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AFL-CIO State President, UAW Leader Blast Johnson for Trying to Kill US Innovation and Competition Act, Siding With China Over Wisconsinites (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
On a virtual press call AFL-CIO state president Stephanie Bloomingdale, and International Serving Representative for UAW Region 4 Anthony Rainey blasted Senator Ron Johnson for siding with China over Wisconsinites in trying to "kill" the bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.
Johnson did everything in his power to block the bill, which invests in Wisconsin's workers, manufacturers, and 5G broadban more PR
After Using ARP Funds to Get Students Back in Classrooms, Pa. Dems Now Want to Use Stimulus to Fix Crumbling Schools (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 14, 2021:
WHYY reported on the push the Pennsylvania Democrats are making for a massive one-time investment in schools plagued with crumbling infrastructure and problems like exposed asbestos. Pennsylvania is expected to receive more than $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan, and the funds from Democrats in Congress and the Biden administration have already been used to re-open schools a more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party : The Gloves Come Off in Messy Ariz. GOP Senate Primary (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Welp...that didn't take long.
It's been less than a week since the Senate GOP primary became a three-man race and already Brnovich and Lamon are attacking each other as the entire primary field races to prove who is more willing to sell out Arizonans to earn President Trump's support.
In a new CNN report, Lamon and Brnovich previewed their attacks against each other, with Lamon's spokesperson arguing more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party Statement on the California Vs. Texas SCOTUS Decision (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision voted to reaffirm the Affordable Care Act, allowing hundreds of thousands of Arizonans to breathe a deep sigh of relief, knowing this GOP-led attack on their health care has been defeated.
This decision is a firm rejection of Republicans' decade-long crusade to rip away protections for pre-existing conditions, end Medicaid expansion, and hike health care costs. As a more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: Do GOP Senate Primary Candidates Think Trump is Still the Leader of GOP? (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
President Trump has dominated the crowded, chaotic, and expensive GOP Senate primary thus far, ensuring that he and his focus on the conspiracy-driven Maricopa 'audit' remain center stage. And each candidate has followed along, shaping much of their campaigns around seeking the former president's favor.
As a reminder: Lamon purchased ads to air at Trump's New Jersey golf course, McGuire majorly flip-fl more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: Sec. Granholm, Mayor Gallego Tout Biden's American Jobs Plan as the 'Key to Seizing on a Transformational Moment for the Economy' (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego held a briefing to discuss the Biden administration's plan to build the country's infrastructure back better through President Biden's popular and bipartisan American Jobs Plan and how the transformational proposal benefits Arizona.
During their conversation about the once-in-a-generation infrastructure proposal, Secretary Granho more PR
Arizona Democratic Party: Schools Out, Vaccinations Up - Biden-Led Recovery Comes Just in Time for Arizona's Students (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Across Arizona, the instability and uncertainty of the last year hit young people particularly hard as the pandemic forced schools to close, canceled graduations, and left students feeling more isolated.
When he took office, President Joe Biden understood that the best way to get students back on track and back to a sense of normalcy was to get the virus under control. Thanks to his American Rescue Pla more PR
As Fourth of July Nears, Fla. Democratic Party Calls Out Gov. DeSantis for Failure of Leadership on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
As we approach the Fourth of July weekend, the Florida Democratic Party is calling out Gov. DeSantis for his failure to put politics aside and get Florida vaccinated. Currently, only 61% of adult Floridians have received at least one vaccine, well below President Biden's goal of having 70 percent of adults with at least one shot by July 4th.
"Governor DeSantis has failed Florida at every stage of this pand more PR
Build Back Better: Wis. Students Thank President Biden and Gov. Evers for Pandemic Response (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 16 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Wisconsin students thanked President Biden, Governor Evers, and Democrats in Congress for leading Wisconsin through the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the state, Wisconsin teens took to social media to send videos thanking President Biden for helping them get back on track, acknowledging the importance of returning to in-person education and highlighting the success of Democrats' American Rescue Plan.
"Presiden more PR
Democratic Governors Association: Wisconsin Republicans Join Disgraced Ex-Governor on Conspiracy-Driven Trip to Arizona Audit Site (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:
The WI GOP is diving deeper down the 'Big Lie' rabbit hole and Gov. Tony Evers is the only thing standing in their way. Last weekend, four GOP lawmakers buddied up with disgraced former Missouri governor Eric Greitens on a conspiracy-driven trip to the sham Arizona election audit site.
Their visit coincides with the WI GOP's pro-Trump pipe dream, which includes a taxpayer-funded investigation into Wisconsin more PR
Democratic Parties of Ga., Ariz., N.C., and Va. Announce Launch of 'Battleground South' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on June 15, 2021:
The Democratic Party of Georgia announced the launch of Battleground South, a joint fundraising agreement with the Democratic parties of Arizona, North Carolina, and Virginia. This small-dollar fundraising initiative is part of a continued partnership among Democratic parties in key Southern battleground states, which played a consequential role in the 2020 elections and continue to more PR
Democratic Party of Ga. Recognizes Ninth Anniversary of DACA (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on June 15, 2021:
On the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the Democratic Party of Georgia is recognizing the immense contributions of DACA recipients in Georgia and renewing its commitment to advocating on behalf of all DACA recipients, Dreamers, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders.
In Georgia, DACA has allowed more 20,640 Dreamers - young peopl more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: GOP Chaos Continues - Trump Courts Herschel, Loeffler Visits McConnell, and Ga. Republicans Worry as Messy, Crowded Primary Looms (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
The Georgia GOP's Senate mess has taken a new turn as Republicans privately worry about their party's primary chaos. Earlier this week, Herschel Walker was spotted alongside Donald Trump and rumored to be "very much considering a run." And yesterday, failed politician Kelly Loeffler made a pilgrimage to Mitch McConnell, telling reporters that she hasn't ruled out another run against Senator Reverend more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Trump Spends Birthday With Herschel Walker While Ga. Republicans Continue to 'Privately Worr' About His Potential Campaign, Crowded Primary (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on June 15, 2021:
Donald Trump blew out his birthday candles alongside Herschel Walker -- the Texas resident he's openly encouraged to enter Georgia's U.S. Senate race -- giving Georgia Republicans yet another headache as their GOP primary continues to sputter. The former president's #1 choice is "still very much considering a run," but he seems to be in no rush despite private worry from Republicans more PR
Democratic Party of Oregon Applauds Vote to Expel Rep. Mike Nearman (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 12 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Following the Oregon House of Representatives' bipartisan vote to expel Rep. Mike Nearman, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla "KC" Hanson released the following statement:
"This evening, the Oregon House of Representatives made an important and correct decision. In expelling Rep. Nearman, Oregon's State Representatives stood up for the safety and well-being of all legislators, as well as legisla more PR
Democratic Party of Oregon Celebrates Recognition of Juneteenth as Official State Holiday (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 15 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Following Governor Kate Brown's signing of HB 2168 to establish Juneteenth as an official state holiday, Dr. Rosa Colquitt, Democratic Party of Oregon Vice Chair and DPO Black Caucus Chair, released the following statement:
"We are overjoyed at the passage of this bill that establishes Juneteenth as an official state holiday in Oregon, commemorating the emancipation of slaves in Texas in June 1865, nea more PR
Democratic Party of Wis. Statement on SCOTUS ACA Decision (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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In a massive rebuke of the Republican war on health care, the United States Supreme Court threw out California v. Texas, a lawsuit that could have invalidated the Affordable Care Act, which would have stripped coverage from 185,000 Wisconsinites and removed protections for 2.4 million Wisconsinites with a pre-existing condition. This decision delivers a blow to Senator Ron Johnson and Republican more PR
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In The States - Democrats Call Out Republicans for Toxic Health Care Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Following the Supreme Court's ruling that threw out the most recent GOP challenge to overturn the Affordable Care Act, Democrats in key battleground states are calling out Republicans' toxic agenda on health care that would spike costs and slash coverage:
* In Arizona, ADP Chair Raquel Teran called out Mark Brnovich for backing efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act and made it clear tha more PR
DNC: Students Across the Country Give President Biden's Pandemic Response an A Plus (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
This time last year, COVID-19 cases were surging and families were navigating the challenges of virtual learning. President Biden understood that the first step to getting kids back to school was getting the virus under control. He did just that by passing the American Rescue Plan to give schools the resources they need to open safely, expanding access to COVID-19 testing, and rolling out a successful va more PR
Fla. Democratic Party Announces New Hires and Expanded Capacity With Eyes Toward 2022 Election (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
The Florida Democratic Party announced a slate of new senior staff members, highlighting the party's commitment to building the most robust, statewide, sustainable infrastructure Florida Democrats have had in decades. The new staff will lead the communications, finance, data, legal and organizing teams at the party and include Senior Communications Advisor, Field and Organizing Director, Voter Registration more PR
Fla. Democratic Party Commemorates 5 Years Since Pulse Shooting (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 12, 2021:
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Today marks 5 years since the devastating shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that took 49 innocent lives. In remembrance, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement.
"Five years ago at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, 49 innocent lives were cut off at their prime. Today we mourn and remember those who were killed that awful day and hold th more PR
Fourth Video: Thanks to President Biden, Student Musician Books First Gig Since Last March (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 17, 2021:
The North Carolina Democratic Party released the fourth video today in a series of student testimonials being released daily throughout the week on NCDP's Twitter. The video features Anthony, a musician and rising junior at UNC Chapel Hill, who booked his first gig since March this week after a year of not performing.
Over the past year, students and teens across North Carolina h more PR
In The States: America is on Move Again -- Just Ask These Students (10)
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
Over the course of the last sixteen months, young people across the country have worked through how to commemorate key moments such as birthdays, school dances, and graduation ceremonies during a pandemic. But now, thanks to the American Rescue Plan and an aggressive vaccination program, America is back on track. This week, students across the country thanked President Biden for getting the virus under c more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: About 41-Percent of Republicans Approve of Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 17, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated yet more good news showing how eager American voters are for elected officials to pass President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan. A new Monmouth University poll found about 68-percent of voters - including 41-percent of Republicans - support the Jobs Plan and th more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: INGOP Fails to Give Credit to American Rescue Plan for $250 Million in Broadband Expansion, $500 Million Construction Projects Across Ind. (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 17, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called out the Indiana Republican Party for its failure to tell the truth behind some of the state's recent investments across the state. Thanks to President Joe Biden and Indiana Democrats' American Rescue Plan, more than $250 million will be used to expand broadband int more PR
INDems Statement Celebrating the Juneteenth Holiday (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 18, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement by Robin Shackleford, State Representative - District 98 and Chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, to commemorate the first national holiday celebrating Juneteenth, the day when all Black Americans were emancipated from slavery in t more PR
INDems Statement on SCOTUS Voting to Save the Affordable Care Act (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 17, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement from Chairman Mike Schmuhl after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Affordable Care Act will remain law, despite a decades-long attempt by the Indiana Republican Party - including elected officials like Eric Holcomb, Todd Young, Todd Rokita more PR
Indiana Democratic Party Crisscrossed Indiana Last Weekend to Celebrate American Rescue Plan, President Biden's Indiana Agenda (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, traveled across Indiana this weekend to celebrate the direct relief President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is bringing to all of Indiana's 92 counties and its communities. Grassroots events in Huntington, Marshall, and Orange counties were a part of the Indiana Democratic Party's American R more PR
Indiana Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan *Still* Delivering for Indiana, Helping State Build Back Better From COVID-19 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today echoed the continued success of President Joe Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan and the opportunity it's providing Indiana to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced IndyGo's upcoming Purple Line - a part of the city more PR
Indiana Democratic Party: INGOP Failure - Indiana Falls Short of President Joe Biden's Goal of 70-Percent Vaccination Due to Extreme Partisanship (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called out the Indiana Republican Party for its failure to help the state reach the vaccine goal of 70-percent established by President Joe Biden ahead of the July 4th Independence Day holiday. In fact, Indiana Republicans like Attorney General Todd Rokita and a large majority of Republic more PR
Indiana Democratic Party: INGOP Helped Add $7.8 Trillion to National Debt, $2 Trillion From Trump Tax Law (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 14, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on the Indiana press corps to hold the Indiana Republican Party accountable for their blatant dishonesty about the national debt and government spending. Recently, Indiana Republicans like U.S. Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, and more PR
Leroy J. Jones, Jr. Elected as New Chair of the N.J. Democratic State Committee (10)
ASBURY PARK, New Jersey, June 18 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news on June 17, 2021:
LeRoy J. Jones Jr. was elected tonight as the new Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, succeeding former Chairman John Currie after a unanimous vote of elected DSC members held in Asbury Park. Chairman Jones, who also leads the Essex County Democratic Committee and is a former State Assemblyman and longtime political leader, will head the party's most diverse more PR
MDP Chair Driscoll Makes Live Appearance on KGEZ Good Morning Show (10)
HELENA, Montana, June 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Montana Democratic Party Chair and former member of the Montana State Senate Robyn Driscoll appeared Tuesday on the Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell. MDP Chair Driscoll provided comment on executive overreach in the Montana judiciary, prospects for the upcoming midterm election cycle, and Democratic hopes for a fair and competitive redistricting outcome.
"Democrats are out knocki more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Blasts Senate Majority Leader Shirkey's Partisan Unlock Mich. Petition Undermining Public Health Experts During Crisis (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 15, 2021:
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes today blasted state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey's Unlock Michigan petition to undermine the ability of public health experts to make critical decisions during a public health crisis. The petition would change the public health code to limit the state Department of Health and Human Services epidemic orders to 28 days without an exte more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Here's What People Are Saying About 'Forensic Audit' Affidavit Drop in Lansing (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
As a result of the success of her Vacc to Normal program that saw robust vaccination numbers besting nearby states -- Governor Whitmer is fully reopening Michigan to 100% capacity several days ahead of schedule.
Meanwhile, a group of demonstrators led by Michigan Conservative Coalition delivered what they claim was more than 7,000 affidavits calling for an sham Arizona-style audit of the state's 2020 more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Lasinski, Ananich Press Forward on Bipartisan Committee to Investigate Michiganders' Involvement in Jan. 6 Insurrection (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Last week, House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich announced they would be urging fellow Republicans and Democrats in their chambers to create a bipartisan committee to investigate and uncover the full extent of the unique role Michiganders played in the January 6th insurrection that killed five and injured 140 officers in Washington DC.
On Tuesday, Lasinski and An more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Message From the Mich. GOP - If You Don't Meet Our Impossible Standards, You Can't Vote (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on behalf of Lavora Barnes, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party regarding the voter suppression bills voted on today in the State Senate.
"Today's actions in the State Senate were deplorable, racist, and quite frankly shameful. Michigan's 2020 elections were safe and secure. But that has not stopped the Republicans from launching an more PR
Mont. Democrats Denounce Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale for Vote Against Congressional Gold Medal for Capitol Police Officers (10)
HELENA, Montana, June 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 15, 2021:
The Montana Democratic Party is denouncing member of the Montana congressional delegation, Matt Rosendale, over his response on a vote taken in Washington, D.C. earlier today. Representative Rosendale was one of only twenty-one Republican legislators to come out against Congressional Gold Medal recognition for members of the Capitol Police and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, joi more PR
Mont. GOP Must Hold Rosendale and Candidates Accountable (10)
HELENA, Montana, June 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
As the Montana Republican Party hosts its statewide convention this weekend, the Montana Democratic Party calls on opposition leadership to commit to integrity and accountability for its elected officials and prospective candidates.
The demand comes in the wake of incendiary votes recently cast by Representative Matt Rosendale, including a Tuesday vote against honoring members of the Capitol Police and more PR
N.C. Democratic Party Welcomes EPA Administrator Michael Regan to N.C. in Effort to Get More North Carolinians Vaccinated (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 15, 2021:
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan today is taking part in the Biden-Harris Administration's "We Can Do This" Month of Action campaign, an all-of-America sprint to get more Americans vaccinated before July 4, by traveling to Raleigh and Charlotte to encourage more North Carolinians to get vaccinated and lead grassroots mobilization on vaccine education and more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: 'Frustration' Mounts In #NCSEN GOP Primary (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
The "frustration" in the "contentious" North Carolina GOP primary in North Carolina is mounting as Republicans continue "finger pointing" after Trump's endorsement.
* On Capital Tonight, political analysts say that Trump's endorsement is "the biggest advantage your campaign could have," and "as good as gold" for Republican voters. One even said McCrory "could face a similar fate" to failed candid more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Student Video Series - N.C. Is Getting Back on Track Thanks to President Biden (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
Student testimonial videos released this week by the North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) make it clear that North Carolina is getting back to pre-pandemic normal thanks to the success of the American Rescue Plan and President Biden's leadership. The series has been released throughout the week on NCDP's Twitter, featuring North Carolina students and teens from across the state sharing their exp more PR
N.C. Republicans Flip-Flop on Vote-By-Mail Deadline to Prevent Thousands From Having Their Vote Count (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
In 2009, a bi-partisan bill was unanimously passed by the North Carolina Senate and House that changed the vote-by-mail deadline from Election Day to three days following the election. Now, North Carolina Senate Republicans - including the same ones who voted for the 2009 bill - are trying to revert to old ways. Why?
Maybe North Carolina Republicans are supporting the former president's "big lie" more PR
N.H. Democratic Party: In Brutal Press Conference, Sununu Struggles to Defend Abortion Ban (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In a brutal press conference this afternoon, Governor Chris Sununu struggled to defend his extreme and cruel abortion ban, resorting to falsehoods and bizarre claims about reproductive health care.
During the press conference, Sununu dismissed exceptions for rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomaly as "edge" issues and shrugged off questions about his plan to force women to undergo mandatory u more PR
National Republican Senatorial Committee: Senate Democrats 'Desperate' to Pass Corrupt Politicians Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Senate Democrats are in disarray over their desperation to pass the Corrupt Politicians Act. This isn't entirely surprising since you can't spell "Democrats," "Disarray," or "Desperation" without a "D." Through the Corrupt Politicians Act (H.R.1 / S.1), Democrats are hoping to stage a federal takeover of elections, but their top legislative priority is on the brink of failure.
According to th more PR
NCDP Releases Third Video in Student Testimonial Series Highlighting Success of American Rescue Plan (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 16, 2021:
The third video in a series of student testimonials was released today by the North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP), highlighting the success of the American Rescue Plan and thanking President Biden for helping get North Carolina back on track amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The video emphasizes how vaccine accessibility is helping to resume in-person learning and students' plans, in more PR
NDP Black Caucus Chair McKesson Issues Statement on Juneteenth (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 19 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Nebraska Democratic Party Black Caucus Chair Precious McKesson issued the following statement Friday after President Joe Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday:
"As we celebrate Juneteenth, the emancipation of slavery, let's not forget the struggle we still continue to face as African Americans. Yesterday, President Biden led our country in acknowledging the importance of why Juneteenth is a more PR
New Video Series: Ariz. Teens Thank Biden for 'Very Efficient' Vaccine Rollout as Sense of Normalcy Returns (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Arizona Democratic Party launched a new video series with Arizona students and recent high school graduates thanking President Biden and Democrats in Congress for passing the American Rescue Plan earlier this year to ramp up COVID testing, help communities get vaccinated, and provide critical resources for school safety measures.
Thanks to the leadership of the Biden-Harris administration--and no t more PR
NGOP Attacks INDems on Taxes Despite Raising Taxes on Hoosier Motorists in 2017 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 16, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for their continued hypocrisy with its messaging against President Joe Biden's build back better agenda for Indiana and its families. This time, U.S. Senator Mike Braun and the Indiana Republican Party itself falsely claimed the upc more PR
North Carolina Democratic Party: New Video Series - North Carolina Students Thank President Biden for Returning a Sense of Normalcy (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 14, 2021:
The North Carolina Democratic Party (NDCP) launched a video series today highlighting students from across the state speaking to their experience of life getting back to normal as compared to this time last year thanks to President Biden and the American Rescue Plan.
The videos will be released over the course of the week on NCDP's Twitter: https://ncdp.us14.list-manage.com/track more PR
North Carolinians Across State Plea For School Investments After Billions In Unprecedented State Revenue Announced (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 17, 2021:
Yesterday, North Carolina economists predicted an additional $6.5 billion in state revenue by 2023. This total amount doesn't even include the money received from President Biden's American Rescue Plan passed by Democrats in Congress.
These resources provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make transformational investments in the state and repair critical shortcomings. Ther more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Senate Cuts All Funding for Broadband in State Budget (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
As more than 1 million Ohioans live without internet access in the year 2021, Ohio Senate Republicans last week cut all funding for broadband internet in their version of the state budget that passed strictly along party lines. As the last year has shown us, broadband internet access is one of the most important tools for Ohioans and Ohio businesses to stay connected. But Ohio Senate Republicans prioritized funding more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Statement on House Vote Expelling Larry Householder From Office (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement after the Ohio House of Representatives voted to expel disgraced former Speaker Larry Householder. Speaker Bob Cupp and House Republicans delayed any action on Householder and only moved forward with expulsion after House Democrats introduced legislation to expel Householder from office.
"Thanks to the leadership and initiative of Ohio Democrats, Larry Hous more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Scheduled Trump Rally (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement in response to a reported Trump rally in Cleveland on June 26:
"President Trump spent four years betraying Ohio workers, and now that our economy is back on track thanks to Democratic leadership, working families are looking forward not back. The only Ohioans a visit from Donald Trump will help are all of the GOP candidates who can save on travel expenses t more PR
Okla. Democratic Party: Dollens Requests Study on Public Benefit Jobs Initiative (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 16 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 15, 2021:
An Oklahoma City state representative requested approval Monday for an interim study focused on providing avenues of assistance to income-insecure Oklahomans.
Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-OKC, submitted a request for a study to examine different ways the state could facilitate and promote public benefit work opportunities to assist income insecure individuals with instant financial s more PR
On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, MDP Praises Biden's Investments in Families and Blast Michigan GOP for Voting Against Cutting Child Poverty (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement praising President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress for expanding the credit through the American Rescue Plan and blasting the Michigan Republicans who voted against it:
"President Biden understands that the economy only works if it lifts up working people. That's why he and Michigan more PR
Ore. Democratic Party: Remembering Pulse Five Years Later (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 14 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 12, 2021, by Chair KC Hanson:
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Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida. While to many it was yet another dark chapter in the American legacy of gun violence, to the LGBTQ+ community, the mayhem tore through our hearts as surely as the spray of an automatic weapon stole the lives of 49, wounded another 53, irrevocably altered the lives of hundreds, and le more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Harrisburg Insider Charlie Gerow Embraces Trump's 'Audit' Litmus Test as He Enters the 'Super Maga Trump' Primary (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 16, 2021:
Pennsylvania Republicans' "super MAGA Trump" primary got even more crowded today as longtime Harrisburg insider Charlie Gerow entered the race, embracing the latest MAGA litmus test. Following the advice of his fellow political consultant, Steve Bannon -- who said "there will not be a Republican that wins a primary for 2022 -- not one -- that doesn't take the pledge to get to the b more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Mastriano-Mcswain Letter Raises New Questions About Bill Mcswain's Involvement in Trump's Efforts to Overturn Election (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
In their ongoing investigation into Donald Trump's pressure campaign to use the Department of Justice to overturn the 2020 election, the U.S. House Oversight Committee released a trove of documents yesterday, including a letter from state Senator Doug Mastriano to Acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue that copied the then-U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain. Mastriano's letter outlines pages of fa more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: SCOTUS Upholds ACA, But Pa. GOP Senate Candidates Still Want to Repeal It (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 17, 2021:
Today the Supreme Court issued its historic decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act from a challenge by the Trump Administration and 18 Republican attorneys general, protecting access to health care for almost a million Pennsylvanians and $5.1 billion in federal funding for health coverage in the commonwealth.
The decision comes as Pennsylvania's GOP Senate candidates are runni more PR
Pea. Democratic Party: As Supreme Court Votes to Uphold Affordable Care Act, Lou Barletta Fought Relentlessly Throughout His Career to Tear It Down (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
The Supreme Court voted 7-2 to uphold the Affordable Care Act and protect health care coverage for millions of Americans -- coverage that GOP candidate for governor Lou Barletta fought to rip away throughout his career. While in Congress, Lou Barletta co-sponsored a resolution calling the ACA unconstitutional and voted multiple times to repeal the landmark health care legislation, which provides he more PR
Republican Party of Va.: New Data Makes Two-Faced Terry Mcauliffe's Bad Week Even Worse (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news:
"Terry McAuliffe had such a terrible week, it's no wonder that he desperately pleaded for five debates," said RPV Chairman Rich Anderson. "Virginians are tired of Terry McAuliffe lying to and insulting them, and are ready for the fresh leadership and bold thinking that Glenn Youngkin brings to the race."
Two-Faced Terry McAuliffe had a terrible week. And new data shows that the 40-year Political Boss and more PR
Second Video in Series Highlights N.C. Student's Excitement to Resume In-Person Learning (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on June 15, 2021:
The North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) launched the second video in a series today that highlights a university student's excitement for life getting back to normal as compared to this time last year, including resuming in-person classes after experiencing more than a year in a virtual learning environment. The video is part of a series of student testimonials being released t more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Gov. Abbott Continues to Politicize COVID-19 Pandemic as Texas Fall Short of July 4 Vaccination Goal (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
As we approach the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Greg Abbott's failure to stop the spread of COVID-19 by getting Texans vaccinated continues to halt the state's recovery. 59 percent of adult Texans have received at least one vaccine shot, solidly below President Biden's goal of having 70 percent of adults with at least one shot by July 4th. Our state's failure to reach vaccine distribution goals is no surprise as more PR
Texas Democrats Celebrate Rep. Rose's Appointment as Chair of HDCC (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Texas Democratic Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Rep. Toni Rose, D-Dallas, as Chair of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee:
"On behalf of the Texas Democratic Party, we congratulate a proven Texas leader, state Representative Toni Rose, D-Dallas, for breaking barriers as the first Black woman appointed as Chair of the Texas House Democratic C more PR
Texas Democrats Join State, National Leaders on 'Texas Drive for Democracy' in Advance of 'For The People' Rally on Sunday in Austin (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
Last week, the Texas Democratic Party joined Powered by People and Beto O'Rourke for the "Texas Drive for Democracy" to discuss how voter suppression bills like state Senate Bill 7 would hurt Texans ability to participate in democracy, and the importance of new legislation that protects voting rights in Texas and across the country.
The Texas Democratic Party also unveiled an ambitious voter registration plan, aptl more PR
Texas Democrats on 9th Anniversary of DACA (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Texas Democratic Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA):
"Nine years ago, the Obama-Biden administration announced a new immigration policy that would protect hundreds of thousands of young undocumented Americans and allow them to live their lives without fear, shame, or persecution for immigration matt more PR
Texas Democrats on Abbott Signing Permitless Carry Bill Into Law (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 16, 2021:
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Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement in response to Gov. Greg Abbott signing permitless carry into law today, which will take effect Sept. 1:
"Today, Governor Abbott has proven that he places greater value on the right to kill than the right to life. He has chosen to listen to extremist, far-right politicians and lobbyists over the voices of his more PR
Texas Democrats on Historic Meeting With Vice President Harris (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 16, 2021:
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Texas Democratic Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement after a delegation of Democratic lawmakers met with Vice President Kamala Harris today:
"It is an honor to see our state Democratic leaders meet with Vice President Kamala Harris today to discuss preserving, protecting, and expanding voting rights in Texas. Just a few weeks ago, our Democratic state representatives more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: How Biden Agenda Delivered For Wisconsin This Week (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Thanks to President Biden, Governor Evers, and their Democratic colleagues in Congress, Wisconsin is bouncing back from this pandemic. The American Rescue Plan is in action, and local governments around the state have begun allocating the funds to better their communities. Now, Wisconsinites are turning their sights to the future, and urging leaders to pass the American Jobs Plan and Families Plan.
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