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Politics: Republican Party Newsletter for Sunday November 12, 2023 ( 26 items )  

2024 Republicans Claim to Stand With Israel, but Their Records Say Otherwise
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As President Biden projects strong, steady leadership on the world stage amidst conflict in the Middle East, here's your reminder that 2024 Republicans' claim of standing with Israel falls apart when you take a look at their records. In the wake of global tragedy, Donald Trump praised a terrorist organization as "very smart," and criticized our ally - continuing to show how his unhinged approach to fore  more

2024 Republicans Claim to Stand With Israel, but Their Records Say Otherwise 
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As President Biden projects strong, steady leadership on the world stage amidst conflict in the Middle East, here's your reminder that 2024 Republicans' claim of standing with Israel falls apart when you take a look at their records. In the wake of global tragedy, Donald Trump praised a terrorist organization as "very smart," and criticized our ally - continuing to show how his unhinged approach to fore  more

Arizona Democratic Party: ROLL THE LAKE TAPES - Kari to McCain Supporters - 'Get The Hell Out'
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 8 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The ninth episode of The Lake Tapes, rolls the tape on Kari Lake's fringe beliefs, including that "McCain Republicans" should "get the hell out." Kari Lake told Arizonans who supported the late Senator John McCain to "get the hell out" and claimed Senator McCain was "reaching up from the grave trying to keep power in Arizona," part of Lake's pattern of disdain for anyone who doesn't embrace her dangerou  more

Dartmouth College: Party Chairs Stand Together for N.H. Primary
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Nov. 8 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley and Republican Chair Chris Ager teamed up at Dartmouth last week to defend the first-in-the nation presidential primary, which has been threatened on the Democratic side this cycle by the Democratic National Committee's attempt to move South Carolina into the lead position. At a Rocky Talk forum at the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Po  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: PA-10 Voters Reject Scott Perry's MAGA Extremism
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: On Tuesday, Pennsylvanians rejected the far-right extremism promoted by Scott Perry. Democrats flipped control of the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners and swept competitive school board races including Central York, within a county that went for Trump by double digits in 2020. The commonwealth's 10th Congressional District saw +5.1-point shift towards the Democrats sin  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: What Californians Are Seeing - Valadao, California GOP Members "Hypocrite[s] Whose Convictions Change At The Whim Of [Their] Party's Dysfunction."
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Valadao and his fellow vulnerable House Republicans in California are in serious jeopardy for enabling the far-fright fringes of their dysfunctional party in Congress, and Californians are hearing all about it. On Friday, KGET 17 News in Bakersfield spoke with the chairwoman of the California GOP about the state's electoral future -- discussing both how vulnerable Republicans are trying to   more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: What They're Reading - Time and Again, New York Republicans Prove They're Out of Touch
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Have you been reading up on the news this week? If you haven't, here's a brief recap: New York Republicans are deeply out of touch with their districts, and New Yorkers are taking note. Whether it's LaLota, D'Esposito, Santos, Lawler, Molinaro or Williams, their extreme actions are speaking louder than their phony words. New York Republicans can't posture themselves as com  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: What Voters Are Reading - House Democrats Poised to Retake Majority and Get Congress Back to Work
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Across the country, voters are reading about Democrats' commitment to taking back the House majority in 2024. DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene is making the case for a Democratic majority that embraces good governance over extremism and prioritizes the middle class over MAGA mayhem. Read more about Democrats' momentum below: NPR: Democrats zero in on Speaker Johnson in effort to flip House contro  more

DSCC: 'Good News for Democratic Senators' - Tuesday's Election Results Affirmed 'Abortion Remains a Potent Issue That Will Help Democratic Candidates Next Year'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: After "Democrats amassed big electoral wins around the country...with access to abortion front and center," a wave of new reporting highlights how Tuesday's election results affirmed "abortion remains a potent issue" and "showed it's possible to cultivate a political brand that transcends partisanship" -- "a piece of good news for Democratic senators." Here's what they're saying: * * * Roll  more

Franklin Pierce University Appoints Steve Duprey Chair of the Board of Trustees
RINDGE, New Hampshire, Nov. 10 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: The Franklin Pierce University Board of Trustees announces that Steve Duprey, President of Foxfire Property Management and The Duprey Companies, has been appointed Chair. "On behalf of the entire University, we are excited to announce Mr. Duprey's appointment as Chair of the Board of Trustees," said President Kim Mooney '83. "Since his election to the board in 2021, Mr. Duprey's unwavering dedication and de  more

ICYMI: WisDems Choose Political Cronyism Over Wisconsin Students
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 9 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Democrat State School Superintendent Jill Underly handed out a six-figure position in the Department of Public Instruction to a notorious left-wing political operative, Sachin Chheda. So what exactly qualifies Chheda for this role -- executive director of the Office of the State Superintendent? To be honest, we are not sure either. Described as an "influencer" by Campaigns & Electi  more

Media Tip Sheet: Third GOP Debate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (November 8, 2023)-- The third Republican debate will take place tonight in Miami, Florida. Six candidates remain in the running for the Republican party's nomination, five of which will participate in the nationally televised debate this evening, while former president Donald Trump hosts a rally outside the city of Miami to garner support. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available  more

Michigan Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Peter Meijer's Entrance Into Michigan's 'Increasingly Crowded' Republican 'Senate Showdown' Unleashes 'Strikingly Candid and Aggressive' 'Clash' Between Republicans
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since Peter Meijer announced his entrance into Michigan's "caustic," "radioactive," and "increasingly crowded" Republican "Senate showdown," a wave of new reporting details how his candidacy has unleashed a "strikingly candid and aggressive" "clash" between Republicans. See for yourself: The Detroit News: Michigan GOP blames 'intern' for anti-Peter Meijer tweet * The Michigan Republican Party blamed  more

Michigan Senate Dems Send Reproductive Health Act to Governor's Desk
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Today, Senate Democrats took their final votes on the Reproductive Health Act, finalizing the repeal of dangerous abortion restrictions that harm marginalized communities and limit reproductive freedom. With today's votes, the legislation now heads to Governor Whitmer's desk for signing. This crucial legislation takes back control of medical decisions so they are made between a patient  more

Mississippi Center For Justice Files Suit on Behalf of Mississippi Votes for Extension of Hours at Four Polling Locations After Inadequate Ballot Access, Long Lines Plague Statewide Election
JACKSON, Mississippi, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Mississippi Center for Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: During yesterday's statewide elections, Hinds County--Mississippi's most populous county--had ballot shortages throughout the day across a wide swath of precincts, impacting thousands of Mississippi voters. As a result, two separate lawsuits were filed to extend poll hours past the standard poll closing time of 7:00 p.m. By law, when Mississippi polls close, each polling lo  more

Montana Democratic Party: One Year Until Election Day - State of the GOP MT-SEN Primary
HELENA, Montana, Nov. 7 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: One year out from Election Day, Montana Republicans continue to brace for a bruising, expensive U.S. Senate primary that is sure to weaken whichever flawed candidate emerges from their intraparty fight. Ultra-wealthy transplant Tim Sheehy's rocky start to his campaign has been marked by ethics questions, gaffes, and brutal headlines about his toxic positions that are out of step with Montana. Meanwhile,   more

N.J. Democratic State Committee: Democrats Win Historic Victories in 2023 Midterm Election
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement on Nov. 9, 2023: * * * New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., is releasing the following statement on the 2023 Midterm Election: "Last night, New Jersey voters proved - again - that extremist Republican policies have no place in our state. And New Jersey Democrats proved -- again -- that, even under a consensus redistricting map, when we unite and organize as   more

Ohio Democratic Party: Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno 'Lying' To Ohioans, Doubling Down In Support of Dangerous Abortion Bans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Read and watch Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All, and Alex Wagner call out Frank LaRose and Bernie Moreno for intentionally trying to mislead Ohioans while doubling down in support of dangerous abortion bans. * * * MSNBC: Mini Timmaraju Discusses State Issue 1 and Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno Trying to Ban Abortion Mini Timmaraju: "They are so desperate and worried about losing, as I  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW FROM CNN'S K-FILE: DAVID MCCORMICK OVERSAW A 108,000% INCREASE IN CHINA INVESTMENTS
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Breaking reporting from CNN's K-File shows David McCormick grew investments in China by 108,000% as CEO of Bridgewater -- including companies blacklisted by the U.S. government. ICYMI: CNN: McCormick wants the US to divest from China. As a hedge fund manager, he oversaw investments in Chinese companies * In Republican David McCormick's second bid for US Senate in Pennsylvania, he has rebranded him  more

STATEMENT: Nikki Haley is a MAGA Extremist
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The following is a statement from DNC spokesperson Sarafina Chitika: "No one should be fooled by Nikki Haley's attempt to whitewash her record - Haley is a MAGA extremist campaigning on a national abortion ban, lauds election deniers, and wants to gut Social Security and Medicare. As governor she worked with the Chinese Communist Party's business interests and is under fire for her cozy relationships wi  more

STATEMENT: Nikki Haley is a MAGA Extremist 
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The following is a statement from DNC spokesperson Sarafina Chitika: "No one should be fooled by Nikki Haley's attempt to whitewash her record - Haley is a MAGA extremist campaigning on a national abortion ban, lauds election deniers, and wants to gut Social Security and Medicare. As governor she worked with the Chinese Communist Party's business interests and is under fire for her cozy relationships wi  more

Texas Democrats Congratulate Kristen Washington on Hard-Fought Campaign to Represent HD 2
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on Kristen Washington's hard-fought campaign: "The Texas Democratic Party is proud to have had Kristen Washington carry the mantle of Texas Democratic leadership in her campaign to replace disgraced MAGA Republican Bryan Slaton, who was expelled from the Texas House earlier this year for gross misconduct. "  more

Texas Democrats Hold the Line on School Voucher Scams
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on on Nov. 7, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement following the Sine Die of the third called special legislative session: "In a bipartisan effort - school voucher scams are dead in the Texas Legislature once again. While we anticipate a fourth called special session, we could not be more proud of our Texas Democrats for holding the line for our public schools. Public do  more

Texas Woman's University: First-Year Professor Zander Set to Publish Debut Book
DENTON, Texas, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * The Army under Fire examines politics of antimilitarism * * * What is it about history that so captivates some people? What is the fascination with reading historical fiction and nonfiction, watching historical narrative films and documentaries, and visiting historic sites and museums? Is it learning from the mistakes and successes of the past? Being inspired by legendary people and their accomplishm  more

UCalif Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: Republican Proposal Continues Assault on the Asylum System
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 10 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release: CGRS joins the #WelcomewithDignity campaign in strongly denouncing the Republican party's latest extreme, anti-immigrant proposal. The proposal, currently being tied to an international funding package, is in many instances, more severe than the infamous H.R. 2 bill passed by the House in May and alludes to a return to abhorrent practices seen under the Trump administration. We urg  more

White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing by Press Secretary Jean-Pierre, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications Kirby on Nov. 8
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on Nov. 8, 2023, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q: Good afternoon. Q: Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. So, President Biden's values and agenda won big across the country last night. In Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and in Virginia, voters once again sided with President B  more