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Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday May 17, 2026 ( 42 items )  

How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * News 3 : Las Vegas drivers cut back on travel as gas prices squeeze summer plans New York Times : Trump Says Americans' Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behi  more

ICYMI: "Ohio is Back," "Democrats in Ohio may have more reason to hope than they've had in years"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: "Ohio is Back," "Democrats in Ohio may have more reason to hope than they've had in years" * COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Democrats marked the start of the general election with incredible energy and turnout for the Democratic ticket, and Ohioans are hearing about it all around the state - and the country too. Democrats saw the highest turnout in a governor's race year since 2006 and huge increases in urban an  more

ICYMI: Carey Coleman's Message to Ohio Teachers: "Go to Hell"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Carey Coleman's Message to Ohio Teachers: "Go to Hell" * COLUMBUS, OH - Despite more than 90% of Ohio teachers being in a union, Republican candidate for Congress in OH-13 Carey Coleman is launching his general election campaign by telling Ohio Teachers Unions to " go to hell. " "Carey Coleman telling the over 90% of Ohio teachers who belong to a union to 'go to hell,' is not only offensive, but it'  more

ICYMI: Ohio Democrats Launch OhioWins Coordinated Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohio Democrats Launch OhioWins Coordinated Campaign * "We are welcoming Republicans, independents, and Democrats to this campaign. Our message is not... a partisan one. We are working to lower costs for Ohio families and get our state turned around." COLUMBUS, OH - With all eyes on Ohio and competitive elections in every corner of our state up and down the ballot, Ohioans are reading about how the O  more

Lombardo Caves to Trump and Rakes in Big Pharma Cash As Thousands of Nevadans Lose Health Care
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Caves to Trump and Rakes in Big Pharma Cash As Thousands of Nevadans Lose Health Care * NOTUS : One in Five HealthCare.gov Enrollees Dropped Insurance Coverage This Year After D.C. Republicans refused to extend enhanced premium ACA tax credits, thousands of Nevadans were forced to drop their health insurance coverage during open enrollment. Now, a new report reveals that even more -p  more

Message from Idaho Democratic Party Chair Necochea: If voucher data told a positive story, the state wouldn't conceal it
BOISE, Idaho, May 15 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement from Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: If voucher data told a positive story, the state wouldn't conceal it * Accountability and transparency should be part of every public expenditure. Last month, the Idaho State Tax Commission shelled out $42 million to subsidize private school and home-school families through school voucher tax credits. But when reporters and Democratic lawmakers request  more

Mich. Democratic Party: "Time to Come Home" - Mike Duggan's Road Trip to Nowhere Not Going Well
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * "Time to Come Home:" Mike Duggan's Road Trip to Nowhere Not Going Well As Duggan has gallivanted around the state, Detroit has been grappling with his dirty dirt scandal * MAGA-funded Mike Duggan's campaign for governor is in trouble--but don't just take our word for it, take it from Duggan's own son and campaign manager. On Wednesday, Duggan's allies at the Detroit Regional  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Another New Poll - Duggan Sinks Further, Even As His Allies Burn Money
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * ANOTHER NEW POLL: Duggan Sinks Further, Even As His Allies Burn Money Trump is deeply unpopular in Michigan; two-thirds of voters say costs have risen because of Trump * A new poll today from Mitchell Research and MIRS News shows MAGA-funded gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan stuck in a distant third place--the second poll this week showing Duggan's campaign struggling, even   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Barrett on Whether He'd Vote to Give Tax Cuts to Billionaires Again: "Yes, Absolutely"
LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Barrett on Whether He'd Vote to Give Tax Cuts to Billionaires Again: "Yes, Absolutely" Earlier this week in an interview with WHMI, Rep. Tom Barrett was asked if he would vote again for Trump's budget which handed tax cuts to billionaires and cut critical services for everyone else. Barrett said "yes, absolutely." Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the follow  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Barrett-Backed Bill Threatens Veterans' Healthcare
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Barrett-Backed Bill Threatens Veterans' Healthcare WLNS reported today that Rep. Tom Barrett is a lead co-sponsor of H.R. 143, which could "codify the DOGE approach into law, establishing a legal path for an administration to cut services, including VA health care." The bill could "put more than $100 billion in annual VA medical funding on a three-year countdown clock," threate  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - Mike Rogers Continues to Face Criticism for Senior Campaign Leaders' Ties to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal
LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Continues to Face Criticism for Senior Campaign Leaders' Ties to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal According to a breaking report from the Midland Daily News, Mike Rogers is facing renewed criticism and refusing to answer questions from press and community members about his senior campaign leaders' "ties to [a] Midland County church, where three lead  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Column - Mike Rogers Slammed for Dismissing Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices [Detroit News]
LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * COLUMN: Mike Rogers Slammed for Dismissing Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices [Detroit News] Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers continues to face backlash for dismissing Michiganders' concerns as gas prices near $5 a gallon. In a new column for The Detroit News, Bankole Thompson said Rogers "doesn't seem to worry" about skyrocketing gas prices because he was more concerned with "partis  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Grocery Prices Up As Trump Says Let Them Eat Cake
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Grocery Prices Up As Trump Says Let Them Eat Cake In response to reports that grocery prices have jumped more over the past month than in several years, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "The price of bread, milk, vegetables, and nearly everything is up. What does Donald Trump expect Americans to eat? His bullshit? It shouldn't surpri  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Inflation Accelerates to Highest Rate in Years While Mike Rogers Insists There is "No Inflation"
LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Inflation Accelerates to Highest Rate in Years While Mike Rogers Insists There is "No Inflation" As out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' concerns about rising costs, today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows inflation has accelerated to the highest rate in years, driven by skyrocketing gas prices. Rogers has falsely claimed that   more

Mich. Democratic Party: John James Loses In Court to Perry Johnson As GOP Primary Get Nastier
LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * John James Loses In Court to Perry Johnson As GOP Primary Get Nastier Two-time statewide loser John James has now lost in an Ingham County Courtroom, with a judge granting a preliminary injunction yesterday prohibiting the James campaign from using its logo or any materials that say "John James Governor." Self-funder Perry Johnson sued James in April, alleging that James' logo   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Advance - "Rogers' Campaign Faith Coalition Has Two Ties to a Church Upended by Child Sex Crimes"
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Michigan Advance: "Rogers' campaign faith coalition has two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes" According to a new report by Michigan Advance, GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers once again refused to address his senior campaign leaders' "ties to a church upended by child sex crimes." On Tuesday, the Midland Daily News first reported Brian Ford appears to still be on Mik  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Keeps Senior Campaign Leader With Ties to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal
LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Keeps Senior Campaign Leader With Ties to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal New reporting by the Midland Daily News reveals Brian Ford appears to still be on Mike Rogers' senior campaign leadership team, despite his "ties to [a] Midland County church, where three leaders over the past two years were convicted of sex crimes involving children." According to f  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Poll - Duggan Support Sinks Despite Big Spending; Trump Underwater in Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * POLL: Duggan Support Sinks Despite Big Spending; Trump Underwater in Michigan In a new poll commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber, who is supporting his campaign, Mike Duggan's support is sinking--despite benefiting from millions in outside spending--and Duggan is now drawing more votes from Republicans than Democrats. The Detroit News reported it succinctly: "Mike Dugga  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Recap - Mike Duggan's Bad Week
LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * RECAP: Mike Duggan's Bad Week It's been a really, really tough week for MAGA-funded gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan. On PBS Michigan's "Off The Record" today, Zach Gorchow of Gongwer Michigan acknowledged that "this was a bad week for Mike Duggan." Let's rewind: * Last Friday afternoon, Duggan posted a video protesting his signature requirement, and in the video, Duggan fa  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Mike Rogers Sold Out Michigan to China to Enrich Himself
LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * REMINDER: Mike Rogers Sold Out Michigan to China to Enrich Himself As failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers desperately tries to cover up his toxic record of selling out Michigan to China, the facts are clear: Rogers has gained "hundreds of thousands of dollars in wealth" through companies that partnered with Chinese firms and "personally benefitted from his connections to Chi  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Rep. Jack Bergman's Call for Investigation Into His Staff's Consulting Scheme
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 13, 2026: * * * Rep. Jack Bergman's Call for Investigation Into His Staff's Consulting Scheme Two of Rep. Bergman's constituents, including a Navy chaplain and a two-time Republican chair of Otsego County, have called for an investigation amid news that Bergman's staff avoided financial disclosures in an attempt to hide a massive consulting network of major influence in Republican primaries. In re  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine"
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" While multi-millionaire Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' cost concerns, a new survey conducted by AAA found "nearly half (47%) of Michiganders let their gas tank fall closer to empty than usual before filling up" due to skyrocketing gas prices, which could "increase th  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Trump and Mike Rogers Agree - Neither of Them Are Thinking About Americans' Financial Situation
LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Trump and Mike Rogers Agree: Neither of Them Are Thinking About Americans' Financial Situation This week, Donald Trump made clear that Republicans "don't think about Americans' financial situation," a sentiment that out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has gladly embraced as his campaign's core economic message. Like Trump, Rogers has proven multiple times that he does  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Trump as Costs Skyrocket in Michigan - "I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation"
LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Trump as Costs Skyrocket in Michigan: "I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation" In response to Donald Trump saying "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" when negotiating over his reckless, unpopular war in Iran, Michigan Democratic Party Spokesperson Leah Leszczynski released the following statement: "Americans are struggling to afford food, rent, healthcare, gas... you  more

Mich. Democratic Party: What They are Saying - Duggan Protests Signature Requirement--But It's Lower for Him
LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Duggan Protests Signature Requirement--But It's Lower for Him On Friday afternoon, MAGA-funded candidate for governor Mike Duggan posted a video protesting his signature requirement, and in the video, Duggan falsely claimed that he was required to submit 30,000 signatures. In reality, the requirement for candidates with no party affiliation is 12,000--less   more

NBC4: Ramaswamy Contradicts Himself on COVID-19 After Making Over $2 Billion in Profit & Pushing for National COVID Registry
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NBC4: Ramaswamy Contradicts Himself on COVID-19 After Making Over $2 Billion in Profit & Pushing for National COVID Registry In unearthed audio reported by NBC4, Vivek Ramaswamy contradicted his own comments on COVID-19 after attacking Dr. Amy Acton on her role as Ohio Department of Health director. This discovery follows bombshell reporting from the Associated Press that shone a spotlight on Ramaswamy's pan  more

NEW: ACA Enrollment "Plummets" in NC After DC Insider Michael Whatley Cheered On ACA Subsidy Expiration
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: ACA Enrollment "Plummets" in NC After DC Insider Michael Whatley Cheered On ACA Subsidy Expiration * Thanks to DC insider Michael Whatley backing Washington Republicans as they refused to extend the ACA subsidies, "more than 200,000 fewer" North Carolinians can afford health care. With Whatley's policies sending monthly premiums skyrocketing for nearly 1 million North Carolinians, Nor  more

NEW: DC Insider Michael Whatley Lobbied For Duke Energy & "Argued In Favor of Rate Increases" For NC Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: DC Insider Michael Whatley Lobbied For Duke Energy & "Argued In Favor of Rate Increases" For NC Families * Carolina Public Press : " Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley may have been another player laying the groundwork for Senate Bill 266 and other Duke-friendly legislation to succeed." New reporting is exposing DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley for spend  more

NEW: Whatley "Busted" Buying Merch Made in China After Claiming To Be Tough On China
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Whatley "Busted" Buying Merch Made in China After Claiming To Be Tough On China * Daily Beast: " Michael Whatley, the 'America First' Republican candidate running for Senate in North Carolina, spent hundreds on campaign merchandise that was made in China." New reporting is exposing DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley for spending over $1,600 on campaign merchandise that   more

NRCC Releases Historic Battleground Polling in Texas' 34th District
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Releases Historic Battleground Polling in Texas' 34th District For the first time this cycle, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) publicly released internal battleground polling in Texas' 34th District, offering an early snapshot of a favorable national political landscape for House Republicans and the growing problems confronting vulnerable House Democrats. The NRCC  more

OHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL: 'Top Husted aide lobbied for Ohio utility that profited from corrupt law'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * OHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL: 'Top Husted aide lobbied for Ohio utility that profited from corrupt law' * COLUMBUS, OHIO - New reporting shows that Jon Husted hired an opioid and utilities lobbyist as a "senior advisor" in his office. The report reveals that before joining Husted's office, the lobbyist's clients "made millions" off the House Bill 6 scandal, which resulted in a billion dollar bailout for utilities th  more

Ohio Democratic Party Launches Coordinated Campaign, "OhioWins"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Launches Coordinated Campaign, "OhioWins" * With all eyes on Ohio and competitive elections in every corner of our state up and down the ballot, the Ohio Democratic Party is launching OhioWins, an historic coordinated campaign that will be mobilizing in all 88 counties to elect Democrats who will lower costs for Ohio families, protect Ohioans' freedoms, and grow our state. OhioWins will  more

Ohioans in Lima Call Out Jon Husted's Out of Touch Attacks on Hardworking Families
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans in Lima Call Out Jon Husted's Out of Touch Attacks on Hardworking Families * Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world" LIMA, OHIO - Today, Ohioans in Lima gathered for the sixth stop of Husted's Real World Tour, calling out Jon Husted for his out of touch attacks on hardworking families. Ohioans are already struggling with hig  more

Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate Since 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate Since 2023 * WASHINGTON POST : Iran war pushed inflation to highest rate in nearly three years New data today shows that the Jon Husted-backed war in Iran has sent inflation surging to the highest level since late 2023. According to AAA, "Ohio currently has some of the highest gas prices in the country" and Ohioans are seeing " little to no relie  more

The Maryland Democratic Party Condemns Xenophobic Remarks
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 13 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * The Maryland Democratic Party Condemns Xenophobic Remarks * Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman and Vice Chair Dr. Charlene Dukes released the following statement on the xenophobic remarks from Delegate Mark Fisher and Delegate Brian Chisholm:  The Maryland Democratic Party unequivocally condemns the hateful and disgraceful comments made by Delegates Fisher and Chisholm. Their actions   more

VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Seventh Time
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Seventh Time * When asked about skyrocketing gas prices for Ohioans, Husted " declined to comment " COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted voted for the seventh time to support the Administration's war in Iran, continuing to back the expensive foreign intervention in the Middle East that has sent costs skyrocketing for Ohioans. Because of the Hus  more

WALL STREET WHATLEY As Big Oil Rakes In "Robust Profits," Michael Whatley Is Getting Rich While NC Families Pay More At The Pump
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY As Big Oil Rakes In "Robust Profits," Michael Whatley Is Getting Rich While NC Families Pay More At The Pump * As North Carolina families pay record prices at the pump due to the Iran War and as Big Oil companies like Shell report " robust profits," DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley is growing richer from his stocks in oil and gas companies after he cheere  more

WALL STREET WHATLEY Michael Whatley Is Growing Richer As Duke Energy Reports $1.5B In Profits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY Michael Whatley Is Growing Richer As Duke Energy Reports $1.5B In Profits * As Duke Energy "exceeded analysts' expectations" reporting "$1.58 billion in profits," their shareholders - including DC insider and former Duke Energy lobbyist Michael Whatley - are profiting as North Carolina families see their energy bills skyrocket. As Duke Energy threatens further rate hi  more

WALL STREET WHATLEY NC VOICES: "Whatley Gets Richer At The Expense Of Hardworking North Carolinians"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY NC VOICES: "Whatley Gets Richer At The Expense Of Hardworking North Carolinians" * NC Voices : "Whatley's financial disclosures are drawing renewed attention to how political decisions can benefit industries and investors while working families pay more." As North Carolina families face skyrocketing costs "for prescriptions, gas, and everyday essentials," DC insider M  more

WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley "Absolutely" Supports Iran War As It Causes Record Inflation & Boosts His Stocks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley "Absolutely" Supports Iran War As It Causes Record Inflation & Boosts His Stocks * Despite North Carolinians facing record inflation driven by high gas prices from the Iran War, DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley says he "absolutely" supports the war - which is spiking his oil and gas stocks. WATCH: Daily Wire Reporter: "But ever since the war i  more

WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley Promised A "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2. Today, Inflation Hit A New High As Families Continue To Struggle.
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley Promised A "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2. Today, Inflation Hit A New High As Families Continue To Struggle. * New data reveals inflation " soared " to 3.8% in April - the highest in three years and driven by high gas prices from the Iran War. But last December, DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley promised "an economy that's growing and very, very stron  more

WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy CRASHES OUT When Asked About Funding Public Schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy CRASHES OUT When Asked About Funding Public Schools * Columbus, Ohio- In an interview with WEWS' Morgan Trau, Vivek Ramaswamy threw a temper tantrum and stormed off when asked about his "plan" to fund public education in Ohio that would result in the gutting of public school budgets and massive tax increases. Of course, he refused to answer. Ramaswamy's crash out comes as his campaign   more