WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Jan. 21 by President Randi Weingarten after the Supreme Court's announcement that it will not hear a case challenging the legality of the Affordable Care Act until after the election: "The Republican Party has made its hatred of the ACA central to its political dogma, and has done everything to undermine and end it. Central to this has been the GOP's legal strategy to challenge the law's constitutionali  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 25 -- Bold Nebraska issued the following news release: Despite TC Energy's recent submission to a federal court of a proposed pre-construction and construction schedule for its yet-to-be-greenlighted Keystone XL pipeline, there still remain many obstacles before any construction on the controversial project could begin -- including three ongoing lawsuits filed by Tribal Nations, landowners', conservation and environmental groups, and continued opposition by landowners fi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement: EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, honored the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that constitutionally protects women's right to safe and legal abortion in the United States. In response, Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, released the following statement: "For nearly 50 years, women have had a constitutional right to make their own health care decisions. Yet, Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: * * * - 82-point party gap: 89% of Republicans, 7% of Democrats approve - Trump's third-year, 12th quarter job approval averages are his best to date * * * Eighty-two percentage points separated Republicans' (89%) and Democrats' (7%) average job approval ratings of President Donald Trump during his third year in office. This is the largest degree of political polariz  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 24 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - No Political Outsider, 'I Started Working With GA GOP in About 2010' - Despite claiming to be a so-called "political outsider," Loeffler admits in an interview she's been involved in politics for the past decade, looking for a chance to run * * * Temporary senator and "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler was originally touted as a so-called "political outsider" when she bought a temporary S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In an explosive, yet unsurprising, turn of events, Jefferson Van Drew is again exposed as a fraud. In a voicemail obtained by the Philadelphia Inquirer, newly minted Republican Jefferson Van Drew emphatically declared that he would not vote for Donald Trump. Van Drew clearly identifies himself in the November 30th voicemail and says of Trump, "I haven't voted for him, I didn't support him,  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 21 -- The Kansas Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: The Kansas Chamber announced Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer will be the keynote speaker for Chamber's 2020 Annual Dinner. "The Kansas Chamber and its members are excited to host Ari Fleischer as our keynote speaker in January," said Alan Cobb, Kansas Chamber President and CEO. "As a political communications veteran, Fleischer is well-positioned to share his insight into the latest news coming  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Jan. 16 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College has appointed Newberry native Emma Lindsay as alumni engagement coordinator, effective Jan. 21. "We are excited about the level of professional growth that Newberry College will be able to give to one of our very own," said Lori Ann Vinson Summers, vice president for institutional advancement. "The college is lucky to have someone with Emma's experience and passion for the institution that will tr  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Jim Lyons on sanctuary state legislation: A bill seeking to transform Massachusetts into a "sanctuary state" proves beyond a doubt the Radical Left's disdain for American sovereignty, and especially the rule of law. The misnamed "Safe Communities Act" is about neither safety nor community. A more truthful name for this bill is "The Unsafe Act to Disrupt Communities." Why is that?   more

WOBURN, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: On the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Massachusetts Republican Party is not only reflecting on the meaning of the civil rights icon's color-blind advocacy, but also its own urban outreach efforts. "The celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not the acknowledgement of a great black man but that of a great American," said MassGOP State Committee member Rachel Kemp of Dorchester, one of  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 25 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: The Michigan Republican Party released the following statement in response to the announcement that Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be joining Texas Representative Veronica Escobar to deliver the Democrat response to President Trump's State of the Union Address. "Governor Whitmer has failed to prove herself to Michiganders. From our crumbling roads she promised to fix, to holding Michigan's most vulnerable co  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 25 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement on Jan. 24: Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox released the following statement on the March For Life. Michigan pro-life groups will be sending 20 buses, and over 1,000 advocates from across the state to Washington, D.C. where, for the first time in history, the president will be addressing the event. "Today, and always, the Michigan Republican Party stands with the thousands of Michiganders w  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 22 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding the Republican nominee for the Hooksett election: "Congratulations to Elliot Axelman on his victory tonight in Hooksett! New Hampshire Republicans are behind our candidate and will do everything we can to secure victory in March. "Elliot's agenda of lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and responsible spending stands in stark contrast with his Democrat o  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 -- One Wisconsin Now, a liberal issue advocacy organization that focuses on advancing progressive leadership and values, issued the following news release: * * * - Dan Kelly Tries to Keep His Extremism From Public, Again * * * Usually candidates for public office tout organizations endorsing their campaigns. Yet Dan Kelly's Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign has been curiously silent about the support it is getting from a group that wants to outlaw most common forms  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Republican Party is very pleased to announce Army War Hero, and Congressional candidate, Captain Sean Parnell as the keynote speaker for its 2020 Lincoln Day Dinner. "You haven't been inspired until you've heard Sean Parnell tell his story," said Lawrence Tabas, PA GOP Chairman. "Sean is a big part of our strategy to 'Take Back the Congress in 2020'. With leaders like Sean  more

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- President Trump issued the following remarks on Jan. 22: We've had a tremendous two days here. We'll be heading back right after this conference, and I've just concluded some additional meetings. We've had a lot of them. I think Davos has treated us really beautifully. It's been a tremendous success. Everyone is talking about America's unprecedented economic success. It's really the talk of the town, so to speak. Since my election, America has gained over 7 milli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Susan W. Brooks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 17, entitled "Tribute to Hamilton County Commissioner Steven Dillinger": I rise today to honor the career and achievements of Hamilton County Commissioner Steven Dillinger. A longtime dedicated public servant, Steve has had a significant impact on the City of Noblesville and entirety of Hamilton County, and Central Indiana. Having served as a Hamilton C  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement Chairman James Dickey: Elizabeth Warren, who has somehow taken the Democrat mantle for farthest left, socialist candidate for President away from Bernie Sanders, has endorsed Eliz Markowitz in the Special Election for House District 28. On top of that, Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg and failed Senate and Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke have all weighed in with their support of her candidacy as well. The ci  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 25 -- The South Dakota Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Dan Lederman after the Argus Leader website posted an opinion column from Argus coach and columnist Stu Whitney attacking President Trump and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem: "It was brought to my attention that Stu Whitney of the Argus Leader recently authored a column of what was billed as "satire," but was actually just another attack on President Donald Trump and Governor Kristi Noem   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 21, on impeachment: Before I begin, there has been well- founded concern that the additional security measures required for access to the Galleries during the trial could cause reporters to miss some of the events on the Senate floor. I want to assure everyone in the press that I will vociferously oppose any attempt to begin the trial unless t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Arizona Republic Column: "Arizonans who once supported her are doing a double take." - Eastern Arizona Courier Editorial: "We thought she was a principled person who would take a position one way or the other and stand up for what she believes is right....We didn't expect her to be revealed as a political opportunist" * * * Arizonans' disappointment with Martha McSally is boiling o  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Mark Jefferson: * * * - Gov. Tony Evers failed to give credit to legislative Republicans for keeping Wisconsin strong * * * Moments ago, Gov. Tony Evers gave his 2020 State of the State Address. In response to the address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson: "The state of the state in Wisconsin is strong than  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Gov. Tony Evers will give his second State of the State address tonight, and we shouldn't expect to hear much about the help he received from Republicans to keep Wisconsin strong during the last year. Gov. Evers made it clear during the past year that he is largely disinterested in running the state and would rather hand off responsibilities to the liberal activists who staff his office. As a result, he di  more