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Politics: Republican Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday September 23, 2018 ( 64 items )  

'How Will Jay Pay?' #3 - MassGOP Sends Gonzalez His History of Tax Hike Proposals
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: Today, the MassGOP continued "How Will Jay Pay?" - the ongoing series to help Jay Gonzalez identify which taxes he will raise to pay for his costly agenda. Today, because voters remain in the dark about Gonzalez's tax-raising plans, the MassGOP will deliver Gonzalez the long list of tax increases - both proposed and enacted - from the Patrick Administration, where he served as budget chief, includin  more

4 Questions Schuette Needs to Answer at His Press Conference Today
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Bill Schuette is set to hold a press conference today at 3:30pm, the Michigan Democratic Party is calling on the Attorney General to answer these four questions: * Why are you proud to stand with admitted pedophile and alleged sexual predator Ted Nugent? * Do you agree with the survivors who called on the Michigan Republican Party to drop their shameful, false ad that attacks Gretchen Whitmer ov  more

4 Questions Schuette Needs to Answer at His Press Conference Today
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Bill Schuette is set to hold a press conference today at 3:30pm, the Michigan Democratic Party is calling on the Attorney General to answer these four questions: * Why are you proud to stand with admitted pedophile and alleged sexual predator Ted Nugent? * Do you agree with the survivors who called on the Michigan Republican Party to drop their shameful, false ad that attacks Gretchen Whitmer ov  more

Ann Kirkpatrick: Too 'Out of Touch' With Arizona Voters
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Ann Kirkpatrick, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in CD2, would want you to believe that she is well connected with southern Arizona voters, but unfortunately for Ann, we all know this is not true. Kirkpatrick is a career politician and will do anything it takes to get into public office, including packing up her life in northern Arizona just to hop on an open congressional seat in  more

Ann Kirkpatrick: Too 'Out of Touch' With Arizona Voters
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Ann Kirkpatrick, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in CD2, would want you to believe that she is well connected with southern Arizona voters, but unfortunately for Ann, we all know this is not true. Kirkpatrick is a career politician and will do anything it takes to get into public office, including packing up her life in northern Arizona just to hop on an open congressional seat in  more

Arizona Republican Party Issues Statement on McSally Day of Action
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Jonathan Lines: "The energy I witnessed today is the reason we are going to win in November!" "We had an incredible group of energized Republicans across the state. From Tucson to Flagstaff, our team was hard at work. This level of enthusiasm is how we are going to keep Arizona RED!" "Thank you to Congresswoman Martha McSally for coming down to our Ahwatukee office and helping to rally the te  more

Arizona Republican Party Issues Statement on McSally Day of Action
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Jonathan Lines: "The energy I witnessed today is the reason we are going to win in November!" "We had an incredible group of energized Republicans across the state. From Tucson to Flagstaff, our team was hard at work. This level of enthusiasm is how we are going to keep Arizona RED!" "Thank you to Congresswoman Martha McSally for coming down to our Ahwatukee office and helping to rally the te  more

Arizona Republican Party: Did She Say Impeach?
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Ann Kirkpatrick has shown time and time again that Arizonans cannot trust her. First with her carpetbagger move from Flagstaff to Tucson, then with her bizarre use of a campaign staffer as a doctor in an ad. Now with her new ad "Ahead" we see just how far she's willing to go with the deceit. In the ad, she says, "...America is great when we come together to do what's right." That's a good sentiment to have! C  more

AZGOP Releases New Ad: 'Ranchers'
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: The Arizona Republican Party today released a new TV ad contrasting Doug Ducey's strong record on border security with radical David Garcia's dangerous proposals to eliminate border funds and remove border barriers. The new ad, titled "Ranchers," features Cochise County ranchers expressing their support for Ducey. It will run statewide. Click here to watch the new ad: (https://youtu.be/jx6AUvSLQQQ) "Politici  more

AZGOP Releases New Ad: 'Ranchers'
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: The Arizona Republican Party today released a new TV ad contrasting Doug Ducey's strong record on border security with radical David Garcia's dangerous proposals to eliminate border funds and remove border barriers. The new ad, titled "Ranchers," features Cochise County ranchers expressing their support for Ducey. It will run statewide. Click here to watch the new ad: (https://youtu.be/jx6AUvSLQQQ) "Politici  more

AZGOP Yelin Announcement
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Today, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jonathan Lines announced Monica Yelin as Director of Strategic Initiatives of the Arizona Republican Party. Her role will largely consist of outreach and coalition building "I look forward to contributing to the success of the AZGOP!" said Monica Yelin. "Let's keep Arizona RED!" Monica immigrated to the United States from Bogota, Colombia in 1998. She worked to obtain  more

AZGOP Yelin Announcement
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Today, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jonathan Lines announced Monica Yelin as Director of Strategic Initiatives of the Arizona Republican Party. Her role will largely consist of outreach and coalition building "I look forward to contributing to the success of the AZGOP!" said Monica Yelin. "Let's keep Arizona RED!" Monica immigrated to the United States from Bogota, Colombia in 1998. She worked to obtain  more

Bredesen Campaign Releases New Digital Spot Detailing Congresswoman Blackburn's Comments on Bredesen and Tenncare Over the Years
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee ex-Gov. Phil Bredesen, the Democratic nominee for the Senate, issued the following campaign news release: Bredesen For Senate today released a new digital spot on the heels of Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn's attacks on Governor Phil Bredesen's record of fixing TennCare, the state's once-financially troubled Medicaid program. The new two-minute spot features Blackburn -- on cable news, in written statements, and in Congressional hearings -- explainin  more

Bredesen Campaign Releases New Digital Spot Detailing Congresswoman Blackburn's Comments on Bredesen and Tenncare Over the Years
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee ex-Gov. Phil Bredesen, the Democratic nominee for the Senate, issued the following campaign news release: Bredesen For Senate today released a new digital spot on the heels of Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn's attacks on Governor Phil Bredesen's record of fixing TennCare, the state's once-financially troubled Medicaid program. The new two-minute spot features Blackburn -- on cable news, in written statements, and in Congressional hearings -- explainin  more

Debate Dodge Fever Spreads
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In what's quickly becoming a full-fledged epidemic, Debate Dodge Fever has spread to a number of Indiana Republicans. The condition prevents members of the Indiana Republican Party from holding debates, appearing with their opponents at candidate forums or even responding to challenges. Running list of the afflicted Congress CD2 - Rep. Jackie Walorski (https://click.ngpvan.com/k/2229005/1173024  more

Debate Dodge Fever Spreads
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In what's quickly becoming a full-fledged epidemic, Debate Dodge Fever has spread to a number of Indiana Republicans. The condition prevents members of the Indiana Republican Party from holding debates, appearing with their opponents at candidate forums or even responding to challenges. Running list of the afflicted Congress CD2 - Rep. Jackie Walorski (https://click.ngpvan.com/k/2229005/1173024  more

Democratic Leaders Call on Stefanowski to Condemn Trump's Maria Comments
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: President Trump has claimed that nearly 3,000 Americans "did not die" in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Despite the heartbreaking new official report, President Trump denied the true death toll outright, displaying a moral depravity we've never seen from a president. Today, leaders from across the state are calling on Bob Stefanowski to condemn these lies. Norwalk City Council Member Elo  more

Democratic Leaders Call on Stefanowski to Condemn Trump's Maria Comments
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: President Trump has claimed that nearly 3,000 Americans "did not die" in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Despite the heartbreaking new official report, President Trump denied the true death toll outright, displaying a moral depravity we've never seen from a president. Today, leaders from across the state are calling on Bob Stefanowski to condemn these lies. Norwalk City Council Member Elo  more

Desperate Schuette Doubles Down on Shameful Nassar Attack Ad
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Today former Ingham County Prosecutor Gretchen Whitmer stood with Michigan sheriffs, prosecutors, and Nassar survivors to set the record straight regarding her role in the Larry Nassar case. Schuette responded at a press conference this afternoon doubling down on the Michigan Republican Party's repugnant ad attacking Whitmer, a rape survivor, for h  more

Desperate Schuette Doubles Down on Shameful Nassar Attack Ad
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Today former Ingham County Prosecutor Gretchen Whitmer stood with Michigan sheriffs, prosecutors, and Nassar survivors to set the record straight regarding her role in the Larry Nassar case. Schuette responded at a press conference this afternoon doubling down on the Michigan Republican Party's repugnant ad attacking Whitmer, a rape survivor, for h  more

FFRF CALLs on IRS to Investigate Church, Trump Adviser
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 19 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: FFRF, a national church/state watchdog, is calling on the IRS to immediately investigate a Texas church's illegal campaign meddling. Eagle Mountain International Church in Newark, Texas, has been actively electioneering -- endorsing a political party to its flock -- and mistakenly stating that the IRS will not stop it from doing so "because our president did that for us." "I can say that to  more

FFRF CALLs on IRS to Investigate Church, Trump Adviser
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 19 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: FFRF, a national church/state watchdog, is calling on the IRS to immediately investigate a Texas church's illegal campaign meddling. Eagle Mountain International Church in Newark, Texas, has been actively electioneering -- endorsing a political party to its flock -- and mistakenly stating that the IRS will not stop it from doing so "because our president did that for us." "I can say that to  more

Flip-Flopping Sinema Changes Her Mind... Again
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Phoenix-Kyrsten Sinema, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, contradicted herself once again, this time with a statement on border security. Back in April 2017, Sinema told ABC15 that "a wall is not an effective way to keep individuals out of the country." But just this last Sunday, she told Fox News that a border wall is "part of" the solution to border security in Arizona. Which is it, Kyrsten? Do you r  more

Flip-Flopping Sinema Changes Her Mind... Again
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Phoenix-Kyrsten Sinema, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, contradicted herself once again, this time with a statement on border security. Back in April 2017, Sinema told ABC15 that "a wall is not an effective way to keep individuals out of the country." But just this last Sunday, she told Fox News that a border wall is "part of" the solution to border security in Arizona. Which is it, Kyrsten? Do you r  more

Former Democratic and Republican Party Chairs Talk Civility in American Politics During King Lecture Series Event
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Howard University issued the following news release: A WHUT/Howard University Television studio was recently transformed into a political science lecture hall as a live audience witnessed a timely conversation between two seasoned political activists. Donna Brazile, strategist, author and chair of the 2018-2019 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy Lecture Series, sat down with former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairperson and politica  more

Former Democratic and Republican Party Chairs Talk Civility in American Politics During King Lecture Series Event
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Howard University issued the following news release: A WHUT/Howard University Television studio was recently transformed into a political science lecture hall as a live audience witnessed a timely conversation between two seasoned political activists. Donna Brazile, strategist, author and chair of the 2018-2019 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy Lecture Series, sat down with former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairperson and politica  more

HLGU to Host Josh Hawley
HANNIBAL, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Hannibal-LaGrange University issued the following news release: Hannibal-LaGrange University will host Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley as the featured speaker for chapel on Wednesday, October 3, at 10 am in the Roland Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Hawley is a conservative constitutional attorney and is nationally recognized as an expert on the US Constitution. He is the first Republican attorney general in Missouri since 1993   more

HLGU to Host Josh Hawley
HANNIBAL, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Hannibal-LaGrange University issued the following news release: Hannibal-LaGrange University will host Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley as the featured speaker for chapel on Wednesday, October 3, at 10 am in the Roland Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Hawley is a conservative constitutional attorney and is nationally recognized as an expert on the US Constitution. He is the first Republican attorney general in Missouri since 1993   more

Jealous Campaign Launches Marylanders for Ben Jealous Constituency Groups to Mobilize Voters Behind Jealous' Inclusive Vision and Turn Out Over 1,000,000 Voters
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Ben Jealous, a former National President and CEO of the NAACP, a Democrat running for Maryland Governor, issued the following campaign news release: TODAY, Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the Ben Jealous campaign for governor launched 18 constituency groups to mobilize voters behind Ben Jealous' inclusive vision and turn out over 1,000,000 voters. These groups will work closely with the campaign to turn out their members, help expand the robust field operatio  more

Jealous Campaign Launches Marylanders for Ben Jealous Constituency Groups to Mobilize Voters Behind Jealous' Inclusive Vision and Turn Out Over 1,000,000 Voters
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Ben Jealous, a former National President and CEO of the NAACP, a Democrat running for Maryland Governor, issued the following campaign news release: TODAY, Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the Ben Jealous campaign for governor launched 18 constituency groups to mobilize voters behind Ben Jealous' inclusive vision and turn out over 1,000,000 voters. These groups will work closely with the campaign to turn out their members, help expand the robust field operatio  more

Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Nassar Survivors Call on Schuette to Denounce Shameful GOP Attack Ad
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Michigan sheriffs, prosecutors, and sexual assault survivors are blasting a new attack ad from the Michigan Republican Party. The sleazy new TV ad falsely attacks Gretchen Whitmer for her role in the Larry Nassar case. "I want to be crystal clear: this ad is a lie, plain and simple. I know because I was there," said Pat Miles, former U.S. Attorney  more

Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Nassar Survivors Call on Schuette to Denounce Shameful GOP Attack Ad
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Michigan sheriffs, prosecutors, and sexual assault survivors are blasting a new attack ad from the Michigan Republican Party. The sleazy new TV ad falsely attacks Gretchen Whitmer for her role in the Larry Nassar case. "I want to be crystal clear: this ad is a lie, plain and simple. I know because I was there," said Pat Miles, former U.S. Attorney  more

Lea Marquez Peterson Welcomes Paul Ryan to Tucson, Doubles Down on Medicare-Cutting Wing of Republican Party
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: House Speaker Paul Ryan, leader behind the recently passed GOP tax plan and famous advocate for cutting Medicare and Social Security, is in Tucson this week stumping for Lea Marquez Peterson. Ryan's tax plan that was recently rammed through Congress along party lines rewards corporations and wealthy Americans while undermining access to health care for Arizonans. Despite claims that the plan would pay  more

Lea Marquez Peterson Welcomes Paul Ryan to Tucson, Doubles Down on Medicare-Cutting Wing of Republican Party
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: House Speaker Paul Ryan, leader behind the recently passed GOP tax plan and famous advocate for cutting Medicare and Social Security, is in Tucson this week stumping for Lea Marquez Peterson. Ryan's tax plan that was recently rammed through Congress along party lines rewards corporations and wealthy Americans while undermining access to health care for Arizonans. Despite claims that the plan would pay  more

MassGOP Launches 'Gonzalez Tax Clock' After Promise That $60 Billion Tax Plan Is Forthcoming
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: Jay Gonzalez has been promising $60 billion in new government spending without giving voters a single detail on which taxes he would raise to finance his plan for nearly two years, but yesterday, Gonzalez flipped and promised specifics on his tax hike plan. This comes after months of claiming he couldn't possibly know which taxes to raise until he "takes office." So in an effort to remind voters jus  more

NDP Chair Jane Kleeb, Auditor Candidate Jane Skinner, Call on Republican Auditor Charlie Janssen to Resign for Violating Public Trust by Drinking Beer on the Job
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and auditor candidate Jane Skinner demanded Monday that Republican state Auditor Charlie Janssen resign after an investigation revealed he often comes to work late and spends time swilling beer in a sports bar instead of doing his job. The Omaha World-Herald's three-month investigation found that in the past month alone, over the course of 20 working days,   more

NDP Chair Jane Kleeb, Auditor Candidate Jane Skinner, Call on Republican Auditor Charlie Janssen to Resign for Violating Public Trust by Drinking Beer on the Job
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and auditor candidate Jane Skinner demanded Monday that Republican state Auditor Charlie Janssen resign after an investigation revealed he often comes to work late and spends time swilling beer in a sports bar instead of doing his job. The Omaha World-Herald's three-month investigation found that in the past month alone, over the course of 20 working days,   more

New Hampshire Republican Party Issues Statement on Senate Democrats Failed and Flawed Opportunity Plan
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 18 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne MacDonald: "The press conference by Senate Democrats was a failed attempt to achieve two things. One, to try keep voters' attention away from the successful job creation agenda of Governor Sununu and the Republican Majority in the legislature: one that balanced the budget without any new or increased taxes and one that reduced the tax burdens on our state's small businesses.   more

New Hampshire Republican Party Issues Statement on Senate Democrats Failed and Flawed Opportunity Plan
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 18 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne MacDonald: "The press conference by Senate Democrats was a failed attempt to achieve two things. One, to try keep voters' attention away from the successful job creation agenda of Governor Sununu and the Republican Majority in the legislature: one that balanced the budget without any new or increased taxes and one that reduced the tax burdens on our state's small businesses.   more

New Marquette Law School Poll Finds Evers, Baldwin With Leads Among Wisconsin Voters
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Democrat Tony Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Republican Scott Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state's race for governor. Libertarian candidate Phil Anderson receives 6 percent. Among likely voters, those who say they are certain to vote in the November election, only 1 percent say they lack a preference or do n  more

New Marquette Law School Poll Finds Evers, Baldwin With Leads Among Wisconsin Voters
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Democrat Tony Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Republican Scott Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state's race for governor. Libertarian candidate Phil Anderson receives 6 percent. Among likely voters, those who say they are certain to vote in the November election, only 1 percent say they lack a preference or do n  more

New Poll Shows Garcia Tanking
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: With only three weeks until early voting begins, a new non-partisan poll shows Governor Ducey with a commanding double-digit lead in the Governor's race. The Reuters/Ipsos/UVA Center for Politics poll shows Ducey leading 51 percent-39 percent among likely voters over radical David Garcia, including leading 43 percent-28 percent among independents. "Arizonans continue to stand with Doug Ducey's strong efforts   more

New Poll Shows Garcia Tanking
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: With only three weeks until early voting begins, a new non-partisan poll shows Governor Ducey with a commanding double-digit lead in the Governor's race. The Reuters/Ipsos/UVA Center for Politics poll shows Ducey leading 51 percent-39 percent among likely voters over radical David Garcia, including leading 43 percent-28 percent among independents. "Arizonans continue to stand with Doug Ducey's strong efforts   more

Pennsylvania Republicans Must Immediately Denounce Scott Wagner for His Racist Rant
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This morning, PennLive reported that Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner went on a racist rant in which he retold a notorious story from a white nationalist site comparing immigrants to a raccoon infestation at his campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre earlier this month. Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is calling on Republican party officials, elected officials, and candidates to de  more

Pennsylvania Republicans Must Immediately Denounce Scott Wagner for His Racist Rant
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This morning, PennLive reported that Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner went on a racist rant in which he retold a notorious story from a white nationalist site comparing immigrants to a raccoon infestation at his campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre earlier this month. Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is calling on Republican party officials, elected officials, and candidates to de  more

Ripon Society Holds Discussion With Team Brady
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: With more Americans working and the economy continuing to grow, The Ripon Society hosted a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoon with five senior staff members from the Ways & Means Committee, who not only discussed their work on legislation that helped produce this economic rebound, but their plan to keep this rebound going into next year. The staff members participating in the discussion included: Gary Andres, who  more

Ripon Society Holds Discussion With Team Brady
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: With more Americans working and the economy continuing to grow, The Ripon Society hosted a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoon with five senior staff members from the Ways & Means Committee, who not only discussed their work on legislation that helped produce this economic rebound, but their plan to keep this rebound going into next year. The staff members participating in the discussion included: Gary Andres, who  more

Ripon Society: 'The New Offensive'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: With more than 80 percent of the nation pointing to cyberterrorism as one of the greatest threats facing the United States, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum looks at the effort underway to take the fight to the enemy and defend America against cyber threats. The effort is being led by individuals like Senator Mike Rounds. Rounds serves as Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. In this posit  more

Scott Wallace Releases Web Ad Highlighting Rep. Fitzpatrick Accepting Max-Out Contribution From Elliott Broidy
BUCKS COUNTY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The campaign of Scott Wallace, a Democrat running for election in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, issued the following campaign news: Today, the Scott Wallace campaign released a web ad highlighting the thousands of dollars in campaign contributions Brian Fitzpatrick accepted from Elliott Broidy. Adding to the growing list of convicted, accused, and under-investigation criminals funding Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's campaign, Fitzpatrick accepted $  more

Scott Wallace Releases Web Ad Highlighting Rep. Fitzpatrick Accepting Max-Out Contribution From Elliott Broidy
BUCKS COUNTY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The campaign of Scott Wallace, a Democrat running for election in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, issued the following campaign news: Today, the Scott Wallace campaign released a web ad highlighting the thousands of dollars in campaign contributions Brian Fitzpatrick accepted from Elliott Broidy. Adding to the growing list of convicted, accused, and under-investigation criminals funding Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's campaign, Fitzpatrick accepted $  more

Sen. Warren Questions Mulvaney About 'Closed Door Event' With Campaign Donors, GOP Officials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today raised questions about Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney's reported "closed door" appearance at a private event with Republican donors and campaign officials in New York at which he provided "an unusually raw assessment of [the Republican] party's strengths and weaknesses in the midterm elections." "Yo  more

Sen. Warren Questions Mulvaney About 'Closed Door Event' With Campaign Donors, GOP Officials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today raised questions about Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney's reported "closed door" appearance at a private event with Republican donors and campaign officials in New York at which he provided "an unusually raw assessment of [the Republican] party's strengths and weaknesses in the midterm elections." "Yo  more

Today's Tax Hike: Everything's on the Table
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 21 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: When it comes to Molly Kelly and taxes, there's only one thing that's certain: everything is on the table. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted to enact a 10% tax on any and all gambling winnings[1]. To ensure that no good fortune went untaxed, Molly Kelly's vote required that New Hampshire residents who win money, even while out of state, pay a tax on their prizes. Molly Kelly's tax had a disastrous impact  more

Today's Tax Hike: Everything's on the Table
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 21 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: When it comes to Molly Kelly and taxes, there's only one thing that's certain: everything is on the table. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted to enact a 10% tax on any and all gambling winnings[1]. To ensure that no good fortune went untaxed, Molly Kelly's vote required that New Hampshire residents who win money, even while out of state, pay a tax on their prizes. Molly Kelly's tax had a disastrous impact  more

Today's Tax Hike: Fishing for Fees
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 20 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: There are few New England traditions more tried and tested than the seafood industry, yet Molly Kelly found a new fee to hit the industry with. Despite the fact that the amount paid to lobsterman at the docks hit a 20-year-low in 2009(1), Molly Kelly turned a blind eye to plummeting profit margins for fishers, and instead reached for their wallets, voting in favor of a new $50 and $500 license fee(  more

Today's Tax Hike: Fishing for Fees
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 20 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: There are few New England traditions more tried and tested than the seafood industry, yet Molly Kelly found a new fee to hit the industry with. Despite the fact that the amount paid to lobsterman at the docks hit a 20-year-low in 2009(1), Molly Kelly turned a blind eye to plummeting profit margins for fishers, and instead reached for their wallets, voting in favor of a new $50 and $500 license fee(  more

UVA's Civil War Story Is Not All Confederate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: During the Civil War, the University of Virginia was predictably a hotbed of the Confederacy, but the flame of Unionism flickered faintly. "More than 3,000 UVA alumni fought for the Confederacy, and approximately 90 percent of the student body enrolled in the fall of 1860 enlisted into Confederate military units by the end of 1861," said William B. Kurtz, managing director and digital historian  more

UVA's Civil War Story Is Not All Confederate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: During the Civil War, the University of Virginia was predictably a hotbed of the Confederacy, but the flame of Unionism flickered faintly. "More than 3,000 UVA alumni fought for the Confederacy, and approximately 90 percent of the student body enrolled in the fall of 1860 enlisted into Confederate military units by the end of 1861," said William B. Kurtz, managing director and digital historian  more

Valadao, Knight, Walters Empty Gesture Protects Zero Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: It's no coincidence that 50 days out from Election Day, vulnerable Reps. David Valadao, Steve Knight, & Mimi Walters are doing damage control to hide their unpopular record of voting to gut protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and raise healthcare costs on California families. Just days ago, these Republicans tried to paper over their dismal Washington record by signin  more

Valadao, Knight, Walters Empty Gesture Protects Zero Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: It's no coincidence that 50 days out from Election Day, vulnerable Reps. David Valadao, Steve Knight, & Mimi Walters are doing damage control to hide their unpopular record of voting to gut protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and raise healthcare costs on California families. Just days ago, these Republicans tried to paper over their dismal Washington record by signin  more

Video: Schuette Refuses Three Times to Pull Repulsive Nassar Attack Ad
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Today Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Bill Schuette held a press conference in which he repeatedly refused to answer calls from Nassar survivors demanding that the Michigan Republican Party pull the ad. Watch the video clip from the Detroit News here (https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/news/local/michigan/2018/09/21/vid-201809  more

Video: Schuette Refuses Three Times to Pull Repulsive Nassar Attack Ad
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Today Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Bill Schuette held a press conference in which he repeatedly refused to answer calls from Nassar survivors demanding that the Michigan Republican Party pull the ad. Watch the video clip from the Detroit News here (https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/news/local/michigan/2018/09/21/vid-201809  more

Wisconsin Republican Party Issues Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement by Hispanic Heritage Council Chair Ivan Gamboa: * * * In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Republican Party of Wisconsin honors the achievements of Americans of Hispanic heritage throughout Wisconsin. Hispanics are an integral part of our American family. "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Hispanics and recognize the influence they have had on ou  more

Wisconsin Republican Party Issues Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement by Hispanic Heritage Council Chair Ivan Gamboa: * * * In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Republican Party of Wisconsin honors the achievements of Americans of Hispanic heritage throughout Wisconsin. Hispanics are an integral part of our American family. "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Hispanics and recognize the influence they have had on ou  more