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Politics: Republican Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday November 18, 2018 ( 9 items )  

Club for Growth Issues Statement on Its Endorsement of Reps. Jordan, Walker
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Club for Growth issued the following statement by President David McIntosh: * * * Ahead of the House Republicans' leadership elections slated for Wednesday of this week, Club for Growth President David McIntosh offered the following endorsements for Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Mark Walker (R-NC), who are running for Minority Leader and Republican Conference Vice Chair respectively. "Reps. Jordan and Walker are strong, principled conservatives and the Republican Part  more

Florida Republican Party Issues Statement on Election Returns
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following statement by Governor-elect Ron DeSantis regarding the first election returns submitted to the Department of State: * * * Click on the image below to watch the statement https://youtu.be/eVqSwtAuJxg. "At noon, today, Supervisors of Elections from across the state submitted their election returns to the Secretary of State. "Those results are clear and unambiguous, just as they were on Election Night, and I am   more

Georgia Republicans Focus on Secretary of State, PSC Races
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- The Georgia Republican Party issued the following news: While the Democrats continue to fight a losing battle, the Georgia Republicans are fresh from a once-again confirmed victory in the Governor's race, and continue to focus on the actual runoff elections in the Secretary of State and Public Service Commissioner races. Chairman John Watson laid bare the Democrats plan to use attacks on an election process that resulted in zero statewide wins as a turnout mechanis  more

Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: Oppose the Confirmation of Chad Readler to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following advocacy letter to the Senate: Dear Senator: On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 national organizations committed to promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, I write in strong opposition to the confirmation of Chad Readler to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Mr. Readler is an i  more

New Hampshire Republicans Issues Statement on Secretary of State Recommendation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 15 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Party Chairman Wayne MacDonald on the House Democrat Caucus recommending failed 2016 gubernatorial candidate Colin Van Ostern to be New Hampshire's Secretary of State: "The New Hampshire Democrat caucus needs to realize what Colin Van Ostern as Secretary of State will mean for the State of New Hampshire. He represents a significant threat to our quickly approaching First-In-The-Nation Primary  more

Ohio Democratic Party Issues Statement on LaRose's Selection of Blackwell
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Pepper in response to Frank LaRose's selection of Ken Blackwell to lead his transition team: "Ken Blackwell was universally acknowledged as a disaster when he was Ohio secretary of state -- during the 2004 election, some Ohioans waited in line up to 10 hours, and perhaps more than 170,000 would-be voters left before casting a ballot. "Blackwell was a member of Donald Trump's sham voting commi  more

Rep. Messer Honors Decatur County Republican Party Chairman Meyer
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Luke Messer, R-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Nov. 14, honoring Larry Meyer, chairman of the Decatur County Republican Party: Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on behalf of the entire 6th Congressional District of Indiana, to recognize Larry Meyer for his contribution to our state and Decatur County. Larry served as County Chairman with honor and distinction in my hometown for almost my entire time in Congress. He s  more

Rep. Messer Honors Henry County Republican Party Chairman Hiday
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Luke Messer, R-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Nov. 15, honoring Todd Hiday, chairman of the Henry County Republican Party: Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on behalf of the entire 6th Congressional District of Indiana, to recognize Todd Hiday for his contribution to our state and Henry County. Todd has served two stints as the County Chairman in Henry County. His leadership and vision have helped advance Republican  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Democracy in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Nov. 15, on democracy in the U.S.: Madam President, the President of the United States swears an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, including bedrock principles like the rule of law and the sanctity of our elections. But nearly every day, President Trump ignores this fundamental responsibility and tramples on the values that have made our count  more