BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 24 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, we found out that Representative Abraham will say whatever he thinks it takes to get elected--and then break his word. Today, we saw that in full effect. In an appearance on KSYL this morning, Abraham waxed poetic about his concern for Louisianans affected by the shutdown, saying "we've got to take care of those workers" and then saying "we've got to have some empathy for that family  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 21 -- Democracy for America issued the following statement: Today, Senator Kamala Harris officially launched her 2020 Presidential exploratory committee. Democracy for America's CEO Yvette Simpson issued the following statement on Harris' announcements: "Senator Kamala Harris' announcement today underscores the transformational opportunity the 2020 presidential election already represents for our country. With the wide range of identities, backgrounds, and life exper  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo calling on Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio to vote for the clean CR Thursday to put and end to the shutdown and ensure thousands of Floridians get paid: "Enough is enough -- Florida Democrats have voted to re-open the Federal Government and to fund common sense border security several times. "It's been 34 days that federal workers have gone without pay and it is time that Senator  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement after Donald Trump's announcement Friday: "The Trump shutdown has caused unnecessary hardship for thousands of Floridians. "Today's deal could have been made in December, but instead the President used federal workers and the US military as pawns in a political chess match that he lost. "Americans don't support building a wall on our southern b  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement, after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Carlos Muniz to Florida's Supreme Court: "It's extremely concerning that for the first time in decades Florida will not have have an African American justice. From his appointment it's clear that Ron DeSantis has no respect for the rule of the law, and is seeking to stack the courts with his political allie  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Florida Democratic Party and Democratic lawmakers released the following statements in solidarity with Venezuelans taking to the streets to fight for their freedom and democracy, and to denounce the legitimacy of the Maduro regime. In Florida, the Venezuelan community will be marching in different cities across the state to express solidarity and demand an end to the atrocities caused by Maduro a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Holcomb and Statehouse Republicans' teacher pay plan is so shaky, they're struggling to get members of their own party on board. At a town hall meeting last Saturday, State Senator Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) wasn't buying Statehouse Republicans' plan to boost teachers' paychecks. "We as legislators pass the buck, say it's up to local schools to do this. We're talking about raises for te  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 24 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb issued the following statement today after Republican Sens. Ben Sasse and Deb Fischer voted against ending the federal government shutdown. "Senators Fischer and Sasse continue to stand with President Trump over the American people," Kleeb said. "The shutdown is reckless and hurts families. A clean spending bill is the only path forward." The Senate blocked  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 25 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the New Hampshire Senate and House Democratic majorities called on Governor Sununu to join them to take multiple actions to help the 2,400 Granite Staters who have now gone 35 days without a paycheck during President Trump's government shutdown. Their plan involves a combination of executive and legislative action and urges Trump's Administration to overturn their rule that declares s  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Pepper on the election of the Ohio House Democrats' leadership team including State Rep. Emilia Sykes as democratic leader, Rep. Kristin Boggs as assistant leader, Rep. Kent Smith as democratic whip and Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson as assistant whip: "We couldn't be more excited to welcome the newly elected Ohio House Democratic leadership team, reflecting the strength of diversity in our great stat  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party has nominated Bridget Malloy Kosierowski and Darryl Thomas as the Democratic Party's candidates for the special elections in 114th and 190th House Districts, respectively, which will be held on March 12, 2019. State Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement: "We are proud to nominate Bridget and Darryl for the special elections happenin  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills remembered former senator Harris Wofford with the following statement: "Senator Wofford leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service matched by few, and both the commonwealth and the country are better for his service. "A friend to both King and Kennedy, his fight for civil rights and justice is one that we must carry on. "  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 24 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu told the Union Leader that he "absolutely" supports Trump's push for a border wall, which has kept 800,000 Americans and 2,400 Granite Staters out of a paycheck for 34 days. Sununu also "hedged" when asked if he would ever shut down the New Hampshire state government, a move that would harm hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters. NHDP Chair Ray Buckley iss  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Today, the Texas Democratic Party announced that Executive Director Crystal K. Perkins will transition to a senior advisor role with the state party. Next month, Deputy Executive Director Manny Garcia will be promoted to lead the state party as executive director. "Crystal's service has made our party stronger, set us on a firm foundation, and most importantly, gotten Democrats elected to make a differenc  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Ohio Dems Deliver 7,000+ Petition Signatures to Save GM Lordstown * * * During the Fight for the Future of Lordstown event Thursday night at Lordstown High School, the Ohio Democratic Party delivered 7,223 petition signatures that have been gathered from people across the state calling on General Motors to save the Lordstown plant and protect Ohio jobs. "The Lordstown community and surrounding areas have  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Belinda Biafore on the no vote by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, to re-open the government: "18,000 federal workers in West Virginia missed their 2nd pay check today and Senator Shelley Moore Capito's "NO" vote keeps them out of work or working with no pay even longer. "Once again Shutdown Shelley has proven its politics over people for her. Her political relation  more