DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: ADL today urged the Republican Party of Texas to denounce and remove Ray Myers, who recently proclaimed himself a white nationalist, from his position as a Texas Republican Party Platform Committee member, and any other leadership position. In a recent Facebook post, Ray Myers wrote, "I'm a WHITE NATIONALIST and very Proud of it." Mr. Myers later attempted to clarify his post by stating, "I am Anglo and I'm  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: During an interview released today, an Arizona Republic reporter asked Arizona GOP Chairman Jonathan Lines, "Does the Republican Party fear democracy?" That question has been on the minds of many Americans as GOP leaders have worked in recent weeks to undermine the will of voters. North Carolina: Republican operatives are alleged to have collected hundreds of voters ballots and not submitted them to e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) appeared yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, delivering remarks about her role as the Chairwoman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and the effort to strengthen America's border security this year. "What the border agents do every day - that is tough stuff," the West Virginia Republican stated. "It is not for the faint of heart. I th  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- The North Carolina Republican Party posted the following open letter by Executive Director Description Dallas Woodhouse, which was provided to the Raleigh News & Observer: To the media covering the 9th U.S. House District election: I know many of you personally. As a television reporter so many years ago, I covered stories with you. I have broken bread with you. As one of the main spokespersons on Republican issues in North Carolina, I interact with you on a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: Commission meetings and hearings On December 13, the Commission held an open meeting (https://www.fec.gov/updates/december-13-2018-open-meeting/) and met in executive session. https://www.fec.gov/updates/december-13-2018-executive-session/ 2019 officers On December 13, the Commission elected Ellen L. Weintraub as Chair and Matthew S. Petersen as Vice Chairman. Advisory Opinions Advisory Opinion 2018-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Log Cabin Republicans issued the following statement: Today, friends, family, and dignitaries gather at Washington National Cathedral to honor the life of former President George H. W. Bush. Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director Jerri Ann Henry issued the following statement: "Today mourners from around the globe are gathered in Washington D.C. to commemorate the life of our 41st President, George H. W. Bush. President Bush has lead a long and fruitful life in ded  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Senator-elect Lindsey Williams won her election in November, but because the PA GOP is full of sore losers, they are performing an embarrassing charade in order to cling onto their power. It is clear that the Republican Party cannot win elections based on their own merits, so they have to stoop to subverting the will of the people and flouting the democratic process. Now, news outlets across the c  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Director Sincere Harris issued the following statement: "The people of Pennsylvania's 38th Senate District have spoken. They chose Lindsey Williams to represent them in the Pennsylvania Senate. Senator-elect Williams has not only proven her eligibility, but also her ability to serve in the Senate, and she must be seated promptly on January 1st. "The at  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- President Trump issued the following remarks at the meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi: THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much. It's a great honor to have Nancy Pelosi with us and Chuck Schumer with us. And we've actually worked very hard on a couple of things that are happening. Criminal justice reform -- as you know, we've just heard word -- got word that Mitch McConnell and the group, we're going to be putting it   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement: * * * Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to block debate on a War Powers Resolution that would end the U.S. military support for the War in Yemen. Rep. Grijalva was not on the floor to vote. "Unfortunately, I was not present on the floor of the House of Representatives at the time of the vote due to a miscommunication about the number of votes in the series. It was not an abstention, but an hon  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record Dec. 11, honoring the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush. A patriot and family man, the 41st President of the United States served his country honorably throughout his decades of public service. From the House of Representatives to the White House, he   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following floor remarks: * * * Rep. Lee spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives, urging Congress to permanently fund the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and prioritize legislation to do so at the beginning of the next Congress following the Special Master of the fund Rupa Bhattacharyya stating that current funding "may be insufficient to compensate all claims." "I rise today on behalf of our 9/11 first responde  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Representatives G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), David E. Price (NC-04), and Alma Adams (NC-12), the Democratic members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, today issued the following statement regarding the North Carolina General Assembly's passage of a bill Wednesday that would require a new primary election as well, if a new general election is called in response to allegations of el  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Reps. David E. Price, D-North Carolina, G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, Alma Adams, D-North Carolina, the Democratic members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, issued the following statement regarding the North Carolina General Assembly's passage of a bill that would require a new primary election as well, if a new general election is called in response to allegations of election fraud in North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District which have called the re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor statement ahead of a vote on his resolution with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, to overturn a Treasury ruling that shields the identities of dark money donors from U.S. tax authorities: "Senator Tester and I are here to open up debate on our proposal to throw out the Trump pro-dark money rule under the Congressional Review Act. Right at the outset I'd like to thank  more

TAKOMA PARK, Maryland, Dec. 14 -- FairVote issued the following news release: * * * - Recount called off, constitutionality affirmed in 2nd Congressional District election The historic use of ranked choice voting (RCV) in Maine's congressional elections ended on a high note with results affirmed in the 2nd Congressional District race. Outgoing U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin announced Friday he no longer wanted to proceed with the in-progress recount he had previously requested. The decision comes   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 11 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: After promising to pursue an economic development strategy for all of Wisconsin's 72 counties, Tony Evers is doing the opposite - filling the overwhelming majority of his economic development advisory council with liberal insiders from Madison and Milwaukee, and just five from the rest of the state. After common sense Republican reforms resulted in a booming economy for the entire state, with under 3% unemp  more