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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday January 14, 2024 ( 63 items )  

"DAVE MCCORMICK STARTS 2024 BY HAVING FUNDRAISER WITH JAN. 6TH ATTENDEE" [THE KEYSTONE]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: A January 6 attendee is hosting a fundraiser for David McCormick, according to a new report from The Keystone. This adds to McCormick's deep ties to fake electors and January 6 insurrectionists: * McCormick hired a fake elector who was part of an effort to overturn the 2020 election to run his Super PAC. * McCormick paid a criminally indicted co-conspirator in Donald Trump's fake elector scheme   more

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - "Trump Rekindles His Rage Against John McCain, Taunting Over POW's Broken Limbs" [AZCentral]
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: During a campaign speech this Saturday, Trump continued his long history of mocking the late U.S. Senator John McCain, this time insinuating that injuries as a result of being a prisoner of war were the reason Republicans failed to repeal Obamacare. "Trump's pathetic insults will not fool Arizonans. It's clear that at the core of Trump's hatred for the late Senator McCain is the want to strip healthcar  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Introducing - The Abortion Ban Lake Tapes
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: This January, the Arizona Democratic Party is introducing "The Abortion Ban Lake Tapes" in the lead up to the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to highlight Kari Lake's record of supporting dangerous abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest. Kari Lake has a yearslong, on-camera, record of praising Arizona's "draconian" territorial abortion ban, saying that abortion  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Report Details Kari Lake's Association With Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Arizona Republic's recent report detailing Kari Lake's show on a new far-right online network, AFN, reveals Lake's continued association with extremists, insurrectionists, and conspiracy theorists as she continues to "burnish her credentials with the far right even as GOP leaders have hoped she would focus her campaign on issues more likely to resonate with the broader public in Arizona." Kari Lake   more

Arizona Democratic Party: The Abortion Ban Lake Tapes - "I Am 100% Pro-Life"
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the third episode of the "Abortion Ban Lake Tapes," Kari Lake says that she is "100% pro-life," that there should be no federal right to an abortion, and that the Dobbs decision "corrected a 50 year wrong." The Dobbs decision which Lake praises, allowed for the potential resuscitation of Arizona's 1864 "draconian" territorial ban on abortion which has no exceptions for rape or incest- a law which Ka  more

Arizona Democratic Party: The Abortion Ban Lake Tapes - "Incredibly Thrilled" About "Draconian" Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 11 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the second episode of the "Abortion Ban Lake Tapes," Kari Lake says she is "incredibly thrilled" about Arizona's 1864 "draconian" territorial ban on abortion which has no exceptions for rape or incest. While Arizona Supreme Court is considering whether the dangerous abortion ban - described as "[risking] conditions of misery" - will be reinstated, Arizonans know that Kari Lake would ban abortion wit  more

Arizona Democrats Blast Trump's Calls for Economy To Crash
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Last night, during an interview on Fox News, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash -- yup, you read that correctly. In response, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement: "For years, Donald Trump has been unapologetically committed to destroying the economy for Arizona families, and now that we are reaping historic gains from Bidenomics --   more

Democratic Party of Georgia Responds to Gov. Kemp's State of the State Address
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2024: * * * Today, in response to Gov. Kemp's State of the State address, Democratic Party of Georgia spokesperson Ellie Schwartz released the following statement: "In today's State of the State address, Governor Brian Kemp tried to gloss over his record of failing Georgia families - but Georgians see through his rhetoric and know better. "Despite Kemp's grandstanding, Georgians are all to  more

Democratic Party of Georgia: ICYMI - Kemp Rejects Millions in Federal Funding to Feed Hungry Georgia Kids
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Today, new reporting (https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/georgia-opts-out-usda-summer-ebt-program-children-nutrition/85-58bff490-2941-46e9-80a7-a1176c632b68) revealed that Brian Kemp turned down tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to feed Georgia kids who rely on school lunch during the summer. Kemp declined to accept an estimated $138 million in funding for the   more

Democratic Party of Georgia: Kemp's State of the State Doublespeak - Kemp Has Failed Georgians on Healthcare
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: In his State of the State address today, Governor Kemp attempted to gloss over his abysmal record on health care. Under Kemp's failed leadership, Georgia has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country and among the worst maternal mortality rates. Kemp has refused to expand Medicaid in the state of Georgia, and his signature healthcare alternative has been widely panned as a   more

Democratic Party of Georgia: Kemp's State of the State Doublespeak - Refusing to Help Georgia Families Afford Groceries
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Today, in his State of the State address, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp lamented that Georgia families are struggling to put food on the table, yet he has failed to take action. Just last week, a shocking 11Alive report revealed that Kemp rejected tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to feed low-income Georgia kids. The federal government offered Kemp an estimated $138 mill  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY RESPONDS TO REMOVAL OF FLORIDA GOP CHAIRMAN CHRISTIAN ZIEGLER
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 8, 2024: * * * Today, the Republican Party of Florida overwhelmingly voted to remove Christian Ziegler as chairman, electing Evan Power as his replacement. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "Florida Republicans are finally cleaning house," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Through six weeks of scandal and an embarrassing refusal to step aside, Christian Ziegle  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY RESPONDS TO RON DESANTIS'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Today, as a major storm battered North Florida closing all government buildings except for the Capitol, Governor DeSantis delivered the State of the State address. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "Ron's insistence on delivering today's State of the State address before he returns to Iowa tonight showed he had more to say to Iowa voters t  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON APPEALS COURT RULING
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: * * * Today, the 11th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Ron DeSantis's suspension of former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren violated the First Amendment and ordered a new hearing in federal court. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "One of the most conservative courts in the country told Ron he was wrong," said FDP Chair Nikki   more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON ARMED CONFLICT IN ECUADOR
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2024: * * * After internal armed conflict broke out in Ecuador on Tuesday as a result of an organized crime offensive, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "We are deeply sorry for the tragedy Ecuador is going through," said Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried. "We extend our support to the Ecuadorian community in Florida, and we understand how concerning it  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS SLAM FL SENATE PRESIDENT FOR REFUSING TO EXPAND MEDICAID
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 12 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2024: * * * More than 4 million Floridians rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for their health insurance coverage, leading the nation in the number of ACA enrollees according to new data released Wednesday. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "More than 4 million Floridians rely on the ACA for life-saving health care, but we are still dealing with a  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS SLAM SENATE PRESIDENT FOR DENYING MEDICAID EXPANSION ON DAY ONE OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 12 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2024: * * * More than 4 million Floridians rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for health insurance coverage, leading the nation in ACA enrollment according to new data released yesterday. In response, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: "More than 4 million Floridians depend on the ACA for live-saving care but we are still dealing with a crisis of the uninsur  more

Georgia Democrats Welcome Vice President Harris Back to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Today, ahead of Vice President Harris's 10th visit to Atlanta since taking office, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Congresswoman Nikema Williams released the following statement: "Georgia Democrats are excited to welcome Vice President Harris back to the Peach State today for an important conversation with voting rights advocates and community leaders. "There is no better pla  more

ICYMI: AFTER LOMBARDO VETOED LEGISLATION LIMITING CORPORATE PURCHASES OF PROPERTY, WALL STREET-BACKED COMPANIES SNATCH UP HUGE NUMBER OF HOMES ACROSS THE VALLEY
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Nevada continues to face a dire housing crisis, the consequences of Governor Lombardo always prioritizing special interests instead of putting our families first are taking their toll. New reporting from the Las Vegas Review-Journal details how a massive corporate landlord bought hundreds of homes across Clark County last summer - just one instance of a larger trend of Wall Street-backed investors p  more

ICYMI: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Hits the Airwaves to Highlight Stakes of 2024 Election for South Carolinians
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As President Biden traveled to Charleston, South Carolina to deliver a powerful speech at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church - a venue that embodies the stakes of the 2024 election for the nation - DNC Chair Jaime Harrison took to the airwaves to highlight what's on the line for voters this November as Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans work to undermine our democracy, rewrite history, and strip away   more

ICYMI: VP Harris Champions Voting Rights, Democracy in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Atlanta, Georgia, for a roundtable discussion on voting rights with Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Congresswoman Nikema Williams and local voting rights activists. While Donald Trump and MAGA extremists continue to threaten our democracy, President Biden and Vice President Harris have been tireless advocates protecting Georgians'  more

Michigan Democratic Party & IBEW Local 1106 Celebrate MDP Workers' Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Yesterday evening, Michigan Democratic Party workers voted with 100% support to ratify a new contract with the party that prioritizes the needs of our staff and will raise wages, increase stipends for work-related expenses, and improve contributions to retirement funds. Michigan Democratic Party staff who are organized with IBEW Local 1106 negotiated with the Michigan Democratic Part  more

Michigan Democratic Party and Contest Every Race Announce Ambitious Statewide Candidate Recruitment Initiative Targeting 6,500+ Incumbent Republicans
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a statewide campaign to recruit thousands of Democrats to run for local office. This is part of a national campaign by Contest Every Race to help ensure that no Republican goes unchallenged up or down the ballot. What we know is that having more Democrats running locally boosts Democratic turnout and enthusiasm. This program is part of an  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Bombshell Daily Beast Report Exposes That "Police Investigated MAGA Michigan Leader For Partner Violence"
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: In case you missed it, yesterday, the Daily Beast broke a bombshell story on State Rep. Matt Hall detailing a police report filed by his girlfriend in 2019, which contained deeply concerning allegations of domestic violence and interfering in a 911 call. In the piece, Daily Beat reporter Kate Briquelet lays out how Hall, while on his way to gamble, began driving fast and dangerously,  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - MIGOP Ousts Karamo, Setting Off Potential Court Battle as She Refuses to Recognize Vote
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: In case you missed it, this weekend, members of the MIGOP voted overwhelmingly to remove embattled Chair Kristina Karamo from her position as the head of the extremist Michigan Republican Party after months of discontent, physical infighting, and bankruptcy. Now, there are apparently two Michigan Republican Parties? That's right... Karamo and her (former) co-chair, Malinda Pego, are bo  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Senate Showdown - James Craig and Sandy Pensler Attack "Career Politician" Mike Rogers for Doing "Whatever Benefits Him"
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Here is what's in and out for 2024, according to Michigan Republicans. In: having "a complete lack of principles" and embracing dangerous election conspiracy theories. Out: staying in Michigan. The mitten might be in the midst of a winter storm, but the Michigan GOP Senate Showdown is only heating up. Here's the latest on this "doozy" of a primary: * James Craig called Mike Rogers a "career politici  more

Michigan Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Republicans Bash "Hack" Mike Rogers on His "Complete Lack of Principles" and Doing "Anything to Get Power"
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Republican Senate "brutal intraparty battle" is in full swing. Republicans were quick to attack Mike Rogers after he caved to pressure and endorsed Donald Trump for President. Here's the latest on the Michigan Republicans' "bloodbath" primary: * James Craig ripped Rogers apart, calling him a "career politician" who will "do anything and say anything to get power." * Sandy Pensler didn'  more

Mike Rogers Caves to Pressure, Endorses Trump and Embraces Conspiracy Theories After Facing Criticism in GOP Primary
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Today, Mike Rogers endorsed Donald Trump for President and embraced dangerous conspiracy theories after facing criticism in the "caustic" and "radioactive" GOP primary. Rogers' endorsement comes after he refused to endorse Trump in the 2016 or 2020 elections. "Mike Rogers is desperately trying to hide his previous criticism as he cozies up to Trump and embraces dangerous election cons  more

Montana Democratic Party: MT-SEN Week in Review - As Montana Temps Drop Below Zero, Sheehy-Rosendale Brawl Continues to Heat Up
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Growing evidence suggests that the battle between out-of-staters Tim Sheehy and Matt Rosendale is nearly upon us. This week, both camps seemed to be preparing for the upcoming brawl. * * * SHEEHY WORRIES ABOUT BRUISING PRIMARY FIGHT Amid Sheehy's mounting fears of a bruising GOP primary fight with Matt Rosendale, he's begging outside groups to bail him out. As the Helena Independent Record reported, S  more

Montana Democratic Party: Shady Tim Sheehy Said He "Bootstrapped" His Company, But Didn't Mention $600,000 In Family Money
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Multimillionaire Tim Sheehy has regaled voters with stories of building his company, Bridger Aerospace, "from scratch" without "freebies." However, reporting from the Daily Beast revealed that he conveniently forgot to mention that he was given at least $600,000 in startup money from his dad and brother. Not only did he leave out the large sum of money his family gave him, but he also omitted the fact t  more

Montana Democratic Party: What Montanans Are Saying - Shady Sheehy is Wrong for Montana
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since transplant Tim Sheehy launched his campaign for Senate seven months ago, Montanans have learned about Sheehy's "wildly unpopular" toxic policy positions, and they don't like what they see. Read more about what Montanans think of Shady Sheehy: * Daily Inter Lake: Keep Public Lands in Public Hands * Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Another super-rich pawn from outside Montana * Daily Montanan: Sheehy's a  more

More Wisconsinites Have Health Insurance Than Ever Before Thanks to President Biden and Democrats
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 11 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: Today, federal health officials announced a record 20 million Americans--including more than 250,000 Wisconsinites--signed up for health insurance in 2023 under the Affordable Care Act. More Americans have quality health care than ever before, and millions more are saving money on prescription drugs and health insurance thanks to leadership from President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senat  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Josh Harder Tries, Fails to Hide Himself Caving to Pro-Hamas Extremists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: While far-left radicals protested his office, Josh Harder called for a ceasefire against Hamas terrorists, but you wouldn't know it looking at his website or social media. That is, until a news outlet contacted Harder asking why not. "Josh Harder caved to the extreme mob protesting his office instead of standing on principle. Harder fakes being a moderate while selling out everyday Central Valley  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: AD ALERT - GUNTER LAUNCHES SCATHING NEW AD ATTACKING "SCAM" BROWN IN MESSY NV SEN GOP PRIMARY
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 11 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: The messy Nevada Senate GOP primary just keeps getting messier. Former Trump Ambassador Jeff Gunter launched a scathing new ad today attacking NRSC-backed Senate candidate Sam Brown for his flip-flop from criticizing Mitch McConnell and the DC Swamp to being their handpicked candidate and financing his campaign on their dime. Gunter's ad directly criticizes Brown for being a "loser" an  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ICYMI - LOMBARDO SACKS TOP AUDITOR AMID CONCERNS OF LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 11 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Joe Lombardo continues to put his own interests first and totally disregard what's best for Nevadans , there's now yet another reason to believe that he's hiding something from Nevadans. Shocking new reporting from the Nevada Independent details how Lombardo fired the top auditor of Nevada's state agencies after nearly two decades of public service across multiple administrations with no cause or pr  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ICYMI - SAM BROWN'S MAGA EXTREMISM BACK IN SPOTLIGHT ON ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: This weekend marked the three year anniversary of the deadly January 6 insurrection on our nation's Capitol, and another reminder that NRSC-backed Senate candidate Sam Brown is a MAGA extremist who supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election and downplayed the violent insurrection that resulted in the deaths of five people and injured 140 law enforcement officers. Read more about Bro  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: MEMO - SAM BROWN'S SUPPORT FOR JANUARY 6 AND MAGA ELECTION CONSPIRACY THEORIES
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following memorandum: * * * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Katharine Kurz, Senior Communications Advisor for the Nevada State Democratic Party DATE: January 5, 2023 SUBJECT: Sam Brown's Support for January 6 and MAGA Election Conspiracy Theories Tomorrow marks the three year anniversary of the deadly January 6 insurrection, one of the darkest days in American history that resulted in the deaths of five people, injured 140 la  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEVADA MAGA MAYHEM - WEEKLY SENATE UPDATE 1/12
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another week, another round of infighting for Nevada Senate Republicans who are making this the messiest and ugliest Senate primary in the country. This is Nevada MAGA Mayhem, your weekly update on the latest news from the Nevada Senate Republican Primary. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Brown caves to fellow MAGA primary opponents, Gunter launches a new attack ad on 'Scam' Brown, and the GOP primary debate is creeping  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SAM BROWN CAVES TO MAGA PRIMARY PRESSURE, FORCED TO ENDORSE DONALD TRUMP
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: After months of pressure from his fellow MAGA primary opponents, Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown finally caved and endorsed Donald Trump for president today - in an exclusive to far-right Breitbart News - after dodging questions for his entire campaign about his support for the disgraced former president who lost Nevada twice. Despite openly backing Trump during his fa  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: TRUMP'S PLANS FOR NEVADA - HIGHER COSTS AND FEWER FREEDOMS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: A month out from the Nevada GOP's rigged caucus, here's a reminder that Donald Trump already failed Nevada once - and now, he wants to implement an even more dangerous MAGA agenda that would rip away Nevadans' hard-won rights and freedoms, reverse President Biden's economic progress, slash Medicare and Social Security, and gift tax handouts to the ultra-wealthy and corporations at the expense of hardwork  more

NHDP Statement on Anniversary of the Violent January 6 Insurrection
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2024: * * * NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement to mark the three-year anniversary of Donald Trump inciting a violent insurrection on the United States Capitol: "Today marks three years since Granite Staters watched as Donald Trump, in a blatant attempt to remain in power, encouraged a violent mob to launch an insurrection on our nation's Capitol. Insurrectionis  more

NHDP Statement on NH DOJ Cease and Desist Letter to the DNC
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2024: * * * NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement in response to the New Hampshire Department of Justice sending cease and desist letter to the Democratic National Committee: "Well, it's safe to say in New Hampshire, the DNC is less popular than the NY Yankees. "State law requires the New Hampshire Secretary of State to conduct the first-in-the-nation primary and  more

NV DEMS LAY OUT THE FACTS ABOUT LOMBARDO IN NEW ACCOUNTABILITY SITE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Today, the Nevada State Democratic Party launched "Lombardo Facts," a website laying out the truth about Joe Lombardo's record as governor - from his ongoing ethics scandal, to his refusal to support State Police officers, to his legislative obstruction. Despite occasionally pretending to care about transparency, Lombardo has only ever kept Nevadans in the dark, from hiding the donors to  more

NV DEMS STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S CALL FOR ECONOMY TO CRASH
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Following Donald Trump calling for the economy to crash - which would devastate working Nevada families - during an interview on Fox News, Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett released the following statement: "After ending his term as president with the worst jobs record in modern American history and doubling down on an economic plan that will only raise  more

Ohio Democratic Party : ICYMI - GOP Supreme Court Candidate Makes Her Anti-Abortion Views Clear While Breaking Her Own Rules in the Process
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: In case you missed it, Marty Schladen of the Ohio Capital Journal today broke news that Republican Supreme Court candidate Meghan Shanahan has been touting her support from anti-abortion groups on social media, indicating how she'd rule on any abortion rights issues that come before the Ohio Supreme Court. While it's bad enough that Shanahan is touting endorsements from the same anti-abortion groups  more

Ohio Democratic Party Announces Winners of Delegate Elections for 2024 Democratic National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2024: Today, the Ohio Democratic Party announced the winners of this week's elections for district-level delegates for President Biden for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Candidates elected this week will be certified in March, following Ohio's primary election. "Ohio Democrats are excited to head to Chicago in August, mark the progress we've made over the last four years and look ahe  more

Ohio Democratic Party: #OHSEN Slugfest - 2024 Starts With a Bang as Bernie Moreno Gets Slammed by Editorial Board, Field Trades Jabs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: One week into 2024 and the #OHSEN Slugfest is already getting messier and nastier. Over the weekend, the Toledo Blade Editorial Board slammed Bernie Moreno for his "questionable" judgment, being "good for the growth of Russia," and having significant ties to the sketchy crypto industry - a "financial tool that primarily benefits criminals." And that's not all. Over the weekend, Bernie Moreno threw gasoline on the sl  more

Ohio Democratic Party: #OHSEN Slugfest - Lies, Name-Calling, "Dirty Insider Politics," This Slugfest Is Just Getting Started
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, the #OHSEN field threw punches at one another with accusations of collusion and name-calling. The Toledo Blade Editorial Board even took a swing, slamming Bernie Moreno for his "questionable" judgment and having significant ties to the sketchy crypto industry - a "financial tool that primarily benefits criminals." Here's a recap of what has already been called one of the "messiest", "most expensive" and   more

OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY: #OHSEN SLUGFEST - NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS AND 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: It's finally 2024, but before we jump into the scalding hot #OHSEN Slugfest fire, let's look back on Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan's biggest accomplishments - or failures - in 2023 and their New Year's resolutions. Here's a recap of what has already been called one of the "messiest, "most expensive" and "bruising" primary battles in the country. BERNIE MORENO: YEAR IN REVIEW - Tried to ban abortion a  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Bernie Moreno Supports Government Shutdown Despite Devastating Consequences for Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: With another government shutdown deadline looming, Ohioans are being reminded that Bernie Moreno has called for a shutdown despite the devastating consequences it would have on Ohioans. Moreno opposed the bipartisan stopgap spending plan in September and called to shut down the federal government, which would have forced tens of thousands of Ohioans to work without pay. As Congress attempts to avoid another shutdown  more

Ohio Democratic Party: ICYMI - Canton Repository Editorial - Emilia Sykes' No. 1 Priority? 'Want This Government to Work for People in This Area.'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: In case you missed it, the Canton Repository published an editorial today praising Congresswoman Emilia Sykes' ability to deliver for Ohio's 13th district amid the dysfunction of the current Congress. The editorial outlined Sykes' successes so far, her ability to break through partisanship in Washington and her vision of making sure the 13th district is front and center for critical Congressional pr  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: "DAVE MCCORMICK-LED HEDGE FUND SHED HUNDREDS OF JOBS AFTER POCKETING STATE MONEY" [HUFFPOST]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Mega-millionaire David McCormick laid off and outsourced more than 400 jobs as CEO of Bridgewater because of bad business decisions he made as CEO, according to new reporting from the HuffPost. His failed promise to create jobs cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Maddy McDaniel issued the following statement: "David McCormick's only accomplishments as a   more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: AS PRESIDENT BIDEN DEFENDS DEMOCRACY, GOV. SHAPIRO LAYS OUT STAKES FOR 2024
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2024: Ahead of President Biden's speech today near Valley Forge and the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Morning Joe on MSNBC to highlight the stakes for democracy and freedom at the ballot box this November as Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans continue to assault the rights and freedoms of Pennsylvanians and Americans across the country. WATCH: http  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ICYMI - DAVID MCCORMICK'S RECORD OF KILLING JOBS UNDER NEW SCRUTINY
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: David McCormick's record of killing jobs is coming under new scrutiny after a report from HuffPost showed McCormick laid off and outsourced more than 400 jobs as CEO of Bridgewater because of bad business decisions he made as CEO. His failed promise to create jobs cost taxpayers millions of dollars. What They're Saying: National Journal Hotline: https://go.nationaljournal.com/index.php/email/emai  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS BLAST TRUMP'S CALLS FOR ECONOMY TO CRASH
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Last night, during an interview on Fox News, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash -- which would devastate [millions] of working Pennsylvanians. In response, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Senator Sharif Street released the following statement: "For years, Donald Trump has been committed to destroying the economy for Pennsylvania families, and now that Penn  more

Texas Billionaire's Not-So-Secret Weapon: Matt Rinaldi Unveiled as Texas GOP's Chief Saboteur, SEC Discloses
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: Today, the Texas Tribune revealed that SEC reports disclose Republican Party of Texas Chair Matt Rinaldi as one of Texas billionaire Farris Wilks' attorneys. Wilks is notorious for funding the Defend Texas Liberty PAC, a group known for its ties to white supremacists and being the Texas GOP's largest donor group. For months, Matt Rinaldi has fended off critics of Defend Texas Liberty despite their   more

Texas Democratic Party: Greg Abbott Admits That Texas Government is Only Deterred From Shooting Migrant Women and Children by Fear of Murder Charges
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2024: * * * Today, Heartland Signal released audio from Greg Abbott's interview on The Dana Loesch Show via X (formerly known as Twitter) regarding Texas' dangerous border policies: "We're doing everything we possibly can. The only thing that we're not doing - we're not shooting people that come across the border because, of course, the Biden administration would charge us with murder," said disgra  more

Texas Democrats Blast Trump's Calls for Economy To Crash
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Last night, during an interview on Fox News, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash -- which would devastate millions of working Texans. In response, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "For years, Donald Trump has been committed to destroying the economy for Texas families, and now that Texans are reaping historic gains from Bidenomics   more

The Abortion Ban Lake Tapes: Lake "Believes In" Texas Bounty Hunter Abortion Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the fourth episode of the "Abortion Ban Lake Tapes," Kari Lake says she doesn't believe in "any" abortions and supports the Texas abortion ban that allows for abortion "bounty hunters" and has put women's lives in danger. Kari Lake recently attended an event in Texas just days after Republican Lubbock county commissioners passed an ordinance seeking to prevent women from crossing state lines to acce  more

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF FLORIDA RESPONDS TO RON DESANTIS' SPEECH MARKING THE BEGINNING OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Today, as a severe storm hit northern Florida and all government buildings except the Capitol were closed, Governor DeSantis delivered the speech that kicked off the legislative session. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "Ron's insistence on delivering the State of the State address before returning to Iowa tonight demonstrates that he has  more

Three Years Ago Today: California Bank Owner Eric Hovde Skipped Town to Ditch the Wisconsin Winter
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 13 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: Three years ago today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) told Isthmus Magazine that he was "getting ready to head out of the state here for the next couple months," leaving the cold Wisconsin winter behind as he headed straight for his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach. While in California, Hovde attended several meetings and events for the California bank he owns, making   more

WISCONSIN DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SPLIT SCREEN - TRUMP PLOTS MORE TAX BREAKS TO CORPORATIONS AS PRESIDENT BIDEN DELIVERS SMALL BIZ BOOM FOR WISCONSIN
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 13 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: According to a new report (https://wisdems.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5fdce0a26f89c28febc13998d&id=c159403ee2&e=ac768b3764) from the Washington Post today, Donald Trump is planning to expand his disastrous 2017 tax scam and gift even more tax cuts to big corporations at the expense of middle-class Wisconsin families if he gets another chance. This comes just days after Trump said he'  more

Wisconsin Democrats Blast Trump's Calls for Economy to Crash
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 11 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * In an interview on Fox News last night, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash--which would devastate millions of working Wisconsinites. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: "For years, Donald Trump has been committed to destroying the economy for Wisconsin families, and now that Wisconsinites are r  more