WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following news release: Larry Sharpe, who ran in 2018 as the Libertarian Party of New York candidate for governor, was interviewed by the Niagara Gazette for an article published on April 21: Larry Sharpe lost his bid for election to the office of New York State governor last year, earning only 95,000 votes compared to the more three million votes that secured a victory for Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But Sharpe, a Libertarian, didn't walk away   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 25 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Terry Lathan in response to Sen. Doug Jones endorsing Sen. Joe Biden's presidential campaign on Twitter: "Senator Jones and Vice President Biden are 'two of a kind'. Both support bigger government, ObamaCare and abortion - all issues the majority of Alabamians oppose. "The endorsement is really no surprise coming on the heels of the Senator's interview yesterday with the liberal Mother Jon  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- The Georgia House of Representatives issued the following news release: State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) was recently honored with the Distinguished Legislator Award by the Georgia 9th District Republican Party at the annual 9th District Convention dinner on Friday, April 12, at the Dillard House in Dillard. Rep. Tanner was recognized for his dedication and public service to the North Georgia area and his recent legislative successes during the 201  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Governor Evers is promising to veto a bill that would punish doctors who fail to provide medical care to newborn babies after a botched abortion attempt. The bill requires health care providers "to exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of the child [born during a failed abortion attempt] as a reasonably diligent and conscientious health care pro  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Governor Kevin Stitt announced today four appointments to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. "Each of our new board members is a qualified leader who is passionate about education in our state," said Stitt. "They will bring strong representation from across Oklahoma in order to help invest in and guide the direction of our public school system. I look forward to working with the entire boa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 26 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news: A clear pattern is emerging in leftist political circles across the country - get rejected in one election, move on to another, and keep your fingers crossed. Patterns aside, spit balls rarely stick to dart boards. One thing is certain, Texas voters are too sharp to be tricked by Democrat leaders' efforts to repackage a candidate who doesn't hold Texas values. As it turns out, New York Senator Chuck Schumer has   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Former Vice-President Joe Biden is rumored to have plans to announce his 2020 presidential campaign in Charlottesville this week. If Joe is to come to our Commonwealth just to become the twenty-something Democrat candidate, he should answer some questions. Would he be willing to campaign with Governor Ralph Northam or Attorney General Mark Herring, given their recent blackface scandals? * Biden may have a  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 25 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: On Tuesday Senate Republicans presented their transportation budget proposal which completely removes Governor Whitmer's 45-cent per gallon gas tax increase, while finding more money for Michigan roads. However, instead of embracing the plan Governor Whitmer has decided to double down on hypocrisy. Whitmer often says that, "doing nothing is not an option." However, Whitmer spokesperson Tiffany Brown said in  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Vice President Mike Pence is in Dearborn today, at the Ford Rouge facility, discussing the benefits of the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement. This new trade deal fulfills President Trump's promise to replace NAFTA with a deal that puts American workers first. Vice President Pence outlined the agreement's benefits in an Op-ed, published by The Detroit News. Included are "rules of origin" requirements  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 23 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek on the the legalization and regulation of cannabis legislation (H.B. 481): "As the State Senate now takes a look at HB 481, it is important to reiterate: recreational use of marijuana would not benefit or help our state or the people of New Hampshire. "Over 7,000 Granite Staters utilize therapeutic cannabis, and the New Hampshire House heard extensive testimony re  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 23 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding Sen. Bernie Sanders' call for felons and terrorists to have voting rights: "Does Senator Shaheen and the rest of our federal delegation agree with New Hampshire Democrat FITN Primary frontrunner Bernie Sanders that felons and terrorists deserve the right to vote? What we saw at Bernie Sanders' CNN Town Hall was an unforgivable statement. "Will Senator Sha  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 23 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek on Sen. Shaheen's call for out-of-state Presidential candidates to comment on New Hampshire's voter laws: "New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is gleefully calling for out-of-state Democrat candidates for President to push for voting rights for out-of-state voters here in New Hampshire. While it's unsurprising that Senator Shaheen is trying to rally the support of  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 24 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Today, the New Hampshire State Republican Committee released its latest digital ad, "Dan Feltes' Income Tax." The advertisement highlights Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes' fervent support for the creation a mandatory income tax, hidden under the guise of a paid family medical leave program. Feltes's plan targets the hard-earned wages of New Hampshire families and leaves Granite Staters with no o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: The Democratic Party of Virginia is making history in 2019, though we doubt it's the kind of history they had in mind. A record setting FOURTH Democrat in 2019 has been forced to apologized for racism. Kevin Wade of Woodbridge, VA, was forced to apologize for posting a racist cartoon on his Facebook page. Wade has been asked to withdraw by the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia. However, much like his Gov  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following news release: Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a new survey on religion: A new Pew Research Center survey, "Changing World: Global Views on Diversity, Gender Equality, Family Life and the Importance of Religion," offers many fascinating insights on these subjects. What it has to say about religion, in particular, has grave political implications. Almost 6 in 10 Americans (58%) belie  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey on the death of Dallas County Republican Party Chairwoman Missy Shorey: "We are heartbroken by the news of the passing of Dallas County Republican Party Chairwoman Missy Shorey last night. Her enthusiastic leadership and fierce dedication to Republican values will be missed in Dallas County and throughout Texas. "Missy was an absolute fireball and someone with whom I greatly enjoye  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news: The Ripon Society hosted a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoon with Shahira Knight, who serves as Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs. Knight has served in the White House since February 2017, when she was appointed Special Assistant to the President for Tax and Retirement Policy. She previously served as a Professional Staff Member for the Joint Economic Committee and the Committee on Ways & Me  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 24 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news: Today, self-avowed Socialist Bernie Sanders will be bringing his presidential campaign to Houston for a rally, then on to Fort Worth for a rally on Thursday. Sanders will no doubt be bringing his message of Socialism and the value of all being equally funded by the government with him. He will likely rail against millionaires, which he now is, for not paying their fair share in taxes to equally distribute their   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 26 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: Include Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons as among those who cheered the decision by U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling to charge a local judge with obstruction and perjury after she allegedly helped a criminal illegal alien avoid a third deportation. "Finally, we have someone committed to putting the safety of our citizens ahead of identity politics," Lyons said about Lelling. In his an  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: The Massachusetts Republican Jewish Committee and the Massachusetts Republican Party wish to call to attention and condemn an upcoming anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, forum hosted by the UMass Amherst. On May 4, UMass Amherst is slated to host the anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, forum, "Not Backing Down: Israel, Free Speech, and the Battle for Palestinian Human Rights." The title is deceptive. The event is   more