WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSPol) -- American Principles Project, an organization that says it engages in campaigns and advocacy on behalf of the family, issued the following news release on June 7, 2021: American Principles Project (APP) sent a letter to Republican members of Congress and their staff cautioning them about the proliferation of Big Tech money and influence among advocacy groups on the right. The letter, authored by APP's director of policy and government affairs Jon Schweppe, accuses  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In recent months, the Republican primary for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat has only escalated as candidates jockey for Former President Trump's approval. Now, as he returns to North Carolina, his endorsement looms even larger. In the race to get the most coveted endorsement in the Republican party, Mark Walker and Ted Budd have already made a trip to Mar-a-Lago to make their case, while firing  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Baron Hill (former U.S. Congressman) and Shelli Yoder (State Senator - District 40) embarked on a southern swing of the Indiana Democratic Party's American Rescue Plan Tour, the statewide campaign to help deliver the good news about President Joe Biden and the Democrats' COVID-19 relief package and how it's helping all of Indiana's 92 counties and its communities put the pandemic firmly in the rear  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on June 9, 2021: * * * Yesterday, failed Republican state Senate candidate Jessica Gomez announced her candidacy in Oregon's 2022 race for governor. Gomez is the latest to join the crowded GOP primary field. Just like in races across the country, there's no doubt the GOP primary will be filled with extreme pro-Trump litmus tests, including ongoing false claims about the 2020 election that led to the dea  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: A new poll in the New Jersey governor's race found Gov. Phil Murphy beating Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli by 26 points, 52 to 26. The poll showed Gov. Murphy receiving solid support among Democrats, 83%, compared to only 67% of Republicans who said they'd support Ciattarelli. A polling analyst at Rutgers University said, "Murphy currently has a stronger lock on his base than Ciattarelli and beats him am  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The nasty squabbling between Donald Trump and RGA Chair Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey continues to get worse, with Trump attacking Ducey directly, calling him an "unelectable RINO." Watch coverage of Trump's latest meltdown against Ducey here: https://democraticgovernors.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e0a77214c2a313d4071eedc22&id=ee850b35ac&e=63e9ca44e8 Trump has made his negative opinions of Ducey well-known,  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: After the Michigan Republican Party's "dream candidate" Candice Miller passed on jumping into the GOP primary for governor, Miller is once again dashing the RGA's hopes for a "dream ticket" in Michigan -- this time rejecting the opportunity to provide much-needed support to the Michigan GOP's apparent backup option, James Craig, by running for lieutenant governor. The RGA has been facing recruitment failures  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Once again, Gov. Charlie Baker is in hot water with the Massachusetts GOP, according to a new story from Politico that reported: "the Massachusetts GOP isn't sure it wants him back for a third term." In addition to sinking approval ratings, threats of censure and party rule changes are hurting Baker's chance of winning the GOP gubernatorial nomination next year. Baker's anemic fundraising also proves there's  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Former President Trump's enduring influence over the Republican party was on full display this weekend as Republican Senate primaries continued to intensify and escalate, GOP conventions in key battleground states were subsumed by party infighting, and new reports detailed how Trump "looms large over fractured" state parties: * In North Carolina: A report from Bloomberg detailed how Trump is "  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on June 9, 2021: * * * Last night, Democrats across the country showed that voters are ready to make new history when it comes to midterm races in 2021, 2022, and beyond. Proving that enthusiasm is higher than ever, Democrats in Virginia nearly matched historic 2017 turnout and gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe earned more votes last night than the 2017 Democratic nominee. Meanwhile, Democrat Muriel Hal  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Between this weekend's GOP conventions in North Carolina and Georgia, the Republican Party's dumpster fire was on full display. This weekend made clear Republicans continue to muddle along without a message or agenda, solely focused on their fealty to Donald Trump. Associated Press (https://democrats.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=90379082c3d9e6a03baf3f677&id=2c2314ea3f&e=2a1ac430d0): Trump's grievan  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The Republican Party is engaged in a coordinated campaign to restrict voting rights across the country. Republican officials have recently been touring Arizona's shambolic election "audit" to use it as a model in their own states. And now, unsurprisingly, we know Arizona's bogus review is funded by secretive outside dark money groups tied to Donald Trump and his Big Lie. Republicans from across the coun  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement: * * * On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked consideration of a bill that would prevent pay discrimination against women and LGBTQ+ workers. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Marco Rubio (R-FL), who have been put "On Notice," by EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, all voted to block the measure. Emily Cain, executive director of EMILY's List, released the following statement:   more

NEW YORK, June 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on June 8, 2021, entitled "Reforming Health Insurance: Competition Across State Lines". The report was written by Senior Fellow Chris Pope. * * * Executive Summary The U.S. Constitution was designed to promote interstate commerce, but Congress acted in 1945 to artificially fragment insurance markets state by state. As a result, individuals can buy health plans only from insurers that are licensed by the state where they   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In a surprise announcement during his speech at the NC GOP convention last night, former President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Ted Budd for Senate -- plunging the already "hotly-contested" Republican Senate primary into further chaos and escalating the GOP's intraparty fight. Here's a recap of the key developments: * Earlier that day, GOP attendees had voted for former Congressman Mark Walk  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 12 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news: Coming off a weak performance in the Republican Primary where he failed to crack 50% support against a field of gadflies and perennial losing candidates, Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli just made his first big decision, and it's a terrible one. Former Assemblyman Ciattarelli has tapped price-gouging Big Pharma CEO, mega Trump donor, and losing U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin to  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice issued the following statement: * * * On Sunday, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), declared his opposition to S.1, the For the People Act, in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, just days after four West Virginia faith leaders -- a Catholic Sister, Baptist Minister, Episcopal Bishop, and Rabbi -- published an op-ed in the same paper urging their Senators to support the legislation. Sister Quincy Howard, OP, Government Relations Specialist for  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 7, 2021: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement about the end of the 2021 Nevada state legislative session, which ended a week ago today, and recent media coverage of the Nevada Republican Party: "The Nevada Democratic Party once again applauds the ability of our Democratic lawmakers in both the Nevada legislature and the executive branch for their abi  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement in response to the news that the Democratic Party of Washoe County would be housing Nevada's coordinated campaign in 2022: "Once again, we find ourselves disappointed but not surprised, but this time it's regarding an insurgency within our own Party instead of in the Republican Party. When we were first made aware of the  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 10 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news: With the Primary Election now over, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee would like to welcome Republican gubernatorial nominee Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli to the General Election by reviewing some of the most crippling liabilities that will haunt him for the next five months. "Jack Ciattarelli has spent the last six months convincing Republican primary voters that he's one of them, and h  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 11, 2021: Today marks one week since Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson spoke at the NC GOP Convention and still not a single Republican has condemned his divisive and hateful rhetoric. Today, NCDP released a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yFuXEZ_8Zw) calling on members of the NC GOP to condemn Robinson's speech. North Carolinians would like to know, is this what the North Carolin  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 9 (TNSPol) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Five University of Notre Dame professors who specialize in different areas of democracy studies recently signed a strong statement of concern issued by the think tank New America warning of the serious threats to democracy in the U.S. Notre Dame is a longtime leader in research on democratization in comparative perspective through a number of campus institutes, and the American politics subfield that  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, two-time failed statewide candidate Jim Renacci is trying again to run for governor, viewing Mike DeWine as so weak that even he has a shot. In a preview of the messy primary to come, Renacci's launch was focused solely on attacking DeWine, who has increasingly become the target of attacks by fellow Republicans. Renacci has made clear that attacking DeWine will be at the center of his entire primary camp  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 9, 2021: Two-time statewide loser Jim Renacci announced another bid for Ohio Governor, forcing Mike DeWine into a tough primary and deepening the divisions within the Republican party that spell trouble for the embattled Governor. DeWine is increasingly under attack by fellow Republicans and struggling to find a base of support both inside and outside of his own party. "Jim Renacci flew across the state in   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As Ohio House Democrats continue their 'Freedom to Vote Tour' today, Ohio voters around the state have made their voices heard in opposition to the anti-voter bill that has been introduced by statehouse Republicans. Among other things, Ohio voters are speaking out about language that would eliminate a day of early voting the Monday before Election Day, limit the use of dropboxes, cut early voting by a week and requir  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021: Governor Tom Wolf today was joined by stakeholders and community members to discuss the damaging effects of the anti-choice legislation moving through the general assembly and reaffirmed his commitment to protect reproductive rights in Philadelphia. "Pennsylvanians have a right to make their own health care decisions with the confidence that they are receiving the best possib  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- People for the American Way issued the following statement on June 7, 2021: * * * Following Sen. Joe Manchin's announcement that he will not vote for S.1, the For the People Act, or to reform the filibuster, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement: "Joe Manchin's position on the For the People Act is misguided and misinformed. He is wrong when he says it is not bipartisan: this bill has overwhelming support everywhere except in   more

PATERSON, New Jersey, June 8 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following commentary to the North Jersey (Bergen) Record: * * * U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) has a new op-ed in the North Jersey (Bergen) Record calling on the House to form a select committee to investigate the January 6, 2021 terrorist riots on the U.S. Capitol following Republicans' shameless blockading of a bipartisan probe. Pascrell also warns against rising authoritarianism and urges the Senate abo  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) sent a second letter to Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, with additional questions about the vetting of speakers and seminars, as well as whether the U.S. Military Academy intends to keep Critical Race Theory in its curriculum going forward. The letter follows General William's response to Repr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news on June 9, 2021: Career politician Terry McAuliffe today kicked off the Virginia gubernatorial general election by lying to Virginia voters...twice. During an appearance on MSNBC, political insider and career politician Terry McAuliffe told Chuck Todd, "I inherited the largest deficit from the Republicans, I left a gigantic surplus." The problem with McAuliffe's statement? The career politician has been   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news on June 11, 2021: A new poll released today shows that Virginia voters resoundingly reject Critical Race Theory and the politicians who support the curriculum. "Political insider Terry McAuliffe must come clean and tell Virginia voters if he supports racist curriculum like Critical Race Theory being taught in Commonwealth schools," said Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson. Key findings fr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following statement on June 8, 2021: * * * Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson today issued the following statement welcoming career politician Terry McAuliffe to the Virginia gubernatorial general election: "Despite the longest early voting period ever, no photo identification requirements, and near-universal vote-by-mail, Democrats across the Commonwealth are fretting about low turnout. It's safe to s  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: In a recent Wall Street Journal column, Editorial Board member William McGurn highlighted a familiar refrain for those of us at the NRSC: Hispanic voters are leaving the Democrat Party behind in favor of the Republicans' aspirational agenda. McGurn cited recent results from the NRSC's Hispanic Battleground Survey to make his point about why Hispanic voters are gravitating to the Republican Part  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry is known for trotting after his daddy, accomplishing nothing and jumping the line for the COVID-19 vaccine before he was eligible. However this week, Urban Milwaukee reported that Alex Lasry is also a liar. While Lasry has bragged about the Milwaukee Bucks' $15 minimum wage in an effort to position himself as a candidate for the little guy, Urban Milwaukee revealed that t  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on June 9, 2021: Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate acted on a set of bills that will strengthen photo ID protections as part of the party's ongoing efforts to ensure that all Wisconsinites can have confidence in our elections. After clerks in Dane and Milwaukee counties told residents to illegally use indefinite confinement as a way to avoid the state's photo ID requirement ahead of the 2020 spring   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: This weekend, Tony Evers underwhelmingly announced his re-election bid. Because he had no accomplishments to highlight, Tony Evers used his announcement to continue the same strategy he has employed throughout his entire tenure as governor -- blame Republicans while offering no vision or solutions to correct the vast problems within his administration. Since Evers glossed over his actual record during his sp  more