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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 47 items )  

Arizona Democratic Party: Bidenomics is Delivering for Arizona Small Businesses
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 25 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Yolanda Bejarano: * * * Today, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement commemorating Small Business Saturday: "On Small Business Saturday, we recognize the fundamental role small businesses play in powering Arizona's economy and providing jobs for our communities. "From the very beginning, small businesses have been at the forefront of Bidenomics at work,  more

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI: Abe Hamadeh Attacks AG Mayes for Prosecuting Election Fraud
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following yesterday's indictments of two GOP County Supervisors, GOP primary candidate for AZ-08 Abe Hamadeh went on a Twitter rampage against Attorney General Kris Mayes, calling her a "tyrant", "third world dictator", and "illegitimate". Hamadeh, who lost the race for Attorney General to Kris Mayes in 2022, accused Mayes of "unlawfully obtaining power" and refuses to accept the results of the election.  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Kari Lake Continues Pushing Election Conspiracies, Loses In Court (Again)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023: Today, Kari Lake lost yet another court case in her continued efforts to push baseless conspiracy theories about past elections. Lake's request to make 1.3 million ballot envelopes public has been rejected on the basis that it could "create a significant risk of widespread voter fraud where none now exists" and "expose voters to harassment." Lake's campaign tweeted, and Lake's account   more

Arizona Democratic Party: Kari Lake Would Repeal The ACA, Cut Over One Million Arizonans' Health Care
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump recently said he's going to repeal the Affordable Care Act, calling it "a low point for the Republican Party" that legislators did not "terminate" the ACA and rip away health care coverage from and raise costs for Arizona families. Kari Lake supports Trump's dangerous push to repeal the ACA and risk Arizonans' health care coverage. Just last month Kari Lake said that that ACA should have b  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll the Lake Tapes - "We Have to Rig Elections"
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The twelfth edition of The Lake Tapes highlights a recent conversation between Kari Lake and convicted felon Roger Stone from The Kari Lake Show, in which Lake continues to claim the 2020 election was rigged against Donald Trump. On November 4th - just over three weeks ago - The Kari Lake Show released an interview with Roger Stone, who was on camera dictating details of the fake elector plot days bef  more

Democratic Party of Georgia: Donald Trump Wants to Rip Away Affordable Health Care From 1.8 Million Georgians With Preexisting Conditions
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023: This week, Donald Trump threatened to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if elected, which would raise health care costs and rip away health care protections for 1.8 million Georgians with preexisting conditions. In response, Democratic Party of Georgia spokesperson Ellie Schwartz released the following statement: "Donald Trump's promise to Georgians is clear and simple: if electe  more

Democratic Party of Georgia: Fact Sheet - Republicans' Proposed Legislative Maps Still Silence Black Voters
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: This week, Georgia Republicans in the House and Senate released proposed legislative maps that continue depriving Black Georgia voters of a fair chance to elect candidates of their choosing. "Georgia Republicans' proposed legislative maps are lipstick on a pig," said DPG Executive Director Kevin Olasanoye. "Republicans had a clear directive from the federal court to rectify what they   more

DONALD TRUMP RECOMMITS TO RIPPING AWAY AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FROM NEVADANS WITH PREEXISTING CONDITIONS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023: Today, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which could raise health care costs and jeopardize coverage for hundreds of thousands of Nevadans, including at least 487,000 with preexisting conditions. "Donald Trump is running on an agenda to make America   more

DPG Statement on Redistricting Special Session
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2023: * * * Today, as the Georgia legislature convenes for its special session for redistricting, DPG Executive Director Kevin Olasanoye released the following statement: "Two years ago, Georgia Republicans gerrymandered our state's legislative and congressional maps to protect their own political prospects at the expense of Black Georgia voters. Today, they have a second chance to draw fai  more

DPNM Statement on NM Supreme Court's Redistricting Decision
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 28 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2023: * * * The Democratic Party of New Mexico released the following statement on today's NM Supreme Court redistricting decision: "We are glad that the State Supreme Court ordered that the District Court's redistricting decision will be upheld, hopefully putting to rest months of frivolous distractions from Steve Pearce's New Mexico Republican Party. "After a non-partisan, delibe  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF FLORIDA GOP CHAIR CHRISTIAN ZIEGLER
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2023: * * * In response to reports that Christian Ziegler, Chairman of the Florida GOP, is under criminal investigation for sexual battery, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Allegations of rape and sexual battery are severe and should be taken seriously," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "I applaud the accuser's bravery in coming forward against a political figure  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS RESPOND TO TRUMP'S PLAN TO ELIMINATE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR MILLIONS OF FLORIDIANS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Over the weekend, Donald Trump renewed calls to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA), threatening health care coverage for millions of Americans. In response, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: "The Affordable Care Act has provided life-saving health care to millions of Floridians for over a decade," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Miami-Dade County would be hardest hit by Trum  more

ICYMI: Ohio Democratic Party Announces 2024 Supreme Court Slate
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: In case you missed it, the Ohio Democratic Party yesterday announced the full slate of candidates for the 2024 Supreme Court race. Justices Melody Stewart and Michael Donnelly are running for re-election while Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Forbes from Cleveland will run for election to the state's highest court. "We couldn't be more proud and excited to re-elect Justices Stewart and   more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Daily Beast Reveals New Audio of Macomb County GOP Sponsored Fake Elector Fundraiser
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following agency statement on Nov. 28, 2023: * * * In case you missed it, ahead of the holiday last week, The Daily Beast dropped a behind-the-scenes look at yet another fundraiser for Michigan's fake electors, this time held at the Macomb County Republican Party offices. What makes this so alarming? The fundraiser was hosted by an official entity of the Michigan Republicans, which means that they are doubling down on the  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Matt Hall's Past Continues to Haunt Him, Slammed in New Op-Ed Over Ability to Lead
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023: In case you missed it, yesterday, MAGA Matt Hall was once again blasted for his past and ability to lead, this time in an op-ed by the president of the Michigan State University chapter of the National Organization for Women's Campus Action Network. In her op-ed, Raegan Wellman explains how, from her perspective as a young Michigander closely following her state legislature, she simply  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Michigan Republican US Senate Candidate Peter Meijer Backed Strict Abortion Bans [American Journal News]
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023: American Journal News reported today that Peter Meijer has a long record of backing strict abortion bans without exceptions for rape or incests. The story noted that Meijer's record has a "litany of staunch anti-abortion positions." In Congress, Meijer co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act which would have banned abortion with no exceptions. He voted against and criticized the Women  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Mike Rogers and Peter Meijer Vowed to Demolish the Affordable Care Act and Rip Away Health Care Coverage From 1.7 Million Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over the weekend, Donald Trump revived his push to repeal the Affordable Care Act which would rip away health care coverage and raise costs for working Michigan families. Both Mike Rogers and Peter Meijer support Trump's disastrous call to rip away common-sense, cost-saving health care. Here's where Michigan Senate GOP candidates stand on revoking critical health care access: * Mike Rogers voted aga  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Senate Showdown - Pensler Gets Fomo and Throws His Hat in the Ring, Candidates Bash Each Other for Running for the "Wrong Reason"
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: More is more, right? We guess you could say that when it comes to the Michigan Republicans' Senate Showdown. With Sandy Pensler throwing his hat in the ring, the field is only getting more crowded and chaotic. Here's the latest on the "caustic," "radioactive," and "aggressive" Michigan GOP Senate primary: * Pensler heard everyone else was also running for Senate, and he got FOMO. Pensler entered the   more

Michigan Dems Celebrate Gov Whitmer Signing Clean Energy Future Package, Slam MIGOP Opposition
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023: Today, Governor Whitmer signed the landmark Clean Energy Future legislative package codifying Michigan Democrats' powerful step toward ensuring a clean future for all Michiganders, now and for generations to come. This legislation will help reduce costs and create more high-quality, green jobs - all while protecting Michigan's beautiful lakes, rivers, and landscapes. "Michigan Democr  more

Michigan Dems Note Strong Contrast as Governor Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Elections
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Governor Whitmer signed voting rights bills into law to further protect Michigan's democracy, expanding on legislation already championed by Democrats this year to improve access to ballot boxes, early voting, and absentee ballots. Michigan Democrats have spent this legislative session fighting for election security, reliability, and accessibility, even in the face of increased attacks from an e  more

Montana Democratic Party: Montana Outsider, Washington Insider - Shady Sheehy May Be Skirting Law With Use of Company Resources For Campaign
HELENA, Montana, Nov. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Multimillionaire Tim Sheehy has discovered the campaign resources jackpot: his very own company, Bridger Aerospace. From using his company's private plane to fly to a fundraiser to filming campaign ads at Bridger Aerospace's headquarters, Sheehy has made quick use of his taxpayer-funded company's assets for his campaign - and it may not square with the law. * * * BACKGROUND: Sheehy repeatedly uses his  more

Montana Democratic Party: Montana Outsider, Washington Insider - Sheehy Makes 96 Times More Than the Average Montanan
HELENA, Montana, Nov. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Multimillionaire Tim Sheehy is sitting pretty on vast personal wealth that makes him out of touch with working Montana families. In fact, Tim Sheehy's $5 million salary makes him 96 times richer than the average Montanan. That's not all - Sheehy's net worth is "between $74 million and $260 million," which would make him one of the top ten wealthiest members of Congress if elected. Montana outsider, W  more

N.H. Democratic Party: Nikki Haley Opened the Door in NH to Repealing the ACA
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 1 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In New Hampshire yesterday, Nikki Haley opened the door to repealing the Affordable Care Act, doubling down on the MAGA agenda to rip away health care access for thousands of Granite Staters. As South Carolina governor, Haley repeatedly railed against the ACA, even calling to "defund" the program and refusing expansion efforts. But don't just take it from us, here's what Haley herself has p  more

Nevada Democratic Party: Donald Trump Wants to Take Health Care Away From Nevada's Latino Community
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Donald Trump doubles down on his threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and rip health care away from millions of Americans, it's clear that he doesn't care about the health of Nevadans or the devastating impact that repealing the ACA would have on Nevada's Latino community. When Nevada expanded Medicaid under the ACA, 40% of the newly-eligible population was Latino. In fact, the uninsured r  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: LIKE TRUMP, SAM BROWN HAS LONG OPPOSED THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND ITS PROTECTIONS FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: Just this week, Donald Trump doubled down on his pledge to "terminate" the Affordable Care Act. And he's not alone in his attacks on ACA: Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown has long opposed the widely popular health care law and its protections for Nevadans with preexisting conditions. Here's a quick recap of Brown's attacks on quality, affordable health care: * During Brown's 2014 bid f  more

Ohio Democratic Party Announces 2024 Supreme Court Slate
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023: Today, the Ohio Democratic Party announced the full slate of candidates for the 2024 Supreme Court race. Justices Melody Stewart and Michael Donnelly are running for re-election while Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Forbes from Cleveland will run for election to the state's highest court. "We couldn't be more proud and excited to re-elect Justices Stewart and Donnelly and to elect Judge  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, Matt Dolan Can't Outrun Records Attacking Ohioans' Healthcare
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As Donald Trump promises to dismantle the Affordable Care Act if elected, Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan can't outrun their records attacking Ohioans' healthcare. If the ACA is dismantled, 857,000 Ohioans would be at risk of losing their coverage and nearly 2 million Ohioans with a preexisting condition could be denied healthcare. * * * What you need to know about Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Mat  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Day Fifteen - Frank LaRose Still Won't Provide Answers, Doesn't Think Rules Apply to Him
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose is now fifteen days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee's deadline to file his personal financial disclosure and is still not answering questions about self-funding $250,000 after mocking his opponents for their wealth. LaRose may not think the rules apply to him, but Ohioans deserve answers. * * * Questions Frank LaRose must answer after refusing to follow the rules, self-funding $250,000, and with  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Day Fourteen - Frank LaRose Doesn't Think The Rules Apply to Him
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose is now fourteen days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee's deadline to file his personal financial disclosure - making it clear he doesn't think the rules apply to him. * * * As Ohioans wait for LaRose to provide answers about self-funding $250,000 to his campaign despite mocking his opponents by claiming to be the only "thousandaire" in the race, here is a reminder of all the times LaRose has *alre  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Day Seventeen - Frank LaRose Still Refusing to Follow the Rules, Disclose His "Highly Unusual" $250,000 Loan
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Mother Jones is out with a new report about Frank LaRose being seventeen days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee's deadline to file his personal financial disclosure - 106 days past LaRose's initial August deadline. After mocking his opponents by claiming to be the only "thousandaire" in the race, LaRose continues to avoid questions about loaning $250,000 to his campaign which experts note is "highly unusual." R  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Day Thirteen - Questions Frank LaRose Must Answer After Making It Clear He Doesn't Think The Rules Apply to Him
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose owes Ohioans answers after going thirteen days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee's deadline to file his personal financial disclosure, making it clear he doesn't think the rules apply to him. * * * Questions Frank LaRose must answer after refusing the follow the rules, self-funding $250,000, and withholding required financial disclosures: * In July, you said "I'm the only one in the race that is  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Frank LaRose's $600,000 Office Move Costing Ohio Taxpayers, "Blur[ring] Ethical Lines"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: On day one in his new office, Ohioans are being reminded that Frank LaRose is wasting $600,000 in taxpayer funds to move his official office to the same building as his campaign HQ. Since initial reports on LaRose's costly move published weeks ago, LaRose has been called out for "blur[ring] ethical lines," raising "ethics red flags," and "misusing taxpayer money." Despite calls from media outlets, Ohio taxpayers, an  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Must Rea - Frank LaRose Exposed for Putting Thumb On The Scale to Ban Abortion
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: A new must read report from Cleveland.com exposes how Frank LaRose put his thumb on the scale to ban abortion by rewriting the ballot language for State Issue 1 to be intentionally misleading. LaRose has already said he would overrule the majority of Ohioans who voted to protect reproductive rights this month by voting for a national abortion ban. * * * Read more: Cleveland.com: Secretary of State Frank LaRose sa  more

Ohio Republicans Keep Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud in Their Ongoing War on Women
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After trying and failing twice to rip fundamental rights away from Ohio women this year, Ohio Republicans keep doubling down on their disgusting attacks on women and saying the quiet part out loud. It's more than a pattern, it's a clear indication that these out-of-touch GOP politicians aren't backing down from their ongoing war on women. "It's clear from their lengthy list of disgusting attacks how Republican poli  more

Oklahoma Democratic Party: Public School Students Deserve Religious Freedom During School
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 30 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that encompasses the right of individuals to practice their religious beliefs without unwanted enforcement and indoctrination from individuals, groups, and institutions. Students have the fundamental right not to be forced to participate in or listen to one single religious prayer while attending a public school. Oklahoma Superintendent of Public I  more

Oregon Democratic Party: Wyden Leads Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Billionaires Income Tax
SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 1 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today led colleagues in introducing the Billionaires Income Tax Act, legislation to ensure billionaires start paying their fair share in taxes. Wyden is joined by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Bob Casey, D-Pa., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: CHAIRMAN SENATOR SHARIF STREET - STATEMENT ON BIGOTED SHOOTING OF PALESTINIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2023: * * * Chairman Senator Sharif Street released the following statement regarding the bigoted shooting of three Palestinian American students in Vermont this past weekend. "Everyone deserves to live a life free from the violence of hate and bigotry. On Saturday a hate crime involving the shooting of three Palestinian American students - Kinnan Abdalhamid, Hisham Awartani, and   more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ICYMI - DAVID MCCORMICK UNDER FIRE FOR HIS LONG RECORD OF SELLING OUT TO CHINA
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: David McCormick is under fire after new reports this month exposed David McCormick's deep ties to China and his long record of selling out to China at the expense of Pennsylvanians. A report from CNN showed McCormick increased investments in China by 108,000% as CEO of Bridgewater, including in companies blacklisted by the U.S. government. Shortly afterward another report from American Journal New  more

Statement From Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano in Response to Grand Jury Indictments of GOP County Supervisors
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2023: * * * Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement: "Cochise County GOP Supervisors disregarded the law and attempted to silence the voices of Arizona voters. We support Attorney General Kris Mayes for holding these extremist Republican Supervisors accountable, upholding the rule of law, and defending our democracy. National Republicans see Arizona as   more

Statement: Michigan Dems Chair on Sandy Pensler's Senate Announcement
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2023: * * * Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement on Sandy Pensler's entrance into the "caustic" and "radioactive" Republican "Senate showdown" in Michigan: "Michigan Republicans' nasty and bruising intra-party fight is getting worse by the day. Republicans are guaranteed to be left with a badly-damaged nominee who is out of touch with Michiganders. Just   more

Texas Democratic Party: Donald Trump Looks to Rip Away Affordable Health Care From Texans With Preexisting Conditions
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 28, 2023: * * * Today, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement in response to Donald Trump threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which could raise healthcare costs and jeopardize coverage for millions of Texans, including 4.8 million with preexisting conditions. "Donald Trump is running on an agenda to make America sicker - doubling down on his pus  more

Texas Democratic Party: Election Deniers Hold Up Cola for Retired Teachers, Property Tax Cuts
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2023: Today, Texas Senate Republican Bryan Hughes introduced SB 6 - legislation that would change the requirements for trial in the contest of constitutional amendment election results. This bill arose after a series of lawsuits were filed to overturn the results from the November 7th Local & Constitutional Amendment elections by MAGA extremists. The lawsuits are based on a series of false claims ranging fr  more

Texas Democratic Party: Ted Cruz and John Cornyn Dodge Duty to Constituents to Appease Billionaire Mega-Donor Harlan Crow
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on Texas U.S. Senators fleeing Senate Judiciary hearing in an attempt to protect Harlan Crow: "Ted Cruz is no stranger to fleeing the job when it gets tough - and when it comes to governance, John Cornyn is nothing but a follower. Sadly, this is the behavior that Texans have come to expect from their United   more

Texas Democrats Endorse Local Houston Candidates Ahead of December 9th Runoff Election
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Project LIFT is a longtime program of the Texas Democratic Party that invests in candidates running in local, down-ballot races across the state. Following Texas Democrats' Project LIFT endorsement of Chris Hollins for Houston City Controller - today, we're proud to endorse the following candidates ahead of the December 9th runoff elections in Houston next week: * Melanie Miles, Houston City Counci  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: Eric Hovde, Donald Trump Agenda - Take Away Critical Health Care Protections From Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 29 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023: Yesterday, Donald Trump revived his and MAGA Republicans' decades-long push to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which helped more than 40 million Americans get health insurance. Trump promised that if he wins, he'd renew his effort to "terminate" the law that protects as many as 129 million Americans living with pre-existing conditions. Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) has called a full repeal o  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: Like Trump, Derrick Van Orden Supports Full ACA Repeal
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 29 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Donald Trump isn't the only one eager to "terminate" the Affordable Care Act. Just like Trump, Van Orden has long campaigned on repealing the ACA, which has enabled hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites to obtain affordable health care coverage. * * * Here's a quick reminder of Derrick Van Orden's attacks on affordable health care: * In 2020, Derrick Van Orden said "the last vestiges of  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: New - Trump Doubles Down on Pledge to 'Replace' Obamacare
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 30 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2023: Last night, Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to "terminate" the Affordable Care Act in a new post promising to "REPLACE" the landmark health care reforms that have enabled 40 million Americans--and more than 200,000 Wisconsinites--to access affordable coverage. Despite promising "MUCH BETTER HEALTHCARE" Donald Trump has offered no health care plan of his own--beyond "Obamacare Suck  more