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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Common Cause issued the following news release: Common Cause strongly urged the United States Senate to obey the will of the people and vote for the motion to allow future votes on witnesses and evidence in President Trump's impeachment trial. In a letter to every Senator, Common Cause emphasized that the American people expect and deserve a fair impeachment trial - not a show trial to excuse the abuses of office which led to the impeachment of President Trump. The lette  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, urged Muslims in Iowa to turn out and vote in their state's Democratic and Republican caucuses taking place on Monday, Feb. 3 and beginning at 7 p.m. local time. As part of CAIR's 2020 General Election "Muslims Vote Campaign," CAIR is encouraging Muslim voters in Iowa to actively   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Trump misrepresents record in New Jersey, takes credit for democratic wins * * * Last night, Donald Trump had his first rally in New Jersey since taking office. While Republican candidates showed up to support the President, unsurprisingly, made many pronouncements about the work Republicans have done to help New Jersey families that were not true. Yesterday, we reminded you of  more

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

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

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

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following press release: Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie responded to President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Wildwood with Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who recently sold out his constituents and principles to align himself with the Republican Party and President Trump. Both leaders have stood strong against President Trump since the 2016 campaign and look forward t  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 30 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: While cable news shows increasingly reach a partisan audience, a less traditional form of programming may provide opportunities for political communicators to shape voters' views: satirical comedic TV programs, according to a study published by assistant professor Nicholas Browning. "How media diet, partisan frames, candidate traits, and political organization-public relationship communication drive p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Wildwood Mayor Wants Van Drew's New Republican Party To Cover Costs * * * In true sign of bipartisanship and civility, Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron welcomed President Trump and Republican Jefferson Van Drew to his city for tonight's rally. However, Van Drew personally booted Mayor Byron from the invite list. According to the Mayor, he was told he wouldn't be welcomed because he ask  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 28 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Judge Jill Karofsky recently compared the decision to get an abortion to the decision to get one's wisdom teeth removed. Moreover, eroding the rights of law-abiding gun owners remains a high priority for Karofsky as well. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jill Karofsky said, "I think that any medical decision, whether you're talking about having your wisdom teeth out or   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 31 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Judge Jill Karofsky recently compared the decision to get an abortion to the decision to get one's wisdom teeth removed. Moreover, eroding the rights of law-abiding gun owners remains a high priority for Karofsky as well. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jill Karofsky said, "I think that any medical decision, whether you're talking about having your wisdom teeth out or   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 1 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Jill Karofsky gave a serial child sex offender a lenient sentence after he groped a third child while she was on her way to school. This displays a continuing pattern that Karofsky is incapable of holding criminals accountable and keeping our communities safe. While on probation for prior convictions of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a child, Mick  more

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

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: On Tuesday, Roll Call released its "Key Votes 2019", highlighting Senator Peters' steadfast loyalty to Democrat leadership. According to the report, Peters joined his party on all 10 of the votes that CQ Roll Call identified as "key votes" for 2019, giving him a 100% score for "Party Unity on Key Votes." Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox said the news is especially troubling given the upcoming imp  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox: The Michigan Republican Party released the following statement on behalf of Chairman Laura Cox, regarding President Trump's visit to Michigan, to celebrate the signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement is projected to add $68.2 billion of investment into our economy, and create 176,000 jobs - much of which is expected to be concentrated in Michigan  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox welcoming President Trump back to Michigan on Jan. 30 regarding the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "Thanks to President Trump's leadership on trade and the economy, Michigan is thriving and we are once again the automotive capital of the world. "Renewed trade agreements like the USMCA and Phase One Trade Deal with China, bust open the door for our producers to compete  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox regarding State of the State address by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: "Tonight's address is yet another reminder of Gretchen Whitmer's failed first year as governor, and even more of the same empty promises for the future. "Instead of committing to work with Republicans to find commonsense solutions to Michigan's problems, Governor Whitmer made it clear that she'll go it alone wi  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Jan. 27: Governor Mike Parson announced nine appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. Philip Christofferson, of Ballwin, was appointed to the Truman State University Board of Governors. Mr. Christofferson has been an owner and partner of the law firm Cockriel & Christofferson of St. Louis for over 15 years, primarily practicing construction a  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 1 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek: In a recent Letter-to-the-Editor supporting floundering DNC establishment Presidential candidate Joe Biden, former State Senator Deb Reynolds, who has not been in office for nearly a decade, presented herself as a current State Senator for District 02. "Voters in State Senate District 02 are proudly represented by State Senator Bob Giuda and no letter pushed from t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release: Noontime author talks and book signings at the National Archives in February feature author talks on topics including America's Presidents and their books; unsolved civil rights era murders; and white supremacy in the 1890s. Each program will be followed by a book signing. These programs are free and open to the public and will be held at noon in the William G. McGowan Theater (https://www  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release: To honor African American History month, the National Archives presents several author book talks. Each program will be followed by a book signing. These programs are free and open to the public and will be held in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at Seventh Street, NW.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- PBS issued the following news release: On the eve of the Iowa Caucus, PBS announces a comprehensive schedule of news, public affairs, documentary and corresponding digital programming related to the 2020 presidential race. "As the nation's most trusted news source and leader in local journalism, PBS and its members stations have the unique ability to cover elections from all perspectives and across multiple platforms," said Perry Simon, PBS Chief Programming Ex  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced that Neva "Skeet" Baker from Magnolia, Ark. would be his guest for the 2020 State of the Union Address. Westerman issued the following statement: "Ms. Baker has been a champion for Republican values in Arkansas. Her work with the Columbia County Republican Committee inspires Fourth District residents - both young and old - to exercise their constitutional rig  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey on Jan. 29: Republican Gary Gates was victorious in the Texas House District 28 Special Election Runoff against Democrat Eliz Markowitz. Gary Gates worked the field and engaged voters throughout the district. Republicans across the state coalesced behind Gates in this election to fight off massive funding and support from out of state Democrats like Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, as   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news: * * * - Larsen and LaHood Discuss Recent Trade Agreements and What's on the Horizon * * * With this week's signing of USMCA, and amidst the ongoing trade negotiations with China, The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange hosted a breakfast discussion yesterday with two Members of Congress at the forefront of trade policy on Capitol Hill. Those Members were U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Darin LaHoo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- In the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sent a question to the Chief Justice for review by the Senate: The CHIEF JUSTICE. The question is addressed to counsel for the President: As a matter of law, does it matter if there was a quid pro quo? Is it true that quid pro quos are often used in foreign policy? Mr. Counsel DERSHOWITZ. Mr. Chief Justice, thank you very much for your question. Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the ro  more

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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Jack Wilson: Democrats in the General Assembly rammed through a cluster of anti-Second Amendment, gun-grabbing bills at the expense of hundreds of thousands of peaceful, law-abiding Virginians. In the process, Democrats created a slew of new felons of their constituents, backtracking on their campaign promises of grand criminal justice reform. "Every day, Virginia Democrats go back on their   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 31 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on Jan. 30: At a forum hosted by the Milwaukee Bar Association, Justice Daniel Kelly stood up for the institution of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the people of Wisconsin by taking Judge Jill Karofsky to task for her slanderous lies about the Court. Throughout her campaign, Jill Karofsky has fabricated one lie after another in an attempt to slander Justice Daniel Kelly and our state's highest court. Her h  more