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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday February 02, 2020 ( 65 items )  

'You Saw What Happened to Tillis': Tillis Is the 2020 Poster Child for Republicans' Losing Their Spine to Trump
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Senator Tillis is the 2020 case study for Republicans trading their principles and positions for "carte blanche offerings of complete and total fealty to the president," according to a new report in the New York Times, with Republicans strategists warning each other to "be careful; you saw what happened to Tillis." From the NYT: Republicans who've dipped a toe in anti-Trump waters have quickly re  more

After Bolton's Bombshell, Tillis Confirms He'll Be an Accomplice to McConnell's Cover Up, Not an Impartial Juror
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - While editorial boards call Tillis' position "a cover-up," Bolton's bombshell revelation "didn't change Tillis' view" on whether to vote for a fair trial * * * Senator Thom Tillis confirmed yesterday that he'll continue to be an accomplice in Mitch McConnell's cover-up, responding that a bombshell new revelation from former National Security Advisor John Bolton - a close Tillis ally and  more

Arizona Democratic Party Issues Statement on 9th Circuit Ruling
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Herschel Fink on Jan. 27: "Today marks an important victory for all Arizonans. The Arizona Democratic Party commends the 9th Circuit on its ruling. "This takes an undue burden off of working families and people of color, making it easier for them to exercise their right to vote. "We are pleased that the latest effort to suppress the voices of voters by Republicans has failed." -   more

Arizona Democratic Party: Before Blocking His Testimony, McSally Praised John Bolton
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Martha McSally Praised John Bolton As "Frank And Direct." Now She Doesn't Want Him To Testify. - In December, McSally admitted that Republicans were worried about "some people" testifying because "we don't know how that's going to go" * * * A new report from the Arizona Republic highlights the political expediency of Martha McSally last week voting to block first-hand witness testimony from   more

Arizona Democratic Party: Debbie Lesko Sides With Party Leaders on Blocking Full Evidence and Facts, Preventing Fair Trial
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Lesko has worked to prevent a fair trial and stop a full accounting of the facts, including evidence and witness testimony * * * As a member of Trump's impeachment defense team, U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko has over recent weeks confirmed to Arizonans that she will always put her party leaders and political career first in Washington -- even if that means taking a stand against full evidence and th  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Future of Social Security in Jeopardy 80 Years After the Receipt of the First Check
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: On January 31, 1940, Ida M. Fuller became the first person to receive a monthly benefit check under the new Social Security law. Since then, Social Security has been a vital program that generations of Americans have paid into in order to ensure an enjoyable life after retirement. Now all of that is in danger with Trump opening the door to Social Security cuts this month -- after proposing bi  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Trump Adds Proposed Medicare Cuts to His Record of Broken Promises
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 31 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Ben Carson wants to get rid of Medicare. You can't get rid of Medicare. You know, Medicare's a program that works. There's fraud, there's abuse, there's waste, but you don't get rid of Medicare. You can't do that. People love Medicare. And it's unfair to them. I'm going to fix it and make it better, but I'm not going to cut it." - Donald J. Trump [Hannity, Fox News, 11/3/15] CHASER: In a recent inter  more

Arizonans Weigh In: McSally Should Back Witnesses
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: As Martha McSally prepares to cast a potential deciding vote to block trial evidence and first-hand witness testimony, Arizonans are calling on McSally to put her political career aside and call for witnesses so that Congress can get to the truth of Trump's Ukraine scandal. Across the state, Arizonans are weighing in and calling on McSally to back a fair trial with first-hand witness testimon  more

Blistering Editorial Slams Tillis for 'Pathetic Pandering' During Senate Trial
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: A new, scathing editorial calls Senator Tillis "pathetic" for "pandering" to the president during the impeachment trial, noting that his own political survival is Tillis' "only calculation, his only concern and his only ambition." "Senators shouldn't be merely partisan players," the editorial continued. Yet Tillis "is pledging absolute fealty to the president in the hope that Trump's appeal can ca  more

Brewing Republican Senate Brawl 'Opens Fissure in Georgia GOP'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - As the "brutal Republican-on-Republican fight" continues to escalate, new fissures open among Georgia Republicans with party leaders forced to choose sides * * * The "bitter Republican showdown" between "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler and ultraconservative Congressman Doug Collins hasn't even officially begun and already the intraparty feud is opening a "fissure in Georgia GOP." A new A  more

Democratic Primaries to Welcome Independent Voters
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 27: The Oklahoma Democratic Party is reminding voters that the Oklahoma Primary and Runoff Primary Elections are open to registered No Party/Independent voters until November 2021. "The ODP voted in July 2015 to open Primaries to Independent voters, welcoming them to the party, and we maintain this policy today," said ODP Chair, Alicia Andrews. "The Oklahoma Democratic Party strives to e  more

DSCC, DNC Issue Joint Statement on Violated Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following joint statement by Executive Director Scott Fairchild and Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez saying that the 9th Circuit ruled that Arizona Republicans' violated the Voting Rights Act (H.B. 2023): "This is a victory for the people of Arizona and our democracy, and we're proud to have worked with our partners at the Arizona Democratic Party to fight this important case. "The court's ruling will r  more

Florida Democratic Party Chair Denounces Trump's Cruel Scheme to Cut Medicaid and Deny Vulnerable Floridians Health Care
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In a radical new attack on health care, Trump is again breaking his campaign promise to preserve Medicaid. The Trump administration is rolling out a plan that would allow states to cap their Medicaid spending by receiving funding through block grants. Trump's new funding scheme could reduce coverage, limit benefits, and threaten many individuals' financial security. Trump's plan to use block grants instead  more

Florida Democratic Party Chair Rizzo Issues Statement in Support of Holocaust Education Act
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky held a press conference this morning to discuss SB 184/HB 91 the Holocaust Education Act of 2020. The Florida Democratic Party commends Rader and Polsky for standing up to fight anti-Semitism, white supremacy, and fascism and ensure the world never again commits the atrocities perpetrated during the Holocaust. Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Flor  more

Florida Democratic Party Chair Rizzo Issues Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on Jan. 27: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust. Anti-semitic terrorist acts are on the rise once again and hate crimes against Jews have shocked the country. Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, issued the following statement in somber remembrance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and as a call to action to   more

Florida Democratic Party Chair Rizzo Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Allow Public Charge Rule
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on Jan. 27: The U.S. Supreme Court decided 5-4 to allow the Trump Administration to make it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status. The Trump's Administration's "public charge" rule penalizes immigrants who are determined likely to need public benefits. FDP Chair Rizzo released the following statement after the decision: "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision does no  more

Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Penalosa Issues Statement on Vote to Support E-Verify Despite Widespread Opposition
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Juan Penalosa: GOP back half-baked E-Verify plan with many stating they oppose it but will give the governor the "benefit of the doubt." Juan Penalosa, executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, released the following statement in response to Florida Republican vote to support E-Verify despite widespread opposition: "Last night, the Florida GOP put their party over Flor  more

Florida Democratic Party: Florida Democratic Party Chair Slams Republican Power Grab Of Office of Energy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: The Florida House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee voted on House Committee bill PCB ANR 20-01 to move the Office of Energy out of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and into the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The move would centralize more power under the Governor's office stripping authority from the duly elected Comm  more

Georgia Democratic Party: 'Bitter Republican Showdown' Kicks Off As Collins Enters 'Brutal Republican-on-Republican Fight'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29: * * * - Collins' announcement sparks "GOP divide in Georgia" as Republicans begin bitter, expensive intraparty Senate brawl * * * Today, "an all-out Republican feud" kicked off with ultraconservative Rep. Doug Collins' announcement that he is planning a divisive Senate run "setting up [a] GOP divide in Georgia." Now, with Collins officially in the race against temporary senator and "politi  more

Georgia Democratic Party: Brian Kemp's Dangerous Healthcare Plan Violates Federal Law and Cannot Be Lawfully Approved
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, the AJC shared a new devastating report from the Brookings Institute, revealing that Brian Kemp's extreme healthcare "plan" undermines the Affordable Care Act and could not be lawfully approved, putting Georgia families and those with pre-existing conditions at risk. The report delivers a scathing review of the Kemp administration's many mistakes in the plan's construction, and raises seri  more

Gianforte, Daines, and Arntzen Join Attack on Montana Public Schools
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, out of state groups are leading an effort to undermine public education in Montana under the banner of "school choice," a focus group tested term meant to mask the real intent behind the movement -- to divert public tax dollars towards private, for-profit institutions, further starving public schools in rural communities and across the state. Greg Gianforte, Steve Daines, and even Superintende  more

GOP's Disastrous Appointment Unraveling Into 'Bitter Republican Showdown' As Collins Prepares Senate Challenge
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - "All-out Republican feud" set to kick off as "GOP firestorm" gets knocked into high gear for Georgia Republicans * * * Following a disastrous series of weeks for "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler including several rounds of weak polling and mounting conflicts of interest, new reporting revealed that ultra-conservative Congressman Doug Collins is set to kick off a "bitter Republican showdo  more

GOP's Rough Week: Loeffler Facing Expensive Intraparty Brawl After New Challenger Splits Georgia Republicans
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Collins and Loeffler set to plunge GOP into "a brutal Republican-on-Republican" fight * * * It's been a rough week for "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler and the Georgia GOP. After weeks of poor poll numbers and repeated failures to rally a "skeptical" Republican base, Loeffler is set to enter a bitter and expensive "all-out Republican feud" against ultraconservative Congressman   more

If Collins Wants to 'Explore' Bolton's Allegations, She Must Demand He Testify
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29: * * * - If Collins is actually committed to a fair trial, she cannot vote to acquit the president without hearing from John Bolton and all relevant witnesses * * * Senator Susan Collins said she thinks it's "important" to "explore with Mr. Bolton the allegations he is making" that President Trump withheld foreign aid from Ukraine in exchange for political favors. But Collins voted with Mitch M  more

Kansas Democratic Party: Weekly Rundown #45
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 1 -- 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? A new energy department, more Medicaid expansion hearings, and the Senate GOP's approval of an anti-abortion amendment. * What's happening? Gov. Laura Kelly notified the Kansas Legislature Tuesday that her administration is m  more

Loeffler Again Blocks Witness Testimony to Instead Stand '100%' With McConnell and His White House Cover-Up
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Following today's vote, Loeffler made clear she's standing with McConnell and Senate Republicans rather than with Americans demanding witnesses testimony * * * "Political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler followed through on her pledge to "100%" stand behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell by voting again to block direct witnesses despite the will of "a bipartisan majority of Americ  more

Martha McSally Blocks Witnesses to Protect Her Political Career
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - In November, Martha McSally said a "fair" House investigation should include witnesses - Now, McSally is voting to block trial evidence and to keep witnesses like John Bolton from testifying * * * The Arizona Democratic Party today released a new video highlighting unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally flip-flopping on hearing from first-hand witnesses and ensuring a fair impeachment process.   more

McSally's FEC Report: What to Look For
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - More Campaign Finance Law Violations? - What To Look For On McSally's FEC Report * * * U.S. Sen. Martha McSally is set to release her Year-End 2019 campaign finance report -- exactly one year after the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last January flagged McSally for accepting more than $270,000 in illegal campaign contributions during her 2018 Senate race. Since first running fo  more

Michigan Democratic Party Issues Statement on President Trump's Warren Visit
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesman Christian Slater after President Trump's announced trip to Warren: "Michiganders are used to Trump coming to Warren and making big promises, but now we've seen his record: lost manufacturing jobs and agenda that benefits the rich and powerful over working families. When Trump campaigned in Warren in 2016 he promised 'you won't lose one plant' -- but he was too ineffective to follow through o  more

Michigan Democratic Party: What Trump Won't Tell You: Trump Blamed for Drop in Michigan Manufacturing
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Warren on Thursday, the Michigan Democratic Party is reminding voters about the broken promises Trump doesn't want Michigan voters to hear. Just last week, a new report emerged showing Michigan lost 5,300 manufacturing jobs in 2019 alone, and pointed to Trump's erratic trade war as a leading cause. The plummeting manufacturing job numbers come despite Trump promising   more

Michigan Democrats Slam Trump Outside Warren Event
WARREN, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Michigan Democrats and worker Tony Durkacs slammed Donald Trump for his broken promises to Michigan workers, highlighting the 5,300 manufacturing jobs lost in the state last year and the nearby General Motors Warren Transmission plant that shut down. Here's what they're saying: Detroit News The state's Democratic Party leader on Thursday criticized President Donald Trump for "broken promise  more

Michigan Democrats, Auto Worker Blast Trump for Broken Promises Outside Warren Event
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes, Macomb County Commissioner Robert Mijac, and worker Tony Durkacs blasted Donald Trump for his broken promises to Michigan workers outside his Warren event. In their remarks, they highlighted the 5,300 Michigan manufacturing jobs lost in the last year due to Trump's erratic trade war and the workers who lost their jobs last summer in the General Motors War  more

Montana Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against SOS Candidate Christi Jacobsen
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party filed a formal ethics complaint with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices against Secretary of State Candidate Christi Jacobsen. Jacobsen, in an informational interview with KGVO regarding candidate filing procedures in her official capacity as Chief of Staff of the Secretary of State's office, pivoted to her own campaign, where she expounded on her platform and a  more

New MDP Chair Presses BOE, Says Public Records Show Hogan Must Return Nearly $150K in Prohibited Donations
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Newly elected Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis sent a letter to the Maryland State Board of Elections requesting an update on two complaints submitted by the Party in 2019 regarding Hogan's gubernatorial campaign contributions. In her letter, she asserts that "there are still verifiable excess contributions totaling $145,387 that have not been refunded." Chair Lewis's letter comes more than six  more

North Carolina Democratic Party Announces Key Staff Hires Ahead of 2020 Battleground Elections
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Democratic Party announces new staff hires as the party expands ahead of the 2020 election cycle.With competitive races deciding control of the White House, the U.S. Senate, the Governor's mansion, and the state legislature on the ballot; 2020 will be a battleground year for North Carolina. "Democrats in North Carolina are looking forward to incredible wins this November and ou  more

NV Dems, Young Dems Host Caucus Trainings for College Students in Reno and Las Vegas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, NV Dems hosted constituency-focused caucus trainings on college campuses in Reno and Las Vegas. Trainings focused on educating attendees on the caucus process, recruiting volunteers, and hearing from students as we head into our First in the West Caucus in less than a month. "Young voters are driving our country forward on critical issues like Climate Change, gun violence prevention, immig  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Rob Portman Refuses to Recuse, Continues to Aid in Donald Trump's Cover-Up
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Pepper on Jan. 31: * * * - Portman to Cast Vote Against Hearing From Witnesses (Including Himself) * * * Despite being an active participant in the events leading up to Donald Trump's impeachment, Sen. Rob Portman is casting a vote to prevent further witness testimony -- which might, of course, reveal the depth of Portman's own involvement in Trump's schemes. "In a Senate seat once held by t  more

Ohio Republicans Once Again Taking Tips From Betsy DeVos
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - DeVos's Political Action Committee Violated Ohio Law, Illegally Laundered Campaign Cash, Never Paid $5M Fine * * * The last time that billionaire Betsy DeVos tried to influence Ohio education policy her political action committee was found to have violated Ohio election law and was fined $5 million -- which the PAC never paid. Ohio Republicans who are trying to expand private school vouchers are seeking   more

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Issues Statement on Announcement of Vice President Pence, Education Secretary DeVos to Visit Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Andres Anzola in response to the announcement of Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to visit the commonwealth: "Mike Pence and Betsy DeVos are coming back to Pennsylvania because their record of broken promises to Pennsylvania students and families are turning voters away. Time and time again the Trump Administration has sold out Pennsylvania students   more

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Issues Statement on Special Elections Nominees Announcement
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced its nominees for the March 17th special elections in House Districts 8, 18, and 58. The nominee for HD-8 is Phil Heasley. The nominee for HD-18 is Harold Hayes. The nominee for HD-58 is Rob Prah Jr. State Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement: "2020 is one of the most pivotal years in the history of our commonwealth,  more

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Issues Statement on Toomey Vote Against Impeachment Trial
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Sincere Harris: * * * - Senator Decides To Silence Witnesses, Prevent Evidence * * * Pat Toomey voted against calling witnesses in the Senate's impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Last week, a new poll by the Public Policy Polling revealed that nearly 2/3rds of Pennsylvania voters want him to vote to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. "Pat Toomey is a fraud   more

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Issues Statement on Trump Administration Medicaid Block Grant Plan
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Andres Anzola: Yesterday, despite promises to protect Pennsylvania's children and families, the Trump Administration rolled out a new Medicaid block grant program -- a move that risks cutting coverage while raising costs for Pennsylvanians. "Trump continues to attack families' health care and this desperate rebrand doesn't change that. His plan will still spike costs and slash   more

Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Pat Toomey Chooses Mitch Mcconnell Over Pennsylvania and the Truth
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - 2/3rds of Pennsylvanians Support Calling Witnesses * * * Last week, a new poll by the Public Policy Polling revealed that nearly 2/3rds of Pennsylvania voters want him to vote to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. After some reports indicated that Toomey was interested in a one-for-one witness swap, Toomey yesterday said those reports were not true and that he will continue   more

Perdue Again Votes With McConnell for Cover-Up Instead of Witness Testimony
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Rather than support a fair trial, Perdue turns his back on the "bipartisan majority of Americans" who want to hear from witnesses * * * Senator David Perdue continued to work hand-in-hand with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to cover up for President Trump's abuse of power instead of presenting a fair hearing of facts and allowing direct witness testimony. After pre-emptivel  more

Perdue Reveals Trial Priorities: 'Get the President Re-Elected and Keep the Majority in the Senate' -- Not Uphold 'Impartial Justice'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 31 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30: * * * - Perdue's reckless comments come after he preemptively vowed to "vote down" any impeachment charges before a Senate trial "even if there was this quid pro quo" * * * Senator David Perdue revealed he once again is putting partisanship and politics before his oath to do "impartial justice" in the ongoing Senate trial, stating, "I have two priorities, one is get the president re-electe  more

Ratings Change: Cook Political Report Moves Georgia Senate Special Election Toward Democrats
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - As the GOP continues to descend into "an all-out Republican feud" as part of their expensive and bitter intraparty battle, Cook Political Report increases Democrats' odds of taking the seat * * * After a bruising week for the Georgia GOP as they entered into a "bitter Republican-on-Republican fight," the Cook Political Report responded by moving the contest closer toward Democrats. "Political  more

Republicans Refusal to Expand Medicaid is Costing African-American Babies Their Lives
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina is a crucial step in combating the mortality crisis facing the African American community, according to a new, exhaustive report in the News & Observer. This report represents even more evidence that Republicans' obstructionism, particularly their refusal to expand Medicaid, is not only costing North Carolinians their tax dollars and teacher's their raises, it   more

Senator Collins Votes Two More Times Against Including Witnesses and Documents
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - With tonight's votes, Collins again makes clear that she had no interest in a fair process * * * Tonight, Senator Collins voted twice against calling key witnesses and subpoenaing important evidence to uncover the facts in the impeachment trial. This brings Senator Collins' total up to twelve votes against witnesses and documents, after she voted ten times last week to block witnesses a  more

Senator Collins' Vote on Witnesses Is a 'Hall Pass' From Mitch McConnell
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Yet another example of Senator Collins asking McConnell for political cover when her vote won't change the outcome * * * After voting ten times against including witnesses, Senator Collins was given a "hall pass" by Mitch McConnell last night to announce that she will cast a meaningless vote for witness testimony. Her announcement was made minutes before Senator Alexander's announcement, and after  more

Steve Daines Helping Trump Stiff Montana Communities for Rally Costs
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: When Donald Trump made four trips across Montana in 2018 -- in an unsuccessful effort to unseat U.S. Senator Jon Tester -- he left Montana communities to pay the additional costs that come with the rallies. Missoula, Cascade, and Yellowstone counties sent reimbursements totaling $150,000. According to an investigative report by the Center for Public Integrity, there's no record of the Trump Campaign pay  more

Successful State Committee Meeting Lays the Groundwork for Democratic Victory
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Arizona Democratic Party held a successful State Committee Meeting on Saturday in Yuma, their first of three gatherings in 2020. Joined by Congressman Grijalva, Secretary of State Hobbs, and Minority Leader Fernandez - Arizona Democratic Party Chair Rotellini called for party unity. Arizona Democrats elected a plethora of diverse new leadership members: * Debbie Nez Manuel - DNC Committeewoman *   more

Texas Democratic Party and Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee Unveil Initial 2020 Texas Legislative Target List
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - Memo Details 22 Targeted Seats Held by Republicans * * * The Texas Democratic Party and Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee unveiled its initial target list of 22 Texas House seats to flip in 2020. Texas Democrats are only 9 seats away from winning the Texas House and earning a seat at the table for important upcoming decisions like creating fair maps and passing progressive legislation se  more

Texas Democratic Party Issues Statement on Election Results in Texas House District 28
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: "We applaud Dr. Markowitz for her work in such a historically difficult election. Our movement in Fort Bend isn't slowing down any time soon. Thanks to the work of Dr. Markowitz and volunteers across our state, thousands of doors were knocked, calls made, and texts sent. "This work is one of the many reasons why this race will be a toss-up in November, with Presidential election tu  more

Texas Democratic Party Issues Statement on Vote Against Impeachment Trial
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on Jan. 31: "Texas Republican Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz shamelessly just chose to support McConnell's cover-up over upholding their Constitutional Oath and doing their jobs for the people of Texas. "Today is a shameful day for our Constitution and our country. "Texans deserve senators who will stand up and demand the truth, not complicit and self-serving senators who are to  more

Throwback Thursday: Gianforte Sued Montana to Block Public Stream Access
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 31 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This Thursday, we're looking back on one of Greg Gianforte's greatest hits -- his failed lawsuit against the state of Montana to block public stream access. Greg Gianforte often touts his support for public lands, despite a long history of outright hostility towards defending them. His shameless attempt to take Montana to court in order to block public stream access shows his true colors -- Gianforte wi  more

Trump's Descent in Texas Continues, Has Dropped an Astounding 20 Points in Texas Since His Election
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: A new Morning Consult poll showed that Trump's approval has dropped an astounding 20 points in Texas since he was elected. Trump has also spent more on Facebook Ads in Texas than any other state in the country and the RNC has committed to putting boots on the ground in Texas already. This comes on the heels of Trump visiting Texas 14 times since his election and 8 times in the past year. Texas is the sec  more

Union Leader, Small Business Owner, and Democratic Leaders Slam Trump for Broken Promises on Economy Ahead of Trump Florida Visit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Ahead of Trump's Mar-a-Lago weekend getaway, Florida leaders gathered at Local IBEW 824 to condemn Trump's broken promises to workers. Despite promising "huge growth" for "everyone" in 2016, Trump's economy is a boon for the wealthy and a bust for low- and middle-income Floridians. The Pew Research Center found that more Americans say Trump's economy is hurting them and their families than say it's helping.   more

Vermont Democratic Party Statement on S. 23
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 31 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Vermont state Senate has passed S.23, raising the minimum wage and bringing the state a step closer to giving Vermonters a well deserved raise. The bill now goes to Governor Scott's desk for his signature. Following the bill's passage, Representative John Killacky (D-Chittenden 7-3) gave the following statement: "Passing this much-needed incremental increase impacts 40,000 of our lowest paid wo  more

Vulnerable Texas Republican John Cornyn Doesn't Care to Uphold His Constitutional Oath
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Throughout the Senate impeachment trial, vulnerable Texas Republican John Cornyn has spent his time refusing to uphold his Constitutional duties and threatening the integrity of our democracy by rejecting calls to allow witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial. It's gone from bad to worse: During an appearance on Fox Business on Tuesday, John Cornyn outrageously stated that even if evidence points to   more

What Mainers Are Saying: Senator Collins Is Complicit In McConnell's Impeachment Cover-Up
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 28 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Less than two weeks after earning the distinction of most unpopular Senator in the country, Senator Susan Collins continues to face a deluge of criticism from her constituents who are calling her out for putting Mitch McConnell's priorities ahead of Mainers and attempting to "play both sides." It's clear that Mainers have been paying attention as Senator Collins voted to back Mitch McConnell's sham trial,   more

What Sen. Collins Isn't Telling You: She Voted 10 Times Against Guaranteeing Inclusion of Witnesses, Evidence Before Her Failed Vote to Consider Witnesses
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Before the impeachment trial began, Maine Democrats called on Senator Collins to fight for a fair trial by demanding the inclusion of witnesses and evidence, lifting the White House gag order, and refusing to vote to acquit the president without a fair process. Instead Senator Collins voted with Mitch McConnell 10 times against guaranteeing documents and witness testimony at any point in the trial, threw col  more

What Senator Collins Isn't Telling You: She 'Still Won't Definitively Commit' to Hearing From All Relevant Witnesses
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: After voting with Mitch McConnell 10 times to block subpoenas for witnesses and evidence in the impeachment trial, Senator Collins "still won't definitively commit" to demanding witnesses and has repeatedly failed to meet the standard she set in 1999 of requiring witnesses and evidence to "get to the truth." Senator Collins on January 27, 1999: "I need witnesses" Click here (https://www.washingtonpost.com  more

What Trump Won't Tell You: Trump Broke His Promise and Has Led the Charge Against Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Warren on Thursday, the Michigan Democratic Party is reminding voters about the broken promises Trump doesn't want Michiganders to hear. After launching his campaign on the promise that he would, "save Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security without cuts," Trump has repeatedly threatened the critical programs. In the past week alone, Trump has indicated he will "take   more

What Trump Won't Tell You: Trump's Tax Scam Broke His Promise to Michigan Workers and It's Exploding the Federal Deficit
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Warren on Thursday, the Michigan Democratic Party is reminding voters about the broken promises Trump doesn't want Michigan voters to hear. The Trump tax scam has devastated Michigan workers, slashing taxes for corporations and the wealthy while incentivizing companies to move jobs overseas and hiking taxes on working families. Meanwhile, the federal budget deficit is  more

While Farmers Gather in Arizona, Democrats Highlight Trump's Record of Broken Promises
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: As farmers convene in Scottsdale for the International Dairy Foods Association's Dairy Forum 2020, Arizona Democrats are holding Donald Trump and his administration accountable by shedding light on his record of broken promises. The Trump administration is not supporting our farmers and producers. Instead, the Trump Administration is enacting policies that set farmers up to fail. See for yourself: *   more