the interests of the people she serves  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: According to Axios, Senator Chuck Schumer intends to pick Michigan Senator Gary Peters to head up the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee for the coming 2022 election cycle. This position is a partisan appointment that will see Senator Peters head up the Democrat efforts to expand their position in the Senate. "Senator Gary Peters already has trouble showing up for work, continually missing his committee   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services issued the following statement: * * * The following is a statement from Erika Andiola, Chief Advocacy Officer for RAICES: "Today, President Biden announced a major overhaul of immigration policy that includes a path to citizenship for millions of people, a reset to the border control strategy, and a framework for a more humanitarian approach to asylum and immigration. Yet while it is crucial that  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 20 -- Rand issued the following commentary by James Dobbins entitled "For Joe Biden, an Experienced Foreign Policy Team": James Dobbins is a senior fellow and distinguished chair in diplomacy and security at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation. He is a member of the career Foreign Service and served in every administration from Lyndon Johnson to Barack Obama. This commentary originally appeared on The Hill on January 16, 2021. * * * President-elect Joe   more

GILBERT, Arizona, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Biggs released a statement in appreciation for the four years of Donald J. Trump's presidency: "Just over four years ago, Donald J. Trump astonished the world by becoming the President-elect. Few people gave him a chance. Countless individuals, including members of his own party and of the American intelligence community, tried to block him from ever setting foot in the White House. With  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 20 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced new Communications staff ahead of the 2022 election cycle. Anna Kelly will be joining the Republican Party of Wisconsin as the Communications Director -- serving as spokeswoman and primary media contact for the WisGOP. Kelly joins the party after serving as the Wisconsin Communications Director for Trump Victory, the joint field operation between the RNC and the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following transcript of an interview on Jan. 20 on Fox News: * * * Joe Biden is now our president, a position held by only 45 other Americans in history. It is the single most powerful job in the world, and the most serious challenge he will face is leading a bitterly divided country. In his inaugural speech, Biden extended an olive branch to the 74 million Americans who voted for President Trump. This is important, but that alone  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Washington Post issued the following news release: We're thrilled to introduce our new White House team, whose mission will be to hold to account a new president and a barrier-breaking vice president as they seek to govern a nation divided and mired in crisis. This group will carry on a long Post tradition of top-notch White House coverage, which reached new heights over the past four years as an extraordinary team of reporters and editors delivered the deepest, riche  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Jan. 21: * * * MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today. Many familiar faces from yesterday back again. We are pleased to have Dr. Fauci here with us as part of the President's commitment to have public health experts lead our communication with the American people about the pandemic. Just to give you a bit of a run of show here: Dr. Fauci will speak at th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The White House issued the following statement on Jan. 20 by Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany: * * * President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 individuals and commuted the sentences of an additional 70 individuals. Todd Boulanger - President Trump granted a full pardon to Todd Boulanger. Mr. Boulanger's pardon is supported by numerous friends, as well as by past and present business associates. In 2008, Mr. Boulanger pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 21 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement: * * * The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt thanking President Trump for his service to our country ahead of the presidential inauguration: "President Trump's pro-growth agenda and conservative policies brought about landmark achievements for Wisconsin. Under the President's leadership, Wisconsin saw tremendous economic growth, historic peace a  more