BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 29 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry on Feb. 27, 2024: The Idaho Democratic Party announced today the Frank and Bethine Church Gala has sold out. Now entering its thirtieth year, the Frank and Bethine Church Gala is the premier social event for Idaho Democrats. On Saturday, March 9, over 1,000 Democrats will gather for an evening of celebration and support featuring keynote speaker Senator John Fetterman. Organizers expect to raise   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be granted legal personhood, jeopardizing IVF and access to contraception. Despite tweeting "IVF is a valuable and important tool for many Arizona families," Rep. Schweikert has been working for years to destroy access to essential reproductive services including IVF. A reminder on David Schwikert's long anti-abortion r  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 28, 2024: As the Senate votes today on a bill to provide federal protections for IVF, Howard Wilkinson yesterday reminded Ohioans that Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan have already voted against protections for IVF by opposing November's Issue 1, which "clearly" included protections for fertility treatments. As noted by Wilkinson, no matter who emerges from this primary, Ohioans will know they "opp  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2024: Last week, in yet another extreme consequence of Donald Trump destroying Roe v. Wade, Alabama paused in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility care. Georgia Republicans in Congress -- Reps. Rick Allen, Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, Andrew Clyde, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Barry Loudermilk, Rich McCormick, and Austin Scott -- have all signed on to legislation that could do the same   more

SALEM, Oregon, March 2 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, the Democratic Party of Oregon officially began the process of selecting and sending 78 delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which will be held the week of August 19th in Chicago, Illinois. The DPO launched a website, oregon2024.com, where starting today any Oregon Democrat interested in becoming a delegate or in voting to choose Oregon's Delegates can sign up to pa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * Today, the Florida Democratic Party launched the Take Back Local program, which provides resources to local candidates and campaigns running in competitive races across the state. The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: "I am proud to launch the Take Back Local program today, spotlighting seven candidates running in competitive municipal elections on Marc  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 1, 2024: * * * In recognition of Women's History Month, the Florida Democratic Party has released the following statement: "Florida Democrats celebrate Women's History Month by recognizing the strong women who are leading the charge in Florida politics and the moms, sisters, partners and friends who lead every day in our communities," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Since Roe v. Wade was overtur  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 1, 2024: * * * Yesterday, Congress came to a bipartisan stopgap agreement to avoid a government shutdown. The final vote in the Senate was 77-13, with all no votes coming from Republican Senators, including Rick Scott. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "By voting for a government shutdown, Rick Scott yet again put his self-serving politics ahead of   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * This weekend, following news of measles outbreaks in Broward and Polk counties, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo issued 'guidance' to parents that ignores accepted medical practice. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Once again, Joseph Ladapo is putting his personal politics at the forefront of a major public health issue," said   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 1, 2024: * * * Today, in a debate on CS/HB 1291, Florida State Representative Alex Andrade insisted that children be taught that "some slaves were paid for their work." In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Florida Republicans are hell bent on teaching our children that slavery wasn't bad," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Rep. Andrade's comments today are  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2024: * * * Today marks 28 years since the shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft. Three American pilots, Armando Alejandre Jr., Carlos Costa, Mario de la Pena, and a resident of Cuban origin, Pablo Morales, were murdered while they were in international waters in an operation to rescue Cuban immigrants. In honor of the victims and their families, the Florida Democratic Party rele  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2024: * * * Today, Senator Mitch McConnell announced that he will step down from his position as Senate Republican Leader in November. Shortly after, Rick Scott posted a vague message on social media that many have interpreted as an announcement of his desire to succeed McConnell as leader. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "The stakes in Florida  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2024: * * * Following a virtual press conference today highlighting the impact of the recent the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF and failed Republican attempts to enshrine fetal personhood in the legislature, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried was joined today by Congresswoman Lois Frankel, State Representative Anna V  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Today, President Biden visited the Texas-Mexico border to meet with law enforcement and local leaders. Donald Trump is also visiting the border today for an interview with Fox News. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Voters want solutions to border security and real action on immigration reform, and that's what President Biden and Dem  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2024: * * * Today, following Georgia Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler's announcement that she is retiring at the end of this year, DPG Chair Congresswoman Nikema Williams released the following statement: "Georgia Democrats are deeply grateful to Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler for her 26 years of distinguished service to our state under the Gold Dome, and we congratulate her on he  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: In devastating news for 1.4 million uninsured Georgians, Republican leadership once again refused to expand Medicaid this legislative session. With no bill passing either chamber by yesterday's Crossover Day deadline, Medicaid expansion is highly unlikely this year--terrible news for the state's 500,000 people who would be covered by Medicaid expansion. "The callousness toward human  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release Primary: With the Michigan presidential primary tomorrow, Democrats were out in full force working to get out the vote this past weekend. Alongside volunteers, state and national Democratic Leaders were knocking doors, shaking hands, and talking with voters about the importance of showing up for Tuesday's primary. Over the last several weeks, Michigan Dems have made hundreds of thousands of voter cont  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 1 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Idaho Democratic Party Executive Director Jared DeLoof issued the following statement regarding the Idaho GOP Platform Ranking System released today by the right-wing Institute for Legislative Analysis, a group closely aligned with the Idaho "Freedom Caucus" and Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon: "The Idaho Republican Party continues its decline into an insular, paranoid, extreme, and ex  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 2 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * On the final day of Black History Month, Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: "Maine and the Maine Democratic Party have benefited tremendously from the legacies and leadership of trailblazers like Gerald Talbot, John Jenkins, Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross - and others who continue to make Maine history and shape our state's future. As February  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: The Detroit News reported that Justin Amash has entered the "crowded" Michigan GOP primary "that includes a rival from his days in Congress" as Amash tries to "block Rogers from becoming the party's Senate nominee." Amash whacked Rogers for having the "worst voting record you could have in a Republican primary in 2024" and declared that he'd be "an easy candidate to defeat." Rogers'   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: In case you missed it, in response to yesterday's historic primary, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes joined CNN, PBS, MSNBC, NPR, and local stations to talk about the importance of Michigan as an early primary state. Chair Barnes uplifted Democrats' hard work in the primary and reminded folks that this will set the stage for November when we will send Joe Biden and  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2024: The Gander reported today that Mike Rogers "lobbied for a nationwide abortion ban and repeatedly introduced federal legislation that would've restricted access to reproductive health care--including four bills that would've made IVF treatment illegal nationwide." The legislation that Rogers co-sponsored "would've had the exact same effect as the recent ruling in Alabama--only on a muc  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: With the presidential primary happening in Michigan today, Donald Trump continues to complicate the Republicans' bid to win the Senate seat. Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler have "piled on" each other in this "doozy" of a primary, and the infighting is only escalating. Here's what you need to know about the Republicans "bashing one another" over Donald Trump: * Sandy Pen  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's the wild, wild (Mid)west here in the Michigan GOP Senate Showdown. Justin Amash entered the "jumbled" primary, throwing an "unexpected curveball" to Republicans who are going at it -- "jump[ing] at the chance... to bash" each other. Republicans are "scrambled" as the GOP field gets bigger, and the infighting is only getting more brutal. Amash wasted no time, "tak[ing] shots" at his opponents for  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement on Justin Amash's entrance into the "aggressive" GOP Senate primary "bloodbath" in Michigan: "Michigan Republicans' brutal infighting is getting nastier by the day. Their caustic showdown will leave them with a badly damaged nominee who is out of touch with Michigan families. Amash has an extensive recor  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers' extensive, dangerous anti-choice record can't be erased. In Congress, Rogers co-sponsored four bills that defined personhood as the moment of fertilization -- jeopardizing access to IVF and contraception, including IUDs and Plan B. Fetal personhood laws, like the ones Rogers co-sponsored, "could restrict or effectively ban IVF" and would rip away Michiganders' freedom to make personal de  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 29 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2024: * * * Following the opening of the candidate filing period for Missouri's August 6, 2024, statewide Primary Election, Missouri Democratic Party Chair Russ Carnahan released the following statement: "We were proud to see so many Democrats from across the state show up yesterday and file to run for office, including several Camp Carnahan graduates or candidates staffed by Camp   more

HELENA, Montana, March 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, Tim Sheehy filed for office in Helena and made it official: The Montana Republican Party's candidate is a scandal-plagued, rich out-of-stater who Montana voters are going to reject in November. Rosendale may be out of the race, but the damage to Sheehy has already been done. Sheehy is fundamentally unelectable in Montana, thanks to his very recent move to the state, his exaggerat  more

HELENA, Montana, March 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new editorial in The Daily Montanan excoriated Senator Steve Daines for his spineless political views, described as, "both hard right and yet extremely malleable, based on whatever direction the political winds blow." Well, the political winds are howling after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that frozen embryos created through invitro fertilization are children. Daines and the NRSC are now   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Americans for Prosperity (AFP), an out-of-state super PAC representing the conservative billionaire Koch network, just announced it is making a $600,000 ad buy in Nevada to prop up Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown in the increasingly messy Republican Senate primary. In addition to welcoming AFP's spending on his behalf and taking contributions from the Koch Industries PAC, Brown has als  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Last week, Joe Lombardo was caught red-handed lying while on the campaign trail in 2021- this time significantly downplaying the number of ghost guns confiscated by law enforcement. In an attempt to win over his far-right base during a competitive primary for governor, Lombardo claimed only six ghost guns had been confiscated when in reality it was hundreds. Despite lying about the thre  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Last week, NRSC-backed Sam Brown desperately tried to cover up his long history of fiercely advocating for an extreme, anti-abortion agenda - only raising more questions about where Brown actually stands on the issue of reproductive freedom. Brown's real record includes strongly supporting overturning Roe v. Wade, which opened the door for nationwide restrictions on reproductive rights  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Senate Republicans are expected to block a bill that would protect IVF treatments under federal law following the ruling in Alabama that largely halted fertility clinics in the state. The bill, which would establish a legal right to access IVF and other assisted reproductive services, is supported by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen. MAGA extremist Sam Brown's str  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Senate Republicans, led by top Sam Brown ally Cindy Hyde-Smith, today blocked legislation to protect access to IVF and other assisted reproductive services under federal law. Hyde-Smith, who also chairs the Senate Pro-life Caucus, personally hosted a fundraiser for Sam Brown's campaign just last year and donated $5K through her PAC last quarter. And it's no wonder why: Brown's strong support for overtu  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 2 -- 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, once again, refuses to stand up to his party as they block federal protections for IVF treatment, Gunter goes on the attack as  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: An Alabama Supreme Court ruling pausing IVF treatments reminds Ohioans that IVF and reproductive rights are once again on the ballot in 2024. The Ohio Supreme Court will likely oversee cases involving the implementation of Issue 1, including GOP Attorney General Dave Yost's argument that portions of Republicans' extreme six-week abortion ban remain constitutional. Republicans in the state legislature have also intro  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After Bernie Moreno said he doesn't believe there should be a minimum wage on the debate stage last week, Moreno doubled down to Cleveland.com. When asked whether he opposes the minimum wage, Moreno "did not clarify" his stance. Read more: Cleveland.com (https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/02/ohio-senate-race-where-do-the-republican-candidates-stand-on-minimum-wage-hike.html): Ohio Senate race: Where do the Republ  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Despite multiple fact checks finding Bernie Moreno's excuses "false" after reports showed he destroyed evidence he was legally required to keep to get out of paying his employees the overtime they'd earned, Moreno is still repeating lies he knows aren't true. Moreno's lies follow another lawsuit surfacing against him last week - further complicating the image he is trying to sell Ohioans. Read Moreno's lies, and t  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan already voted against protections for IVF by opposing November's Issue 1, which would have "protect[ed] access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments." "Ohioans don't have to guess where Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, or Matt Dolan stand on protecting fertility treatments like IVF - because they've already voted against it," said ODP spokesperson Katie Smith. Here's wh  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: When asked whether the minimum wage should exist in last week's debate, Bernie Moreno made it clear he doesn't believe one should exist at all, saying "the market will flush that out." Moreno's comments follow reports that he has faced over a dozen lawsuits for refusing to pay his employees the wages they earned and went so far as to destroy evidence he was legally required to keep to get out of paying them. Read m  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Bernie Moreno and Frank LaRose have repeatedly called for a government shutdown despite the devastating consequences it would have on Ohioans. With just four days until another funding deadline and Congressional Republicans "predicting a shutdown," Ohioans should know that the #OHSEN field is focused on scoring political points instead of fighting for them. * Bernie Moreno: "[A government shutdown] would not be som  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 1, 2024: Today in Pittsburgh, local leaders held a press conference outside of David McCormick's campaign event to slam his record of outsourcing jobs while laying off workers in Pennsylvania and investing in China. "David McCormick's record of investing and managing billions with China is disqualifying for Pennsylvania," said Mitch Kates, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Director.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Pennsylvania families have been bracing themselves as they witness IVF paused in Alabama because Donald Trump intentionally appointed three Supreme Court justices who would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. What's happening in Alabama is a direct result of the attacks Trump and Pennsylvania Republicans have been making on Pennsylvanians for years on the most personal decisions a family can make, from c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2024: * * * With polls closed on Michigan's first year as an early presidential primary, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "The energy and enthusiasm we saw around this early primary in Michigan is why we fought so hard for it. Now we will bring this energy forward to the general election where the choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2024: * * * Following MAGA Republican senators blocking protections for IVF, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "The GOP applauded after Donald Trump got his way when Roe v. Wade was overturned and extreme attacks on reproductive access became a reality. Now, as access to IVF is being ripped away from families, MAGA Republicans have shown once again the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issues a statement in response to Texas Senator John Cornyn's Candidacy for Senate Republican Leader: "In a statement to his MAGA colleagues, John Cornyn boasts about helping pass Trump's historic tax cuts for billionaires and placing two Justices on the Supreme Court bench that went on to overthrow Roe v. Wade - catapulting our country   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Today, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will visit two separate regions of the southern border - showcasing that Texas remains at the forefront of the national political landscape for the 2024 election cycle. Texas has trended Democratic more rapidly than any other battleground state for 12 years. And in 2020, Joe Biden only narrowly lost Texas within a 5-point margin. MAGA Republica  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Texas Democrats are honored to welcome President Joe Biden to my hometown of Brownsville this week. And while the President addresses bipartisan border security funding solutions with local officials, Border Patrol and law enforcement - Donald Trump will visit Greg Abbott's movie set and boast about how h  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 1, 2024: * * * Today, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement commemorating the start of Women's History Month: "Texas Democrats celebrate the contributions made by countless women in Texas and throughout this country. From First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan and Irma Rangel - we honor them and their accompl  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 1 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) mistook a lake for the Pacific Ocean, insisting that everyone stop talking about his California ties. "If California bank owner Eric Hovde thinks sitting in a lake is going to stop us from telling Wisconsinites about his California bank, California megamansion, and California ties, he's going to be swimming a whole lot for the next e  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 28 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2024: Yesterday, Elex Michaelson from Fox Los Angeles ran a segment covering local California bank owner Eric Hovde's run for Senate. Hovde has admitted that his "main business" is the $2.8 billion California bank that he owns, which is conveniently located near his $7 million Laguna Beach, California megamansion in one of California's most exclusive gated communities, complete with a private ya  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 29 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 28, 2024: Today, Wisconsin Democrats throughout the state held press conferences highlighting California bank owner Eric Hovde's record of opposing abortion rights and pushing to restrict Wisconsinites' freedom to make their own medical decisions. In Green Bay, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Dr. Anna Igler, two OB-GYNs on the forefront of the fight to protect reproductive freedom in Wisconsin, talked about   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 1 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 29, 2024: Yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats and leaders throughout the state held press conferences calling out Republican Senate candidate and California bank owner Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) for his record on abortion. Hovde said he supported overturning Roe v. Wade, is totally opposed to abortion," and "opposed legalized abortion," saying he wanted to protect "life from conception." The events call  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 1, 2024: * * * In honor of National Women's History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker: "Today marks the start of National Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable women who have contributed so much to our state and country a  more