PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement commemorating the start of Black History Month: "Arizona Democrats celebrate Black history and the contributions made by countless Black Americans in Arizona and throughout this country. Black voters, organizers, and communities across this state have been critical voices in the Democratic Party f  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake's nightmare Senate campaign spun up more chaos for Republicans last night. Here's what you missed: * Widespread reporting indicated that Kari Lake was allegedly "offered what she viewed as a bribe by the chair of the Arizona Republican Party in an effort to keep her from running for the next two years." The recording echoes concerns about Lake's electability raised by national and Arizona Rep  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake's "absolute clown show" continued to "[upend] Arizona GOP" weekend, as new reports detailed how Lake was "booed at Arizona GOP meeting after forcing Chair's resignation" this weekend. As a reminder, last Tuesday, widespread reporting indicated Kari Lake was allegedly "offered what she viewed as a bribe" by Jeff DeWit, then chair of the AZ GOP. That night Lake called for his resignation. On We  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report from Politico reveals that Kari Lake is "headlining a campaign fundraiser on Friday hosted by two wealthy QAnon supporters," underscoring her continued associations with conspiracy theorists as she "[burnishes] 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." Tomorrow, Kari L  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: This special edition of The Lake Tapes looks at the last week of Kari Lake's nightmare Senate campaign that "[upended the] Arizona GOP" and turned the state party into an "absolute clown show." Kari Lake's actions last week sparked a new wave of concerns from Republicans about the viability of her Senate candidacy, pointing out that if Lake wants to "appeal to a broader audience and more of the moderate  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia announced the date and featured speakers for its 2024 Carter-Lewis Dinner. The dinner, to be held on February 8th, will feature North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper as keynote speaker, as well as remarks from Congresswoman Nikema Williams and other Georgia Democrats. Currently serving his second term as North Carolina's Governor, Gov. Roy Cooper   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month: "Black History Month is a time to celebrate Georgia's rich and storied Black history, and to uplift the achievements of the innumerable Black leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who have shaped not just our history but our presen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Yesterday, during a panel discussion at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urged Georgians to lobby their state officials to participate in programs set to help feed Georgia children. These programs were in the news earlier this month after Gov. Brian Kemp opted Georgia out of the Summer EBT program, which gives qualifying families $40 a month per eligib  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The Democratic Governors Association raised $71.5 million across all entities in 2023, continuing its red-hot momentum of breaking fundraising records and shattering expectations, as voters and donors are increasingly recognizing the importance of electing Democratic governors ahead of major battleground governor's races in 2024. This record-breaking haul represents a 66% increase in support from 2019, the la  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In observance of the start of Black History Month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins released the following statement: "This month and every month, we celebrate Black history and resilience, along with the countless Black changemakers who have made immeasurable contributions to our nation. We know American history is Black history, with the legacies of pioneers such as  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Yesterday, the Miami Herald reported that Miami Mayor Francis Suarez pushed for a no-bid contract that could have personal benefits for him -- the latest in a series of conflicts of interest issues revealed by his former presidential campaign. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "As a native of Miami, it's heartbreaking to see the city c  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * In honor and celebration of Black History Month, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "Black History Month is a celebration of the history and importance of African American communities, but it is also a call to action," said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried . "Today we recommit to standing shoulder to shoulder with the Black community to co  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * Today, President Biden will visit South Florida for two presidential campaign fundraisers - his sixth visit to Florida as president. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "President Biden knows Florida is worth fighting for," said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried . "With reproductive rights expected to be on the ballot and the   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * Today, a Florida House committee advanced a bill that would repeal the post-Parkland gun safety law that raised the age to purchase a gun to 21. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "Every time I think Florida's Republican supermajority can't go any lower, I'm proven wrong," said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried . "After the P  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * As the U.S. Senate finalizes the details of a bipartisan bill to secure the border, Ron DeSantis announced the deployment of the Florida State Guard to Texas. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "What happened to focusing on Florida?" said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried . "After limping back to his mansion as America's bigges  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * Today, a Florida House committee advanced a bill that would repeal a post-Parkland gun safety law that raised the gun purchase age requirement to 21. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Every time I think Florida's Republican supermajority can't find a new low, they prove me wrong," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "After the Parkland shoot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The women serve as the public face of the Democratic Party in South Carolina, Nevada and Michigan. Here's what they have planned for 2024. Key Point: "For the next cycle, Biden and the Democratic National Committee rearranged the Democratic primary calendar to reflect the diversity of the Democratic electorate, putting South Carolina first, followed by Nevada on Tuesday and Michigan on February 27. And f  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26 (TNSres) -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry on Jan. 25, 2024: When I was a kid, Idaho enjoyed a fairly healthy balance of political power. Democratic Governor Cecil Andrus served alongside a Republican lieutenant governor and for one legislative term, the Idaho Senate was evenly divided. As I grew up, Idaho veered rightward. Today, new migration patterns are rapidly accelerating the trend, and an interesting paradox has emerged in   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2024: * * * In response to racist harassment of South Portland schools' DEI coordinator by a known white supremacist, Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake and Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: "The racist & threatening letter sent to a South Portland school staff member overseeing the district's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives is jus  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: The Detroit News reported (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/28/donald-trump-gop-senate-michigan-james-craig-mike-rogers-sandy-pensler-justin-amash-peter-meijer/72352051007/) yesterday that the Republican Senate candidates are "bashing one another" as they cave to pressure, "flip[ping] their tone," and trying to cozy up to Trump after facing criticism in  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, late last week, extremist-in-chief Donald Trump took to Truth Social and endorsed Pete Hoekstra as Chair of the MIGOP, as Karamo and Hoekstra continue the ugly battle to claim leadership of this disgraced party. Trump's endorsement of Hoekstra shows what we have been saying all along - the party is a radical, far-right engine of chaos, no matter who heads it - and the MIGOP is a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: On this day in 1940, the first Social Security check was issued. While this vital program has helped so many Michiganders, Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler have pushed to end Social Security, which would increase health care costs for Michiganders and rip away benefits they worked a lifetime to earn. Here's where candidates in Michigan's GOP Senate primary stand on gutting Social Security:  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report (https://michiganadvance.com/2024/01/30/where-is-mr-rogers-neighborhood/) from Michigan Advance has raised questions about Mike Rogers abandoning Michigan nearly a decade ago for Florida and his "4,751-square-foot home in Cape Coral valued at $1.7 million" that "was his official residence until his decision to run for U.S. Senate." Rogers was living in Florida and registered to vote there  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: Michigan Advance has reported (https://michiganadvance.com/2024/01/29/michiganders-set-new-record-for-obamacare-enrollment-amid-medicaid-unwinding/) that a record number of Michiganders have enrolled into the Affordable Care Act for the coming year. However, Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler have vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act which would result in million  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, President Biden visited UAW autoworkers in Michigan and not only demonstrated his pro-worker, pro-union agenda, but underscored the stark contrast with Trump's long record of anti-labor policies that abandoned workers here in Michigan at every turn. It is simple, President Biden is on the side of the worker compared to President Trump who is on the side of corporations and billi  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Bombshell new reporting reveals that Montana newcomer Tim Sheehy has greatly exaggerated his "cowboy" credentials on the campaign trail in an attempt to win over Montana voters - but is in reality a "millionaire aerospace and drone technology entrepreneur who grew up in Minnesota and moved to Montana barely a decade ago." Vanity Fair found that since buying land a few years ago with the proceeds from the  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Despite repeatedly attacking pandemic relief, ultrawealthy Tim Sheehy hypocritically took nearly $1 million in COVID funds and lied about his business being "shut down," per new reporting from American Journal News. When questioned about taking the loans, Sheehy claimed that he needed the funding because his business, Bridger Aerospace, was "shut down." However, Sheehy lied - "Bridger Aerospace was neve  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 31 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: This morning, Tim Sheehy was endorsed by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA), an extreme anti-abortion group known for its national abortion ban "litmus test" for supporting candidates. With this endorsement, Sheehy is making it public that he commits to a national abortion ban, putting him at odds with Montanans. SBA has said that they will only back House or Senate candidates th  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Houston Chronicle is reporting this week more than 26,000 rape-releated pregnancies in Texas within 16 months after the state outlawed abortion. Now Montanans are forced to grapple with the potential reality of what the study's staggering findings might mean if Republican candidates like Greg Gianforte, Tim Sheehy, Matt Rosendale and leaders of the Montana Republican Party get their way. Montana has  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Get your popcorn and settle in, as the Montana GOP Senate primary battle gets messier by the day. Matt Rosendale has yet to make his official campaign debut, but with all signs pointing towards his impending announcement, Tim Sheehy and his DC allies are in full meltdown mode. IN-FIGHTING ON THE AIRWAVES: Sheehy and the NRSC are spending their precious resources attacking Rosendale before he's even laun  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Nevada Senate GOP field's allegiance to Donald Trump was on full display this weekend as every major candidate flocked to Trump's MAGA rally in Las Vegas in a desperate attempt to prove their loyalty to the disgraced former president who has lost Nevada twice. During his remarks, Trump mentioned the GOP primary and said it's going to "be a very good race, we'll see what happens." He acknowledged th  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following Donald Trump's lead, MAGA extremist Sam Brown recently came out against an emerging bipartisan border security deal -- before text of the bill was even released. Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesperson Katharine Kurz "MAGA extremist Sam Brown immediately falling in line with Donald Trump is proof that he cares more about his own self-serving politics than doing what's best for Nevada and p  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from POLITICO shows that Donald Trump's extreme allies are plotting a radical, anti-choice agenda for him to enact on day one in office if he's elected, superseding existing protections in Nevada. And you know MAGA extremist Sam Brown will be right there with him. Brown has a decade-long record of supporting extreme anti-choice policies, including strongly supporting overturning Roe v. Wad  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump is holding a rally in Las Vegas tomorrow, and the MAGA field of Senate candidates can't wait. Fresh off of his Iowa and New Hampshire victories, Trump is returning to the state he's lost in back to back general elections ahead of the NVGOP's upcoming primary/caucus chaos. Trump's latest campaign visit is giving every GOP candidate the chance to further prove their allegiance to the disgrace  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: On the 84th anniversary of the first Social Security check being issued, here's your reminder that Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown supported a plan to gut the vital program that provides assistance to more than half a million Nevada seniors. In 2022, when Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott proposed a widely criticized plan that would automatically sunset Social Security and Medicare   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 2 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * NHDP African American Caucus Chair Melanie Levesque released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month: "Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. Black Americans are the backbone of our nation, and our resilience, strength, and brilliance has sparked change   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 27, 2024: * * * Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesperson Katharine Kurz released the following statement on Sam Brown, Jeff Gunter, Jim Marchant, and other GOP Senate candidates attending Donald Trump's Las Vegas rally and showing their allegiance to his toxic agenda: "The Republicans running for Nevada Senate are all desperate to prove their loyalty and devotion to Donald Trump so they can win   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2024: As Medicare drug price negotiations begin today, here is a reminder that Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan oppose efforts to lower prescription drug costs. The field also supports eliminating the Affordable Care Act, which would jeopardize care for 857,000 Ohioans and risk denying care to nearly 2 million Ohioans with a preexisting condition. "From wanting to overturn the Affordable Care Ac  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As the #OHSEN Republican field posted their abysmal fourth quarter FEC reports yesterday, it's clear the only thing dragging the field across the finish line in this Slugfest is personal wealth, out-of-state billionaire PAC money, and Mommy and Daddy's cash. Here's a reminder of who is funding the #OHSEN field's campaigns: * Bernie Moreno wrote himself a $3 million check last year to try to buy Ohio's Sena  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After facing attacks on last week's debate stage for destroying evidence Bernie Moreno was legally required to keep while being sued by his employees for wage theft, Moreno hasn't been able to escape additional scrutiny on how far he went to avoid paying his employees the overtime they'd earned. As Moreno tries and fails to dismiss legitimate questions about shredding records he "specifically agreed" to hand over to  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: While the entire #OHSEN field celebrated when Roe v. Wade was overturned because it would allow "voters to decide" on reproductive rights, they now believe the issue requires "federal intervention" and would support a national abortion ban - which would overrule the will of Ohioans who resoundingly voted last November to protect abortion access. "Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan think they know better th  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2024: Today, the Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee endorsed in key races facing Ohio in 2024, including the Ohio Supreme Court races, select Congressional races and select ballot issues. A full list of endorsements can be found below. "Ohio Dems are fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in 2024 and help support key ballot issues that matter most to working families in our state. We'  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: On the 84th anniversary of the first Social Security check being issued, Connecticut hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick's past threats to Social Security are under scrutiny. During his 2022 Senate campaign, McCormick pushed to gut Social Security and Medicare, a move that would increase health care costs and rip away benefits earned through a lifetime of work from millions of   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut hedge fund mega-millionaire David McCormick is taking heat after he was caught on tape bragging about only "spending half [his] time in Pennsylvania" and the other half with "really wealthy people." Here's what Pennsylvanians are learning about McCormick's out of touch attitude. 6ABC"Inside Story": https://youtu.be/Vdhw4m_TIRM * Host Tamala Edwards: There's always a moment in which a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: In an embarrassing new interview with WTAE, David McCormick doubled down on his opposition to the infrastructure law, threatening the thousands of good-paying jobs in Pennsylvania the law is projected to create. McCormick previously said the "number one thing" he would do with a Senate majority is "roll back" the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Later in the interview, McCormick continued to refuse t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2024: * * * After Governor Whitmer's "State of the State" address tonight, the Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "The Whitmer-Gilchrist administration and Michigan Democrats are once again proving that they will fight for the needs of all Michiganders, especially when it comes to lowering housing costs, investing in education, and leading   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2024: This week, many targeted and eligible Democratic voters aged 65 and above began receiving vote-by-mail applications from the Texas Democratic Party. For over a decade, the party has sent vote-by-mail applications to eligible Democrats in order to increase voting access for Texas seniors across the state. The 2024 Vote-by-Mail Program will continue this effective and cost-efficient turnout initiative  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 25, 2024: Today, the Florida Democratic Party is proud to endorse former Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith for Florida's Senate District 17. Carlos Guillermo Smith, a respected civil rights leader and graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF), is a leading advocate for freedom and equality for all Floridians. Since launching his campaign in April 2023, Carlos has garnered endorsements   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from Puck News found that California bank owner Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) was invited to a Florida conference for billionaires, hedge fund managers, and other GOP megadonors, including Ken Griffin, one of the largest backers of Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley's presidential campaigns. This comes after Hovde was caught in Orange County, California on the day the NRSC announced his Senate campaig  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 27 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2024: Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined the Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to highlight the contrast between President Biden and Democrats' work investing in America and fighting for our freedoms and Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' record of abandoning working families and ripping away Wisconsinites' rights. Republican politicians in Madison would rather att  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 27 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: With the Wisconsin spring primary election less than a month away, it's time for Wisconsin voters who wish to vote absentee to send in their absentee ballot requests. That includes Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach), a California bank owner who pretends to be a Wisconsinite when he is trying to buy a U.S. Senate seat. Fortunately for Hovde, you can request to have your ballot sent to your $7 million ocean view ma  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * In honor of Black History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin: "Every February, we take pride in commemorating Black History Month and lifting up the profound impact of Black leaders who have played such a pivotal role in shaping Wisconsin in  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 31 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * In response to Gov. Evers vetoing Republican legislation seeking to draw lines to protect incumbent Republican politicians, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: "There's a word for when politicians draw lines to maximize their own chance of reelection: It's called gerrymandering. Republicans are desperate to maintain their unconstitutio  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2024: * * * Ahead of President Biden's visit to Wisconsin today to discuss how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is paying off for our state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: "Two years ago, Wisconsin welcomed President Biden to Superior to highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's roads, br  more