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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 63 items )  

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - Kari Lake Asks US Supreme Court To Outlaw All Electronic Voting [Vanity Fair]
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Kari Lake announced the appeal of her "baseless" election denial case to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the U.S. Supreme Court outlaw all electronic voting. Lake's previous court losses have done "little to damper Lake's enthusiasm for challenging election results," even as "GOP leaders urge her to look forward," begging Lake to stop litigating past elections. Lake's appeal of her "reckles  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll The Lake Tapes - "As I've Said Many Times, My Court Cases Are Still Moving Through"
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In this episode of the Lake Tapes, Kari Lake continues pushing conspiracy theories and election denialism, announcing she'll be taking her "baseless" claims to the U.S. Supreme Court. Lake's February statement that she doesn't bring up conspiracy theories and won't entertain any more questions about past elections and her claims of fraud have proven to be lies over and over again. Just last Thursday,   more

Democratic Party of Georgia: ICYMI - Kemp's Pathways Program Has Spent a Shocking $26 Million Taxpayer Dollars With 90% on Administrative Costs
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: New reporting from KFF Health News shows the Pathways to Coverage program, Brian Kemp's narrow and restrictive alternative to full Medicaid expansion, has already cost taxpayers $26 million--over 90% of which has gone to consultants and administrative costs. In nearly nine months of operation, the program has enrolled merely 3,500 people--a small fraction of the numbers it was projected to enroll an  more

Democratic Party of Missouri: Jay Ashcroft's Tax "Plan" Will Blow Up Missouri's Budget Like Brownback Did to Kansas'
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 22 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Candidate for governor and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft released his tax "plan," which enlists "some of the well-known conservative economists and low-tax advocates that advised then-Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on a massive tax cut enacted in that state in 2012," which helped result in "Republicans losing the Kansas governorship in the 2018 election," the Missouri Independent reported. St  more

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses "NO" Vote on Spring Ballot Questions 1 and 2
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 29, 2024: * * * Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it is endorsing a "NO" vote on both Question 1 and Question 2--the constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot. * * * Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: "Seizing on Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election, Republican politicians in Madison are pushing a vaguely worded, ba  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY JOINS CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL HEARING AND SUPPORT MISSION IN HAITI
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 22 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2024: * * * In response to intensifying violence and unrest in Haiti, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Haiti is in a state of emergency," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Following recent developments, Florida Democrats join calls led by our congressional Democratic delegation urging leaders in Washington to hold a congressional hearing on the crisis in Haiti  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SECURES VICTORY IN MAJORITY OF CONTESTED MARCH ELECTIONS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: On Tuesday, Democrats won a majority of seats contested on election night and saw lower turnout for Donald Trump statewide. The Florida Democratic Party was proud to directly support seven candidates through our Take Back Local efforts -- four of those seven candidates won their elections in competitive local races. "Last night's municipal election wins are another huge step in our plan   more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT AHEAD OF MARCH 19 ELECTIONS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on March 19, 2024: "Today, approximately 60 municipal elections will be happening across the state, and President Joe Biden will be declared the automatic winner of Florida's Democratic presidential preference primary," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "While Republicans cast their votes in a GOP primary that has already been decided -- where Ron's name remains on the ballot after the worst-run presidential cam  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: PRESIDENT BIDEN ALLOCATED 224 DELEGATES FROM FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 19, 2024: * * * Today, President Joe Biden was declared the automatic winner of the Democratic primary and allocated 224 delegates from Florida. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "As we inch closer to the November elections, every state primary day reminds us of the choice we have to make -- a choice between the continued progress of our country or  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: TONIGHT'S RESULTS - DONALD TRUMP IS IN TROUBLE IN FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 19, 2024: * * * On Tuesday, unofficial results in the Republican presidential preference primary show Donald Trump barely cracking 80% of the GOP vote compared to 94% of the vote in 2020. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "Tonight's election made one thing clear: Trump is in trouble in Florida," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "The results of Florida's Rep  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS RESPOND TO PROTESTS IN CUBA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 18, 2024: * * * Over the weekend, Cubans took to the streets in the cities of Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo to protest power blackouts reportedly lasting up to 8 hours per day and a shortage of food supplies. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "We condemn the continued repression of the Cuban people, who are pleading for electricity and other basic utilit  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS SAY 'LIVING HEALTHY' IS STILL UNAFFORDABLE IN FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 22 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2024: * * * Today, Ron DeSantis signed healthcare bills pushed by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo into law, which do not include expansions for Medicaid or affordable coverage. In response, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: "Republicans had a chance to do something to bring down costs for Floridians during this legislative session -- instead they passed t  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS WELCOME VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS TO FLORIDA ON MONTH-LONG BATTLEGROUND TRAVEL BLITZ
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 22, 2024: * * * Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Parkland, Florida on Saturday to meet with families and visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "Earlier this month, the Biden-Harris campaign launched their month-long blitz across battleground states. Tomorrow, we welcome the return of Vice President Kam  more

Here's What They're Reading: "Ohio Supreme Court Democratic Candidates Look to Rise Above Party Labels in General Election"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Following this week's primary elections, Justice Michael Donnelly, Justice Melody Stewart and Judge Lisa Forbes are all setting their sights on the general election and rising above party labels to restore fairness, justice and equality to the Ohio Supreme Court. For too long, Ohioans have had to endure a Supreme Court that put politics over people, and the Democrats running for Supreme Court are   more

Idaho Democratic Party: A Message From the Chair - Extreme GOP Positions Motivate Idaho Democrats to Run
BOISE, Idaho, March 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry: As the Idaho Republican Party becomes ever-more extreme, Idaho Democrats from every corner of the state are meeting the moment, offering voters a choice and hope for the future. For the first time in decades, Democratic candidates will compete in every legislative district. They are parents, teachers, nurses, and small business owners, united by a vision of a more prosperous Idaho where every fa  more

Idaho Democrats Enter 2024 Cycle With Historic Number of Candidates
BOISE, Idaho, March 19 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry: Following the filing period for the 2024 Primary Election, the Idaho Democratic Party is poised to contest a historic number of races, with Democratic candidates slated to compete in every legislative district across the state. Last year, the party set an ambitious goal to have at least one Democratic candidate in every legislative district, ensuring voters across the state have a choice. The a  more

IN THE STATES: Trump Blasted for Latest Calls To Cut Social Security and Medicare
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This week, Donald Trump doubled down on his decadeslong call to cut Social Security and Medicare but America wasn't having it. President Biden and seniors across the country hammered Trump's campaign to slash the programs millions rely on. In Arizona: Northeast Valley News: Trump "opened the door" on Monday to Social Security and Medicare cuts--Arizona seniors concerned In Maine: News Center Maine: In  more

KANSAS DEMOCRATS HOST WASHINGTON DAYS IN TOPEKA
TOPEKA, Kansas, March 21 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Kansas Democratic Party hosted Democrats from across the state at their annual Washington Days state convention in Topeka on March 15 and 16. Over two days of programming, constituency groups, county party members, and other attendees socialized, networked, and worked together to build strength for November. The Party presented awards to individuals with outstanding contributions to the state -- Sen  more

Maryland Democratic Party Announces Appointment of Karen Darkes as Executive Director and Joe Francaviglia as Deputy Executive Director
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Maryland Democratic Party Chair Ken Ulman today announced the appointments of Karen Darkes and Joe Francaviglia as Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Maryland Democratic Party. They will officially start in April. "We have an extraordinarily consequential election this November and Karen is the right person at the right time to help lead us to victory. "Party Chair K  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Don't Be Fooled, Michigan Dems Expose the Truth About Trump's Record on Electric Vehicles
LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: With all the coverage of Trump's outlandish claims about the auto industry and electric vehicles, Michigan Dems are setting the record straight about Trump's history of deserting auto workers and selling our EV future to China. This November, the country will decide between a president who has had workers' backs every single day or a president who has sold them out at every chance he got. The stakes   more

Michigan Democratic Party: Questions Mike Rogers Must Answer After New Reports of His Work Selling Out Our National Security to China to Get Rich
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report from Detroit News has raised questions about Mike Rogers selling out Michigan and our national security to China, so he could make "hundreds of thousands of dollars in wealth through companies that have partnered with Chinese firms." Detroit News found that Rogers left Congress and "worked for AT&T, which faced pushback for its entanglements with a Chinese telecom giant." Rogers' wife "  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Reminder - Mike Rogers Has an Extensive Anti-Abortion Record
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers can't erase his extensive anti-abortion record. Rogers continues to face scrutiny for being in a "sticky wicket" as he "scrambles" over his long anti-choice record. Reporters have highlighted how Rogers' record "co-sponsoring" anti-IVF legislation makes it "even worse" for him. Here's where Mike Rogers stands on restricting abortion access: * Rogers spent his time in Congress "lobbying  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Reminder - Rogers, Meijer, Pensler, and Amash Vowed to Repeal Affordable Care Act and Revoke Health Care Coverage From 1.7 Million Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law. Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash have all vowed to gut the Affordable Care Act which would result in millions of Michiganders being denied health care access and increase costs for families. Here's where the Michigan Senate GOP candidates stand on revoking common-sense, c  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Rough Week for "Grifter" Mike Rogers as He Faces Heat for Selling Out to China, Republicans Urge Trump to Rescind Endorsement
LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's a rough week for "grifter" Mike Rogers as he faces even more scrutiny for selling out Michigan and our national security to China so he could get rich. To add fuel to the fire, Republicans are protesting and calling on Trump to un-endorse "Deep State" Rogers who would be a "stain on the November Republican ballot in Michigan." Republicans bashed Rogers for his "disgusting" and "selfish pattern   more

Michigan Democratic Party: Senate Showdown - Rogers Refuses to Admit How Much Money He Made Selling Out to China, Republicans Urge Trump to "Dump" Him
LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: If we had to describe the Michigan GOP Senate Showdown as a Spotify daylist title, it'd be something along the lines of "brutal chaotic infighting dump him friday mood." Republicans are asking what the return policy is for Trump's endorsement of "Deep State Mike Rogers." Amash is slamming his "neocon" and "authoritarian" opponents and comparing and contrasting his voting record with  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Watch - Rogers, Meijer, Pensler, and Amash Attack Each Other in "Unruly" GOP Senate Primary
LANSING, Michigan, March 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Michigan Republicans' brutal infighting is getting nastier by the day. Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash are continuing to "take shots" at each other in the "unruly" and "messy" Senate primary. The Republicans' "fractured" primary is guaranteed to leave Republicans with a badly-damaged nominee who is out of step with Michiganders. WATCH: Michigan GOP Senate Primary Brutal I  more

Michigan Dems Chair Applauds Passage of Fertility Care Legislation as It Heads to Governor's Desk
LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed the Michigan Family Protection Act on the Senate floor, sending the surrogacy and IVF protection package to Governor Whitmer's desk for her signature. Championed by Democratic leaders like Rep. Samantha Steckloff in the House, Michigan is one step closer to protecting IVF from the extremist attacks that Republicans are waging nationwide. "Ext  more

Michigan Dems Chair Celebrates ACA Ahead of Anniversary, Slams Republicans for Undermining Michiganders' Health Care
LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tomorrow, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes is calling out Republicans for their callous attacks on the ACA and its life-saving provisions. The ACA continues to be a lifesaver for millions of Americans - but its fate hangs in the balance in this election. "Over a million Michiganders have coverage bec  more

Montana Democratic Part: Monday In Missoula - Doctors, Families, and Missoula Mayor to Hold Press Conference Urging Tim Sheehy to Protect IVF
HELENA, Montana, March 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Monday, March 25th, at 2:00 P.M. in Missoula, Mayor Andrea Davis, doctors, and Montanans who started their family with IVF treatment will hold a press conference calling out Tim Sheehy's refusal to support federal protections for IVF treatment. Sheehy refused to support federal IVF treatment protections when asked by press and Montanans, dismissing concerns from Montana families. Last week he claime  more

Montana Democratic Party: $100,000 in Lobbyist Checks Later, Shady Sheehy Claims He Doesn't "Need the Money From Lobbyists"
HELENA, Montana, March 21 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Shady Sheehy is up with a new TV ad where he falsely claims, "I don't need the money from lobbyists." Check out Sheehy's deep lobbyist ties below: * In just six months, Sheehy raked in more than $100,000 from lobbyist donations to his campaign. * One of Sheehy's first meetings as he prepared to launch his campaign was with lobbyists in D.C. Throughout the campaign he has returned to D.C. multiple time  more

Montana Democratic Party: Out-of-Stater Navigator - Montanans Hit Sheehy For His Abysmal Reproductive Rights Record
HELENA, Montana, March 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: What a week for Transplant Tim Sheehy! He got a chilly welcome at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Butte. As reporting broke that Tim Sheehy refused to support federal protections for IVF treatment, Montanans called out Sheehy for his attacks on reproductive health. And in a new ad, Shady Sheehy falsely claims, "I don't need the money from lobbyists." But his lobbyist ties run deep: He's the co-founder o  more

Montana Democratic Party: Tim Sheehy Dodges Questions From Press; Refuses to Back Federal IVF Protections
HELENA, Montana, March 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In new reporting from the Billings Gazette, Tim Sheehy refused to go on the record backing federal protections for fertility treatment and falsely claimed via spokesperson that "no one is talking about banning [IVF]." This statement is a lie - Sheehy's own endorser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA), has come out in support of blocking IVF treatment for American families. After the Alabama court   more

Montana Democratic Party: Transplant Tim Sheehy Drowned Out By Boos at the Butte St. Patrick's Day Parade
HELENA, Montana, March 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: It was not a happy St. Patrick's Day for Tim Sheehy. If he was hoping for a warm welcome from the most Irish town in America and a beacon for labor rights, he was sorely mistaken. With his popped collar and a handful of green beads, Sheehy was met with loud boos while he walked through Butte. It most certainly will not be the last time that Montanans raise their voices to make their feelings for Tran  more

Montana Democratic Party: What Montanans Are Saying - "Tim Sheehy is a Threat to Our Reproductive Freedom"
HELENA, Montana, March 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montanans won't stand for Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Tim Sheehy trying to insert the government into women and families' most personal decisions - and they're letting him know. In recent letters to the editor, Montanans have made it clear that Tim Sheehy's support for a national abortion ban and refusal to back federal IVF protections is wildly out of touch with voters' support for reproduct  more

N.C. Republican Party: Fact Check - NC Dem Chair Falsely Says Republicans 'Cut Public School Funding'
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news: In a post on X this past weekend, North Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Anderson Clayton said Republicans voted to strip public school classrooms of funding in the current state budget. Of course, that is a lie. Republicans have increased public education funding for a decade in addition to growing the state's popular Opportunity Scholarship program for thousands of families. The current   more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Matt Cartwright - An Extreme Leftist Hiding in Sheep's Clothing
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Matt Cartwright often claims he's a "moderate" and that he's "working for you," but who is he really working for? According to Fox News, he is a member of the far left Congressional Progressive Caucus, voted with "Squad" members over 95% of the time and supported their radical agenda items such as the Green New Deal. "Matt Cartwright thinks his voters are fools willing to believe he's a moderate  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - AFTER VETOING LEGISLATION TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS, LOMBARDO APPOINTS CORPORATE HOUSING LOBBYIST AS CHIEF OF STAFF
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report revealed that after vetoing several bills that would have lowered housing costs for Nevada residents, Joe Lombardo hired a new chief of staff whose corporate landlord client stood to benefit directly from Lombardo's anti-tenant vetoes. After Lombardo chose to cater to the slumlord billionaire who bankrolled his gubernatorial campaign and put Nevadans last, Lombardo appointed Ryan Cherry, w  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - BROWN LITERALLY WALKS AWAY TO AVOID ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT GOP PRIMARY DEBATES
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Last week, Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown was caught on tape walking away from a Northern Nevada reporter to avoid answering questions about when he planned to debate his fellow GOP primary opponents. Sam Brown has skipped every GOP primary debate this cycle and has even garnered national media attention for his absence on the campaign trail. After the second debate  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW AP REPORT - BROWN CONTINUES TO FACE CHALLENGES OVER LENGTHY ANTI-ABORTION RECORD
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: This weekend, the Associated Press outlined inconsistencies in MAGA extremist Sam Brown's shifting abortion rhetoric and the challenges that the facts about his record present for his latest campaign. Brown strongly supported overturning Roe v. Wade, stated that he believes abortion should be banned even in cases of rape or incest, backed one of the most extreme abortion bans in the   more

Nevada Democratic Party: Reminder - SAM BROWN HAS FOUGHT TO REPEAL THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HIS ENTIRE POLITICAL CAREER
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law over a decade ago, millions of Americans - including 362,000 Nevadans - are now receiving critical health care coverage and increased access to potentially lifesaving treatments and screenings. MAGA extremist Sam Brown has spent his entire political career fighting to repeal the widely popular ACA, including: * During his failed run for Texas State Ho  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SAM BROWN REFUSES TO CONDEMN ATTACKS ON ABORTION MEDICATION AHEAD OF SUPREME COURT'S PIVOTAL ABORTION RIGHTS CASE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After spending weeks dodging questions about whether he would support IVF protections, Sam Brown is now refusing to condemn the upcoming Supreme Court case that could greatly restrict access to the abortion medication Mifepristone across the country. Mifepristone has been approved by the FDA and widely used for more than two decades. Brown's silence confirms once again that he is an anti-abortion extre  more

NEVADA MAGA MAYHEM- WEEKLY SENATE UPDATE 3/22
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 23 -- 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: Sam Brown's spring cleaning includes sweeping his toxic record under the rug, MAGA extremists are once again trying to restrict repr  more

ODP Statement Following Today's Rally Featuring Bernie Moreno
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 16, 2024: * * * After today's rally featuring Bernie Moreno, Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Katie Smith issued the following statement. "Today, Bernie Moreno proved once again that he's out for himself, not Ohioans. From refusing to pay his employees the overtime they had earned and going so far as to deliberately destroy evidence to cover it up, to supporting a national abortion ban which would   more

Ohio Democratic Party Statement Congratulating Tonight's Democratic Primary Winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 19, 2024: * * * Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating the Democratic winners of tonight's primary races. "Congratulations to all of the winners of tonight's Democratic primary elections. There's so much at stake in 2024, from protecting abortion rights to fighting for Ohio workers to flipping the Ohio Supreme Court. I'm confident we have   more

Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Senate Primary Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 19, 2024: * * * Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Katie Smith issued the following statement on Bernie Moreno: "Bernie Moreno has made clear throughout his career and his campaign that he only looks out for himself - not the people of Ohio. Whether by refusing to pay his employees the overtime they'd earned and deliberately shredding evidence to cover it up, promising to put in place a national abor  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Anti-Abortion Lobbyist Kevin Coughlin Can't Hide From His Record
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 20, 2024: * * * Today, the Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement after anti-abortion lobbyist Kevin Coughlin emerged from the GOP primary in OH-13. "Lobbyist Kevin Coughlin has spent his career looking out for himself and his own political interests at the expense of Northeast Ohioans. "From working to ban abortion, repeal the Affordable Care Act, attack worker rights and gut Socia  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Launching Bad News Bernie - Out-For-Himself Moreno Enters #OHSEN General With Heavy Baggage
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Welcome to Bad News Bernie: your brand-new, weekly one-stop-shop for the latest news (spoiler alert: it's usually bad) about Bernie Moreno. From refusing to pay his employees the overtime they'd earned, to his support for a national abortion ban and his record exploiting his insider connections to enrich himself, one thing is clear: Moreno is out-for-himself and Bad News for Ohio. NEED-TO-KNOW THIS WEEK: * A new   more

Ohio Democratic Party: On #OHSEN Primary Eve, Field Still "Slugging It Out," Leaving Whoever Wins With "Lasting Damage"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After months of the #OHSEN field "slugging it out in Ohio's costly and contentious Republican primary," this "nasty" and "increasingly personal" brawl means that whoever emerges will face an "uphill climb" entering the general election. Read what they're saying today about this "ugly" primary that's "devolving by the hour (https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/15/trump-stands-by-moreno-despite-link-to-adult-friend  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK IS A THREAT TO PROGRAMS EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: With March 23rd marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, Connecticut hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick's past criticism of those who support the ACA, threats to Medicare, and opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act are under scrutiny. During his 2022 Senate campaign, McCormick pushed to put Medicare on the chopping block, a move that  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DON'T TRUST DAVE - STATE LEGISLATORS CALL OUT DAVID MCCORMICK'S INVESTMENTS IN PLATFORM THAT UPLIFTS ANTISEMITISM
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Today in Harrisburg, State Representative Dan Frankel continued the Don't Trust Dave Tour by joining Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania to hold a press conference holding David McCormick accountable for investing millions of dollars in a far-right web hosting platform that uplifts hate speech. "You can't call out antisemitism on Monday, and then invest millions of dollars i  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - "PA LAWMAKERS CALL OUT DAVE MCCORMICK'S INVESTMENTS IN ANTISEMITIC MEDIA PLATFORM" [KEYSTONE NEWSROOM]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Keystone Newsroom recently highlighted the Don't Trust Dave Tour, which continued this week in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania lawmakers and members of the Pennsylvania Jewish Community called out David McCormick's millions of dollars in a far-right web hosting platform that uplifts hate speech. ICYMI: Keystone Newsroom: PA lawmakers call out Dave McCormick's investments in antisemitic media platform *  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - DAVID MCCORMICK "PROFITED FROM CHINA TRADE POLICIES HE HELPED SHAPE" [HUFFPOST]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: David McCormick made millions from investments in China as CEO of Bridgewater because of aggressively pro-China policies he advocated for as an official in the Treasury Department, according to new reporting from HuffPost. ICYMI: HuffPost: Pennsylvania Republican profited from China trade policies he helped shape * David McCormick, the leading Republican Senate candidate in Pen  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHAT THEY'RE SAYING - DAVID MCCORMICK IS "COMMUTING BACK AND FORTH TO HIS MANSION IN CONNECTICUT" AND "THE OPPOSITE OF RELATABLE"
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick is once again in the spotlight for his lies about living in Pennsylvania. Last week, political commentators called him out for chartering private planes to fly back to his home state of Connecticut. Listen Below: Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep-debbie-mucarsel-powell-james-carville-shann  more

PRESIDENT BIDEN AND NEVADA DEMOCRATS ARE TAKING ACTION ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY WHILE LOMBARDO CAVED TO TOP DONOR
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After doubling down on his vetoes of Democrat-led legislation that would have protected renters from exploitation and prevented skyrocketing rent for seniors and Nevadans with disabilities, Lying Lombardo is trying to shift the blame for the housing crisis. Meanwhile, President Biden has been delivering real results for Nevadans, including by providing $1 billion to Nevada to boost affordable housing,   more

Statement From Arizona Democratic Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano Regarding Joe Biden Winning the Presidential Preference Primary
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 20, 2024: * * * Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement as President Joe Biden won the democratic Presidential Preference Election tonight: "Thank you to every voter who participated in the Presidential Preference Election. Tonight's results demonstrate the overwhelming support for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's work building  more

Texas Democratic Convention Launch Speaker Lineup, Congressman Colin Allred to Keynote
AUSTIN, Texas, March 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Texas remains the battleground of battlegrounds, and firmly holds a spotlight within the 2024 national political arena. This general election cycle will ultimately shape the electoral landscape in Texas for generations to come. And to kick off our path to November, the Texas Democratic Party is proud to announce the official 2024 Texas Democratic Convention speaking program with a keynote address from U.S. Senate n  more

Texas Democratic Party: New - Texas Republicans Release Budget Pushing Trump's Plan To Threaten Healthcare, Social Security and Reproductive Freedoms
AUSTIN, Texas, March 22 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2024: * * * Following Donald Trump's agenda for another term, 80% of House Republicans - including MAGA Monica De La Cruz - released a budget yesterday that would gut Social Security and Medicare, rip away healthcare, ban abortion, and threaten access to IVF nationwide. In response, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "MAGA Republicans are showing us  more

Texas Democratic Party: New Forbes Report - Cruz's Podcast Deal "Fueling Ethics Concerns"
AUSTIN, Texas, March 22 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Yesterday a report in Forbes raised ethical concerns about Ted Cruz's podcast deal with iHeartMedia, after a Cruz-linked Super PAC reported $215,000 in revenue from the company. Despite a Cruz spokesperson claiming that there was "no difference between [Cruz's] podcast airing on iHeartMedia or him appearing on network television," according to Forbes, iHeartMedia "sells the advertising inventory   more

What They're Saying: DSCC Launches Digital Ad Highlighting "Criticisms of Moreno by Dolan and LaRose"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A wave of new reports highlight the DSCC's new digital advertisement -- "Matter of Trust" -- which was launched following Bernie Moreno's victory in the Ohio's GOP Senate primary. See for yourself: MSNBC: The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell March 19, 2024 * Lawrence O'Donnell: "The Democratic Senate campaign committee weighed in against your Republican opponent tonight just about a minu  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: ICYMI - Eric Hovde Attended GOP Dinner Featuring Man Arrested in January 6 Riot
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Yesterday, the Washington Post reported that Eric Hovde spoke at an event in Green Bay alongside Brandon Straka, a January 6 insurrection convict who admitted he knowingly illegally entered Capitol grounds and shouted "Take it!" to other rioters trying to steal a police officer's shield. Read more below: Washington Post: Candidate attended GOP dinner featuring man arrested in Jan. 6 rio  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: ICYMI - Republican Eric Hovde Blamed Societal Problems on Single Moms in His First Senate Bid. Will He Do It Again?
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Yesterday, new reporting from The 19th revealed disparaging comments megamillionaire California bank owner Eric Hovde made about single moms, women, and families. Hovde blamed many societal problems on single parents, suggested rolling back programs that help women and children, and "made comments that played into negative and racist stereotypes about Black women." Read more below: The  more

Wisconsin Republicans Are Blocking Affordable Health Care
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Since the Affordable Care Act passed 14 years ago, Wisconsin Republicans have done their best to ensure Wisconsinites don't have access to affordable health care coverage. From refusing to withdraw from a lawsuit challenging the ACA to repeatedly blocking Medicaid expansion, legislative Republicans have actively worked to make our state sicker. Republicans have spent 14 years blocking affordable health ca  more

Wisconsin Republicans Would Help Donald Trump "Terminate" the Affordable Care Act
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: In the 14 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Wisconsin Republicans haven't let up their attempts to repeal the landmark legislation, leaving Wisconsinites to face higher costs and potentially lose coverage without ACA protections. Here's a reminder of how Wisconsin Republicans have repeatedly attacked Wisconsinites' health care: * Derrick Van Orden has long campaig  more