PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: Today's one year anniversary of Senator Lindsey Graham's introduction of a dangerous national ban on abortion is a stark reminder that the GOP Senate primary field supports banning abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. "Whether it's Blake Masters calling abortion 'demonic,' Kari Lake saying it's an 'execution,' or Mark Lamb celebrating the overturning of Roe, the GOP Senate  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2023: Today, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement on Republicans' opposition to expanding the Child Tax Credit: "When the Biden-Harris administration and Arizona Democrats secured the enhanced Child Tax Credit, child poverty was cut in half. Despite this being the single largest tax cut for working Arizona families in generations, every single Ar  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, The Daily Beast revealed Kari Lake and Blake Masters had an "intense" phone call over the weekend, continuing a flood of reports that Arizona Republicans are facing an "ugly primary fight," "collision course," and "volatile match-up." "Cleanup in Aisle 48, the Arizona Republican Senate primary is getting messy," said Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Senior Communications Advisor at the Arizona Dem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In celebration of Rosh Hashanah, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Interfaith Council Co-Chairs Nadia Ahmad, Cindy Bass, Sarah Levin, and Johnnie Roebuck released the following statement: "As millions of our Jewish brothers and sisters gather together to reflect on the past year and mark the beginning of a new year filled with renewal and hope, we celebrate the shared values of justice and kindness that  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2023: Today, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of one neo-Nazi involved in an anti-semitic demonstration in Orlando on June 10th. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "I'd like to thank the FDLE for arresting one of the neo-Nazis involved in Florida's recent string of vile anti-semitic demonstrations," said FDP Chair Nikki F  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * In the wake of a series of judicial and policy decisions affecting immigrants, including DACA being ruled unlawful, thousands of Cuban immigrants being denied green cards, and Nicaraguans being denied an expanded TPS status, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "This week has been absolutely devastating for Florida's immigrant community, and for im  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2023: Today, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book filed SB 34, which would cement Governor DeSantis's alleged intent to protect women from prosecution over abortion into law. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement. "The abortion bill Ron signed into law last year is written so broadly that women could be held criminally liable for seeking abortions in Flor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: After the governor's veto list cost Florida taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars in federal grants, the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging the Department of Energy to allow federal or local management of energy rebate programs. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Floridians are suffering becau  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * Today, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, a former Republican Majority Leader in the Florida Senate, on charges including money laundering, bribery, and criminal conspiracy. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "The corruption that Alex Diaz de la Portilla  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * This week, MAGA Republicans in Congress proposed extreme budget cuts that would raise costs, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy -- all while these same members are separately fighting for new tax cuts for multi-millionaires and the largest corporations. In response, Indiana Democratic Party Chair Mike Schmuhl released the following statement: "Earlier this year, P  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Biden Administration's recent success in Indiana has been so overwhelming that even Republican Todd Young can't resist praising President Biden. When asked about the electric vehicle manufacturing boom in Indiana by POLITICO, Young remarked that President Biden rightfully deserved credit. Since President Biden took office in 2021, Indiana has seen new, skyrocketing levels of investment. Priva  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 15 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * After recent antisemitic, racist, and homophobic disruptions at City Council proceedings across Maine, most recently on September 11th, 2023, in the cities of Bangor and Hallowell, Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake and Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: "The hateful comments made at City Council meetings in Bangor, Biddeford, Hallowell, Rockland, and   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: For the first time in history, 13,000 United Auto Workers members bravely walked off the line at midnight at all Big Three automakers to strike for a fair contract after corporate greed got in the way of negotiations. The targeted strikes of three plants include the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI where Michiganders are fighting to be able to put food on the table. The UAW has brought reasonable de  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democrats have hit the ground running since returning to legislative session last week, introducing bill packages to expand abortion rights and tackle sky-high prescription drug prices. Michigan Democrats are pursuing an overwhelmingly popular agenda to defend our fundamental rights and put money back into the pockets of the middle class. Meanwhile, MAGA Matt Hall's GOP faces new controversy for its   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Today, Michigan Democrats in the state Senate introduced legislation that will take on the sky-high prescription drug costs that are burdening families and draining the pockets of Michigan's middle class. Democrats proposed a nonpartisan Prescription Drug Affordability Board, made up of experts, to set limits on the amount Big Pharma is able to charge Michigan residents for prescrip  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy didn't show up to work at his taxpayer-funded company Bridger Aerospace today - instead, he was schmoozing with D.C. lobbyists amid questions about potential misuse of company resources for his campaign. Sheehy's company policy outlines that "employees are not permitted to engage in politics while on company time," and he has refused to say how he'll  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2023: Chris Christie claimed in New Hampshire this week that he doesn't have a better answer to "fundamentally stand behind" when it comes to protecting Granite Staters from gun violence. However, his record of opposing gun safety legislation in the wake of horrific mass shootings says otherwise -- and we have the receipts. SHOT: On Tuesday in New Hampshire, Christie claimed he  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: During his visit to New Hampshire on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Chris Christie opened the door to abolishing the Department of Homeland Security. NHDP spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement in response: "You can't make this up -- on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Chris Christie floated to Granite Staters the idea of abolishing DHS. Christie is embracing the  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Today, Nevada Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement on Donald Trump's newest proposed tax scam: "After spending his time in office lining the pockets of the biggest corporations and the ultra-wealthy and creating incentives for corporations to ship American jobs overseas, Donald Trump is plotting to bring back the same failed trickle-down polic  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a step towards empowering Democrats for a triumphant 2024 election cycle, the New Hampshire Democratic Party is excited to announce the introduction of a robust training program as part of the afternoon segment of the 2023 NHDP Convention. The 'Afternoon Core Curriculum,' curated by Caitlin Rollo and Shana Potvin, promises to be an invigorating series of training sessions focusing on ke  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following statement on Sept. 12, 2023: * * * The NRSC released the following statement on Chuck Schumer and Jon Tester attempting to meddle in the Republican primary in Montana: "This shady Schumer-Tester front group is meddling in the Montana Republican primary because they fear Tim Sheehy and know he is the strongest general election opponent. It's obvious that national Democrats have their preferred candidate t  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2023: Today, the Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement after Republicans on the Redistricting Commission failed to even agree on a co-chair, further delaying the redistricting process after more than a year and half of inaction from Republican politicians on the Commission. "After 16 months of inaction, Republican politicians have broken the redistricting process so completely that the  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2023: Yesterday, after 16 months of inaction, Republicans on the Redistricting Commission were forced to once again delay the process due to political infighting among GOP politicians. It's yet another reminder of how Republican politicians have broken the redistricting process and another sign to Ohio voters that the redistricting process in Ohio must be reformed. "After 16 months of inaction, Republi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The #OHSEN field had their hands full this week as more jabs were thrown and more questions were raised about LaRose's latest scandal: moving his official Secretary of State office to the same building as his campaign - costing taxpayers $600,000. Here's what you missed this week in what has already been called one of the "messiest, "most expensive" and "bruising" primary battles in the country. * * * MORE JABS   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose's latest scandal is growing as taxpayers foot a steep, $600,000 bill for his decision to move the Ohio Secretary of State office to the same building as his current campaign HQ. As serious questions pile up about whether LaRose is using his government position to benefit his campaign for U.S. Senate, LaRose has offered no logical explanation for his decision and his math isn't adding up. In a press co  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose is being called out by the Cleveland.com Editorial Board for putting his "thumb on the scale of fairness - again" after rewriting the November ballot language to include confusing and misleading language. LaRose has already been called out for "playing dirty" to mislead and silence Ohioans ahead of the November election and has said that even if the amendment passes, he would overrule the majority of   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose still owes Ohioans answers about his latest scandal after a report showed he is moving the Ohio Secretary of State Office to the same building as his Senate Campaign headquarters, costing Ohio taxpayers over half a million dollars. The Ohio Secretary of State office has been in the same location for decades - until LaRose started running for U.S. Senate. As details about LaRose's latest scandal are ex  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: According to a new report from Cleveland.com, Frank LaRose is set to fundraise with Illinois billionaire Richard Uihlein, one of the nation's biggest supporters of a nationwide abortion ban and the benefactor of LaRose's failed August amendment to make it harder for Ohioans to overturn Ohio's abortion ban. The news follows LaRose's admission that he would overrule the will of Ohioans and support a nationwide abort  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2023: Frank LaRose is facing more questions today for his decision to move the Ohio Secretary of State office to the same building as his current campaign HQ, as taxpayers foot a steep $600,000 bill for his decision. LaRose has offered no logical explanation for his decision and media outlets across the state are raising more questions about the move LaRose claims is "completely incidental." LaRose cla  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: It has been one year since Senator Lindsey Graham introduced legislation to ban abortion nationwide - a stark reminder that the entire Senate GOP primary field supports dangerous abortion bans, including bans with no exceptions for rape or incest. Ohioans will vote in November on protecting abortion access and overturning the current dangerous ban in Ohio. Here's what you need to know about the #OHSEN field and ab  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Democratic Party is disappointed that Leader McCall refuses to put together an investigative committee on the impeachment of Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters. "McCall's excuse for not allowing the committee is not based on sound reasoning," stated Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. "Our constitution does not require that a person commit a crim  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: The Oklahoma Democratic Party hits the road on Friday, September 22, for an 8-day statewide Road Trip to Victory tour to register new Democrats, energize County Parties, and engage one-on-one with rural Oklahoma Democrats and get them involved. Considering the schedule of working people, the itinerary will coincide with lunchtime and early evening in several cities across the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party has released a new digital ad highlighting the fact that David McCormick is lying about living in Pittsburgh, despite his claims. Watch the new digital ad, "Where's Dave?" here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5dkREb5dHQ). Read more: Associated Press: David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut (https://apnews.com  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2023: * * * "I am disappointed that America's automakers have failed to reach an agreement with the members of the United Auto Workers. "As of this morning, more than 13,000 U.S. auto workers have stopped making vehicles at our domestic manufacturers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis Jeep. "The Pennsylvania Democratic Party stands with the workers and calls on the automakers  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from PoliticsPA features a letter from Republicans calling on David McCormick to run for Senate, including five fake Trump electors. The letter is signed by Sam DeMarco,who also runs McCormick's PAC, as well as Bernie Comfort, Charlie Gerow, Lisa Patton, and Ash Khare, all of whom were identified as part of Trump's fake elector plot. This is just the latest connection between McCorm  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Day eight of Paxton's impeachment trial saw a series of significant developments, including the start of the defense's case and the withdrawal of a key motion by the House managers. Paxton's defense - led by two attorneys currently employed by the OAG - began to lay out its arguments aiming to discredit allegations against him. Additionally, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's transparency is increasingly wearing thin by withho  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2023: Today, the Texas Democratic Party is proud to launch Lone Star Rising. Designed to recruit, train and provide support services for local Democratic candidates and county parties, Lone Star Rising is a new, coordinated programmatic effort that will build Democratic strength and influence ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Texas Democrats are committed to building the infrastructure within our party  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: With 10-days until early vote begins and 8-weeks until the election, a new Majority Project digital advertisement lays out the consequences if MAGA Republicans take total control of state government: taking away our rights and putting the middle class at risk. The Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses recently released a joint memo outlining the battlefield and key strategies for 2023. The   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 13 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: As Republicans continue to jockey behind the scenes to decide who will lose to Tammy Baldwin, the leading GOP grassroots recruit, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is attacking Eric Hovde and Mitch McConnell's strategy of recruiting wealthy candidates like Hovde. The race for Republicans to out-MAGA each other is just getting underway... Read more below: Newsweek: Republican Primaries Grow Bi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Less than 24 hours after unveiling a deeply flawed redistricting bill in an effort to distract from his unlawful impeachment threats--while retaining power over redistricting for himself--Robin Vos renewed his threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Speaking to far-right talk show host Jay Weber this morning, Vos announced he was creating a panel of unnamed former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to  more