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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday November 26, 2023 ( 14 items )  

Arizona Democratic Party: New Reports Highlight Lake Campaigning Outside AZ, Continued Election Conspiracy Theories
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Today, two new reports highlight ongoing trends in Kari Lake's candidacy - her self-promotional campaign events outside of Arizona, and her continued focus on election conspiracy theories, after she made the "shortest political pivot in history." * Vanity Fair became the latest outlet to highlight how Lake isn't campaigning in Arizona, writing that "the cross-country itinerary she's ma  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll The Lake Tapes - "How Is Your Family? She Says The Election Was Rigged And Stolen"
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The eleventh edition of The Lake Tapes highlights Kari Lake's position as a preeminent election denier, featuring the praise she earned from Maga Republicans for her commitment to election conspiracies: to the extent that if you ask her how her family is, "she says the election was rigged and stolen." Kari Lake's dedication to election conspiracy theories has continued to her present Senate campaign: L  more

Democratic Party of Georgia Announces Names for 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia announced that, after a full meeting of DPG's Executive Committee on November 21st, the Party has submitted 3 candidates to appear on the 2024 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary ballot. DPG submitted the following names to the Secretary of State to appear on the presidential primary ballot: * Joseph R. Biden Jr. * Dean Phillips * Mar  more

DNC Statement on Passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement on the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter: "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Put simply, Rosalynn Carter was a bright light in the darkness, an unrelenting force for good, and a patriot who loved her country. Her tireless advocacy spanned mental health awareness, women's rights, and children's issue  more

Michigan Dem Chair Applauds Gov Signing of Domestic Violence Protections
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation banning anyone convicted of a domestic violence-related misdemeanor from owning or purchasing a gun for 8 years after their sentence. This major legislation was championed by our Democratic leaders in the legislature and will protect countless lives as it helps keep weapons out of reach for abusers. Governor Whitmer signed this critical bill  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Senate Showdown - Rogers Tells Opponents "It's Not Their Time," Meijer Takes Aim at National Republicans
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another week, another "clash" between Michigan Republicans in their "strikingly candid and aggressive" Senate Showdown. Here's the latest on the Michigan Republicans' "caustic" and "radioactive" intra-party fight: * Peter Meijer took aim at national Republicans, claiming the NRSC told him that Michigan is "not winnable" for Republicans. Meijer added, "the reality is, when it comes to Washington, the  more

Michigan Dems Celebrate Gov Signing the Reproductive Health Act -- Another Step Towards Reproductive Freedom
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Today, Governor Whitmer signed the Reproductive Health Act into Michigan law to remove dangerous restrictions on reproductive freedom that hurt marginalized communities and obstruct access to abortion for Michiganders. Since the overwhelming passage of Prop 3 last November, Michigan Dems have continued to fight for and expand reproductive freedom in the face of a Republican party tha  more

Montana Democratic Party: Did Shady Sheehy Skirt the Law Using Company Resources to Boost His Campaign?
HELENA, Montana, Nov. 21 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy is once again facing scrutiny over conflicts of interest. New reporting by The Messenger revealed the extent to which Sheehy is using Bridger Aerospace's resources to campaign - including using footage of his company property in campaign ads and flying company planes to fundraising events. The Messenger also revealed that Sheehy "weighed his candidacy for five months b  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - LOMBARDO'S USE OF LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ANOTHER SHADY TACTIC TO AVOID ACCOUNTABILITY FROM THE LAW
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Lombardo is proving once again that he's nothing more than an ethically bankrupt politician as he continues to do whatever it takes to dodge the consequences of his own actions. New reporting from The Nevadan details Lombardo's dubious use of his legal defense fund to cover his legal costs from his fight with the Nevada Commission on Ethics - and how this tactic is just one instance of many in   more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: TRUMP'S CRUEL IMMIGRATION POLICIES COULD RIP NEVADA FAMILIES APART, STOKE DIVISION
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Donald Trump continues to campaign on his inhumane, out-of-touch immigration policies, it's abundantly clear that another Trump term would fuel fear and endanger Nevada communities - while offering no real solutions to make Nevadans safer. With Nevada's Latino community making up over 30% of the population and our state being home to over 11,000 DREAMers and more than 6,000 temporary protected status  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Day Six - Frank LaRose Doesn't Think The Rules Apply to Him
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose has officially gone six days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee's deadline to file his personal financial disclosure, leaving Ohioans in the dark and making it clear he doesn't think the rules apply to him. LaRose's deceit surrounding his personal finances follows him dodging questions for weeks about self-funding $250,000 to his campaign while mocking his primary opponents by claiming to be the only  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: "DAVID MCCORMICK BUNGLES CRITIQUE OF SEN. CASEY'S CHINA POLICY" [AMERICAN JOURNAL NEWS]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: A new report from American Journal News caught David McCormick lying about Sen. Casey's long record of standing up to China. In a Twitter thread where McCormick tried to cover up his own hypocrisy on China, he urged Sen. Casey to support legislation that Sen. Casey has already introduced in the Senate. The new report comes on the heels of a CNN report showing McCormick increased investments in Chi  more

Texas Democratic Party: Texas State University to Host First Presidential Debate of the 2024 General Election Cycle
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Texas is the battleground of battlegrounds - and we're elated to host the first Presidential debate of the 2024 General Election right here in the heart of Texas at Texas State University. "Last year, Texas Democrats worked vigorously to flip Hays County blue - largely with the help of student organizers at  more

Weekly Roundup: Michigan Dems Grateful for A Historic Year of Delivering for Michiganders, In Stark Contrast to a Dysfunctional MIGOP
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following Weekly Roundup on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * As we kick off this holiday season and prepare for Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all of the things we have to be thankful for this year. With major legislative wins thanks to our historic trifecta, in spite of an entirely dysfunctional MIGOP, there is a lot to choose from. We'll start with the obvious: we at the Michigan Democratic Party are incredi  more