| Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday June 07, 2026 ( 35 items ) |
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"WHAT AN OWN GOAL": Canes Fans "Quick To Jump" On DC Insider Michael Whatley For "Lacking Fandom"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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"WHAT AN OWN GOAL": Canes Fans "Quick To Jump" On DC Insider Michael Whatley For "Lacking Fandom"
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While the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a major comeback to win Game 2 in overtime last night, DC insider and pretend Canes fan Michael Whatley was still lost on the ice after he invented a nonexistent player in an AI graphic and failed to name a single player when asked three times.
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As "Oil Prices Jump," DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Profit from "North Carolinians Feel[ing] Strain[ed]"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As "Oil Prices Jump," DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Profit from "North Carolinians Feel[ing] Strain[ed]"
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As "oil prices jump" once again, North Carolina families continue to hurt from high prices at the pump while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley profits from his oil and gas stocks. Whatley has raked in up to $219,660 after c heering on the war and saying he "abs
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BREAKING: Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Duke Energy Rate Hike
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BREAKING: Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Duke Energy Rate Hike
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Axios Raleigh: "The Whatley campaign did not give a stance to Axios on the Duke Energy rate proposal."
New reporting is highlighting that as Duke Energy threatens rate hikes on North Carolina families, DC insider Michael Whatley - who has up to $445,000 invested in Duke Energy - refuses
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Is A Fake Hurricanes Fan; Invents Nonexistent Canes Players in AI Graphic
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Is A Fake Hurricanes Fan; Invents Nonexistent Canes Players in AI Graphic
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As North Carolina rallies around the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, real fans are showing up - and fake fans are named Michael Whatley.
Whatley posted an AI graphic that features a Canes player that does not appear to actually exist, prompting Canes fans to tell Whatley
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DCCC Kicks Off "On The Dirt Road Again" Rural Tour in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Kicks Off "On The Dirt Road Again" Rural Tour in North Carolina
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As part of the first stop of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Rural "On the Dirt Road Again" Tour, the DCCC and North Carolina Democratic Party brought together over 15 local leaders, party leaders, and local grassroots organizers from across North Carolina's 11th Congressional District.
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Doormat for Donald: Joe Lombardo Admits He'll Always Cave to Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Doormat for Donald: Joe Lombardo Admits He'll Always Cave to Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
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As Nevadans dip into emergency savings to keep afloat, Joe Lombardo said it would be " malpractice " to tell Donald Trump to stop taxing Nevadans with his illegal tariffs. In a recent interview with KTNV, Lombardo dives into his " constant conversations " with Trump in which he refuses to stand up for Neva
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Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley ONCE AGAIN Refuses to Denounce Duke Rate Hike As NC Families Voice "Strong Opposition"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley ONCE AGAIN Refuses to Denounce Duke Rate Hike As NC Families Voice "Strong Opposition"
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Yesterday, while North Carolina families "voiced strong opposition" to Duke Energy's rate hike request at a public hearing and said they " already struggle to afford their monthly bills," DC insider and former Duke Energy Lobbyist Michael Whatley once aga
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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Nevada Independent : Nevada ranks among the top 10 mainland states for estimated grocery spending per household
Fox 5 : Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driv
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ICYMI: Joe Lombardo Still Covering Up for the Richest Man in the World
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Joe Lombardo Still Covering Up for the Richest Man in the World
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After Joe Lombardo let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for serious safety violations and then tried to hide the evidence, Congresswoman Dina Titus and Assemblymember Cinthia Moore are calling on the governor to stop putting the financial interests of the richest man in the world over Nevadans' safety.
While lawmak
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ICYMI: Ohioans in Steubenville Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans in Steubenville Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
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Husted continues dodging basic questions that Ohioans deserve answered
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ohioans in Steubenville 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 h
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Idaho Democratic Party Chair Necochea: Unchecked Power Has a Price, and Idahoans Are Paying It
BOISE, Idaho, June 5 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Unchecked Power Has a Price, and Idahoans Are Paying It
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Two hundred and fifty years ago, we declared our independence from a king who abused his power. Our founders knew what unchecked authority could become: a president who answers to no one can drag a nation into danger, raid the public coffers, and treat the government as his own personal property.
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Marni von Wilpert Kicks Off General Election Campaign as the Fighter Southern California Families Deserve
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Marni von Wilpert Kicks Off General Election Campaign as the Fighter Southern California Families Deserve
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After a decisive win in the primary for CA-48 and yesterday's addition to the DCCC's Red to Blue program, Marni von Wilpert is firing off her general election campaign ready to flip this seat and take back Congress.
From taking on price-gouging corporations and opioid manufa
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Mich. Democratic Party Issues Statement on Business of the Appeals Committee
LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 2, 2026:
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MDP Statement on Business of the Appeals Committee
Today, the Michigan Democratic Party's Appeals Committee unanimously dismissed a candidate appeal to the results of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race. Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Leah Leszczynski released the following statement:
"The appeal regarding this year's endorsement convention was dismissed i
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Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - Mike Rogers Endorses Unqualified "Nepo Baby Sycophant" Bill Pulte for National Intelligence Chief
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Mike Rogers Endorses Unqualified "Nepo Baby Sycophant" Bill Pulte for National Intelligence Chief
In a new radio interview, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers endorsed "nepo baby sycophant" Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), saying he's "the right guy" to lead the U.S. intelligence community because he "understands the mission set," despite Pul
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Mich. Democratic Party: Chair Hertel Condemns Islamophobic Remarks Made Against Rep. Tlaib on House Floor
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 4, 2026:
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Chair Hertel Condemns Islamophobic Remarks Made Against Rep. Tlaib on House Floor
In response to Rep. Max Miller of Ohio's Islamophobic remarks against Rep. Rashida Tlaib yesterday on the House floor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Rep. Miller's Islamophobic attacks are disgusting. His comments are not just offensive -- they're a
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Mich. Democratic Party: GOP Gov. Candidates Endorsed By Anti-Choice Group as They Support Banning Abortion
LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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GOP Gov. Candidates Endorsed By Anti-Choice Group as They Support Banning Abortion
Right to Life Michigan--which recently lost a federal lawsuit seeking to strike down Michigan's fundamental constitutional right to reproductive freedom--has now endorsed Republican candidates for governor John James, Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, and Aric Nesbitt.
As Right to Life Michigan endorses their campaigns,
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Mich. Democratic Party: John James Endorses Trump's Unqualified Pick for Top National Security Job
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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John James Endorses Trump's Unqualified Pick for Top National Security Job
Two-time statewide loser John James has enthusiastically endorsed Donald Trump's selection of unqualified Bill Pulte to be the Director of National Intelligence, even as Pulte possesses no qualifications for the job and Republican senators have been slamming the pick, according to new reporting from Deadl
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Mich. Democratic Party: John James Faces Another Scandal for Misusing Taxpayer Money to Benefit His Campaign
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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John James Faces Another Scandal for Misusing Taxpayer Money to Benefit His Campaign
Two-time statewide loser John James is in hot water for once again misusing taxpayer-funded congressional resources to benefit his flailing gubernatorial campaign.
On Monday, a Michigan voter filed a complaint alleging that James' congressional office was using taxpayer-funded digital advertis
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Mich. Democratic Party: John James Fakes Endorsement Quote From Extreme Anti-Choice Group
LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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John James Fakes Endorsement Quote from Extreme Anti-Choice Group
Two-time statewide loser John James, who has compared abortion to "genocide" and said that he is "100% pro-life," was so eager to roll out an endorsement from the extreme, anti-choice group Right to Life Michigan that his campaign sent out a press release with a fake quote from the group's leader, according to new
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Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Democrats Call on Trump to Open the Gordie Howe Bridge
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats Call on Trump to Open the Gordie Howe Bridge
Today, new reporting shows the Gordie Howe Bridge is "days away from completion" and Customs staff are "ready to go" in staffing the bridge, but Donald Trump continues to block the bridge from opening. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"It's been 114 days s
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Iran War Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices While at Mackinac Policy Conference
LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Iran War Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices While at Mackinac Policy Conference
Yesterday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers doubled down on supporting the Iran War amid skyrocketing gas prices, Michigan Advance reports.
Rogers' continued support for the Iran War comes after he repeatedly dismissed Michiganders' concerns abou
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Mocks People "Screaming and Thumping Their Chest" Over Skyrocketing Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Mocks People "Screaming and Thumping Their Chest" Over Skyrocketing Gas Prices
Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers complained in a new interview about people who were "screaming and thumping their chest" over skyrocketing gas prices, continuing his streak of dismissing cost concerns. Doubling down on his support for the Iran War, Rogers also told WDIV that the financial st
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Mich. Democratic Party: One Month After Missed Deadline, Mike Rogers Still Pushing Iran War That Caused Michigan Gas Prices to Skyrocket
LANSING, Michigan, June 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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One Month After Missed Deadline, Mike Rogers Still Pushing Iran War That Caused Michigan Gas Prices to Skyrocket
At the beginning of the Iran War, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers made the "failing prediction" that the conflict would be over by May 1st. Today, one month after Rogers' missed deadline, the conflict is still ongoing and Michiganders continue to pay the
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Mich. Democratic Party: Pride Month Reminder - Mike Rogers' Decades-Long Record of Anti-LGBTQ Extremism
LANSING, Michigan, June 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Pride Month Reminder: Mike Rogers' Decades-Long Record of Anti-LGBTQ Extremism
To mark the start of Pride Month, a reminder that failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is running on a decades-long record of opposing LGBTQ rights--from supporting bans on same-sex marriage to voting against federal anti-discrimination protections--and has appointed senior campaign leaders with "h
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Mich. Democratic Party: Priorities - Mike Rogers Campaign Posts "Doctored Image of Him to Make Him Look Buff" as He Ignores Affordability Crisis
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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PRIORITIES: Mike Rogers Campaign Posts "Doctored Image of Him to Make Him Look Buff" as He Ignores Affordability Crisis
While gas prices are skyrocketing and Michiganders are stretching their paychecks, here's what out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is focused on: giving himself an "AI He-Man makeover."
Rogers was widely mocked yesterday after one of his paid politic
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Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - John James Votes in Support of Trump's Price-Hiking Iran War
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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STATEMENT: John James Votes in Support of Trump's Price-Hiking Iran War
In response to two-time statewide loser John James voting against a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump's reckless and price-hiking Iran War, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman released the following statement:
"John James has already lined up in support of Donald Trump's harmfu
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Mich. Democratic Party: Summer of GOP Chaos - James, Johnson, Cox, and Nesbitt Set to Battle for Trump's Support
LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Summer of GOP Chaos: James, Johnson, Cox, and Nesbitt Set to Battle for Trump's Support
The Republican gubernatorial field is set, with two-time statewide loser John James, self-funder Perry Johnson, 2010 failed candidate Mike Cox, and ineffective Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt all making the ballot, despite heated accusations of signature fraud and a last-minute desperate attempt from Jam
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Mich. Democratic Party: What Michiganders are Reading - Mike Rogers Turns Himself Into a "Roided-Out Punchline" Instead of Focusing on Rising Costs
LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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WHAT MICHIGANDERS ARE READING: Mike Rogers Turns Himself Into a "Roided-Out Punchline" Instead of Focusing on Rising Costs
As Michiganders are facing high gas prices, tariff price hikes and surging healthcare costs, they're expecting their leaders to be laser-focused on addressing the affordability crisis. Instead, they're reading about out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rog
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Michael Whatley "Skewered by NC Fans" For Hurricanes Gaffes
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley "Skewered by NC Fans" For Hurricanes Gaffes
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WRAL: "Asked by a reporter to name his three favorite Hurricanes players, he responded: 'You know, I think we like them all.'"
N&O: "If you don't understand the scandal, you're not from around here."
As North Carolina cheers on the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, an " exasperated " DC insider Michael Whatley was
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NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Continues to Insult Ohioans Getting Crushed by High Gas Prices
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Continues to Insult Ohioans Getting Crushed by High Gas Prices
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Husted has voted eight times to back expensive and unnecessary Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -In new interviews last week, Jon Husted continues to insult concerned Ohioans who are getting crushed by high gas prices caused by the war in Iran he has voted eight times to support.
* Husted promised that higher prices would
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Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement Following State Central Committee Meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement Following State Central Committee Meeting
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COLUMBUS, OH - Following the Ohio Democratic Party State Central Committee meeting in Columbus today, Chair Kathleen Clyde issued the following statement:
"Ahead of this critical midterm election, Ohio Democrats are united behind a strong Democratic ticket and a clear mission: lowering costs and ensuring
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Ohioans in Steubenville Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohioans in Steubenville Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
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REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just A Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO -This week, Ohioans in Steubenville called out Senator Jon Husted for taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including a ma
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Right Wing Rag Calls Maryland Republican Party A "National Embarrassment"
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 3 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Right Wing Rag Calls Maryland Republican Party A "National Embarrassment"
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, conservative commentator and self proclaimed Republican Torrey Snow called the Maryland Republican Party a "national embarrassment," and noted they are "not a collection of values-oriented champions fighting to improve the quality of life for Maryland residents."
"Torrey Snow said it best today: the
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STATEMENT: Ahead of Duke Energy Rate Hike Hearing, Reminder That Duke Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Rate Hike
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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STATEMENT: Ahead of Duke Energy Rate Hike Hearing, Reminder That Duke Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Rate Hike
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Ahead of the Duke Energy hearing in Durham tonight to consider additional rate hikes on North Carolinians, NCDP senior communications advisor Mallory Payne released the following statement:
"Duke Energy lobbyist and investor Michael Whatley helped Duke
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The Case Against Aaron Flint
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Aaron Flint
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"Aaron Flint has proven his allegiance to a corrupt political system and an extreme, cost-spiking agenda that stiffs working people. It's time to send some real working-class representation to Washington, and that's what Western Montana will be getting with Sam Forstag. A smokejumper and union leader, Sam knows firsthand how high costs are making housi
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