TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Ahead of Trump's campaign relaunch, the Florida Democratic Party is previewing his track record of broken promises. Today's focus is on how Trump abandoned workers. * * * On June 18, Donald Trump shall descend on Orlando, Florida to hold a campaign kick-off rally. As Trump's visit nears, the Florida Democratic Party reminds members of the media of Trump's continued assault on workers for the enri  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Republicans' only "plan" is their ongoing legal fight to fully dismantle federal protections for 2.8 million Arizonans with pre-existing conditions * * * As U.S. Sen. Martha McSally votes to confirm anti-health care judges and doubles down on her record of voting to increase health care costs, President Donald Trump is ensuring that Republicans' lawsuit to gut coverage protections for 2.8 mil  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - McSally has every reason to be on edge: McSally lost the 2018 election because of her health care record, and she's continued to stand by that long record of voting to increase costs and gut consumer protections * * * According to a new report, U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's fellow Republicans are "on edge" over their own party's ongoing efforts to drive up health care costs and gut federal consu  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 18 -- The California Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Ada Briceno, Kimberly Ellis, Michael Evans to Serve as Co-Chairs * * * California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks today announced the formation of a Delegate committee aimed at reviewing the purpose and reforming the composition of the Party's nine standing committees--a key commitment of his First 100 Days plan. The committee will be led by Lead Co-Chair Ada Briceno of Orange Co  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: As Donald Trump prepares to re-launch his campaign this week in Orlando, today the Florida Democratic Party is releasing the results of a new survey of Orlando area voters demonstrating his toxic standing. From Juan Penalosa, Florida Democratic Party Executive Director: "After spending his entire Presidency threatening healthcare coverage for pre-existing conditions and looking out for his rich and powerfu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Ahead of Trump's campaign relaunch, the Florida Democratic Party is previewing his track record of broken promises. Today's focus is on how Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos' hostility toward public education puts Florida students at a disadvantage. * * * On June 18, Donald Trump will descend on Central Florida to try and sell his disastrous and harmful education agenda -- but Florida students and par  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Ahead of Trump's campaign relaunch, the Florida Democratic Party is previewing his track record of broken promises. Today's focus is on how Trump broke his word about protecting Florida's shores from drilling. * * * On June 18, Donald Trump heads to the Sunshine State to salvage a disastrous record -- but Florida voters will hold him accountable for his record on the environment. He's prioritized  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Kathleen Marra: Today, Governor Janet Mills signed into law the Fiscal Year 20-21 biennial budget. The budget, which was passed last Friday with bipartisan support, expands health care, improves Maine's education system, provides property tax relief, and invests money in the state's Rainy Day Fund - all without raising taxes. In what was hailed as a "new level of civility in Maine government," Maine De  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Maine continues to pass legislation aimed at protecting consumers, Collins' two-decades in Washington going along with special interests on full display * * * Maine enacted the "nation's strictest internet privacy protection bill", which will prevent internet service providers from selling or sharing customers' personal information without permission. And yesterday, a report had privacy experts s  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Mainers have higher premiums while corporations & special interests have lower taxes * * * Senator Susan Collins, after more than two decades in Washington, cast her 7,000th roll call vote today - a milestone overshadowed by the fact that she has become a reliable vote for Washington special interests and has voted with President Trump 94 percent of the time, more than she did with Presidents Bus  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Collins tax bill is overwhelmingly benefitting special interests at Mainers' expense, but she would "support it again today" * * * A top House Republican who helped craft the 2017 GOP tax law admitted this week that the "tax cuts may not pay for themselves." That's exactly the opposite of Senator Susan Collins's "claim that the tax bill will pay for itself" -- and it comes as the federal deficit   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - As Republicans in Washington and across the country threaten reproductive rights, Maine Democrats enact second bill expanding abortion access * * * Today, Governor Janet Mills signed into law Rep. Joyce McCreight's LD 820, "An Act To Prevent Discrimination in Public and Private Insurance Coverage for Pregnant Women in Maine", a bill requiring public and private insurance that cover prenatal care   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Michigan State Rep. Darrin Camilleri on President Trump's promises to autoworkers: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a press conference call featuring State Rep. Darrin Camilleri to address the president's broken promises to Michigan voters and respond to the president's comments on Fox and Friends last Friday that he will win Michigan because of autoworkers. "If you care about the future of  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on President Trump's reelection campaign launch: "It's clear: Donald Trump lied to Michigan. He lied about protecting people with pre-existing conditions, about his support for the Great Lakes, about bringing back auto jobs, and about the financial relief working families would see from his Republican tax scam. "While hardworking families struggle to make ends meet with stagnant wa  more

HELENA, Montana, June 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Monica Lindeen after Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale announced he will run for Montana's at-large congressional seat: "Matt Rosendale in Congress is not a risk Montanans can afford to take. "Rosendale greenlighted insurance rate increases on Montana families, advocated for the return of a junk health care program at the expense of Montanans with pre-existing conditions and voted a  more

HELENA, Montana, June 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Monica Lindeen after Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton announced that he will drop his attempt at the governor's office and instead run for Montana's at-large congressional seat: "In just the few months Stapleton has been vying for the governor's office, he's been fined for misusing state resources to campaign for his next race and wasted taxpayer dollars on an illegal veto ove  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 17 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Traditional wake for Frank LaMere will begin at 6 p.m. Monday till the dawn of Wednesday morning@St Augustine school gym in Winnebago Nebraska. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m.Wednesday at the adjacent Saint Augustine church. We understand many of you will want to send flowers and other items and we ask that you hold on that until final directions from the family. Frank LaMere, a member of the W  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: NV Dems is hosting our First in the West dinner with Democratic presidential candidates in advance of our February 22 caucuses. This event, attended by thousands in 2016, offers Nevada Democrats a chance to hear from the candidates and show their excitement for the 2020 caucus. The dinner will take place in Las Vegas on November 17, 2019. Additional details including time, location, and ticket sales   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills on the official relaunch of the President Trump campaign: "As Donald Trump relaunches his campaign, Pennsylvanians are remembering what a failure the president has been for the commonwealth's working families. His list of broken promises keeps growing, and the damaging effects of his reckless policies become clearer every day. "Trump promised better health care  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The first 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary debate takes place over two nights--June 26 and June 27--in Miami. Each night features ten Democratic hopefuls sharing their 2020 vision on a debate stage for the first time! The debates begin at 9:00 PM ET both nights. Here's how to watch with local Democrats or at home from your couch. Watch with Us RSVP to an official PA Democratic Watch Party to  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Democrat Governor Phil Murphy is attracting growing criticism from members of his own party as his failing leadership continues to take New Jersey backwards. A new Star-Ledger column highlights how Murphy's calls for tax hikes have alienated even fellow Democrats, with State Senate President Stephen Sweeney accusing Murphy of pushing extreme tax increases in an attempt to "check a box" to ascend with  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Already facing an uphill climb to reelection thanks to his lackluster economic record, broken campaign promises, and a series of shifts to the left, Louisiana Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards is now dealing with growing problems with his party's base. An analysis of voter registration numbers shows the Democratic Party's standing continuing to erode in the Bayou State, while a new poll indicates tha  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: In an attempt to boost his struggling presidential bid by appealing to the liberal Democratic Party base and, outgoing Montana Democrat Governor Steve Bullock has reversed his support for the state's coal industry, putting pressure on the Democrats hoping to replace him. In an interview with The San Francisco Chronicle, Bullock indicated that he no longer supports an "all of the above" stance on ener  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Wisconsin Democrats call out Trump's broken promises as the President officially kicks off re-election bid * * * Ahead of President Trump's re-election kick off rally in Orlando, Florida, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press call earlier today to make the case that Wisconsin voters will hold Trump accountable in 2020 for his failures and broken promises on health care and the economy.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Ben Wikler on President Trump's reelection campaign launch: * * * "Wisconsinites will hold Trump accountable for what he's done to our state" -- DPW Chair Ben Wikler * * * "Here in Wisconsin, Trump's record is an unbroken string of shocking failures and broken promises. Trump has tried to take our health care, he's fleeced the public to give tax breaks to his wealthy friends, and he's fanned  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - Republicans continue to ignore the will of the people and play politics with Wisconsinites' health care despite overwhelming public support for Medicaid expansion * * * Last week Democratic organizers and volunteers knocked on doors and made phone calls in targeted Senate and Assembly districts to pressure Republican legislators to expand Medicaid, a move that would extend affordable coverage to   more