SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 15 (TNSOps) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: QAnon conspiracy theory tying 'Satanic Panic' to the Super Bowl halftime show grounded in racial bigotry, CSUSB professor says KCSB Radio (San Francisco) Feb. 12, 2022 Before the Feb. 13 Super Bowl and its halftime show featuring hip-hop artists Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre and others, Brian Levin, director of CSUSB's Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, was interviewed a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement: * * * DNC Spokesperson Adonna Biel released the following statement as Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee skip town after holding up several well qualified nominees to the Federal Reserve. "This week, Senate Republicans, led by Pat Toomey, proved that inflation is little more than a cheap talking point for the Republican Party. "When the chips were down and Republicans had the opportunity to vot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2022: The Senate is back in session today, and after spending the past week fighting one another in a raging civil war and cheering on higher prices for families, Senate Republicans owe their constituents some answers. Every Senate Republican needs to make clear where they stand: * What is your plan to combat inflation? * What is your plan to address the issues that working families struggl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2022: Yesterday, Senate Banking Committee Republicans led by Pat Toomey refused to fulfill their constitutional responsibility to vote on the appointments of Federal Reserve nominees. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Democrats across the country are calling Senate Republicans out for trying to kneecap President Biden and Democrats' plan to fight inflation and lower costs for the American people.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Republican leaders are ending this week the same way they started it: doubling down on declaring the deadly January 6 insurrection "legitimate political discourse." While President Biden and Democrats are fighting to lower costs and deliver for the American people, Republicans have proven, yet again, that they're more interested in fighting amongst themselves and carrying water for Donald Trump. After s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2022: POLITICO PROFILES DSCC CHAIR GARY PETERS - "RESUME OF RACKING UP WINS." In case you missed it, POLITICO profiled Chair Gary Peters - laying out how his record of winning tough races will help Democrats protect and expand our Senate majority in November. Key excerpts: - Peters' own resume of racking up wins in Michigan is giving Democrats hope. - He swept into office in 2008   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today pointed out a new theme developing this week at the statehouse: the Indiana GOP's culture wars have *finally* crossed the line. State Senate Republicans drastically watered down the GOP's 2022 national agenda that includes politicizing public education (House Bill 1134),   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on the Indiana Republican Party to announce their plans to address global inflation in the Hoosier State. President Joe Biden and Indiana Democrats have focused on delivering the kitchen-table issues that matter most to voters - including the fight against global i  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Feb. 17 (TNSOps) -- The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2022: With all eyes on Russia's military buildup near Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin keeps the world guessing about his intentions, Americans say 55 - 30 percent that the tensions between Russia and Ukraine will lead to war, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University national poll of adults released today. If Russia does invade Ukraine, Ame  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Manchester Ink Link reported on the New Hampshire Democratic Party's new "MitchStakes" project that will highlight how all three Republican US Senate candidates are competing for Mitch McConnell's support -- by selling out New Hampshire to McConnell and his corporate special interest backers. Manchester Ink Link: NHDP Launches "MitchStakes" Initiative: https://nhd  more

WOBURN, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news releases: Democrats controlling Beacon Hill voted Wednesday afternoon inside a locked-down State House to pass a law allowing individuals who illegally entered the country with the ability to apply for Massachusetts driver's licenses. Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons said the law, once enacted, will only encourage more illegal border crossings, adding to the record influx witnessed i  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2022: Governor Larry Hogan today joined CNN's 'State of the Union' with Jake Tapper to discuss Maryland's continued response to COVID-19, including masking in schools, and the state of the Republican Party. On COVID-19 and masking in schools: "We've got the lowest case rate in America in Maryland, and we're really making tremendous progress. We lifted our statewide mask mandate last May  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: For now, there are still only (lol) 13 gubernatorial candidates in the running. Here's what they got up to this week. Was it Fun? Putting Rabid Ideology Before Michigan Working Families and the Auto Industry? This is a family roundup so we won't use the actual word, but Newton's Fourth Law of Motion dictates that when one messes (use your imagination) around, the timing may vary, but one eventually   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from the News & Observer highlights the divide among candidates in the North Carolina GOP Senate primary on the RNC's characterization of the insurrection as "legitimate political discourse," and their decision to censure Reps. Cheney and Kinzinger for participating in the Jan. 6 investigative committee. As Trump and McConnell's feuding intensifies over the Republican Party's future,  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: The N.C. Republican Party applauds the leadership in the General Assembly for their diligent work to approve remedial maps under the extraordinarily tight deadline given by the N.C. Supreme Court. These maps fully comply with the guidelines listed in the Court's order as well as address their brand new doctrine of 'partisan fairness.' "We look forward to judicial approval of these maps and an ov  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 15 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: The hyperpartisan N.C. State Board of Elections-- hand-picked by Gov. Cooper -- is yet again attempting to exceed their legal authority. This time, by invading a function squarely entrusted to Congress. At a time of dismal voter confidence, this Board's partisan actions continue to undermine trust. Under Article 1 Sec. 5 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is uniquely vested with the power to dete  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2022: In a desperate attempt to get campaign cash from Big Oil, all three Republican Senate candidates last week came out in staunch opposition to lowering the cost of gas for Granite Staters by eliminating the federal gas tax for the rest of the year. That wasn't the only head-scratcher from the GOP candidates. Kevin Smith on Twitter last week repeated Russian propaganda and was  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 19 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: When it comes to lowering gas prices, the Republican Senate candidates have all decided to side with Mitch McConnell -- and against a gas tax holiday that will bring relief for New Hampshire families. Politico reported today that McConnell opposes Senator Hassan's efforts to lower gas prices for Granite Staters by suspending the gas tax for the rest of the year, and will keep fighting to pu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 19 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on Friday condemned GOP Sen. Mike Groene and the Nebraska Republican Party for the ongoing culture of corruption and inappropriate behavior inside their party. Groene, who is seeking a seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, is accused of sharing inappropriate photos of a female staffer with others from his state laptop. "This is despicable and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion last Thursday with Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The discussion focused on the agenda in the House and whether bipartisan agreements can be reached in the year ahead. Meyer's career began on Capitol Hill, where he served as a staff member for sixteen years, including serving as Chief of Staff for Speaker Newt Gingrich. He would go o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Schumer filing cloture on the motion to proceed to the Women's Health Protection Act. "The question before the U.S. Senate on this vote is whether the Senate will proceed to debate the Women's Health Protection Act. "Given the recent Supreme Court rulings, potential rulings this year, and the Republican Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: Responding to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today condemned the Republican Party's hypocrisy on combating violent crime. "We are going through regular--sometimes daily, sometimes weekly--lectures from the Republicans about who's soft on crime," Durbin said. "Ever  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Feb. 16, 2021: Mr. President, as I speak here today, Russian President Vladimir Putin has amassed 130,000 to 150,000 soldiers on Ukraine's doorstep in a show of force that could be a dress rehearsal for an invasion of Ukraine. But Putin's inventory of tanks, infantry, and missiles is enabled by another dangerous weapon: Russia's export of dirty   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Feb. 15, 2022: Mr. President, last night I filed cloture on additional Defense nominees, including Celeste Wallander, nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. If this were any other time, Ms. Wallander's nomination most certainly would have sailed through the Senate with unanimous consent, without the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following foreign news center briefing on Feb. 15, 2022, by Casey Burgat, assistant professor of George Washington University on Congress: * * * MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to the Washington Foreign Press Center for this virtual briefing on the U.S. Congress. My name is Bill Martin, and I will be the moderator. This is part of the Foreign Press Center's "Understanding America" series. Our distinguished briefer today is Dr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following statement: * * * The Florida House State Affairs Committee is considerin HB 1355, legislation that furthers Governor DeSantis' executive order attacking immigrant children and the businesses and religious organizations that support the safety of these children. In response, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried offered the following statement: "This is yet another hate-fuel  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * Dan Patrick utilizes an underhanded voter tactic to delay thousands of mail in ballots from being counted, potentially disenfranchising Texans from selecting who they want to lead their state. Republicans have made it clear that their position is not to win over voters on policy but by limiting access to the ballot box. Today, Texas Democratic Party Chairma  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 14 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2022: Far-right conspiracy theorist and Trump wannabe Tim Ramthun announced his campaign for governor of Wisconsin, inserting more chaos into the already off-the-rails Republican gubernatorial primary and dealing another major blow to Rebecca Kleefisch's path to the nomination. Tim Ramthun has been one of the most outspoken Wisconsin Republicans trying to overturn Wisconsin's 2020 presidential e  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 16 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement: * * * Following Tony Evers' State of the State address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Paul Farrow. "Education quality has fallen, crime has risen, and small business owners have struggled while Tony Evers has shirked his responsibilities as governor. "Now, Evers is shamelessly campaigning on Republicans' accomplishments, making promises that he can'  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 17 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, yesterday the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Mandela Barnes' newfound claims that he doesn't support the far-left "Defund the Police" or "Abolish ICE" movements - despite the years of tweets, endorsements, and even T-shirts that suggest otherwise. Support for law enforcement is top-of-mind for Americans amid rising crime across the country, and even CNN has called rising crim  more