Politics: Republican Party Newsletter for Sunday April 11, 2021 ( 21 items ) |
As Democratic Voter Registration Grows in Pa., New National Poll Shows Largest Increase in Democratic Party Affiliation in Decade
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
As Democrats grow their advantage among registered voters in Pennsylvania and Republicans leave the GOP by the thousands, a new Gallup poll shows that Democrats across the country now hold their largest advantage over Republicans in nearly a decade.
Democrats' gains come as President Joe Biden has successfully pushed an agenda that is extremely popular with voters across the political spectrum. Th
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College of Social Science Alumna Honored With Bryce Harlow Award
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 7 (TNSAwa) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news release:
MSU College of Social Science alumna Brenda Larsen Becker has some advice for MSU Class of 2021 grads:
"First of all, it's about building relationships and networking. Don't wait - it's not all about bookwork. It's important to study and get good grades but it's about internships, building your resume and getting involved on campus and in campaigns," Ms. Becker s
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DC Republicans Call for Safer Communities, Respect for MPD
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The District of Columbia Republican Party issued the following news:
While homicides, robberies and vehicle thefts in the District of Columbia in 2021 have increased, the DC Police Reform Commission is trying to defund the police. Defunding police is not in the interest of DC residents, those who work in our federal city, or the millions of visitors to America's capital in a non-COVID year.
The DC Republican Party calls on the DC Council to dismiss this report, which is
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Fla. Democratic Party Calls Out Ron DeSantis and Marco Rubio for Continued Alliance With Trump
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
This weekend multiple Republican Party and Republican candidate events are happening at Mar-a-Lago and throughout Palm Beach County. Unfortunately, instead of disavowing the disgraced former President after he incited an insurrection on our Capitol, the Republican Party has clearly decided to embrace Donald Trump and align themselves just as closely with him as before.
The alignment includes our Florida R
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Ga. Republican Party: Democrats Put American Families At Risk
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- The Georgia Republican Party issued the following statement on April 8, 2021:
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Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer responded to the statement made today by President Joe Biden that he would seek to disarm law-abiding Americans by executive action. His statement:
"Democrats continue to endanger the lives of Americans. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have implemented disastrous policies that have caused a crisis at our southern b
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INDems Continue to Get Things Done, INGOP Continues to Stoke Dangerous Culture Wars Meant to Divide Families
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 8 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 7, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today lambasted the Indiana Republican Party for pushing a hyper partisan agenda that is dangerous and does nothing to get Hoosiers out of COVID-19 nor build a better future for Indiana. Instead, Republicans are showing voters they are relying on an old playbook that uses misin
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INDems: AG Rokita Peddles Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories During SB353 Testimony
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 7 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 6, 2021:
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The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement about Attorney General Todd Rokita for purposely using misinformation and conspiracy theories about so-called voter fraud and the 2020 elections to further sow doubt in the American election process that was found to be the "most secure
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Indiana Democratic Party: As Cases Rise Across Indiana, Gov. Holcomb Forfeits Weekly COVID-19 Press Conferences
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 8 -- 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 giving up his weekly COVID-19 press conferences just as Indiana begins to experience yet another spike in coronavirus cases. Holcomb is putting his politics ahead of science, facts, and his duties as Governor, and instead is creating a moment he promis
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Indiana Democratic Party: INGOP to Hold Hearing on S.B. 353, Indiana's Own Georgia-Like Voter Suppression Bill
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 6 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 5, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for its plan to suppress ballot access for Hoosiers wishing to vote absentee in future elections. Senate Bill 353, a policy similar to Georgia's controversial election laws, would allow deceptive intimidation tactics on voters and w
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Mass. GOP: Outgoing OCPF Director Michael Sullivan Has Never Made Criminal Referral to A.G. Healey
WOBURN, Massachusetts, April 7 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news:
According to news reports, retiring Office of Campaign Finance Director Michael Sullivan continues to hold the threat of making criminal referrals to Attorney General Maura Healey over the heads of two successful Worcester County Republicans.
If Sullivan does, it will mark his first criminal referral of an elected official in almost a decade, and first-ever official referral to Healey.
Meanwhile, r
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Members of INGOP Oppose American Jobs Plan Despite Bipartisan Support From Voters
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 10 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 9, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Members of the Indiana Republican Party - including U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young and U.S. Congressmen Jim Banks and Greg Pence - for opposing President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan and the opportunity to revitalize Indiana's infrastructure system.
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Mich. Republican Party: 'Independent' Redistricting Commission Rejects Pledge of Allegiance, Hires Democrat Lawyer
LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news:
The Michigan Independent Citizen's Redistricting Commission rejected a request to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before Commission meetings as the organization maps out new legislative districts in the state.
The Michigan Independent Citizen's Redistricting Commission rejected a request to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before Commission meetings as the organization maps out new legislative districts in t
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Mich. Republican Party: Independent Redistricting Commission Must Reject Bruce Adelson as an Attorney, Consultant, and Advisor
LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news on April 8, 2021:
The Michigan Republican Party today is calling on the Independent Redistricting Commission to reject Bruce Adelson as an attorney, consultant, and advisor.
Adelson has a history as a regular Democrat donor, has taken clearly leftist positions on both social media and his academic writings. He will be an unchecked liberal voice on this allegedly non-partisan commission.
During Adelson's serv
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Michigan Republican Party: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Remains Silent as Mich. Leads Nation in New COVID-19 Cases
LANSING, Michigan, April 8 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news:
Michigan continues to lead the nation in new COVID-19 cases despite Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's draconian lockdown measures and government orders that permanently closed small businesses, kept children out of schools, destroyed livelihoods and led to unnecessary deaths inside nursing homes.
No stranger to the national media spotlight, Whitmer hasn't provided an update in 19 days. Michiganders deserve to know why
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Michigan Republican Party: New Poll Shows Michigan Voters Overwhelmingly Support Photo ID Laws for Voting
LANSING, Michigan, April 7 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news:
A new poll from Strategic National revealed widespread support across Michigan for showing photo identification prior to voting among Americans of all races and political affiliation.
On the specific question of showing photo identification prior to voting, 72% of respondents said they were in favor, compared to just 21.9% who were opposed. This includes 58% of African American voters who support showing ID.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee: Catherine Cortez Masto Loses Party Allies
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is losing allies in her own party. Is she to blame? While Republicans have long been the party of freedom and opportunity, Democrats like Senator Cortez Masto are pushing for their party to embrace cancel culture, socialism, and anti-worker values. With such a radical agenda, it is no surprise to see Nevada Democrats turn in their party registration cards.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee: Hassan's Numbers Keep Falling as National Dems Force Her to Embrace Anti-NH Positions
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Last week, long-time Democratic New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner said that Senator Maggie Hassan's support for H.R. 1/S. 1 would put their state's first-in-the-nation primary status at serious risk. The people of New Hampshire have been paying attention and do not approve of Senator Hassan's desire to strip their state of control over their own elections.
According to the liberal
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NDP Chair Kleeb Calls on GOP Chair Welch to Condemn Omaha Young Republicans Over Remarks About State Senator
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 10 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb is asking the GOP Chair Dan Welch to join her in condemning a dangerous and reckless attack by the Omaha Young Republicans questioning the mental health of a state senator after an exchange Thursday in the Legislature where Sen. Cavanaugh was standing up for children.
The Omaha Young Republicans issued a press release stating Sen. Cavanaugh had a "TOTAL mel
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer Statement on Mayor John Lee
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer on Tuesday released the following statement regarding North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee's affiliation with the Republican Party:
"Mayor John Lee, who claims to have voted for Donald Trump twice, has an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association, and has always opposed a woman's right to choose, has long been out of step with the core values of the Demo
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Ore. Democratic Party: Ore. GOP Leadership Refuses to Vote in Support of Bill to Make Displaying Noose Hate Crime
SALEM, Oregon, April 7 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In a reprehensible display of the Oregon Republican Party's priorities, the Oregon GOP's Chair and Treasurer - both members of the Oregon Senate - refused to vote in support of a bill that would make displaying a noose a hate crime.
Senate Bill 398, a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Ginny Burdick and James I. Manning Jr., would categorize the act of displaying a noose as a crime of intimidation. The
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STATE -- Gov. Evers' Inept COVID-19 Response Continues to Fail Wis. Families
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 10 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news:
Once again, Gov. Tony Evers' failure to lead on COVID-19 is hurting Wisconsinites who are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Thursday that the Evers administration has failed to provide food assistance to tens of thousands of Wisconsin children who would normally receive subsidized meals at schools, but were stuck learning virtually while their classro
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