WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), along with Reps. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Bob Good (VA-05), Nancy Mace (SC-01), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the House GOP Conference stating they are willing to accept "censure, suspension, or removal from the Conference" in order to elect Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04) as the 56th Speaker of the House.  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: In classrooms at Clark University and other colleges, discussions about the role of religion in U.S. politics inevitably focus on conservative white Christians and their outsized influence on the Republican Party, elections, and the U.S. Supreme Court, according to Jack Delehanty, assistant professor of sociology. But with his new book, "Making Moral Citizens: How Faith-Based Organizers Use Vocation for P  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2023: * * * Today, First Lady Jill Biden addressed a cancer survivorship summit at Nova Southeastern University and met with military families in Brevard County. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "We welcome First Lady Jill Biden's visit to Florida," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "While the Republican Party is focused on self-inflicted chaos, the B  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: With the government shutdown clock dwindling to 29 days and US allies desperately in need of critical aid, New York Republicans Nick LaLota, George Santos, Anthony D'Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Williams continue to put politics over people. Shamelessly ignoring the best interests of New Yorkers and the Amer  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON-- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in response to the Idaho Republican Party's recent statement on the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker of the House vote. I'm Not Over the "Moon" for a Speaker Jordan - Idaho Deserves Better By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. The nation has watched as the failed efforts to replace former Speaker McCarthy resul  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement on Oct. 20, 2023: * * * Congressman Moulton released the following statement after the House of Representatives again failed to elect a new Speaker. "Democrats have been working for weeks to try to get Republicans to come to the table with a bipartisan compromise to elect a Speaker, keep the government funded, provide aid to Israel and Ukraine, and to do what we're here to do: to legislate. The problem i  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2023: * * * In response to the historic vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker and the ensuing chaos within the Republican Party to fill his seat, NJDSC Chairman LeRoy J. Jones Jr. is releasing the following statement: "While Democrats are ready to work across the aisle and pass bipartisan legislation to move our country forward, the Republican Party is caught in a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Oct. 20, 2023, at a campaign reception: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. Look, you're all standing. I'll try to make this as short and to the point as I can. Folks, I never quite thought of it the way my hostess just explained what she thinks about why people do what they do. You know, I -- I was thinking as you were speaking, I was lucky. I won the gene pool. My -- my dad was a really decent, honorable man  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 20, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement after Texas Republican extremist Rep. Pete Sessions announced his intent to run for Speaker of the House: "The last thing Americans need is a MAGA Texas Republican like Pete Sessions as Speaker of the House. Sessions has a long history of being on the wrong side of history - like voting against the Bipartisan   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement on Oct. 17, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement ahead of the 16th Speaker vote this year: "Jim Jordan is dangerous. Rather than come to Washington to deliver for the folks he represents, he's done nothing but fan the flames of division to get on TV and amass power on the far right. The result: over his sixteen years in Congress, Jim Jordan has failed to pass  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Adjunct professor Dan Wallach designed the nation's first law school course program centered on sports betting law and regulation. * * * The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a temporary stay on a $2.5 billion gambling deal between the state and Florida's Seminole Tribe. The state's Republican Party-led legislature approved the deal in 2021 and signed it into law by Go  more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 21 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: In collaboration with community partners, Utah Tech University's Institute of Politics is set to host a St. George City Council debate as well as a forum featuring the two major party candidates for the open seat in U.S. Congress in Utah's Second District. Sponsored by the Washington County Debate Coalition, the St. George City Council debate will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the Mainstage Theatre of Eccles Fine   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to nominate Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: "212. It's a New York area code. And it's our call for a Speaker of integrity, intelligence, and inclusion. 212 is our call for a Speaker who will protect our children, our veterans, our planet. 212 is our call for a Speaker who will   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 19 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: The Wisconsin Republican Party proudly welcomes Erik Ngutse as its new Director of Community Engagement. Ngutse's unwavering commitment to championing conservative values and his experience in supporting GOP candidates at every level make him a valuable addition to the team. In his role as Director of Community Engagement, based in Milwaukee, Ngutse will spearhead efforts to connect with and mobilize commu  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the hiring of Matt Fisher as the new Communications Director. Fisher will serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson ahead of the 2024 cycle. "Matt is a fantastic pick-up for the Republican Party of Wisconsin," said WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. "Not only does he offer a well-rounded background in political communications but a positive vision and att  more