LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's State of the Union address tonight, the Michigan Democratic Party is highlighting 8 concrete ways that his corrupt and chaotic administration has broken promises and directly hurt Michigan families. "Donald Trump has repeatedly broken promises, lied, and attacked our values--and Michiganders are paying the price," stated MDP Chair Lavora Barnes. "He's abandoned Michigan familie  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 8 -- The California Democratic Party issued the following statement by Acting Chair Alexandra Rooker on the death of ex-Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Michigan: "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of one of America's greatest Democratic members of Congress, former Representative John D. Dingell, Jr. of Michigan. "From his role presiding over the vote for Medicare to helping lead the fight for the Civil Rights Act, he led the charge on legislation that impr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Gov. Mike DeWine took $20,000 in contributions for his transition fund from charter school operators and supporters as charter lobbyists push for more state funds to be diverted to them in Ohio's next biennial budget this year. "Clearly Mike DeWine has learned nothing about accepting donations from charter school special interests trying to curry favor, which he did for years from ECOT founder Bill Lager and associa  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * - DPW Chair Martha Laning makes announcement on Chair's race * * * Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning, who has served in the role since being elected in 2015, has offered the following statement on her decision not to seek re-election in the Party's June leadership race: "Four years ago, I ran to become Chair because I knew that Wisconsin Democrats needed a strong party infrastr  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 7 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Instead of working on his budget, Chris Sununu announced he'll be leaving the state for a trip to Dubai. The Governor's office made no mention of what state employees would be traveling with him, who would be covering their expenses, and how much it will cost. Round trip non-stop flights from Boston to Dubai on a range of major travel sites list prices in the thousands. NHDP Chair Ray Buc  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 5 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Veteran political operative Jim Rogers has been named executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party. "Jim has a deep understanding of Nebraska's political landscape and respect for party operations," said NDP Chair Jane Kleeb. "His leadership and skills are huge assets as we head to the 2019 City of Lincoln election and the 2020 campaign season. "Jim joins a growing and diverse staff based in b  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement today on behalf of MDP Chair Lavora Barnes in response to Lee Chatfield and the House GOP's vote against Governor Whitmer's executive order--which protects clean drinking water, the Great Lakes, and finally makes the state government more responsive to issues with Michigan's drinking water. "While Governor Whitmer is changing Lansing to fina  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on the death of ex-Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Michigan: * * * - "He will be incredibly missed, but John Dingell will never be forgotten." * * * "John Dingell was The Dean and more. He was and will remain the embodiment of what it means to be a Michigan Democrat: hard-working, selfless, and relentless in his pursuit to improve the lives of the everyday people who built our state and m  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 6 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement by Executive Director Lauren Gepford in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Missouri Democrats agree that we need to bridge the divisions that have led to gridlock in Washington. "However, President Trump has so far proven totally incapable of being an inclusive leader that brings people together for progress. "Any way you look at it, Trump's first two years have been mark  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 7 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: NDP Chair Jane Kleeb today demanded that the Nebraska Republican Party and its GOP candidates and officeholders return all contributions received from TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts, who was called out this week for a series of racist and anti-Muslim emails. "Joe Ricketts makes huge donations to the Nebraska GOP and has given thousands of dollars to U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, Reps. Don Bacon, Adrian Smi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 5 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Jane Kleeb on President Trump's State of the Union address: "President Trump started and ended with lofty language sandwiched between predictable rhetoric about his broken promise of the wall that Mexico was to fund. "Farmers are confronting climate change growing biofuels and installing wind and solar on land across Nebraska. And yet, Pres. Trump did not mention a peep about his empty promise on  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: The Pacific Green Party of Oregon today called for a "Real Green New Deal" that addresses not only the climate crisis but also the corporate control of our government and economy. While Democrat presidential candidates and Senators Jeff Merkley and Cory Booker, along with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, this week announced their support for a Green New Deal, based on language and issues the Green Party has been p  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Scott Walker's former legal counsel would be another extreme partisan on the Supreme Court * * * In Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn's first public interview since news broke that he once authored a blog with radical, hateful content, Hagedorn refused to apologize or even walk back statements he made as extreme as likening homosexuality to bestiality. Talking to conservative radio host Joh  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following joint statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa and Vice Chair Carla D. Brailey: "This has gone on for too long. Governor Northam should have already resigned. "From his disturbing yearbook to his refusal to acknowledge the pain he has inflicted on America to his disgusting press conference yesterday, Governor Northam has lost the confidence and trust of Americans, to say the least. "Let's be clear: Racism is not only a white  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * - Cole Talks About Challenge Facing Democrats & Why He is Optimistic about GOP Prospects Next Year * * * Over the course of his more-than-three-decade long career in public life, Tom Cole has built a reputation as one of the top strategists and legislative tacticians in America. Both talents were on full display at a breakfast meeting hosted by The Ripon Society yesterday morning, where the Oklahoma lawmaker sha  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement: Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his second State of the Union speech. "No applause line or call for harmony can erase the damage President Trump has inflicted on working families. "The President and his allies fought to strip health care from millions of Hoosiers. "They handed out billions in tax cuts to special interests   more