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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday January 05, 2020 ( 12 items )  

2019 Wrap Up: NV Dems Lay the Foundation to Win in 2020 and Beyond
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After historic wins in 2016 and 2018, Democrats at every level of government are delivering on their promise to improve the lives of hardworking Nevada families--from our first and only female-majority legislature in the country, to the Governor's mansion, to our female-majority federal delegation in Washington. In 2019, NV Dems and our dedicated leaders put in the work and brought major progress to   more

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Yost Delays Case Against ECOT Founder William Lager
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio taxpayers are still waiting -- and will be waiting for at least another year -- for repayment of the tens of millions of dollars owed by the sham online charter school Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow and its founder, Bill Lager, as Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost continues to delay the case, according to reporting by the Cleveland Plain Dealer this weekend. Delays and holiday-week news dumps are par for the c  more

Corey Stapleton Should Apologize and Montana GOP Needs to Condemn SOS Newsletter That Calls for Tribal Assimilation
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 4 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Corey Stapleton Should Apologize and Montana GOP Needs to Condemn SOS Newsletter that Calls for Tribal Assimilation * * * The scandal-plagued tenure of Montana's Republican Secretary of State Corey Stapleton reached new lows this week when Stapleton argued for assimilation of our state's tribes and specifically mentioned the "lost" tribe of the Little Shell Chippewa, which just last month gaine  more

Fla. Democratic Party: In Less Than 24-Hours, Over 1,000 People of Faith Sign Petition to Vote Against Trump in 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 4 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In under 24-hours, more than 1,000 people of faith have signed an online petition stating that they will not be voting for Trump in 2020, citing his immoral actions as President. Christian Floridians are speaking out against Trump's corrupt agenda ahead of his "Evangelicals for Trump" rally in Miami this evening. With 305 days until the election, it is clear that Trump is failing to shore-up a voting block h  more

Georgia Democratic Party: Brian Kemp's No Good, Very Bad Year for Georgians
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Kemp's Reckless, Spiteful Agenda Sets Up A Hard 2020 For Many * * * As 2019 comes to an end, Georgians are still recovering from Governor* Brian Kemp's reckless and self-serving first year that included gutting essential care for Georgians with pre-existing conditions, rolling back women's right to choose and supporting an an all-out assault to strip healthcare from millions. Here's a look bac  more

Guidance for 2020 Democratic National Convention Delegate Hopefuls
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 3 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: On Monday, January 6, Maryland Democrats may declare their candidacy to become a Delegate at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. A detailed report of the Party's Delegate Selection Plan- which was formally adopted by the Democratic State Central Committee in 2019- is available on our website. Democrats seeking to run for one of Maryland's 94 contested Delegate and Alternate slots may visit our delegate   more

ICYMI: Michigan Democrats Hold Trump Accountable for Steel Worker Layoffs
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After U.S. Steel announced layoffs the day after Donald Trump's desperate Battle Creek rally, Michigan Democrats held the failed president accountable for his broken promises to Michigan voters. Here's what they're saying: MLive: Democrats blame Trump for U.S. Steel layoffs announced after Michigan rally By Malachi Barrett December 23,2019 Key Points: Michigan Democrats say the idling of a U.S. St  more

Kansas Democratic Party: Weekly Rundown #41
TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Welcome to the KDP Weekly Rundown - the Kansas Democratic Party's update of the biggest things going on in the state party and the state government. What are we focused on this week? KansasAgStress.org and $20M+ victim assistance funding! STATE INTROS WEBSITE TO HELP STEM FARMER SUICIDE RATE * What's happening? The Kansas Department of Agriculture in December launched KansasAgStress.org, a website the st  more

Montana Democrats Name Sandi Luckey New Executive Director
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party has named state party treasurer and labor organizer Sandi Luckey as the new Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party starting in the New Year. "Sandi is committed to our mission of electing Democrats who will promote policies that improve the lives of all Montanans," said Montana Democratic Party Chair Robyn Driscoll. "This means defeating elected officials who serv  more

NV Dems Announce Candidates to Appear on 2020 First in the West Caucus Preference Card
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Nevada State Democratic Party announced the Democratic presidential candidates who will appear on our 2020 First in the West Caucus preference card. The deadline to file to appear on NV Dems' preference card ended January 1st, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Below is the list of candidates who completed all necessary requirements to file as they will appear on our preference card: Michael Bennet Joe Biden  more

Oklahoma Democratic Party Issues Statement on Assassination of Iranian Quds Force Head Soleimani
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 4 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Oklahoma Democratic Party is extremely concerned and dismayed about the reckless and dangerous assassination of General Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Qods Force (IRGQ), in a drone strike near the Baghdad Airport. President Trump has committed the United States to a course of action that may well result in open military conflict with a foreign power without consult  more

Susan Collins Says She is 'Open' to a Fair Impeachment Process, Maine Democrats Call on Her to Commit to One
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 3 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Monday, Senator Collins attempted to shift her stance on the impeachment trial that continues to complicate her already tough re-election -- but a close look at her comments confirms she still won't commit to standards that would secure a fair trial, including witnesses and key documents. This is a "classic" example of how Mainers have to read the fine print with Senator Collins: the truth is Collins' st  more