| Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday February 01, 2026 ( 27 items ) |
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ICYMI: Michigan Democratic Leaders Denounce Trump Republicans' Meddling in SD-35 Democratic Primary
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026:
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ICYMI: Michigan Democratic Leaders Denounce Trump Republicans' Meddling in SD-35 Democratic Primary
Today, Michigan Democratic leaders, including Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel, Representative Amos O'Neal, and Midland County Democratic Party Chair Jennifer Austin, held a video press conference denouncing Trump Republicans' meddling in the Senate District 35 Prim
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Idaho Democratic Party Chair: Defeating Tyranny Requires Courage
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 31 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Defeating Tyranny Requires Courage
The founders of our country knew tyranny. British soldiers occupied towns, enforced a distant ruler's will, and used violence to crush dissent. That experience shaped a Constitution built to restrain power: three coequal branches, civilian control, due process, limits on unreasonable searches and seizu
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MDP Chair Responds to Mike Duggan's Outlandish Claims
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:
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MDP Chair Responds to Mike Duggan's Outlandish Claims
Tonight, Mike Duggan outlandishly claimed that the Michigan Democratic trifecta in 2023 and 2024 "had big opportunities and didn't achieve anything."
In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement
"Mike Duggan clearly doesn't know what the hell he's talking about.
"Gov. Whitm
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Mich. Democratic Party: After Mike Rogers Said the Economy Was "Booming," U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Since 2014
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026:
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After Mike Rogers Said the Economy Was "Booming," U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Since 2014
After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers claimed the economy was "booming" under Trump, new data released today by The Conference Board shows U.S. consumer confidence has plummeted to the lowest level since 2014, "surpassing [...] the depths of the pandemic r
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Mich. Democratic Party: Anti-Public School Donors Line Up Behind Mike Duggan
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Anti-Public School Donors Line Up Behind Mike Duggan
While the Republican primary candidates trip over themselves to support Donald Trump and the DeVos family's attacks on public education, Mike Duggan is raking in cash from some of Michigan's biggest opponents of public schools--including private school profiteer and major GOP donor JC Huizenga and former Michigan Republican Party Chair Ron W
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Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking: "Mike Rogers Campaigns From Florida as Carpetbagger Questions Return" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: "Mike Rogers campaigns from Florida as carpetbagger questions return" [Detroit Metro Times]
Rogers resumed campaigning from his Florida home, took his Cape Coral mansion off the market, and said he would 'rather be on the beach in Florida'
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A breaking report from the Detroit Metro Times reveals that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers is "again facing accusations that he's
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Mich. Democratic Party: Duggan Broke Promises and Put Kids at Risk With Toxic Dirt Spread Throughout Detroit
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:
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Duggan Broke Promises and Put Kids at Risk With Toxic Dirt Spread Throughout Detroit
DETROIT -- On Michigan's Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels this morning, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel called out Mike Duggan for spreading toxic and poisonous dirt in neighborhoods throughout Detroit, many that are now filled with harmful contaminants like lead and arsenic.
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Mich. Democratic Party: ICYMI - Trump-Backed Group Meddles in SD-35 Democratic Primary
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026:
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ICYMI: Trump-Backed Group Meddles in SD-35 Democratic Primary
In case you missed it, the Detroit News exposed this weekend how a new group with ties to Trump and Republicans has been working to influence the Democratic primary in the upcoming special election for Senate District 35. The new group is being funded by the Republican consulting group Majority Strategies LLC, who
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Mich. Democratic Party: John Moolenaar Running to Fail Michiganders Yet Again
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026:
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STATEMENT: John Moolenaar Running to Fail Michiganders Yet Again
Today, MAGA Congressman John Moolenaar announced he is seeking re-election in Michigan's Second Congressional District--after Moolenaar voted to rip away health care and caused prices to skyrocket by passing Trump's toxic tax law.
Following his announcement, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Sara Isaacson
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Received FL Traffic Citation the Same Month He Told Reporters He Was Living in Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Received FL Traffic Citation the Same Month He Told Reporters He Was Living in Michigan
New public records shows Rogers deceived reporters in 2024 when questions first arose about his Florida residency
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Two years ago today, Michigan Advance first raised questions about multi-millionaire Mike Rogers' out-of-state residency and his Cape Coral mansion. His campaign
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers' Recent Campaigning in Florida Prompts Continued Scrutiny for Abandoning Michigan and Cashing Out in Florida
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:
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Mike Rogers' Recent Campaigning in Florida Prompts Continued Scrutiny for Abandoning Michigan and Cashing Out in Florida
After abandoning Michigan more than a decade ago, enriching himself at the expense of Michiganders, and buying a multimillion dollar Florida mansion--then coming back just to try to grab a Senate seat so he can give handouts for millionaires like himself--Mi
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Mich. Democratic Party: Perry Johnson and John James Trade Barbs; Injecting Mudslinging, Infighting, and Millions Into GOP Primary
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Perry Johnson and John James Trade Barbs; Injecting Mudslinging, Infighting, and Millions into GOP Primary
After months of hiding from the campaign trail, James is now scrambling
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The Republican primary for governor has gone off the deep end this week, with out-of-touch multi-millionaire Perry Johnson joining the race and immediately sparring with John James, after committi
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Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Michigan's Population Growing Under Leadership of Gov. Whitmer and Democrats
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Michigan's Population Growing Under Leadership of Gov. Whitmer and Democrats
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Michigan's population grew by 28,000 residents from July 2024 to July 2025--and for the first time in at least 35 years, Michigan's population is growing.
"Governor Whitmer and Democrats have worked tirelessly to make Michigan the best st
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Michigan Democrats Launch New Digital Ad on Mike Duggan's Toxic, Poisoned Dirt Across Detroit
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats Launch New Digital Ad on Mike Duggan's Toxic, Poisoned Dirt Across Detroit
DETROIT -- Today, as first reported by Deadline Detroit, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a new digital campaign highlighting the toxic and poisoned dirt that Mike Duggan has left at hundreds of demolition sites across Detroit, many that are filled with harmful contaminants like
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Michigan Dems Statement on Perry Johnson's Campaign for Governor
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026:
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Michigan Dems Statement on Perry Johnson's Campaign for Governor
Today, out-of-touch millionaire Perry Johnson launched another self-funding campaign, becoming the ninth Republican candidate to join the messy, expensive, and "up for grabs" GOP primary for governor.
In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Our condolences
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N.C. Democratic Party: "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Blasted for Western North Carolina's "Slow Recovery"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026:
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"Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Blasted for Western North Carolina's "Slow Recovery"
A new video from Cardinal & Pine is calling out "recovery czar" Michael Whatley's failure to secure federal relief for Western North Carolina since he was tapped to "lead the team" over a year ago.
This new reporting also includes audio of Whatley bragging about being named "recovery cza
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N.C. Democratic Party: As Thom Tillis Slams "Incompetent" Federal Helene Response, "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's Failures In The Spotlight
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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As Thom Tillis Slams "Incompetent" Federal Helene Response, "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's Failures In The Spotlight
Senator Thom Tillis: "The people of Western North Carolina [...] who were affected by Helene deserve better."
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As Republican Senator Thom Tillis slams FEMA's "incompetent" response in Western North Carolina, here's a reminder how "recovery czar" Michael Whatley's failu
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N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - Michael Whatley Still Silent on Death of American Citizen 6 Days Later
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026:
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REMINDER: Michael Whatley Still Silent on Death of American Citizen 6 Days Later
As Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd join sweeping bipartisan calls for an independent investigation into ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, DC insider Michael Whatley is getting called out for staying silent:
Asheville Watchdog: "Whatley is choosing to stay silent on this"
NC N
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N.C. Democratic Party: Statement - As Tillis & Budd Speak Out, Michael Whatley Is Silent On Death Of American Citizens
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026:
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STATEMENT: As Tillis & Budd Speak Out, Michael Whatley Is Silent On Death Of American Citizens
As Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd join bipartisan calls for an independent investigation into ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, DC insider Michael Whatley has stayed silent. Whatley has said nothing about the earth-shattering events in Minnesota over the weekend,
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N.C. Democratic Party: Stock Trading Ban Emerges as Wedge Issue in Messy GOP Senate Primary as Michael Whatley Refuses to Support It
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Stock Trading Ban Emerges as Wedge Issue in Messy GOP Senate Primary as Michael Whatley Refuses to Support It
Banning members of Congress from trading stocks is becoming a wedge issue in the messy GOP Senate primary, with Michele Morrow - who is running in the primary against DC insider Michael Whatley - throwing punches at politicians who go to "Washington D.C. with the intention of comin
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Nevada Current: Fed Violence in MN Prompts Reactions from NV AG, Governor Candidates, Except for Lombardo
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Current: Fed Violence in MN Prompts Reactions from NV AG, Governor Candidates, Except for Lombardo
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After masked federal agents murdered a second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Joe Lombardo has yet to even acknowledge the violence ICE and the Trump Administration are creating in communities across the country. While members of Lombardo's own party - including several GOP governors - have
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NEW CLIP: Vivek Ramaswamy to Ohioans: Costs Aren't Actually Rising, You Just Think They Are
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW CLIP: Vivek Ramaswamy to Ohioans: Costs Aren't Actually Rising, You Just Think They Are
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Columbus, Ohio- After calling Ohioans lazy, saying that Medicaid and Medicare were mistakes, and telling struggling families to earn more, Vivek Ramaswamy now says costs aren't really rising, Ohio families are just imagining it.
WATCH THE CLIP HERE
"If billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy believes Ohioans are only imagi
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NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Opposes Stock Trading Ban While Actively Trading Stocks In Office
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Opposes Stock Trading Ban While Actively Trading Stocks In Office
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Columbus, Ohio -New reporting from NBC 4 Columbus reveals that Senator Jon Husted has refused to support a ban on stock trading for Members of Congress and their spouses -even as he enriches himself by actively trading stocks while in office.
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Colleen Marshall, NBC 4 Columbus: Financial dis
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No Show Joe: Lombardo Ducks Accountability and Declines Meeting on His Boring Company Scandal
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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No Show Joe: Lombardo Ducks Accountability and Declines Meeting on His Boring Company Scandal
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After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for unsafe working conditions that led to two Clark County firefighters suffering chemical burns, he's refusing to answer lawmakers' questions on his attempted coverup. Next week, the Legislature's Interim Committee on Gr
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No Show Joe: Lombardo's Office Declines Lawmaker's Request to Attend Meeting on Musk's Boring Co.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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No Show Joe: Lombardo's Office Declines Lawmaker's Request to Attend Meeting on Musk's Boring Co.
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After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for unsafe working conditions that led to two Clark County firefighters suffering chemical burns, he's refusing to answer lawmakers' questions on his attempted coverup. Next week, the Legislature's Interim Committee o
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Murder of a Second U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Murder of a Second U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis
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Two days after masked federal agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis -resulting in nationwide outrage, including from several GOP governors -Joe Lombardo still remains silent on the chaos and violence ICE and the Trump Administration are creating in communities across the country.
Nevada State Democratic Party
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Things Vivek Ramaswamy Thinks Only Exist in Ohioans' Imaginations
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Things Vivek Ramaswamy Thinks Only Exist in Ohioans' Imaginations
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Columbus, Ohio- In case you missed it, Vivek Ramaswamy said in a new clip that costs aren't really rising and Ohio families are just imagining it. But last year alone, Ohio families paid $1,532 more in expenses than the previous year.
"While Vivek Ramaswamy flies over Ohio in his private jet and lectures us that rising costs are figments o
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