PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 7 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - One year after McSally's 2019 swearing in, Arizonans have only seen more proof that she cannot be trusted to fight for our state in Washington * * * Commemorating the one-year anniversary of unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's 2019 swearing in, the Arizona Democratic Party today released a new video highlighting 5 reasons Arizonans can't trust Martha McSally. See video here (https://twitter.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - After Comparing Impeachment Trial Witness Testimony To "Walking Into A Minefield," Martha McSally Backs Sham Rules and Balks At Subpoena for Key Witness * * * This week, unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally doubled down on her opposition to witness testimony and a fair impeachment trial that examines all of the facts and evidence. When asked about backing a Senate subpoena to secure testimony   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 9 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just days before the 2020 legislative session, Governor* Brian Kemp and Republican legislators once again let Georgians down by threatening to gut the immensely popular film tax credit, which has boosted Georgia's economy, brought hundreds of businesses to the state, and was responsible for over 90,000 jobs in 2018. Kemp's comments come within days of an AJC report that his own administration failed to p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just one week into 2020, pharmaceutical corporations are already jacking up prescription drug prices, according to CBS News -- while unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally, standing with her corporate backers and Mitch McConnell's obstructionism over Arizonans, continues to oppose letting Medicare negotiate for lower prices. CBS News reports that "So far in 2020, prices on 411 drugs have increased an averag  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 8 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Attorney General Mark Brnovich and national Republicans are continuing their lawsuit to strike down pre-existing condition coverage protections, following last month's 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling ensuring the continuation of their legal effort. Brnovich and national Republicans, including Donald Trump, cheered the lawsuit's continuation, as they keep pushing for an end to coverage protections th  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following op-ed in the Toledo Blade: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit this week to the Buckeye State, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper writes in today's Toledo Blade: "It's clear why President Trump keeps returning to Ohio: Our state is in play because of his broken promises and failed policies." KEY HIGHLIGHTS: * President Trump keeps coming to Ohio, while jobs keep leaving the Buckeye State. Mr. Trump made five visits he  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 11 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - AJC reports that new legislative committee recommends expanding Medicaid for new mothers, but Kemp's devastating budget cuts stand in the way * * * As lawmakers prepare to address Brian Kemp's draconian budget cuts in the 2020 legislative session, a House study committee has revealed yet another impact of Kemp's extreme policies: failure to take much-needed action on Georgia's maternal mortal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and Texas Democratic Party filed a lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional electronic signature ban the Secretary of State created to urge counties to reject thousands of voter registration applications, making it harder for Texas to participate in elections. In 2018, the Texas Secretary of State urge  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Washington Republicans had a holiday season filled with retirements, weak fundraising, and new members getting caught in outright lies. But their allies in drug manufacturing made out ok. Here are four of the stories House Republicans hoped you missed over the break. The DCCC outraised (https://dccc.org/dccc-outraises-nrcc-2-3-million-november/) NRCC by $2.3 million in November - despite  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: After the Miami Herald reported that Corrupt Carlos Gimenez is set to announce a run for Florida's 26th Congressional District, the Florida Democratic Party released a new ad calling out Gimenez's long history of abusing his power to enrich himself, his family and his wealthy donors. Corrupt Carlos' pattern of shady deals makes it clear that Gimenez only fights for himself - and not South Florida families.  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: The Florida Democratic Party announced that political campaign veteran Joy Howell is starting this week as the new communications director for the party. Howell comes to the party after serving as communications director and senior strategist for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She has a long history in Democratic campaigns including as a communications director for the Gore/Lieberman Presidenti  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: As Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried marks her first year in office, Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, heaped praise on Florida's highest-ranking Democrat for all her hard work and accomplishments. Statement from Chair Rizzo on Commissioner Fried's first year anniversary: "In just one year, we already know how hard Commissioner Nikki Fried is work  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 9: The Florida Democratic Party announced the launch of the petition Latinos Against Trump! during a roundtable on Hispanic and Latino health care issues headlined by Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez. A Spanish language version of the petition can be found HERE. Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, said it is important to lift up Hispanic and Latino voices: * "His  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Collins hasn't held a town hall in more than 20 years, and her constituents are demanding answers * * * For the last two decades, Mainers have been denied the opportunity to meet with Senator Collins at a public town hall. Collins -- who once said she believed in the value of the "rough and tumble... town hall" because it represented "unvarnished, direct democracy" -- has continued to   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 7 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - We're Leaning Into This Work * * * That's Governor Eric Holcomb in June 2019, touting statistical improvements at the beleaguered Department of Child Services. New numbers, however, failed to paint a picture of progress. In 2017, 65 children lost their lives as a result of abuse and neglect. The latest report, issued at 4pm on December 31, showed no progress. Again in 2018, 65 children di  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 11 -- 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? The announcement of a bipartisan Medicaid expansion deal, the creation of a new department, and medical marijuana legalization hopes for opioid crisis! KELLY SECURES BIPARTISAN MEDICAID EXPANSION DEAL What's happening? Stan  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 11 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Loeffler silent on critical questions about Senate GOP's reckless and unpopular agenda in Washington that she "100%" supports * * * Following "political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler's swearing-in this week after purchasing a temporary Senate appointment as part of her $20 million backroom deal with Governor Brian Kemp, she's still leaving lots of questions unanswered about where she sta  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 10 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - ACA lawsuit would cause chaos and kick thousands off their healthcare just as AJC reports that Georgia's exchange market "stabilizes" * * * This week, Governor* Brian Kemp and the Georgia GOP are continuing to advance their extreme agenda against Georgians' health care - right as a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution report reveals that even more Georgians are getting much-needed coverage and pr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: A pair of new polls out show that newly appointed "political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler is already struggling to define herself with Georgia voters following a botched roll-out full of GOP infighting and increased scrutiny for Loeffler based on her "minefield" of potential conflicts of interest and her firm's extensive lobbying history. Only 35% of Georgians approve of Governor Brian Kemp's deci  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 7 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Rebekah Gee's resignation as Health Secretary: "In her time as Secretary of the Department of Health, Dr. Rebekah Gee championed the innovative campaigns and ideas that have made Louisiana a healthier, better place to live and thrive," Stephen Handwerk, Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party said. "Although she began her work at a time when the department had been gutted by years of  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 9 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following statement: Tuesday, the LAGOP cancelled qualifying for the Republican State Central Committee due to an ongoing lawsuit filed by Rep. Beryl Amedee and the LAGOP. This lawsuit challenges a state statute that would now require the LAGOP give equal representation to women in the state central committee, a statute they've avoided since its beginning. "The LAGOP has already made clear they don't value equal repres  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 8 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - She's Backing McConnell's Trial Procedures Even Without Securing Testimony from Key Witnesses * * * Thanks to the support of Senator Collins, Mitch McConnell announced yesterday that he has the votes to move forward with the Senate impeachment trial procedures without any witnesses. Despite Collins' own assertion during the 1999 impeachment trial that she needed "witnesses and further evidence" "  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 11 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - McConnell promised that Collins would be "well-funded" after her key vote for Kavanaugh - Collins has seen "the biggest decline of anyone in the Senate" - now second most unpopular Senator after McConnell himself * * * A Washington-based dark money group aligned with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is once again spending more than $500,000 to prop up Senator Susan Collins as she faces increased  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 7 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - In newly reported audio, McSally admits that she's "pray[ing]" for outside groups to defend her toxic record of siding with her corporate health care industry backers over Arizonans * * * Still struggling to defend her long record of voting to increase health care costs and gut coverage protections, Martha McSally is "pray[ing]" for outside corporate special interest groups to "start muddying   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: More than two months after Arizona Democrats in the U.S. House worked to pass a bill to protect the Grand Canyon from uranium mining, U.S. Sen. Martha McSally is still siding with her party leaders and corporate special interest backers at the expense of Arizona. For the past several months, McSally has received media attention in Arizona and nationally for refusing to take a public stance on Grand Cany  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 9 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican Senate candidate Donald Bolduc announced in an angry twitter post that he will "never support raising the minimum wage," spreading a bizarre conspiracy theory that earning a living wage is the equivalent of letting the government "control you." Bolduc's comments follow those of Corky Messner of Colorado, who told the Keene Sentinel that he is similarly opposed to raising the minimu  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Nevada State Democratic Party announced early voting and Caucus Day locations on the Las Vegas Strip to expand access to our First in the West Caucus. NV Dems began the tradition of hosting workplace caucus sites in 2008 and this February, we will expand those sites into the early voting period. At 14%, Nevada has the highest union population of any early nominating state. That's why, in 2020, NV De  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Alana Mounce in response to President Trump advisor Ivanka Trump's appearance in Las Vegas: "She can't spin the truth: Donald Trump has been a devastating failure for working families. "Time and again, he promised to stand with Nevadans. Instead, he's raising our taxes, hiking health care costs, and sabotaging women and families' prospects for the future. "Nevadans saw through Trump  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 8 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Democratic Party announced that interested Granite Staters can now file their statements of candidacy with the New Hampshire Democratic Party to run for delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the New Hampshire Democratic Party will have 33 delegates and 2 alternates. New Hampshire Democrats place an emph  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump keeps coming to Ohio, and when he's here, he always makes a lot of wild claims and promises. And then Trump breaks those promises. As one former worker at the now-shuttered General Motors factory in Lordstown put it: "He lied. He told everybody it's all coming back. It's not. It's harder and harder to find a job." Ahead of Trump's visit to the Buckeye State tomorrow, here is a list of the top five bro  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 8 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Democratic Party announced that Scott J. Hamilton will be joining the staff as Interim Executive Director. A nationally recognized social justice advocate, Hamilton is best known in Oklahoma for his work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. Party Chair, Alicia Andrews, said that Hamilton's broad nonprofit management experience, coupled with his national and international communication  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 11 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - GOP-backed lawsuit could end critical protections for Georgia families while increasing costs and slashing coverage * * * One year ago, Senator David Perdue made his reckless priorities on health care clear when asked if he supported Republicans' lawsuit to strip away protections for those with pre-existing conditions and gut the health care law, forcing millions off their coverage. His answe  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 11 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - If Senator Collins is actually committed to a fair trial, she should commit to using her power in the Senate to secure a fair trial -- as Maine Democrats called on her to do last week * * * Senator Collins continues to fall short of the standard she set 20 years ago by backing an impeachment process that does not guarantee witnesses or the inclusion of evidence. Now, as President Trump says he w  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: The conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed judicial precedence and ruled that Trump is allowed to divert $3.6 billion in crucial military funds to build a stupid wall, right as Trump escalates conflict with Iran. This declaration would cost Texas military installations more than $38.5 million. Vulnerable Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn voted to divert these military funds to build this stupid  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Communications Director Abhi Rahman regarding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott opting out of refugee program: "Texas means friends. We are the friendship state. We help our neighbors. That's what we do. Refugees are our neighbors. After suffering violence, war, and persecution, they filled out the necessary paperwork and we're deemed eligible to move in. "Refugees are not political pawns and bargaining chips to advanc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: With three weeks until election day for the Texas House District 28 runoff and two weeks until the start of early voting, Fort Bend County voters have a clear choice to make. New television ads released by Forward Majority showed us exactly who Texas Republican candidate Gary Gates is. An educator, leader, and fighter, Democrat Dr. Eliz Markowitz is fighting for quality healthcare, strong neighborhood schools,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - TX Counties Rejected More Than 2,400 Voter Registration Applications in 2018, Claiming They Lacked the Required "Wet" or Original Signature - Inconsistent with Other State Policies that Allow Voters to Use Electronic Signatures - Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Inconsistent Electronic Signature Ban Makes it Harder for Texans to Participate in Elections * * * The Texas Democratic Party, Democratic Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - TX Counties Rejected More Than 2,400 Voter Registration Applications in 2018, Claiming They Lacked the Required "Wet" or Original Signature - Inconsistent with Other State Policies that Allow Voters to Use Electronic Signatures - Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Inconsistent Electronic Signature Ban Makes it Harder for Texans to Participate in Elections * * * The Texas Democratic Party, De  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: On Saturday, the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats inaugurated new officers heading into the crucial 2020 elections. Texas Democratic Party Vice Chair Dr. Carly Brailey served as the master of ceremony and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, State Senator Royce West, State Senator Borris Miles, and Commissioner Rodney Ellis were in attendance -- along with over 350 elected officials, candidates and leaders f  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 8 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson R. Christopher Di Mezzo on the first day of the 2020 legislative session: "House and Senate Democrats from across the state flooded the State House with one goal in mind: building a better future for all Vermonters. "From fighting to establish a paid leave program, raising the minimum wage, and combating the climate crisis, Democrats are working to make the lives of all Vermonters better.  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 10 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson R. Christopher Di Mezzoon on Jan. 9: In his fourth January address to lawmakers, Governor Phil Scott did what he does best: posture, pretend, and play Governor. Following the Governor's speech, Vermont Democratic Party spokesperson, R. Christopher Di Mezzo, released the following statement: "Scott's three years in office have proven him to be nothing more than a passive obstructionist t  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 10 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: After securing support for a sham impeachment trial framework that doesn't guarantee inclusion of witness testimony or other critical evidence from Senator Collins and other Republicans this week, Mitch McConnell met with Trump at the White House to coordinate on impeachment strategy. Senator Collins likes to say she doesn't approve of the partisan appearance of this impeachment process, but she is backing  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Earlier this week President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, said he would be willing to testify in the Senate impeachment trial. This could present new, important, and firsthand information in the impeachment trial of President Trump. However, Pat Toomey yesterday refused to support subpoenaing John Bolton to testify. "Pat Toomey is refusing to support subpoenaing Jo  more