PHOENIX, Arizona, May 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Gallup Finds Health Care Remains Americans' "Top" Concern - That's bad news for Martha McSally, who lost in 2018 because of her record of voting to increase health care costs and gut coverage protections for Arizonans with pre-existing conditions * * * According to a new poll from Gallup, health care continues to be Americans' top economic concern -- a major red flag for U.S. Sen. Martha McSa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 29 -- The California Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the California Democratic Party announced speakers for the 2019 California Democratic Party State Organizing Convention that will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from May 31-June 2, 2019. The Friday Chair's Welcome Reception will take place in the Moscone North Lower Lobby. General Sessions and Saturday Lunch/Dinner will take place in Hall F of Moscone North Hall. FRID  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 31 -- The California Democratic Party issued the following news release: California Democratic Party's (CDP) Acting Chair, Alexandra "Alex" Gallardo-Rooker, announced today that the CDP and Univision have agreed to partner together to host a Democratic Presidential Forum during the party's Fall Endorsing Convention in November. The Presidential Forum will take place at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, November 16, 2019 during the state party's second gathering of 20  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on death of Hernando County Democratic chair Harvey Martin: * * * - Harvey Martin, chairman of the Hernando County Democratic Executive Committee passed away May 26th. * * * "Florida has lost a bit of sunshine without Harvey Martin. Havery was a wonderful member of the Democratic Party and a dedicated leader of the Hernando County Democrats. "We are deeply saddened to hear of hi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on House Republicans actions to delay funding: * * * - Since May 24, Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) have each blocked votes to move ahead a $19.1 billion disaster aid package for the Florida Panhandle, Puerto Rico, and other areas in the United States hit by natural disasters. T  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: The Florida Democratic Party announced speakers for the annual Leadership Blue Gala -- the list includes the head of the Democratic Party, elected officials from across the country, and the spouses of presidential hopefuls. Party and elected officials include Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee, Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Representative H  more

WICHITA, Kansas, May 28 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Demofest 2019, the Kansas Democratic Party's annual summer convention, will be held from Friday, August 9, to Saturday, August 10, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Wichita. More information, including how to purchase tickets to the luncheon and banquet, is available at KansasDems.org/Demofest. All other events are free to attend. We will be announcing our keynote speaker and posting a complete schedule o  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 31 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In keeping with tradition, Susan Collins just voted for another anti-choice judicial nomination -- the fourth such anti-choice judge in just two weeks. This follows in the footsteps of her votes for two anti-choice Supreme Court justices who are set to possibly overturn Roe v. Wade in the near future. All this, despite Collins having consistently told Mainers that she's pro-choice and precedents such as Roe   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 31 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In another sign that Senator Susan Collins faces the toughest election of her career, the Maine Senate race was just ranked by National Journal as the 5th most likely to flip in the entire country. The assessment reflects how Senator Collins' record of trying to repeal health care and protections for pre-existing conditions, voting for the tax bill that benefitted corporations over Mainers, and putting the s  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 28 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement in response to report that St. Louis Planned Parenthood may have license revoked by Parson administration, becoming the first state without access to the right to choose: According to a report today from CBS News, the St. Louis Planned Parenthood clinic is facing revocation of their license by the administration of Governor Mike Parson. If their license is not renewed by Friday, Missouri would be  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 31 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Missouri's un-elected Governor defended his decision to revoke the license of Missouri's sole remaining abortion provider in St. Louis. Today, a judge in St. Louis granted a temporary restraining order, blocking the state from shutting down the last abortion provider in the state. Following the decision, the Kansas City Star reported on coordination by the Governor's office and ant  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Better grab your popcorn because the Colorado Democratic Primary circus is about to begin - or as Politco is calling it "a total free-for-all.. spectacle that resembles Wal-Mart on Black Friday." In the past week alone we've seen: * Schumer-recruit Jena Griswald is in trouble for her Secretary of State office asking Planned Parenthood's political team to weigh in on official business. * Mike  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today released a new digital video ad in Alabama targeting Doug Jones for falling in line with the most radical and out-of-touch Democratic Party ever. Watch here on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udY_O5v-Wj0) and Twitter (https://e.nrsc.org/t/j-l-mwdthk-l-d/) Jones has pledged to support whoever the Democratic Party nominates for   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today released a new digital video ad in Michigan targeting Gary Peters for falling in line with the most radical and out-of-touch Democratic Party ever. Watch here on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaqQC9V_QFo) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/NRSC/status/1133426341003616262) Peters won't take a firm position on the Green New Deal  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today released a new digital video ad in New Hampshire targeting Jeanne Shaheen for falling in line with the most radical and out-of-touch Democratic Party ever. Shaheen has stood with the most radical members of her party in supporting Medicare for All, opposing tax cuts for Granite State families, while also refusing to take a position on t  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair William McCurdy II on the Trust Nevada Women Act: * * * - Today, Governor Steve Sisolak signed the Trust Nevada Women Act, ending unnecessary abortion consent laws and removing felony penalties associated with the procedure. * * * "One thing I've always known about Nevada women is they get things done. So it's no surprise that in the first ever female-majority legislature, our state is stepping  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Communications Director Kirstin Alvanitakis on China's currency manipulation: * * * - Donald Trump told Ohioans he would crack down on China's unfair currency manipulation that is jeopardizing good paying jobs in our state, but this week the Associated Press reported this -- Trump chose "not [to] brand China as currency manipulator" -- for the fifth time since taking office. See for yourself: - "The Trump ad  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Fitzpatrick Continues To Duck Questions About His Record Of Siding With President Trump And Special Interest Donors * * * With members of Congress back in their districts this week to listen to their constituents, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is nowhere to be found. In fact, Congressman Fitzpatrick hasn't held a public town hall in almost two years - ignoring Pennsylvanians' concerns abo  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Now that Andy Beshear has secured the Democratic nomination for governor, despite receiving less than 40 percent of the primary vote, the RGA has released a new video highlighting his refusal to tell Kentucky voters where he stands on efforts led by prominent Democrats, including Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth, to impeach the president. Yarmuth, the only Democrat in Kentucky's congressional delegation, st  more