COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2 (TNSPol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release: The ACLU of Ohio, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Covington & Burling LLP filed objections to the fourth iteration of state House and Senate districts adopted by four members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission late Monday evening. The Ohio Supreme Court struck down the previous plan on March 16, and ordered the Commission to adopt entirely new General Assembly maps; howeve  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries issued the following news release: House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' work to create jobs, address supply chain issues, lower health care costs and continue to Build a Better America For The People. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Good morning everyone. Let me begin by just acknowledging the sad passing o  more

MEQUON, Wisconsin, April 1 -- Concordia University issued the following news: On Tuesday, March 29, Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor under President George W. Bush, spoke to a crowded auditorium of mostly students at Concordia University Wisconsin. Known as "The Architect" of President Bush's successful campaigns in 2000 and 2004, Rove has been described as one of the most influential presidential appointees in history. Related: The man who planted the se  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: In the latest sign of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's primary problems, DeWine got a rude surprise at the Cuyahoga County Republican Party endorsement. DeWine showed up expecting an endorsement from the GOP in Ohio's second-largest county, but was instead "clearly booed by the crowd." Jim Renacci eventually landed the endorsement in a 123-73 vote. DeWine's unpopularity within his own party runs deep. Recent reporti  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: This weekend, Donald Trump once again went on the attack against Gov. Brian Kemp -- this time escalating the fight by holding a rally in Kemp's backyard for David Perdue and the rest of the Trump revenge slate. Newsweek reported that Trump is threatening a "MAGA Boycott of Georgia Midterms if Kemp Is [the] GOP's Candidate," as he said: "Brian Kemp is a turncoat, is a coward, and is a complete and total disa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, President Biden announced his budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which would impose a new Billionaire Minimum Income Tax on the wealthiest 0.01% of Americans to make them pay their fair share. At the same time, Rick Scott and Republicans are saying that it is "unfair" that seniors and working class Floridians don't pay higher taxes. In fact, Rick Scott's GOP agenda aims to raise taxes on more than 40%  more

STANFORD, California, March 31 (TNSTalk) -- The Hoover Institution at Stanford University issued the following Q&A with senior fellow David Leal: * * * Donald Trump's support among many Latino voters in 2016 and especially 2020 sent shock waves through politics, the media, and academia. While activists, journalists, and scholars are beginning to wake up to the political complexities of Latino communities, Senior Fellow David Leal has been studying this for years. In this conversation, Leal e  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The House Administration Subcommittee on Elections issued the following testimony by Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel involving a virtual hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "Voting in America: Ensuring Free and Fair Access to the Ballot in Texas": * * * Harris County is the third largest county in the country and has historically had the longest ballot in the country for any given primary or general election. However, the size of the county and the len  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 31 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 30, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated how President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is creating a better future for Indianapolis Public Schools. Thanks to Indiana Democrats like U.S. Congressman Andre Carson, IPS announced it will use $15 million of its Rescue Plan dollars to help retain educato  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 29, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on U.S. Senator Mike Braun to clarify which American Rescue Plan program he opposes in the Hoosier State. In an interview with Fox News last Friday, Braun claimed voters should be "outraged" to learn how states are choosing to spend their COVID-19 relief funds, u  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 28, 2022: The headlines piled up once again for MIGOP insider favorite James Craig, whose road to the gubernatorial primary coronation suffered two major setbacks last week. Craig Opened the Week Drawing an "Absurd" Connection Between Himself and the Conflict in Ukraine, "Leverag[ing] a Foreign Tragedy" in Order to Raise Money Deadline Detroit: Ex-Detroit Chief James Craig Draws Absurd Comp  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: No one has gotten more comfortable with life as a U.S. Senator faster than Raphael Warnock. One of his new job perks is hob-nobbing with liberal millionaires and billionaires in wealthy towns across the northeast - the same elites that he wants to give tax breaks. This weekend, Warnock was in the affluent New York City suburb of Mamaroneck to attend a fundraiser hosted by liberal radical Amy  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 28 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb issued the following statement Saturday in response to the resignation of GOP Rep Jeff Fortenberry following his conviction earlier in the week for lying to the FBI about accepting illegal campaign donations. "It is time to break up the corrupt, one-party grip the Republican Party has on our great state," Kleeb said. "Democrats are prepared to run and win i  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 1 (TNSRes) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 48% of adults saying they approve of the way President Joe Biden is handling the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while 51% disapprove. Approval of Biden's overall job performance is 44%, with 55% disapproving. In January, Biden's overall approval was 46%, with disapproval at 55%. Partisan divisions are nearly as sharp on Biden's handling of Ukrain  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Two new reports in Cleveland.com and The Hill are the latest to highlight just how ugly the GOP U.S. Senate primary has become. The race has become so nasty that the tenor of the race became its own debate question on Monday. Read the reports below: Cleveland.com: Republican Senate hopefuls say they expect ugly primary race to continue at debate Seth Richardson March 28, 2022 * Given a chance to address the ug  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 1 (TNSPol) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Big questions are coming up as the midterm elections inch closer. Where does the GOP stand in the post-Trump era? How severe is political polarization? And how will President Biden and his team tackle some of the country's biggest challenges from responding to the war in Ukraine to getting a handle on inflation? Former Congressman Will Hurd -- and self-describ  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 30, 2022: Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) secured $1.2 million for U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector New York for construction repairs to its Ft. Wadsworth station as part of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will now head to the Senate where it will be voted on, and if passed, will go to the President's desk. The   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 30 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on March 29, 2022: In a new op-ed, Julie Buckholt - a Wisconsinite with pre-existing conditions who relies on the Affordable Care Act - blasted Ron Johnson for his repeated attacks against the legislation that provides her health care. While President Biden and Democrats have been working to lower costs for working families and expand access to health care, Republicans are running on an agenda that would r  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 31 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: While Democrats have been laser-focused on lowering costs for working families, the Republican Party has made a habit of favoring the ultra-wealthy over the families they're supposed to represent. That's why it's no surprise that Republicans like Ron Johnson have adamantly opposed President Biden's Billionaire Minimum Income Tax - which would tax the top .01 percent of Americans, reduce the deficit by more  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, March 30 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, to commemorate Women's History Month and ahead of the April 5 spring election, this weekend county Republican parties in Kenosha, Wausau, and across the state held door launch events to support women candidates running for local offices. In Kenosha, County Executive candidate Samantha Kerkman and Court of Appeals candidate Maria Lazar were joined by candidates for County Board. Aft  more