| Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday October 31, 2021 ( 67 items ) |
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Ariz. Democratic Party Chair Teran, 27 Fellow Democratic Lawmakers Call on Arizona Republicans in Congress to Stop Obstructing President Biden Agenda
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran (LD-30) and 27 fellow Arizona State House and Senate Democrats are calling on Republicans Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), David Schweikert (AZ-06), and Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) to end their pattern of obstruction in Congress and stop blocking legislation that would help Arizona's families build back better.
In a letter sent to Arizona's four congressional
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Ariz. Democratic Party Statement on President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021:
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Following President Biden announcing the Build Back Better framework today, ADP Chair Raquel Teran released the following statement.
"Thanks to the tireless work of our Democratic leaders and community advocates, President Biden and Democrats are on the verge of passing a transformational agenda that is centered on working people and small businesses.
"On the campaign trail last y
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Ariz. Democratic Party: Arizona Republican Mayors Call on Congress to Pass President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021:
Republican Mayors Cathy Carlat (Peoria) and John Giles (Mesa) published an op-ed in the Arizona Republic endorsing President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and larger Build Back Better agenda to "set partisanship aside" and "fix potholes in the largest sense possible."
As the mayors indicate, President Biden's Build Back Better Framework and the Bipartisan Infrastructure De
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Ariz. Democratic Party: Arizonans Overwhelmingly Support President Biden's Build Back Better Framework
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Yesterday, President Biden announced his Build Back Better Framework -- a package of transformational investments that will create millions of jobs, grow our economy, and lower costs for working families, all while lowering the federal deficit.
With investments in universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds, high-quality and affordable care for older Arizonans, tax cuts for the families of 1.4 milli
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Ariz. Democratic Party: AZ GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Cozy Up to the Congressmen Who Helped Plan the Jan. 6 Insurrection
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 25 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Since the Trump takeover of the Republican Party, Arizona Republican politicians have done everything they can to prove they're the former president's most extreme and die-hard followers, including trying to interfere with our elections in 2020. So far, Republicans in the gubernatorial race have been largely silent on the attacks on the US Capitol.
But, yesterday Rolling Stone reported new evidence tha
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As Abbott Signs Redistricting Maps, Texas Democrats Condemn Yet Another Republican Power Grab
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on Gov. Greg Abbott's signing of new electoral maps.
"In the last special legislative session, Republicans drew districts to benefit themselves and their own re-elections, not to better serve Texans. By signing these maps into law today, Governor Abbott has shown us -- for the hundredth time this year -- that he is perfectly h
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Democratic Party of Ga. Statement on Kemp's Reckless Anti-Vaccine Lawsuit
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
In response to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Brian Kemp and Chris Carr plan to file a lawsuit against popular, life-saving vaccine rules this week, the Democratic Party of Georgia released the following statement.
"Brian Kemp and Chris Carr's lawsuit is nothing more than a dangerous political stunt. Rather than put partisanship aside to get Georgians vaccinated
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Democratic Party of Ga. Statement on Kemp's Reckless Anti-Vaccine Lawsuit
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2021:
in response to Brian Kemp and Chris Carr's lawsuit against popular, life-saving vaccine measures, the Democratic Party of Georgia released the following statement.
"Brian Kemp and Chris Carr's lawsuit is nothing more than a dangerous political stunt. Rather than put partisanship aside to get Georgians vaccinated, Georgia Republicans have decided to wage a war on the side of COVID-19
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Democratic Party of Ga.: After Expressing Concerns and Spreading Negative Information on Herschel Walker, Washington Republicans Are Flocking To Support Him
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021:
Mitch McConnell and the Washington GOP establishment are lining up behind Herschel Walker -- after desperately trying to keep him out of the race with negative stories highlighting his checkered past and sketchy business dealings -- because Walker will back McConnell's agenda in the Senate. In addition to facing scrutiny for inflating his business record with associates calling him a
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Democratic Party of Ga.: Black Vs. Walker Primary Feud Festers as Republican Frustrations Grow in #GASEN
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
Georgia Republicans continue to express frustrations with Herschel Walker's "heavy on Fox News spots and curated closed-door campaign," while Gary Black takes aim at Walker's past comments on immigration and his absentee approach to the campaign trail. Here's the latest from the GOP #GASEN primary:
* Black going after Walker on immigration. Gary Black's campaign is ramping up criticism of Herschel W
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Democratic Party of Ga.: Brian Kemp Still Not Doing Enough to Increase Georgia's Vaccination Rate
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
As Georgia begins to turn a corner on COVID-19 thanks to President Biden's efforts to get more Americans vaccinated and curb the spread of the virus, Brian Kemp, Chris Carr, and Georgia Republicans are still jeopardizing the progress we've made. Between frivolous political and legal stunts and weak efforts to ramp up vaccinations, Georgia Republicans have chosen the side of the virus over Georgians'
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Democratic Party of Ga.: By the Numbers - How Many Georgia Families Did Republicans Try to Deny Child Tax Credits From?
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
Despite Brian Kemp and every single Georgia Congressional Republican's opposition to the American Rescue Plan, 91% of Georgia families with children continue to benefit from the middle-class tax cuts in President Biden's child tax credit program. If the Georgia GOP had their way, however, 2.1 million Georgia kids would not see a penny of these life-changing tax cuts.
Since the distribution of the fi
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Democratic Party of Ga.: Final Week to Vote Early in Person and Mail in Your Absentee Ballots
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
This week marks the final week for voters to vote early in person for the November municipal elections across Georgia. Any voter who has not yet voted can vote early in person at any location in their county through Friday, October 29.
For voters who have received and filled out their absentee ballot, they should return it immediately, as all ballots must be received by Election Day on Tuesday, Nove
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Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Republican Primary Infighting Gets Worse With 'Most Scathing Attacks Yet'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2021:
The Georgia Republican primary is getting even more divisive as Gary Black unleashed the "most scathing attacks yet" on Herschel Walker. Black spoke directly to concerns Republicans in Washington and across Georgia had raised for months, sending "two distinct messages. The first is that he isn't about to drop out of the race. The second is that he isn't about to go easy on Walker."
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Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus Releases Proposed Legislative Map
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021:
the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus released its proposed legislative district map for the 2021 special session on redistricting. Georgians continue to demand an open and fair process resulting in maps reflecting the growing diversity of our state. This map, which was developed with careful consideration and input from stakeholders, demonstrates the Democratic Party's commitment to
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Democratic Party of Ga.: Walker and Marjorie Taylor Greene May Have Violated Federal Election Laws Together
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Trump's hand-picked candidate Herschel Walker and January 6th insurrection conspirator Marjorie Taylor Greene may have violated federal election law together. Greene appears to have given "excessive and unreported in-kind contributions" to Walker's campaign -- thousands of dollars beyond the limit allowed by federal law.
Soon after anno
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Democratic Party of Ga.: What Walker's Early Support & 'Deep Financial Ties' to Marjorie Taylor Greene Say About His Candidacy
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 25 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2021:
As scrutiny of Herschel Walker's "heavy on Fox News spots and curated closed-door campaign" continues, attention now turns to the extensive ties between Trump's handpicked candidate and January 6th insurrection conspirator Marjorie Taylor Greene. Here's how her early political and financial support have factored in the race and what it says about Walker:
* Both Walker and Greene are
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Fla. Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz Calls for Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo to Resign or for Gov. DeSantis to Withdraw His Nomination
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Last week, during a visit to Senator Tina Polsky's office, Dr. Joseph Ladapo refused to don a mask even though she notified him that she had a serious medical condition. He was subsequently asked to leave her office. Senator Polsky was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in August.
Senate President Wilton Simpson, a Republican, issued a memo Saturday to all Senate members and staff in which he
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Fla. Democratic Party Chair's Statement on DeSantis Setting Special Elections for South Florida Legislative Races
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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After months of delay, Governor Ron DeSantis finally set the special elections for three South Florida legislative seats that will become vacant in January. South Florida voters had filed a lawsuit against the Governor before he made this decision. The three district seats being vacated are in Broward County, Senate District 33 and two seats in Palm Beach County, House District 88 and 94 which h
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Fla. Democratic Party Chair's Statement on the Build Back Better Agenda
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement.
"President Biden and Democrats are close to passing an ambitious and popular agenda that will enhance the quality of life of Floridians and all Americans. It will help to boost our economy, create good-paying jobs, improve health care options for seniors, address the challenges brought on by climate change and bring tax
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Fla. Democratic Party Spokesperson Jose Dante Parra Reacts to Florida Receiving a Grade of 'C' on Its Infrastructure From the American Society of Civil Engineers
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 27, 2021:
Today the American Society of Civil Engineers released its report on Florida's critical infrastructure, giving the state an overall grade of "C." The report covers 14 sectors, including roads, bridges, schools, ports and aviation.
According to the report "Florida's population has grown at a rate of about 1% per year, adding about 300,000 people, which is the equivalent of adding a cit
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Fla. Democratic Party: Florida Roundup the Field for Governor Grows, a Special 'Vaccine' Session, and Can Florida Help Unclog Global Trade?
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In a recent national public radio interview with "The Florida Roundup," on Fri. Oct. 22, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Manny Diaz discussed the upcoming gubernatorial race to unseat DeSantis and bring real change for Floridians through the election of a Democrat to the Governor's Mansion. He also spoke about the changes afoot in the Florida Democratic Party to achieve that goal.
Listen to the interview
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Fla. Democratic Party: Miami Herald Editorial Board Calls Out Florida Surgeon General for Misinforming on Vaccines, Refusing to Wear a Mask to Meet Senator Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In an editorial published in the Miami Herald, the newspaper's editorial board harshly criticized the performance of Governor DeSantis's new, hand-picked Attorney General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo. The editorial criticizes Dr. Ladapo's misconstruing of information regarding the efficacy of the COVID vaccines and his recent refusal to wear a mask to meet Senator Tina Polsky in her office. The Senator has been diagn
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Fla. Democratic Party: Sun Sentinel Editorial Board Calls for Florida Senate to Decline to Confirm DeSantis' New Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In a scathing opinion piece, the Editorial Board of the Sun Sentinel called on Florida Senators to "reject unfit, unprofessional surgeon general" Dr. Joseph Ladapo. The surgeon general must be confirmed by the Florida Senate or risk losing his job.
The Sun Sentinel editorial comes on the heels of Dr. Ladapo's refusal to wear a mask during a visit to Senator Tina Polsky's office last week. She had asked him
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Fla. Democratic Party: Will Marco Rubio Condemn DeSantis' Surgeon General for Pushing Vaccine Skepticism?
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
At a recent press conference with Ron DeSantis, Florida's new surgeon general Joseph Ladapo cast doubt on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations and spread dangerous misinformation. As Ladapo makes national news for his comments, which come after Florida's deadliest COVID outbreak yet, will Marco Rubio have the courage to condemn Ladapo for spreading dangerous anti-vaccine misinformation?
"Whether he's
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Georgia House Democratic Caucus Releases Proposed Legislative Map
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2021:
The Georgia House Democratic Caucus released its proposed legislative district map for the 2021 special session on redistricting. Georgians continue to demand an open and fair process resulting in maps reflecting the growing diversity of our state. These maps, which were developed with careful consideration and input from stakeholders, demonstrate the Democratic Party's commitment to
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Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan Delivers Broadband, Infrastructure Investments for Miami County
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today continued to celebrate how President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is delivering for Hoosier families, no matter the Zip code. This time, more than $1.4 million is being used to expand broadband internet access, $1.2 million will be spent to build a new YMCA for Miami
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Ind. Democratic Party: Indiana Primed for Revitalized Infrastructure System, Thanks to President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today touted the expected impact President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIB) would bring to the State of Indiana. In a new report published by the IndyStar, the state is slated to receive about $7 billion for roads and bridge repairs, $751 million to address wate
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Ind. Democratic Party: INGOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer Still Won't Denounce Oath Keepers, the Domestic Terrorist Organization Responsible for Jan. 6 Insurrection
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 25 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Indiana GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer for his failure to condemn the domestic terrorist organization responsible for the January 6 Insurrection against the United States. It's been four days since the media asked Hupfer if he would denounce the Oath Keepers and seve
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Ind. Democratic Party: Todd Young Wants to 'Enrich' Childcare Industry, But Voted 'No' on $540M for Childcare Investments Via American Rescue Plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 27 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release Oct. 26, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized U.S. Senator Todd Young for providing Hoosiers lip service on the issue of childcare. Last weekend, Young claimed he wanted to "enrich" the childcare service industry, because it's a "significant household expense" for Hoosier families. If that's the case, why did
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INDems: Jennifer McCormick is Right, INGOP's Crusade Against School Boards is Part of 'Organized Effort Coming From Outside of Indiana'
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 25 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today provided its full support for Dr. Jennifer McCormick, former Superintendent of Public Instruction, and joined her effort in calling out the Indiana Republican Party and its strategy to join a national partisan campaign to make school board elections partisan races. In an
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Kansas Democratic Party: Gov. Kelly's Division of the Child Advocate Bipartisan Praise
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Former Kansas Representatives, Monica Murnan and Mary Martha Good, might be from different parties, but the two came together to praise Governor Laura Kelly's efforts to make Kansas the 14th state to create an independent child welfare oversight agency. The new Division of the Child Advocate was a long supported bipartisan issue, but had failed to materialize in the legislature. Murnan and Good applauded G
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Maine Republicans Continue to Side Against Public Health Experts and Put Partisan Politics Above Peoples' Health
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Maine Republican Party continues to play politics with peoples' health. Governor Janet Mills yesterday made a major announcement aimed at boosting the state's health care workforce with several new initiatives through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, initiatives that were welcomed by prominent health care organizations in Maine:
* Darcy Shargo, Maine Primary Care Association CEO: "This investment gives
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Mich. Democratic Party on President Biden's Historic Build Back Better Framework
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021:
After President Biden announced a Build Back Better framework that will deliver once-in-a-generation investments in the economy for working people, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Alyssa Bradley released the following statement.
"President Biden campaigned on a promise that he would level the playing field for working families and make government work for working people again
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Mich. Democratic Party: 4 Main Takeaways From the Republican Gubernatorial Field After October Quarterly Figures Were Released
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
All 12 Republicans currently seeking the gubernatorial nomination were required to report their fundraising totals yesterday. While none came close to Governor Whitmer, who extended her "record-breaking" fundraising lead to $17 million, the disclosures add detail to a primary that will only get messier over the next year.
1. James Craig Continues to be Propped Up and Bankrolled by Party Insiders by t
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Mich. Democratic Party: As Gov. Whitmer Tours Michigan to Tout Robust Economic Plan, Entire GOP Gubernatorial Field Continues to Come Up Empty on Policy Priorities
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021:
Governor Whitmer is in Flint to tout her $2.1 billion MI New Economy Plan, a robust investment in Michigan over the next five years that will grow the middle class, support small businesses, and build strong communities.
Key components include providing access to low or no cost child care for 150,000 more families by 2024, taking steps to make Michigan a Top 10 state for small busine
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Mich. Democratic Party: Gov. Whitmer Pushes to Fund Police, Keep Communities Safe as Garrett Soldano and Ryan Kelley Vow to Slash Budgets
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer was in Saginaw to present her MI Safe Communities Plan with local community leaders and law enforcement officials. Initially proposed in August, the plan would allocate $32 million towards the recruiting, training, and retaining of police officers in local departments and direct an additional $6.35 million to get illegal guns off the streets.
Meanwhile, some Republicans ru
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Mich. Democratic Party: Macomb County GOP Is Keeping the 'Big Lie' Alive
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes.
"Despite MI GOP legislators affirming the legitimacy of Michigan's 2020 elections and the honesty of the process, Macomb County GOP leaders last week endorsed pro-'big lie' candidates for SOS and AG. And when announcing their selection, Republicans claimed the former president won the November 2020 el
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Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Moms Thank President Biden, Michigan Democrats for 'Life Saving' Middle Class Tax Cuts
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021:
Earlier today, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a roundtable discussion with Chairwoman Lavora Barnes and three parents from across the state to highlight how President Biden's historic middle-class tax cuts have changed the lives of Michigan families by providing much-needed economic relief.
The parents who joined today's roundtable thanked Michigan Democrats like Senators Gary
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Mich. Democratic Party: MICRC Enters Into Closed Door Session Today
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021:
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's decision today to go into closed session raises serious concerns about transparency. Citing attorney-client privilege, the MICRC voted to go behind closed doors to discuss memoranda from their legal counsel titled Voting Rights Act and The History of Discrimination in the State of Michigan and its Influence on Voting."
It's
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Mich. Democratic Party: Redistricting Commission Finalizing Maps, Must Release Voting Rights Act Analysis
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
We appreciate the efforts of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to improve their draft map for the state Senate in accordance with the public feedback received during the five public hearings. It is encouraging to see MICRC's progress in increasing the partisan fairness scores on the draft Senate plan. The Commission must keep working until they create a draft plan with zero po
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Mich. Democratic Party: Secure Michigan Vote Fails to Follow the Law
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes.
"Michigan Republicans wasted no time following the 2020 elections in jumping on the "Big Lie" bandwagon, creating and echoing conspiracy theories with no basis in reality. They quickly developed legislation purposefully designed to suppress the vote.
"When those bills reached the Governor's desk and
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N.C. Democratic Party Statement on President Biden's Build Back Better Framework
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021:
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NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement.
"President Biden and Democrats are on the verge of passing a historic agenda that will grow our economy, create millions of good-paying jobs, take on the climate crisis, deliver lower costs and tax cuts for middle-class families, and significantly improve the lives of North Carolinians. As President Biden
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N.C. Democratic Party: Republican Speaker Moore Silent on His Members' Ties to Capitol Insurrection and 'Anti-Government Extremist Group'
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
Every day there seems to be a new tie between North Carolina Republicans in the General Assembly and the violent insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th. Earlier this week, Republicans picked a January 6th capitol insurrection attendee, Donnie Loftis, to fill the term of a late Gaston County lawmaker. We have also learned that two other members of Moore's Republican Caucus, Mike Clampitt of Bry
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N.H. Democratic Party: Chairman Buckley Congratulates State Representative-Elect Andrew Maneval
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 27 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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In response to Andrew Maneval's victory in the Cheshire-9 special election, NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley has released the following statement.
"I'm proud to congratulate Andrew Maneval and his campaign on a strong grassroots victory. Andrew is a respected member of his community and he will represent his friends and neighbors well in Concord. We know that in the State House, Andrew will fi
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N.H. Democratic Party: Conservative Boston Radio Host Jeff Kuhner - Sununu Is 'Destroying His Support Among His Base'
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 25 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In case you missed it, conservative Boston radio host Jeff Kuhner last week slammed Sununu as "a gutless coward," who is"destroying his support among his base," and he said that "Sununu is dead to me."
Listen to Kuhner's rant against Sununu here: https://soundcloud.com/user-800989797/the-kuhner-report-sununu-is-a-gutless-coward?si=cfd82ca063024c88a556041e0b70a37d
It is just the latest exam
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N.H. Democratic Party: Leavitt Appears With Conspiracy Theorist Madison Cawthorn
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 26 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release:
On October 24th, NH GOP first district congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt appeared alongside conspiracy theorist Congressman Madison Cawthorn at an event hosted by the Dartmouth Republicans.
During the event where Leavitt and Crawthorn shared the stage, reporting from Rolling Stone broke that revealed that organizers of the January 6th insurrection had met with Cawthorn's office while
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N.H. Democratic Party: Sununu Takes Credit for Purchasing Hampstead Hospital With American Rescue Plan Money He Opposed
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 27 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
Ahead of tomorrow's Executive Council meeting, Chris Sununu is already taking credit for the state's plan to purchase the Hampstead Hospital with funds from the American Rescue Plan that Sununu said he would have voted against. In February, Sununu made clear that he would have sided with Mitch McConnell and voted against the American Rescue Plan -- which he is now touting.
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Neb. Democratic Party: Don Bacon Says 1 Thing, Does Another on Allegiance to President Trump
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 27 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Don Bacon can't seem to stop saying one thing and doing another.
Bacon told News Channel Nebraska yesterday that he'd "like to see a new candidate" for president in 2024, but that hasn't stopped him from voting with Donald Trump 90 percent of the time and falling in line with GOP ringleaders on issues from health care to Social Security.
Since it seems like Bacon could use a refresher, let's take a
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Nev. State Democratic Party Congratulates Teamsters on Win in Reno Bus Strike
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
The Nevada State Democratic Party released the following statement today, congratulating the Reno bus drivers, members of Teamsters Local 533, on winning their demands after several weeks on strike.
"Workers have the right to be safe in their workplace, to earn a living and fair wage, and to be treated with dignity and respect," said Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer.
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Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Dayton Mailings in Violation of ODP Policies
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news Oct. 28, 2021:
The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement on two mailings that were sent out to Dayton voters in violation of the Ohio Democratic Party's (ODP) mail policies. The mailings in violation never should have been submitted by the Montgomery County Party, nor approved by the Ohio Democratic Party.
"This week, two mail pieces were sent to Dayton voters in violation of several of ODP's mail p
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Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Yet Another Failure of GOP-Led Redistricting Commission
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2021:
The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement after Republican Speaker Bob Cupp admitted that the GOP-controlled redistricting commission has failed to do its job and is once again flouting the Constitution and ignoring Ohioans calls for fair political representation. Not even pretending to try anymore, Cupp says the Commission will conduct a sham meeting this week but Republicans have
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Ohio Democratic Party: 'I Should Vote No' - Frank LaRose Once Again Puts His Political Ambition Over the Best Interests of Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
In case you missed it, Frank LaRose once again failed Ohio voters and caved to extreme members of the Republican Party. A new Columbus Dispatch report detailing depositions from lawsuits over the blatantly gerrymandered and unconstitutional maps shows LaRose did not want to vote for the maps in the first place, but will always put his political ambition over the best interests of Ohioans. Text messages from LaRose s
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Ohio Democratic Party: Ohio Republicans Admit Under Oath They Didn't Do Their Jobs Before Turning Around and Voting for Unconstitutional Maps
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
In case you missed it, GOP politicians in Ohio continue to ignore their day jobs and play politics with the future of Ohio. On Monday, Cleveland.com published new court documents showing Mike DeWine, Frank LaRose and Keith Faber all admitted in a sworn deposition they had no role in drawing new statehouse maps, something they're all constitutionally charged with doing. And even though they only saw the maps at the 1
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Okla. Democratic Party Agrees With Judge Blocking H.B. 1674
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release:
"An Oklahoma City judge blocked HB1674 from taking effect on Monday, citing constitutional vagueness," said Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.
"The bill, the anti-freedom of speech, anti-right to peaceably assemble bill was just another endeavor by the Republicans to silence the constitutional rights of Oklahomans.
"This cookie cutter retaliatory bill that was shopped all
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Oklahoma Democratic Party Pleased With Execution Stays
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 27 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Oklahoma Democratic Party is pleased with the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to stay the executions for death row inmates Julius Jones and John Grant.
"After the 2014 and 2015 botched executions, recent evidence in Julius Jones' case, and a case riddled with racial discrimination, I am pleased that the 10th Circuit Court has stayed the executions.
"This allows a federal court
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Pa. Democratic Party: Does the GOP Senate Field Agree That Pa.'s 2020 Election Was 'Rigged'?
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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In a letter to the Wall Street Journal, former President Trump reiterated his false conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was "rigged" in Pennsylvania, citing bogus data from Audit the Vote PA, which is known for elevating conspiracy theories and has worked with Kathy Barnette's Senate campaign.
Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle issued the following statement:
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Pa. Democratic Party: GOP Political Experts Predict a Long and Messy Primary for Pa. Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
A new article from The Dispatch takes a look at Trump's lingering influence on the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary. The piece not only highlights the infighting that has come to define the "crowded" field and Sean Parnell's legal battles, but includes input from GOP political experts who are forecasting a long and messy race to the right for the rest of this primary.
Pennsylvania Republican strate
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Pa. Democratic Party: Pennsylvania GOP Members' 'Vote No, Take the Dough' Effort Continues
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2021:
Even though Pennsylvania Republicans in Congress stood in unified partisan opposition to the American Rescue Plan, those same Republicans and their GOP allies in the commonwealth have spent months eagerly taking credit for the funds that have come to Pennsylvania thanks to its passage.
In March, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) complained that the COVID relief legislation was "not a rel
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President Biden's Build Back Better Framework Is Popular With North Carolinians. Here's Proof
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
President Biden's Build Back Better framework, announced yesterday, will make game-changing, historic investments in economic growth and lower costs for working families -- all while reducing the deficit by having the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.
From expanding access to affordable, high quality child care, providing support for HBCUs, closing the Medicaid coverage gap, exte
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Texas Democratic Party: In Stunning News, Texas Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert Helped Coordinate January 6 Riot, Sources Allege
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
Stunning new details have emerged appearing to show Texas Republican elected officials were even more closely involved in engineering the events of the January 6 domestic terror attack in Washington, D.C. than previously thought. According to Rolling Stone, two individuals who organized the attack say they held dozens of planning meetings with extreme-right members of Congress in the leadup to the attack -- includin
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Texas Democrats Announce Project Lift Recognized Candidates for Nov. 2021 Elections
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021:
Texas Democrats are proud to announce our slate of Project LIFT recognized candidates for the November 2021 elections -- proven local leaders who will help advance our Democratic values and mission in communities across Texas.
Project LIFT is the Texas Democratic Party's growing program to provide recognition and support for down-ballot candidates who identify as Democrats and are uniquely poised t
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Texas Democrats Celebrate President Biden's Build Back Better Framework, Key Solutions for Working Families in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021:
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Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the unveiling of President Biden's Build Back Better Framework.
"Just like we've seen all year long from the Biden-Harris administration, when Democrats are in charge, we get the job done. Texas Democrats are excited to see President Biden moving forward with his Build Back Better Framework -- a historic pu
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Texas Democrats Celebrate President Biden's Build Back Better Framework, Key Solutions for Working Families In Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2021:
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Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the unveiling of President Biden's Build Back Better Framework.
"Just like we've seen all year long from the Biden-Harris administration, when Democrats are in charge, we get the job done. Texas Democrats are excited to see President Biden moving forward with his Build Back Better Framework -- a historic push to
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Wis. Democratic Party: President Biden Announces Historic Build Back Better Framework
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 29 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021:
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After President Biden announced the Build Back Better Framework, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement.
"President Biden campaigned on building our communities back better and investing in the working people who are the backbone of the American economy. With the Build Back Better Framework, President Biden is keeping that campaign promi
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Wis. Democratic Party: Red Districts Benefit From President Biden's American Rescue Plan
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 27 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin families continue to benefit from President Biden's American Rescue Plan, including Wisconsinites in Republican-led congressional districts whose representatives voted against the lifesaving economic relief.
A staple of the American Rescue Plan is the expanded Child Tax Credit, which provides additional relief of up to $1,600 per child to the families of 1,159,000 Wiscons
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Wis. Democratic Party: Wisconsin Mayors Praise President Biden's 'Transformative' Build Back Better Framework
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 30 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2021:
Wisconsin mayors from Green Bay, Madison, La Crosse, and Wausau hailed President Biden and Democrats in Congress for working towards a "transformative" investment in Wisconsin's future. The Build Back Better Framework builds on Gov. Evers' investment in repairing Wisconsin's roads and bridges.
The four mayors -- who hail from all corners of the Badger State -- praised President Biden's Bui
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