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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday February 18, 2024 ( 58 items )  

Arizona Democratic Party on Republicans in the Legislature Stripping Voting Rights
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * The Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement on Arizona Republicans passing multiple bills in the legislature that strip Arizonans of their voting rights. "While Arizona Democrats are fighting relentlessly to protect the vote and fight for the issues Arizonans care about, local Republicans are continuously finding new ways to take  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Kari Lake's Nightmare Campaign Full of Conspiracy Theories, Toxic Positions
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake's nightmare campaign has been full of conspiracy theories and toxic positions as Lake is "still an extremist" and "far-right conspiracy theorist." "Kari Lake is a nightmare candidate for Republicans. Lake has toxic, disqualifying views that have alienated Arizona voters and will cost her the election in November," said Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Senior Communications Advisor at the Arizona Democr  more

Democratic Party of Georgia: ICYMI - Biden Administration Blasts Governor Kemp for Failing Georgia Children, Calls for "Immediate Action"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Last week, the federal government put Governor Brian Kemp's administration on blast for failing to consistently deliver on-time and accurate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to Georgians, putting some of our most vulnerable families at higher risk of going hungry. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack called on the State of Georgia to take immediate action to improve the efficiency and   more

DPVA CHAIRWOMAN SUSAN SWECKER STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER DELEGATE ONZLEE WARE
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement after the passing of former Delegate Onzlee Ware: "It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Onzlee Ware, a stalwart champion of progress and a beloved leader in Virginia politics," Swecker said. "As a former legislator, esteemed judge, and former chair of the 6th Congressiona  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * Over the weekend, the Republican Party of Florida announced their legislative agenda for the year, highlighting ten priority bills that they would like to see passed. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "The Republican Party of Florida is a joke, and new leadership hasn't changed anything," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Instead of suppo  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SLAMS RICK SCOTT'S VOTE AGAINST THE BIPARTISAN NATIONAL SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Senator Rick Scott voted against a bipartisan national security supplemental that will provide critical funding for our military and our allies. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Rick Scott's vote against the bipartisan national security supplemental is a slap in the face to our military and our allies," said FDP Chair Nikki F  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ICYMI - REPUBLICANS ARE 'PROUD' OF THEIR DO-NOTHING AGENDA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Over the weekend, the Republican Party of Florida announced their legislative agenda for the year, highlighting their top ten priority bills. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "They have shown their cards," FDP Chair Nikki Fried said. "The Republican Party of Florida is a joke and new leadership hasn't changed anything." "Republican   more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS CONDEMN THE ARREST OF A HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER IN VENEZUELA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 14, 2024: * * * Following reports from Venezuela regarding the arrest of prominent human rights attorney Rocio San Miguel, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "The Maduro dictatorship continues to undermine the voice of Venezuelans in their fight for freedom," said Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried . "In its ambition to remain in power, the Maduro regime   more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS OBSERVE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF PARKLAND SHOOTING
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2024: Wednesday marks six years since 14 students and three school staff members were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Ahead of the anniversary, Florida Democrats held a press conference on Tuesday remembering the lives lost and highlighting the current state of gun laws in Florida and beyond. "Today, tomorrow, and every day, we remember the students and staff who   more

Former Defense Officials, Wisconsin Democrats Highlight Importance of NATO in Face Of Trump's Dangerous Comments
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 15 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2024: On Wednesday, former OSCE Ambassador Daniel Baer, Navy Veteran Tracey Sperko, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, and former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller held a virtual press call highlighting the danger Donald Trump poses to democracy worldwide. Donald Trump's support of Russian aggression proves he is unfit to serve as president. While Trump and MAGA Republic  more

ICYMI: "Democrats Have Aggressively Seized" On "Carpetbagger" Republican Senate Candidates "In Several Of The Year's Most Competitive Races" [NBC NEWS]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: NBC News: Democrats are trying to turn the GOP's 2024 Senate contenders into Dr. Oz By Henry J. Gomez February 15, 2024 * Democrats had a field day beating Mehmet Oz two years ago, relentlessly branding the TV doctor-turned-Senate candidate in Pennsylvania as a crudite-loving carpetbagger from New Jersey. * Now, in another election cycle that could tip the balance of power in the chamber,   more

ICYMI: NRSC Endorses Kari Lake the Uniter. Has Anyone in Arizona Actually Seen This Lake? [Arizona Republic Opinion]
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts says that "apparently, the view from Palm Beach and D.C. is different than the view here" because "here in Arizona, there is still a question about how Lake can win over those all-important moderate Republicans and independents she trashed." Arizona Republic reporter Ron Hansen, wrote this reminder today: "While Lake claimed to unite Rep  more

ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats Rally for Common Sense Gun Safety Solutions as Trump Panders to NRA
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 14 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2024: On Friday, Wisconsin Democrats joined with community leaders and gun violence prevention advocates to discuss the need for common sense gun safety solutions in Wisconsin--and to condemn Donald Trump's pandering to the gun lobby and the NRA at the expense of our kids and communities. See more coverage from around Wisconsin: CBS 58 (https://wisdems.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5fdce0a2  more

LOMBARDO'S THREE-YEAR PLOY TAKES CREDIT FOR DEMOCRATIC INVESTMENTS WHILE FAILING TO PRIORITIZE NEVADANS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from The Nevada Independent detailed how Joe Lombardo is preparing a three-year scheme to take credit for investments passed by Democratic state legislators during the last legislative session while refusing to expand access to reproductive health care, lower costs for Nevadans, or make our communities safer- all after vetoing a record number of bills that would have addressed these issues  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - 9 Years Through the Revolving Door - How the GOP's Top Senate Recruit in Michigan Got Rich After Leaving Congress [Business Insider]
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: Business Insider reported today that Mike Rogers "made good on his quest to get rich" after leaving office by spending nine years through the "'revolving door,' advising companies on issues he dealt with in Congress." Rogers left Michigan, sold his home in Howell, and multiplied his wealth making "more than $32,000 from paid speeches in 2022, nearly $2 million in income from board po  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Freedom Caucus Double Down on Refusing to Condemn Racist Rep. Josh Schriver, Basic Forms of Hate
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: In case you missed it yesterday, members of Michigan's House Freedom Caucus doubled down on their refusal to denounce their fellow MAGA Republican Rep. Josh Shriver's racist comments. While almost every other Democrat and Republican in the House voted in favor of passing a resolution to denounce basic forms of vitriol by House members, Freedom Caucus members Representatives Carra, Fri  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Michigan House Speaker Takes Action Against Racist MAGA MIGOP Rep. Schriver
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: In case you missed it, Democrats have taken action against MAGA MI state Rep. Josh Schriver. Today, Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate sanctioned state Rep. Josh Schriver after he spread racist conspiracy theories on his social media and continuously doubled down on these dangerous sentiments. Speaker Tate removed Schriver from his committee assignments, reassigned his legislativ  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - NBC News Highlights Mike Rogers Abandoning Michigan and Spending Nearly a Decade in Florida
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: NBC News reported today that Mike Rogers abandoned Michigan and moved to Florida where he owns a mansion "valued at nearly $1.7 million." Rogers claimed a "$50,000 homestead exemption" on the Cape Coral mansion in 2022, indicating it's his primary residence. Rogers quit Michigan nearly a decade ago, and he only moved back to the state last year ahead of his Senate campaign launch. R  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Orange You Glad You're My Valentine! And Other Valentine's Day Cards for the Michigan Senate GOP Candidates
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's Valentine's Day, and we couldn't resist sharing some cards for the Michigan Senate Republican candidates. Whether it's Florida, big corporations, a dangerous abortion ban, or repealing the Affordable Care Act, there's plenty of love to go around for Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler. Take a look: Orange you glad you're my Valentine! The state of Florida sent this Valentine's Day car  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Three Questions Mike Rogers Must Answer After New Reports of His "Explosion of Immense Wealth" After Walking Through the Revolving Door
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report (https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-rogers-revolving-door-michigan-senate-financial-disclosures-2024-2) from Business Insider has raised questions about Mike Rogers abandoning Michigan, walking straight through the revolving door to make millions from cushy corporate gigs, and buying "a more than $1.5 million" mansion in Florida. Rogers is a clear example of a lawmaker who saw  more

Montana Democratic Party Statement on Congressman Ryan Zinke Filing for Reelection
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan issued the following statement after Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his reelection bid: "Zinke has shown time and time again that he's only in office for personal gain and not looking out for the hardworking people of Montana. His political career is marked by self-advancement and his cozy relationships with special interest groups that helped g  more

Montana Democratic Party Statement on Rosendale Suspending U.S. Senate Campaign
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan issued the following statement after Matt Rosendale suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate less than a week after he launched it: "Rosendale spent months making the case that Tim Sheehy has no place representing Montana in the Senate and he was right: Sheehy is an out-of-state tech millionaire completely out of touch with Mont  more

Montana Democratic Party: Democratic Legislators Discuss the Issues in Lake County
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Democratic leaders kicked off a new year of the Legislative Listening Tour in Lake County last month, hosting back-to-back sessions in Ronan and Arlee. Representative Mary Cafero (D-Helena) and Representative Tom France (D-Missoula) started in a crowded room at the Ronan Mission Valley Senior Center, where they heard from locals about a range of issues. The state's Medicaid redeterminat  more

Montana Democratic Party: Happy Valentine's Day From Transplant Tim and Maryland Matt
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The day of love is upon us, and Transplant Tim Sheehy and Maryland Matt Rosendale have special messages to share with you! WANNABE COWBOY FINDS LOVE If Tim can spend his tech millions to buy ranch land for brand deals and photoshoots (while not being involved with the day-to-day operations), he will certainly spend big bucks to woo you. ANTI-CHOICE BUT PRO-COMMITMENT Matt hopes that his desire to str  more

Montana Democratic Party: New - Mitch McConnell to Intervene in the Montana GOP Primary to Boost Transplant Tim
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Today, Mitch McConnell confirmed that he "will be involved" in the Montana Republican Senate primary, swooping in to prop up his handpicked candidate Tim Sheehy, per The Hill. With McConnell's financial backing, Sheehy is even more deeply intertwined with the D.C. swamp. As an out-of-stater himself, who has made his riches from government contracts, it's no wonder that Sheehy has to r  more

Montana Democratic Party: New - Transplant Tim and Maryland Matt Face Scrutiny For Their Out-Of-State Roots
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As NBC News reports, Maryland Matt Rosendale and Transplant Tim Sheehy have serious carpetbagger vulnerabilities that undermine their credibility in Montana and will dog them on the campaign trail. KEY QUOTES: * "Senate Republicans' roster of candidates is full of carpetbaggers with tenuous ties to the states they're running in," said Tommy Garcia, a spokesperson for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign   more

Montana Democratic Party: Out-of-Stater Navigator - Transplant Tim Sheehy Called Out For "Rhinestone Cowboy" Lifestyle
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Matt Rosendale said for months that Tim Sheehy has no place representing Montana and Montanans agree. This week, Montana Democrats reminded Montanans about Sheehy's glaring lies and out-of-touch record. Catch up on below: SHEEHY'S NEIGHBORS LEARN THE TRUTH A mobile billboard drove around Bozeman this week, playing the Montana Democratic Party's new ad highlighting Montana Transplant Tim Sheehy's "rhine  more

Montana Democratic Party: What People Are Saying - Montana GOP Went From "Having a Coronation to a Street Fight"
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The battle of the out-of-staters between Maryland Matt Rosendale and Transplant Tim Sheehy is going to be brutal. But don't just take our word for it - read what independent reporting is saying about this nightmare scenario for Republicans: Billings Gazette: "'Any time a major party goes from having a coronation to a street fight, that's good (for Tester),' said Lee Banville, a political analyst and pro  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: BOMBSHELL REPORT - LOMBARDO CAUGHT LYING TO COURT FAR-RIGHT BASE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report from the Nevada Independent found that in 2021, during the heated GOP primary for Governor, Lombardo lied about the gravity of Nevada's ghost gun issue to pander to the extreme Republican base. When asked about the issue of ghost guns during a forum hosted by a right-wing gun lobbying and political advocacy organization, Lombardo stated only six had been seized by police - a lie that was un  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEBATE NIGHT - WHAT TO KNOW AHEAD OF THE SECOND GOP PRIMARY DEBATE SAM BROWN IS SKIPPING
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Tonight, almost every candidate vying for the Nevada Senate Republican nomination will take the stage in Las Vegas for the second major debate of the GOP primary. The exception? Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown. It's sure to be another eventful evening of GOP in-fighting that will put these MAGA-fueled candidates' mad dash to the far-right front and center. Nevada State  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: MAGA MAYHEM- WEEKLY SENATE UPDATE 2/16
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 17 -- 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: Another GOP Senate primary debate came and went without Brown, Trump admitted he supports a nationwide abortion ban that would overri  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - TRUMP COMES OUT IN FAVOR OF NATIONAL ABORTION BAN IF HE WINS THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: Today, a breaking news report revealed that Donald Trump privately tells his allies he supports a nationwide abortion ban. It's clear he will leave no stone unturned in his plans to enact a radical, anti-choice agenda that would override Nevada's protections - and MAGA extremist Sam Brown hopes to be right there with him. Brown has a decade-long record of supporting extreme anti-choice  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SAM BROWN IS SKIPPING YET ANOTHER PRIMARY DEBATE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nevada Senate GOP candidates will meet on Thursday evening in Las Vegas for the second major debate of the primary, but one notable MAGA challenger is planning to skip out on the event once again. Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown has made it clear he does not want to be forced to debate his primary opponents, despite repeatedly calling for primary debates during his failed 2022 Senate p  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SAM BROWN REPEATEDLY PRESSED ON REFUSAL TO DEBATE AHEAD OF THURSDAY'S GOP PRIMARY DEBATE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: This weekend, Sam Brown gave a rare TV interview, during which he awkwardly dodged questions about why he is refusing to debate his fellow GOP primary candidates and doubled down on his extreme MAGA agenda. The reporter, John Langeler, called out Brown for talking "as if [you] were already through the primary," when he has faced heavy criticism from his fellow candidates, who have labe  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SHOT/CHASER - LOMBARDO VETOED DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATION, THEN TRIED TO PROPOSE IT
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After vetoing Democrat-led legislation that would have invested in students and kept communities safe, Lombardo unseriously called for community safety and vague K-12 standards such as "setting high expectations for students" without providing any meaningful details. Maybe Lombardo is short on specifics because the details would expose that much of what he is calling for would have already been accompli  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATS DELIVER CREDIT UPGRADE, MILLIONS IN OPIOID LAWSUIT SETTLEMEN
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: This week, Democrats saw win after win after Moody upgraded Nevada's credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1 and Attorney General Aaron Ford secured a historic $350 million national settlement against Publicis Health for their role in the prescription opioid crisis. Nevada's portions of these funds will be allocated towards prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, and will add to the $1.1 bi  more

New Mobile Billboard: Montanans Learn The Truth About "Rhinestone Cowboy" Tim Sheehy
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, a mobile billboard driving around Bozeman unveiled the Montana Democratic Party's new ad highlighting Montana transplant Tim Sheehy's "rhinestone cowboy" lifestyle. From buying up luxury properties in Flathead Lake and Big Sky Resort to using an out of state "influencer" to celebrate his "hashtag ranch life," it's clear that Sheehy wants to live out his Yellowstone dream. The mob  more

NHDP Statement on Chris Sununu's Final State of the State
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Below is a statement from NHDP Chair Ray Buckley following Governor Chris Sununu's final State of the State address: "Chris Sununu opening his final State of the State address with 'fourth term don't care' was a perfect encapsulation of his failures to support Granite Staters as governor. Throughout his speech, Sununu lied about his record while taking credit for accomp  more

Ohio Democratic Party Statement on HB6 Bribery Scandal Indictments
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * Today, the Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement in response to the indictments announced related to the $60 million bribery scandal. "For four years, Ohioans have waited for state officials to hold anyone accountable in the largest public corruption scandal in state history. Today's announcement is long overdue. But just because Dave Yost wants to act tough now, make n  more

Ohio Democratic Party: 5 Facts About Moreno Destroying Evidence To Get Out Of Paying His Employees Overtime
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Bernie Moreno has destroyed evidence to get out of paying his employees the overtime they earned, and a series of fact checks have confirmed his excuses are "false." Here are five fast facts about the lawsuits Moreno faced and how he has lied about them: 1. After being sued by his employees for withholding wages, Moreno destroyed key evidence he was legally required to keep. 2. Moreno was sanctioned by a judge for  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Fact Check - Bernie Moreno's Defense For Committing Wage Theft Ruled "False"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: A new WKYC "Verify" report found that Bernie Moreno's defense for refusing to pay his employees the overtime wages they had earned is "false" and that Moreno was "required to pay for overtime worked" beginning in 2015. When reports found Moreno destroyed evidence after he was sued for withholding his employees' wages, Moreno falsely claimed a 2019 Massachusetts court decision "retroactively" required him to pay his  more

Ohio Democratic Party: In Radio Interview, Moreno Repeats Lies He Knows Aren't True About Wage Theft Lawsuits
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2024: After a series of fact checks have found that Bernie Moreno's excuses for destroying evidence and refusing to pay his employees overtime are "false," Moreno again repeated the lies he knows aren't true during a radio interview today. Read Moreno's lies and the facts below: MORENO'S LIE: Moreno repeated his lie that the judge in the wage theft case against him was a "very upset, crazy, liberal judg  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Must Watch Clip - Bernie Moreno's Defense For Committing Wage Theft Ruled "False"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2024: A new WKYC "Verify" report today found that Bernie Moreno's defense for refusing to pay his employees the overtime wages they had earned are "false" and that Moreno was "required to pay for overtime worked" beginning in 2015. After reporting found Moreno destroyed evidence while facing lawsuits for withholding his employees' wages, Moreno falsely claimed a 2019 Massachusetts court decision  more

Ohio Democratic Party: What Ohioans Are Reading - Bernie Moreno Under Fire For Opposing Bipartisan Border Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After Bernie Moreno opposed "the most conservative border bill in decades" - despite the bill being backed by border patrol agents - Ohioans are seeing that Moreno is "not a serious person" who would rather talk tough than do what is right for Ohioans. What Ohioans are reading about Moreno's opposition to "the most conservative border bill in decades" backed by border patrol agents: Politico: "...Republican Senate  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK OPPOSED BIPARTISAN DEAL TO TARGET FENTANYL TRAFFICKING
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * As David McCormick tries to cover up his record at today's fentanyl campaign event, here's what you need to know: last week, David McCormick came out against a historic, bipartisan deal which would have helped stop fentanyl from coming into the country. The bill included the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, co-sponsored by Senator Bob Casey, which would crack down on fentanyl tra  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK OPPOSES AID TO UKRAINE
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2024: * * * In a recent interview on the John Fredericks show, David McCormick came out against a bipartisan foreign aid package that would provide critical funding to America's allies, including Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Meanwhile, McCormick has sold himself out to America's adversaries, investing billions of dollars in the Chinese and Saudi Arabian governments as CEO of Bridge  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK'S LONG RECORD OF KILLING JOBS AND OUTSOURCING
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * As David McCormick attempts to hide his record at today's small business event, here's what you need to know: McCormick has a long record of killing jobs, laying off Pennsylvania workers, and shipping American jobs overseas, hurting working families. * * * Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson TaNisha Cameron issued the following statement: "David McCormick is t  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - DAVID MCCORMICK CAN'T RUN AWAY FROM HIS CONNECTICUT RESIDENCY
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: A new report from NBC News (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-republicans-senate-contenders-dr-oz-rcna138171) is putting David McCormick's Connecticut residency back in the spotlight despite his attempts to cover it up. McCormick is refusing to answer questions about how much time he actually spends in Pennsylvania as evidence he actually lives in Connecticut keeps mounting.   more

Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Trump and MAGA Republicans' Plot To End Pennsylvanians' Medicare As We Know It
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 10, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Senator Sharif Street released the following statement in response to recent reporting that Donald Trump's MAGA Republican allies are planning for Trump to end Medicare as we know it: "Donald Trump has long campaigned on attacking access to health care, and now his MAGA Republican allies are already laying the groundwork to  more

Statement: Michigan Dems Chair Marks First Anniversary of MSU Tragedy
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * One year ago today, a shooter opened fire on Michigan State University's campus, taking the lives of three innocent students and harming five others. In response to this first anniversary, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "Over the past year, Michigan Democrats turned thoughts and prayers into real action. Democrats in the sta  more

Texas Democratic Party: Republican Party of Texas Chair Matt Rinaldi Endorses Pedophilic Enabler Jared Woodfill for State House
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "It's unclear how much weight the endorsement of a Nazi-sympathizer like Matt Rinaldi means in 2024 - but now Rinaldi is sinking to new lows by throwing his support behind Jared Woodfill, known associate of Paul Pressler, notorious child abuser and former Texas Republican elected official . "Woodfill kne  more

Texas Democrats Honor Medina County Democrats Chairwoman Sandy Young
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: "Sandy Young was a strong woman who worked tirelessly to advance the Democratic Party and its values in Medina County. "Throughout her long tenure as chair, she was an ardent supporter of women's rights, public education, healthcare access, and civility in government. "She was a friend to many, a mentor to her fellow county chairs, and was never afraid to speak her truth. Democrats across Texas will miss her dear  more

Texas Democrats Issue Statement Following Shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 10, 2024: * * * "Today's shooting at Lakewood Church is yet another example of the danger and trauma that reckless gun laws have bestowed upon our communities. No place of worship, shopping center, classroom, or shared public space is safe under the leadership of those that place the gun lobby over Texans' safety. We are praying for the injured and all those impacted by this senseless act of violenc  more

Texas Democrats Issue Statement in Wake of Kansas City Shooting
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * "Every corner of this country is plagued with gun violence as we've seen more shootings in 2024 than we have days in the year - and it's not even March. Missouri's reckless gun laws mimic that of the laws here in Texas: "no background checks, no license to carry, no required training, and no red flag laws. "The lack of sensible measures that would keep firearms in the hands of law-abid  more

What They're Saying: DSCC "Launching A Blitz Of Ads," "Slamming Republicans For Ditching 'The Toughest Border Bill In A Generation'"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A wave of new reports highlights the DSCC's "new digital-video ad" "slamming" Republican Senate candidates "for ditching 'the toughest border bill in a generation,'" Here's what they're saying: * Punchbowl News: "The DSCC is running a new digital ad that claims Senate Republicans 'won't keep us safe' because the GOP Conference killed the bipartisan Senate border security bill earlier this mo  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: ICYMI - Soon-To-Be Wisconsin GOP Senate Candidate Lives In Gated California Community With Private Yacht Parking
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2024: New reporting today from Heartland Signal detailed the extravagance and wealth of California bank owner and impending US Senate candidate Eric Hovde's private, exclusive neighborhood in Laguna Beach, California. Hovde owns a $2.8 billion California bank and a $7 million oceanview mansion in the exclusive private Emerald Bay gated community. Heartland Signal detailed how luxurious Emerald B  more

Wisconsin Democrats Statement on Corporate-Backed, Anti-Abortion Megamillionaire Scott Mayer's Impending Run for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 15 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 14, 2024: * * * Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that megamillionaire Scott Mayer has put together a campaign team and is planning to run for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary against megamillionaire Eric Hovde: "Scott Mayer is a megamillionaire recruited to run for Senate by the state's largest corporate lobbying   more

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Dr. Jill Biden Back to the Badger State
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2024: * * * Ahead of Dr. Jill Biden's visit to Green Bay today to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's investments in education and job training programs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi Fenili released the following statement: "We're excited to once again welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin. "Thanks to the efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration, in  more