PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2023: * * * Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement on the 88th anniversary of Social Security becoming law: "As we celebrate the 88th anniversary of Social Security, we're reminded that the stakes for its future could not be higher as MAGA Republicans continue to attack this essential program. "Republicans claim that Social Security is an entitlement,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Representative Schweikert urged constituents to sign up for the benefits created by the bipartisan Honoring Our PACT Act despite voting against the legislation twice. Insider called Rep. Schweikert's advocacy of the bill after voting against it the "latest example of Republican lawmakers touting programs created by legislation that they voted against." The Arizona Republic called Schweikert's  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2023: * * * The GOP-controlled City Council of Chesapeake is poised to vote this evening on an early voting plan that would eliminate Sunday early voting and would cut at least two early voting locations, both of which operated in 2022 in majority-minority regions. In anticipation of the VA GOP restricting voting access in yet another Virginia locality, DPVA Voter Protection Director, Aaron  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2023: * * * On the 88th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement: "For 88 years, Social Security has served as a lifeline for millions of Americans who have earned these benefits," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Unfortunately -- Rick and Ron don't think Americans need Social Security. Not too long ago, Rick Scott introd  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 marks the first anniversary of President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The law's passage marked a major win in Biden's and congressional Democrats' fight against big pharma -- Republicans did not aid in this fight for the American people's health as every single Republican in Congress voted against the IRA. "The legislation is doing exactly w  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2023: 88 years ago today on Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into law one of the most popular and enduring programs of the New Deal. It has proven to be incredibly beneficial to Americans, with approximately 67 million individuals a month receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2023. Despite its immense success and life-changing effec  more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2023: Last night, a roomful of Cascade County residents gathered in the Great Falls Public Library for an open discussion with Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers (D - Belgrade) and House Appropriations Vice Chair Mary Caferro (D - Helena). The Great Falls town hall was the first stop on the Legislative Listening Tour the Montana Democratic Party is organizing across the state, to provide Legi  more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: If it's a day that ends in 'y', Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy is facing questions about his growing conflicts of interest as he campaigns for U.S. Senate while heading up a company that relies on federal contracts. * Last week Facebook took down an ad posted by Sheehy's company, Bridger Aerospace, with Sheehy talking directly to camera because it did not include the required disclaimer for ads that  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Union Leader published a column over the weekend criticizing Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte for her "grotesque" attempt at a rebrand as she tries to return to public office eight years after New Hampshire voters rejected her, including cashing in a "corporate lottery ticket" to serve on numerous boards of out-of-state corporations and reversing hers  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: Frank LaRose is now Ohio's biggest loser at the outset of his Senate campaign after State Issue 1, which LaRose made himself the face of, was resoundingly defeated by Ohioans last week. Here's a sample of what Ohioans are reading today about Frank LaRose: "some political humiliations last forever," "his bet didn't pay off," LaRose has a "cloud of Issue 1 above his head," LaRose was more focused on   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters was featured on MSNBC's The Katie Phang Show and American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss last week's victory on Issue One and to look ahead to the stakes of the November election. Watch more below from Chair Walters: The Katie Phang Show (https://youtu.be/_94q34FrrsU): On Issue One: "Ohio voters are supportive of restoring Roe in Ohio. And while  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 16 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Like the rest of the United States, many Oklahomans tuned in last night to hear that the former president has now amassed a total of 91 felony charges. This tragedy of destruction against America's democracy has left Oklahomans feeling completely exhausted. While this is certainly understandable, it does not alleviate the need for everyone to focus on and pay close attention to what is happening  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: In light of the groundbreaking reporting from The Associated Press which caught David McCormick lying about living in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party has released a new digital video highlighting that he lives in Connecticut. ICYMI: Associated Press: David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut * David McCormick had a clear explanatio  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: As he considers a potential Senate bid, David McCormick's lies about living in Pennsylvania are already dogging the Connecticut hedge fund executive. Voters across Pennsylvania are learning about David McCormick's lies in national news outlets along with local, print, broadcast, and radio across Pennsylvania. What They Are Seeing, Hearing, and Reading in Pennsylvania: FOX Harrisburg: Fox43 Morni  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: As he prepares for a potential Senate bid, David McCormick has been caught lying about living in Pennsylvania, according to new reporting from The Associated Press. Despite claiming that he lives in Pennsylvania multiple times since his failed Senate bid in 2022, new reporting uncovers that McCormick has been living in Connecticut. Associated Press: A review of public records, real estate listings  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Virginia's 2023 elections are the next referendum on abortion rights. With all 40 State Senators and all 100 State Delegates on the ballot in November, a handful of critical state legislative races will determine whether extreme MAGA Republicans are able to take full control and ban abortion rights in Virginia. Virginia Republicans have tried multiple times to pass an extreme abortion ban and the on  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2023: On Friday, The Washington Post reported that John Stirrup, a candidate in a highly contested swing district, pledged his support for a "total" and "100%" ban on abortion in Virginia. Today, DPVA shared the audio recordings of those conversations in which John Stirrup pledges his support for a "100%" ban on abortion. (click here if video thumbnail does not load [https://twitter.com/  more