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Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday May 24, 2026 ( 42 items )  

Another Bad Week For Carey Coleman: Coleman Hit With DoJ Complaint After Allegedly Hiding Personal Finances From Primary Voters
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Another Bad Week For Carey Coleman: Coleman Hit With DoJ Complaint After Allegedly Hiding Personal Finances From Primary Voters Another week, another problem for Republican candidate for Congress Carey Coleman. While last week Coleman was kicking off the general election by telling Ohio teachers to " go to hell, " this week Coleman was once again making news, facing calls for a Justice Department investigatio  more

DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Face Scrutiny for "Selling Merch Made In China"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Face Scrutiny for "Selling Merch Made In China" * Raw Story: "Michael Whatley has been giving supporters drink koozies that were made in China" DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley continues to be under scrutiny for selling merchandise that was made in China despite talking a big game about China's threat to U.S. manufacturing. Whatley  more

DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Slush Fund Giving Billions To Sex Predators and Rioters Who Attacked Police Officers As NC Families Face Soaring Prices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Slush Fund Giving Billions To Sex Predators and Rioters Who Attacked Police Officers As NC Families Face Soaring Prices * Senator Thom Tillis : "Now we're doing what I think is probably the most insulting thing you could possibly do to Capitol Police and the responding law enforcement agencies that are on that plaque in the Capitol now." New reporting i  more

DC Republicans Spent Nearly $2M to Try and Stop Firefighter Bob Brooks. They Know He'll Win In November.
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DC Republicans Spent Nearly $2M to Try and Stop Firefighter Bob Brooks. They Know He'll Win In November. * Here's what they're saying about Bob's dominant victory... Firefighter Bob Brooks decisively won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 7th District despite DC Republicans spending big money to try and stop him. Pundits and reporters are calling Bob " the perfect candi  more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: GOP Faces "Nightmare Scenario" as Trump Endorses Paxton- "Almost Certain to Make Republicans' Midterm Campaign Harder"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * GOP Faces "Nightmare Scenario" as Trump Endorses Paxton: "Almost Certain to Make Republicans' Midterm Campaign Harder" Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer: "Ken Paxton, a lot of Republicans believe, can not win statewide" * Senate Republicans are reeling from Trump's endorsement of "scandal magnet of the highest order" Ken Paxton, which "is almost certain to make [their] midte  more

DGA Statement on Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Securing the State Party's Endorsement
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement: * * * DGA Statement on Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Securing the State Party's Endorsement DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont securing the Connecticut Democratic Party's endorsement: "Congratulations to Governor Ned Lamont on securing the Connecticut Democratic Party's endorsement. Since taking office, Gov. Lamont has made  more

How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * KOLO : Nevada gas prices hit highest mark in 4 years 8 News Now : Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows 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 behind. Joe Lom  more

ICYMI: Barrett's Mileage Reimbursements From Campaign Raises Questions
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Barrett's Mileage Reimbursements from Campaign Raises Questions New reporting finds that Tom Barrett's campaign paid himself close to $22,000 in mileage reimbursements, "notable because they far exceed the mileage payments reported by his recent opponents and most members of Michigan's congressional delegation." In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel r  more

ICYMI: Former MI GOP Chair Writes "Trump's America is Pricier, Poorer, and Deeper in War"
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Former MI GOP Chair Writes "Trump's America is Pricier, Poorer, and Deeper in War" Today, former MI GOP Chair Rusty Hills wrote a scathing review of Donald Trump's return to power in the Detroit Free Press, concluding that "Americans face... a GOP that must decide whether courage still matters." In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the followi  more

ICYMI: Is Ohio a stepping stone? New York Times lists Ramaswamy as a 2028 presidential prospect
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Is Ohio a stepping stone? New York Times lists Ramaswamy as a 2028 presidential prospect * New reporting from TiffinOhio.net spotlighted what Ohioans already know: Vivek Ramaswamy is just using his bid for governor of Ohio as a layover on the way to a 2028 presidential run.  TiffinOhio.net: Is Ohio a stepping stone? NYT lists Ramaswamy as a 2028 presidential prospect * A New York Times feature this  more

ICYMI: New Report Says 31 Ohio Hospitals, Clinics and Providers Are At Risk Of Closing
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: New Report Says 31 Ohio Hospitals, Clinics and Providers Are At Risk Of Closing * Half a million Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage in next decade COLUMBUS, OH - According to reporting, "recent cuts in funding from Ohio's Medicaid budget will force more than a half a million Ohioans off the program in the next decade and threaten the closure of 31 hospitals and clinics in Ohio." Reminder: Ohio R  more

ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator * Husted Continues to Dodge Questions From Ohioans Who Deserve Accountability YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ohioans in Youngstown called out Senator Jon Husted for taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including a maximum donation just a few weeks before he voted to bloc  more

Joint Statement From House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on Antisemitic Comments in TX-35 Primary
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement From House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on Antisemitic Comments in TX-35 Primary * Following new reporting that a candidate in TX-35, whom Republicans are secretly supporting with nearly a million dollars in paid advertising through a shady PAC, suggested that she would put American Jews in concentration camps, House Democratic Leade  more

Jon Husted to Ohioans Struggling With Gas Prices: "What Do You Want Me To Do?"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Jon Husted to Ohioans Struggling With Gas Prices: "What Do You Want Me To Do?" * Husted to trucker getting crushed by diesel prices: "What do you think about Iran being a nuclear power?" COLUMBUS, OHIO -In two new interviews, Jon Husted dismissed concerns from Ohioans getting crushed by skyrocketing gas prices because of the war in Iran he supports: * When a truck driver asked about soaring diesel costs  more

Lifelong Republican Slams Whatley's Lack Of Integrity & Judgment For Elevating A Convicted Child Sex Predator
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Lifelong Republican Slams Whatley's Lack Of Integrity & Judgment For Elevating A Convicted Child Sex Predator * In a new Letter to the Editor in the Mountaineer, a "lifelong" Republican slams DC insider Michael Whatley for knowingly appointing a convicted child sex predator to NCGOP leadership multiple times. The Mountaineer: "In recent media reports, Michael Whatley is challenged f  more

Lombardo Ignores Nevadans' Pain From Trump's Illegal Tariffs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Lombardo Ignores Nevadans' Pain From Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Last night, Joe Lombardo said he doesn't understand how Donald Trump's illegal tariffs " directly affects Nevada." This comes after Lombardo said Nevadans needed to " feel a little pain " from Trump's erratic trade agenda. Here's how Trump's tariffs are directly affecting Nevadans: On Lombardo's watch, families were illegally   more

Message from Idaho Democratic Party Chair: Idaho We Know Is Worth Fighting For
BOISE, Idaho, May 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: The Idaho We Know Is Worth Fighting For * Across Idaho, voters are paying attention. The May primary showed that many Idahoans are questioning the direction of our politics. In communities across the state, voters rejected some of the loudest and most extreme Republican voices on the ballot. But too many extreme candidates still made it through. And to  more

Mich. Democratic Party: After Losing to Johnson in Court, James Rebrands Website
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * After Losing to Johnson in Court, James Rebrands Website Two-time statewide loser John James, who lost in court to self-funder Perry Johnson last week, has now rebranded his campaign website after an Ingham County judge granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting the James campaign from using its logo or any materials that say "John James Governor." Johnson sued James in April  more

Mich. Democratic Party: From Cash Grab to Slush Fund - Trump's Looting of Government Continues
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * From Cash Grab to Slush Fund: Trump's Looting of Government Continues In response to Donald Trump pulling legal maneuvers to create a $1.8 billion slush fund for his allies, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "It wasn't enough for Donald Trump to cut taxes for billionaires. It wasn't enough for Trump to triple his net worth to $6.5 bil  more

Mich. Democratic Party: In First Ad Blitz, Cox Leaves Out His Years of Work as AG To Take Away Health Care
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * In First Ad Blitz, Cox Leaves Out His Years of Work as AG To Take Away Health Care Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox, who previously sued to block the Affordable Care Act and "led the fight" against it, is launching a $1 million ad buy this week as the GOP primary for governor has continued to get more expensive. In his new ad, Cox touts his tenure as Attorney Genera  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Matt Hall Wants to Tax Your Weekend
LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Matt Hall Wants to Tax Your Weekend As working families try to find a way to afford a three-day weekend amid spiking gas prices, MAGA Matt Hall is trying to raise taxes on services Michiganders rely upon and recreational activities. This week, House Republicans passed bills to cut taxes for the wealthy and corporations -- and their concept of a plan to make up the gap relies on raising taxes b  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Republicans Scramble to Protect Pedophiles
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Michigan Republicans Scramble to Protect Pedophiles MAGA Matt Hall and Michigan House Republicans have removed Democratic Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou from her committee assignments one day after she called for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties in Michigan. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Speaker Matt Hall and  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Michiganders Cut Family Time as Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" With Skyrocketing Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michiganders Cut Family Time as Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" with Skyrocketing Gas Prices As out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers dismisses concerns about rising costs, new reporting shows Michiganders are being forced to cut the time they planned to spend with family this Memorial Day weekend, citing skyrocketing gas prices. Rogers has repeatedly "downplayed the impact of the   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Duggan Made Millions While Busting Unions
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Mike Duggan Made Millions While Busting Unions As CEO of the Detroit Medical Center, MAGA-funded candidate for governor Mike Duggan oversaw his own salary increase from $545,000 to more than $2.41 million--all while Duggan led aggressive union-busting against nurses and hospital workers that were organizing for better pay and safer working conditions. The Detroit Metro Times pr  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Is "Fine" With Skyrocketing Gas Prices as Michiganders Reconsider Memorial Day Travel Plans
LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Is "Fine" With Skyrocketing Gas Prices as Michiganders Reconsider Memorial Day Travel Plans While out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers dismisses Michiganders' cost concerns, new reporting shows skyrocketing gas prices are "weighing on Michiganders" and forcing drivers to "reconsider Memorial Day and summer travel plans." Rogers has repeatedly "downplayed the impact of the   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Oh, I Guess It Can Get Worse: Trump Gives Himself Immunity From IRS Through Sweetheart Deal
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Oh, I Guess It Can Get Worse: Trump Gives Himself Immunity from IRS Through Sweetheart Deal In response to news that Donald Trump's sweetheart deal with the Department of Justice grants him, his family, and his businesses permanent immunity from tax claims and audits by the IRS, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "I thought Donald Trum  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Duggan Lashes Out at UAW Forum
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news statement on May 18, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Duggan Lashes Out at UAW Forum Tonight, at the UAW's gubernatorial candidate forum in Dearborn, MAGA-funded candidate Mike Duggan lashed out and struggled to answer questions about his harmful record of busting unions, his cozy relationships with corporations that are jacking up costs, and him bending the knee to Donald Trump. In response, Michigan Democratic Party  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Throwback - "Mike Rogers Voted Against Reining in Special Interests. Now He's Running for US Senate." [The 'Gander]
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * THROWBACK: "Mike Rogers voted against reining in special interests. Now he's running for US Senate." [The 'Gander] Two years ago today, The 'Gander reported on how multi-millionaire GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers "has done little (if anything) to curb the outsized role that cash--and corporate influence--plays in deciding federal policy." Reviewing his record from his time in  more

Mike Rogers Touted Early Involvement With DOGE, Advised Its Leaders on Legislation to Make Michigan Cuts Permanent
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Touted Early Involvement with DOGE, Advised Its Leaders on Legislation to Make Michigan Cuts Permanent New reporting from MeidasTouch News reveals GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has claimed at recent campaign events that he was involved in early discussions with DOGE leaders, told them he "loved" the cuts they were making, and advised DOGE leaders on "making [their  more

MUST READ: CNN PROFILES PAIGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MUST READ: CNN PROFILES PAIGE AGAINST THE MACHINE * CNN : 'Paige against the machine': How a Democrat who bucked her party is now targeting a swing House district A new profile from CNN is spotlighting how Paige Cognetti has "been not afraid to buck her own party" to root out corruption, and "is once again framing herself as an alternative to the politics of self-interest" in her  more

NC Families "Face Pricier Memorial Day Fill-Ups" This Weekend While DC Insider Michael Whatley Is Profiting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NC Families "Face Pricier Memorial Day Fill-Ups" This Weekend While DC Insider Michael Whatley Is Profiting * Axios Charlotte: "Gas prices are going to hurt this Memorial Day weekend." This Memorial Day Weekend, North Carolina families are facing " higher food costs and increased gas prices " while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley profits at their expense. Charlotte Obse  more

NEW OP-ED: Michael Whatley "Is Profiting Off Conflict And Costs"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW OP-ED: Michael Whatley "Is Profiting Off Conflict And Costs" * NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton: " If this has been his pattern as a DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist, just think about how much worse it can get when he has the power and influence of the United States Senate behind him. " In a new Op-Ed in the Fayetteville Observer, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton slams DC insider Michael Whatle  more

NEW: Millions Expected To Lose Health Care As Costs Spike After DC Insider Michael Whatley Cheered On ACA Subsidy Expiration
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Millions Expected To Lose Health Care As Costs Spike After DC Insider Michael Whatley Cheered On ACA Subsidy Expiration * Washington Post: "The state with the biggest decline in [ACA] enrollment as of the beginning of the year was North Carolina, which dropped about 214,000 people, or 22 percent..." After DC insider Michael Whatley backed Washington Republicans as they ended the ACA  more

Ohioans in Youngstown Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans in Youngstown Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator * REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just A Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release Husted Continues to Dodge Questions From Ohioans Who Deserve Accountability YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -Today, Ohioans in Youngstown called out Senator Jon Husted for taking more than $116  more

Only Seven Days Out From Primary, GOP Candidates Continue to Duck and Dodge
SALEM, Oregon, May 12 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news: * * * Only Seven Days Out From Primary, GOP Candidates Continue to Duck and Dodge With only seven days until the primary, the leading GOP gubernatorial candidates - Christine Drazan, Ed Diehl, and Chris Dudley - have dodged and deflected several key questions on the issues that matter most to Oregonians. As voters across the state continue to cast their ballots, here are five questions each candidate must answ  more

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. To Keynote Maryland Democratic Party's 2026 Fight Back & Win Gala
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. To Keynote Maryland Democratic Party's 2026 Fight Back & Win Gala * HANOVER, MD - The Maryland Democratic Party is proud to announce that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Fight Back & Win Gala on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Maryland Live! in Hanover, Maryland.  "I'm looking forward to joining the Maryland Democratic Party at  more

Questions About Jay Edwards' Involvement With FirstEnergy Scandal "Loom Over Ohio Treasurer Bid"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Questions About Jay Edwards' Involvement With FirstEnergy Scandal "Loom Over Ohio Treasurer Bid" * COLUMBUS, OH - New reporting is further detailing Republican candidate for Ohio Treasurer Jay Edwards' long record relating to the FirstEnergy scandal, which is raising costs for Ohio families by $663 more a year on their utility bills. In addition to voting for House Bill 6, Edwards was included in reporting f  more

This Week in #OHGov: "Republicans Blaming Republicans" Press Conference Flops As Ohioans Learn More Reasons Not to Trust Vivek Ramaswamy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * This Week in #OHGov: "Republicans Blaming Republicans" Press Conference Flops As Ohioans Learn More Reasons Not to Trust Vivek Ramaswamy * Columbus, Ohio - Another week, another flop from Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign. His latest scam policy rollout on Medicaid fraud didn't go as planned after reporting revealed his own running mate voted to dissolve Ohio's Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee. Ramaswamy and McCo  more

Trump and Republicans Have Ripped Healthcare Away From 18,118 Washingtonians
SEATTLE, Washington, May 13 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Trump and Republicans Have Ripped Healthcare Away from 18,118 Washingtonians Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans refused to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, forcing healthcare premiums to skyrocket for millions of Americans. Since then, 18,118fewer Washingtonians have enrolled in health insurance through WAHealthPlanFinder.org-- and even more were  more

Vivek Ramaswamy Can't Hide From Comments Advocating for "Segregation" Based on COVID Immunity Status
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy Can't Hide From Comments Advocating for "Segregation" Based on COVID Immunity Status * Ramaswamy: "Could we tolerate a national system in which certain people on the basis of a biomarker are segregated to say you can't go back to a normal life?" Columbus, Ohio- Over the weekend, Vivek Ramaswamy continued to face scrutiny from his extreme, toxic calls to segregate Americans based on COVID i  more

Vivek Ramaswamy Slammed for "Rage Baiting" Press Conference Full of "Republicans Blaming Republicans"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy Slammed for "Rage Baiting" Press Conference Full of "Republicans Blaming Republicans" * Columbus, Ohio - Vivek Ramaswamy's press conference to roll out his latest policy scam didn't quite go as planned. Ohioans are reading all about Ramaswamy's " rage-baiting " press conference full of " Republicans blaming other Republicans." If that wasn't bad enough, reporting revealed Ramaswamy's running   more

What Exactly Does Ramaswamy's Running Mate Need to "Explore" About Child Marriage?
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * What Exactly Does Ramaswamy's Running Mate Need to "Explore" About Child Marriage? * Ohio Senate President and Ramaswamy LG Rob McColley Refuses to Take Strong Position Against Child Marriage Columbus, Ohio - Vivek Ramaswamy's running mate Rob McColley said child marriage needs " further exploration " after legislation banning the practice was abruptly pulled from a planned committee vote. McColley is the   more