ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: This morning, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Bloomberg News what we've long suspected: the GOP's only plan to address the ballooning federal deficit is to make deep and painful cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. His statement comes on the heels of yesterday's announcement that the deficit has reached a six-year high of $779 billion, due largely to th  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Terry Lathan on role as a co-chair for the alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama: "I am honored to serve as a co-chair for the Alliance for a Pro-life Alabama. I look forward to working with my fellow co-chairs, Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh and former Alabama State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin, to encourage all Alabamians to vote yes on Amendment 2. "The Alabama Repu  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 15 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: You can learn a lot about someone by the company they keep. Today, the failed former Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) & Governor of Kansas Kathleen Sebelius is campaigning on behalf of Tony Evers' gubernatorial campaign. As HHS Secretary, Sebelius was responsible for the disastrous implementation of Obamacare. As governor of Kansas, the state's fiscal situation was so bad under Sebelius' leadership  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Blaise Ingoglia on Florida Gov. Rick Scott's executive order to extend and enhance voting options in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael: "We applaud Governor Scott's Administration on an Executive Order that embraces a thoughtful, comprehensive and targeted solution. It is of the utmost importance that while we are rebuilding communities in the Panhandle, we are also allowing sufficient   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 16 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Yesterday, Governor Walker introduced two proposals that continue to deliver on his promise to invest in Wisconsin's priorities without raising taxes. Governor Walker's plans will invest additional money in town roads and restore the two-thirds funding of education, more benefits of Wisconsin's reform dividend made possible because of Gov. Walker's leadership. In contrast, Tony Evers plans to increase incom  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign statement on her endorsement by the Detroit Regional Chamber: "I'm so proud to have this endorsement because we need a governor who can bring both parties together to solve problems and get things done for the people of Michigan. "I've got real plans to help our businesses grow and attract talent to Michigan by fixing our roads and infrastructure, making health   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 16 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: As a prosecutor in Baltimore, Josh Kaul only worked a handful of cases. At today's debate, Wisconsinites got to see first-hand how thin Kaul's record really is. Kaul is a political hack who was Hillary Clinton's lawyer in Wisconsin, and his record as a prosecutor proves that he's a soft-on-crime liberal. Time and again Kaul has shown that he doesn't have what it takes to be our attorney general. "Josh Kaul  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund issued the following news release: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will support sound environmental policies, announced today its endorsement of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress in New York's 14th Congressional District. "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is committed to a renewable energy transformation that will spark true economic recovery and protect the planet," said L  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release: NRCC Communications Director Matt Gorman today joined Fox News' Dana Perino to highlight the issues firing up the Republican base and driving independent voters toward the Republican Party. MATT GORMAN: The gas tax absolutely resonates in California. Look no further than State Senator Josh Newman--a Democrat who supported the gas tax over the summer--was recalled by over 20 points on that   more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Oct. 19 -- President Trump issued the following remarks at signing of a presidential memorandum to promote the supply and delivery of water in California, Oregon and Washington at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Palomino Conference Center: THE PRESIDENT: So this is a big day for the Central Valley, California. And I want to thank everybody for being here. This is a vital action. In my opinion, it's vital to improve access to water in the American West. What's happened the  more

WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Maine Democratic Party has obtained public documents revealing that multiple Republican House candidates running for election this November have serious--and in some cases violent--criminal records. The multiple convictions range from assault to drug trafficking and include one current member running to be the Republican Party's leader in the Maine House of Representatives. Rep. Jeffrey Pierce Accor  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Following Scott Wagner's unhinged, violent rant, politicos from both sides of the aisle across the country are holding nothing back when it comes to criticizing Wagner's flailing campaign. At least we can credit Wagner for accomplishing one thing- successfully uniting Republicans and Democrats in agreement that Wagner is unfit for office. Check out the criticism below: REPUBLICANS Republican Cong  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on the behalf of State Sen. Fran Millar, R-Dunwoody: Sen. Fran Millar (R - Dunwoody), along with Sen. Brandon Beach (R - Alpharetta), Congresswoman Karen Handel (GA - 6) and Josh Waller with the Department of Transportation will participate in a sign dedication ceremony for former State Senator and State Representative Bob Bell. "Throughout his life, Bob Bell has dedicated his time to serving others," said   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 17 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Whether you're a mother or a father feeding your children, a neighbor hosting your friends for a meal, or you're just stopping to grab a bite to eat on your way home from work; you want to know that the food you're eating is safe. Molly Kelly thinks your safety should come with a price. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted to raise food protection fees[1]. "Knowing that the food you eat is safe is a fundamen  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: When you put your boat away for the winter this year, make sure to take extra care. Thanks to Molly Kelly, transferring your registration to a new vessel will cost you a boatload of money. In 2007, Molly Kelly voted to increase the vessel transfer fee by over 233 percent (1). "This monstrous fee increase comes along with Molly Kelly's vote to also increase the boat registration fee by 100 percent (  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 13 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Just a few days ago we told you about Molly Kelly's efforts to champion taxes and fees that make it more difficult to protect the New Hampshire environment - including her votes to increase the lake restoration and preservation fee by 50 percent, increase the hazardous waste work review fee by 50 percent,and increasing subsurface fees by 107 percent (1).In 2009, Molly Kelly also voted to double the   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 16 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Molly Kelly is no friend to New Hampshire's property owners. In fact, she's put your property on the market.. for more taxes and fees. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted to extend and broaden the real estate transfer tax(1]. Molly Kelly's vote increased the number of New Hampshire properties, and property owners, required to pay the real estate transfer tax. Molly Kelly's vote came after she had voted to i  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 19 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Just when you thought that Molly Kelly couldn't do anything more to try and make New Hampshire's judicial system her personal tax and fee agency, she's at it again. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted in favor of a court system fee increase(1). "Molly Kelly is brazen when it comes to using New Hampshire's judicial system to bankroll her big government programs," said GOP Chairman Wayne MacDonald. "Molly Kel  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 18 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Low on cash and need a helping hand to get by? Can't seem to catch a break after receiving a speeding ticket and need just a bit more time to come up with the cash? Steer clear of Molly Kelly. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted to establish a new fee for those who require an extension on their judicial fines(1). Molly Kelly's vote to establish a new fee for those who require an extension on their judicial   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 14 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Tammy Baldwin is too liberal for Wisconsin. From her embrace of government-run health care that would hike taxes on hard-working Wisconsin families, to her support of partial-birth abortion, time and again Baldwin has proven that her views are far outside of the mainstream, and that Wisconsin families come second to her Washington party bosses. Following tonight's debate, the Republican Party of Wisconsin r  more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18 -- The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs issued the following news release: The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) stands in solidarity with the 31 Tribal Nations that recently submitted a joint testimony to the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), on the future of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and particularly the survival of the sacred grizzly bear. The UBCIC supports the steadfast defense of Indigen  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: With the November midterm elections just three weeks away, Virginia Democrats - at the statewide, congressional, and party level - crushed their Republican counterparts in Quarter 3 funds raised and hold significant leads in cash on hand. The Democratic Party of Virginia holds an over 32:1 cash on hand advantage over the Republican Party of Virginia, Senator Tim Kaine had over 7 times as much cash o  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement by spokesman Alec Zimmerman on Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers' policies: * * * Today, Governor Walker's campaign released a stunning memo detailing just how much Tony Evers would raise taxes on Wisconsin job creators and families if elected governor. Over the course of his campaign, Evers has shown openness to raising income taxes, property taxes, and the gas tax - even saying that a g  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement by spokesman Alec Zimmerman regarding Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers' policies for farmers: * * * With the reforms of Governor Walker, Wisconsin farms now export $3.5 billion in agricultural supplies to 147 countries around the world. Wisconsin farms now export over $3.5 billion in agricultural supplies to 147 countries around the world. Tony Evers would take Wisconsin farmers backward  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: As Minnesota Republican Congressional candidates and their Washington allies get increasingly desperate, their attacks on DFL candidates continue to backfire. With no positive message to run on, Republicans continue to resort to misleading and flat-out false attack ads. "The outrageous falsehoods that the Republican party continues to peddle are pathetic," said DFL Chair Ken Martin. "Fr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following news release: In the latest edition of Yeomans Work, AFJ Senior Justice Fellow Bill Yeomans writes that the Supreme Court "has been captured by the sustained effort of the Republican Party to distort the third branch of government into an instrument to promote a right-wing political agenda. While the justices will not decide cases in the language of partisan politics, the conservative majority will repeatedly reach results tha  more