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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2021-07-25 ( 71 items )  
Ahead of President Biden's Visit, Ohio Democratic Party Brings 'Road to Recovery' Tour to Cincinnati (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2021: Ahead of President Biden's visit to Cincinnati the Ohio Democratic Party brought its "Road to Recovery" tour to the Queen City as Ohio is back on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Ohio Democrats. At the event, Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair Gwen McFarlin, Laborers Local 265 President Larry Thompson and  more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: 5 Questions GOP Senate Primary Candidates Must Answer Before President Trump's Visit (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Saturday, former President Trump is headed to Phoenix, where he'll no doubt continue spreading dangerous lies and conspiracies around the 2020 election while supporting policies that actively hurt Arizonans as we emerge from this global pandemic. Lamon, McGuire, Brnovich, and Masters have all shown that when it comes down to it, they'll always stand with Trump, even when that means standing against  more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: 6 Months Later, Arizona Is Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: Today marks the six-month anniversary of President Biden taking office and, thanks to his historic agenda, Democrats are delivering for working people, investing in our children and families, and building our economy back better than ever. While the Arizona GOP presses forward with their sham of an "audit" and Donald Trump brings the circus to town to, once again, sow doubt in our elec more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Gosar, Biggs, and Schweikert Handed Tax Breaks to Wealthy Donors and Big Pharma, So Why Did They Oppose Cutting Taxes for Arizona's Working Families? (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, nearly ninety percent of Arizona's working families started to feel some much-appreciated tax relief thanks to President Joe Biden's expanded Child Tax Credit. Under the American Rescue Plan--which passed without a single Republican vote--Arizona families have started receiving $250 to $300 per child per month to help cover the costs of raising children, including everything from child care t more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Media Roundup - Arizona Democrats Call on Brnovich to Investigate Reported Election Interference (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Friday, ADP Chair Raquel Teran, Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Rios, and House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding held a press conference calling on Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate the reported interference in Arizona elections from Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward, the Trump White House, and Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani. These Democratic leaders join Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Video - Parents Praise President Biden's Expanded Child Tax Credit for Helping Latino Communities Build Back Better (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2021: Earlier today, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran moderated a roundtable discussion in Spanish with parents from across Arizona on how President Joe Biden's expanded Child Tax Credit has positively impacted Latino communities in the state and across the country. The parents joining the roundtable praised the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress for child tax c more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Which GOP Senate Candidate Will Kiss Up to President Trump the Most Ahead of His Arizona Visit? (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Saturday, former President Trump is coming to Phoenix where he'll likely continue spreading dangerous lies and conspiracies around the validity of the 2020 election and the ongoing Maricopa County so-called "audit." Because this entire primary has centered around Trump, there's no doubt each of these candidates will continue trying to outdo each other to prove who is most loyal to the former preside more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: 6 Months Later, Georgia Is Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: Today marks the six-month anniversary of President Biden and Vice President Harris taking office, and thanks to their historic agenda, Democrats are delivering for Georgia families and building back better than ever. With checks in pockets, shots in arms, and huge tax cuts for middle-class families, hardworking Georgians are better off than they were six months ago and optimistic ab more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: As Senate Holds Voting Rights Hearing in Georgia, Entire GOP Senate Field Ignores Will of Georgia Voters & Embraces Sham Audit (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 19, 2021: The U.S. Senate Rules Committee held its first field hearing in twenty years to address Republican voter suppression efforts in Georgia, and the current and potential GOP Senate field have already made it clear they will put politics over the people of Georgia. Herschel Walker, Kelly Loeffler, and the entire GOP Senate field have come out in support of ignoring the will of Georgia's  more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Education Secretary Cardona to Visit DeKalb County School (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 22, 2021: Tomorrow, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to DeKalb County to tour Kelley Lake Elementary School, a school that will utilize funds from the American Rescue Plan to improve their ventilation system before the new school year begins. Afterward, he will speak to a group of parents about a safe return to the classroom ahead of the new school year on August 6. Secr more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: GOP Field Remains Frozen as Republicans Wait for Walker, Ralston Opts Out (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 22, 2021: New reporting detailed Georgia Republicans' concerns about their Senate primary as Herschel Walker's potential entrance freezes the field, while Georgia House Speaker David Ralston officially opted out of the race to challenge Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. Here's the latest news from the GOP's #GASEN primary chaos: Republicans fret Trump 'tension' in Georgia endangers 2022 tick more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Houston County Mom and Marine Veteran Thanks President Biden and Democrats for Delivering Middle-Class Tax Cuts, Blasts Republicans for Opposing Relief (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: On Saturday, July 17, working mom and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Courtney Driver penned a letter-to-the-editor in the Houston Home Journal praising President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Georgia Democrats for delivering a historic tax cut to help middle class families get back on their feet through the Child Tax Credit program -- and blasting Brian Kemp, Georgia Republicans, and the en more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: New Poll - Overwhelming Majority of Georgians Support President Biden's Infrastructure Plan (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: A new Data for Progress poll showed that 62% of Georgians support President Joe Biden's plan to deliver a generation of good-paying union jobs and revitalize America's roads, bridges, and highways through his historic infrastructure package. The poll also showed that a majority of Georgians continue to approve of the work President Biden has accomplished throughout his first six mont more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: NRSC Chair Admits Georgia Republicans Are Waiting on Walker as David Perdue Meets With McConnell (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: Senator Rick Scott, Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, admitted that "everybody is sort of waiting in Georgia for what Herschel Walker is going to do," as Trump's hand-picked candidate continues to weigh a Senate run in Georgia. Walker's potential entrance has kept most of the state's Republican establishment standing "on the sidelines" instead of throwing their w more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Roll Call - 'Senate Candidates Walk President Trump Tightrope as He Returns to Arizona' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting from Roll Call details how the candidates in Arizona's GOP Senate primary are walking a "Trump tightrope" as the former president heads to Phoenix for a rally this weekend. The four Republican candidates are all "embracing Trump's policies but aren't mentioning Trump by name" -- pandering to the former president and embracing the controversial Maricopa County audit while conspic more PR

DNC Announces Historic Investment to Expand on Virginia Democrats' Success (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 22, 2021: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced plans to spend at least $5 million in Virginia ahead of the 2021 election to support Democrats up and down the ballot -- the DNC's biggest investment in the commonwealth in history. This major investment will pay for the vast majority of the Democratic Party of Virginia's coordinated campaign and will invest in staff, tools, and programs  more PR

DNC Announces New Coalitions Department, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Other Hires (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Executive Director Sam Cornale announced the creation of the Coalitions and Community Engagement Department, the creation of the Counsel and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position and new hires to both the Coalitions and Mobilization Departments. Brencia Berry will lead the newly created department as Director of Coalitions and Community Engagement. Ebony Baylo more PR

Dolores Huerta, Bernice King Meet With Texas Democratic Resistors, Lend Support to Voting Rights Fight (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * As Texas Democrats enter their second week of resistance in D.C., the lawmakers continue to lead a massive coalition in the fight for voting rights, garnering support from national giants in the civil rights and labor rights movements. On Sunday, Texas Democratic lawmakers met virtually with Bernice King, and on Monday, Dolores Huerta also addressed the lawmakers virtually. Monday night, a delegation of more PR

Fla. Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz Praises the Administration's New Sanctions on Cuban Officials Responsible for Recent Crackdown (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 22, 2021: The Biden Administration announced historic steps to punish Cuban regime officials responsible for human rights violations. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC) has sanctioned Cuban Minister of Defense Alvaro Lopez Miera and the Brigada Especial Nacional del Ministerio del Interior (SNB) of the Cuban Ministry of the Interior (MININT), also known as the  more PR

In the States: DNC Makes Biggest Investment in Virginia Ever; Democrats Continue to Deliver for Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 23, 2021: This week, the DNC announced plans to spend at least $5 million in Virginia ahead of the 2021 election to support Democrats up and down the ballot -- the DNC's biggest investment in the commonwealth in history. As DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said, "We are leaving no stone unturned in the fight to continue to defeat out of touch Virginia Republicans who are focused on kissing the ring of Don more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: American Jobs Plan Earns Support From Large Majority of Americans (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- 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 celebrated a new poll by CBS News showing about 59-percent Americans throwing their support for President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan. This recent news once again highlights voters' wish for a revitalized infrastructure system, and just like the American Rescue Plan, the Jobs Plan woul more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan's Child Tax Credit Delivers for Hoosier Families, Reduces Pain of INGOP's 'Work More for Less' Economy (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 22, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the American Rescue Plan is creating for Hoosier families and Indiana's economy. In a new report by Fox59, economic experts revealed the Rescue Plan's Child Tax Credit expansion will make childcare more accessible for families while creating more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Eddie Melton Statement on Conclusion of INGOP's Diversity Program (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2021: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement from Eddie Melton (INDems Deputy Chair and State Senator - District 3) in response to the conclusion of the Indiana Republican Party's diversity series. "Indiana Democrats are consistent with their call to bring more diverse voices t more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Eric Holcomb, INGOP Stop at Nothing to Force 'Work More for Less' Economy on Hoosiers (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called out Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Republican Party for once again wasting taxpayer dollars in a pursuit to force their "work more for less" economy onto Hoosier workers. Indiana Republicans filed an appeal to reverse an order from a Marion Court judge that  more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Jim Banks Will Collude Bipartisan Committee on Jan. 6 Insurrection (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today opposed the selection of U.S. Congressman Jim Banks to serve on the upcoming House select-committee on the January 6 Insurrection. Indiana Democrats view Banks's selection as a partisan stunt to collude against the committee, which is focused on solving the domestic terro more PR

Kan. Democratic Party: 6 Months Later, Kansas Is Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 22 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: Yesterday marked the six month anniversary of President Joe Biden taking the office of the presidency, and thanks to his historic agenda, Democrats are delivering for American families and building our country back better than ever. With checks in pockets, shots in arms, and huge middle-class tax cuts, hardworking American families are optimistic about the future and overwhelmingly suppor more PR

La. Democratic Party: Louisiana GOP's Override Stunt Fails (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 24 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2021: Republicans failed to override Governor John Bel Edwards' vetoes of SB 118 and SB 156, the expressed purpose of their highly publicized override session. Republicans in the State House and Senate, ignored the concerns of law enforcement, business leaders, and the vast majority of Louisianans, putting politics before public safety, economic recovery, and Louisiana values. Louisi more PR

Md. Democratic Party: 6 Month Later, Maryland Is Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 20 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Today marks the six-month anniversary of President Biden taking office and, thanks to his historic agenda, Democrats are delivering for American families and building Maryland back better. "After just six months in office: economic growth is up, unemployment is down, and our state is roaring back thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Maryland Democrats. With checks in pockets, shots in arms, and  more PR

Md. Democratic Party: Hogan Handlers Dismiss Middle Class Tax Cuts and Vaccine and Emergency Response Funding as 'Partisan Spending' (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 23 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2021: Yesterday, HuffPost reported on the blatant hypocrisy from Governor Larry Hogan for trying to have it both ways on the American Rescue Plan passed by President Joe Biden and Maryland Democrats earlier this year. Hogan vehemently opposed the American Rescue Plan, saying in an interview he would not have voted for the bill. But since then, Hogan has repeatedly touted provisions in the legisla more PR

Md. Democratic Party: McConnell's NRSC Chair Confirms Larry Hogan Senate Recruitment Today (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 20 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Mitch McConnell's handpicked NRSC Chair Rick Scott confirmed today that Washington Republicans are continuing to push Governor Larry Hogan to run for United States Senate next year. Scott's comments were made on a podcast hosted by McConnell's former top aide, and come after Hogan's faced significant criticism on his ties to McConnell here in Maryland. Last week, McConnell's recruitment of Hogan was mentio more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Former MIGOP Executive Director Jeff Timmer Accuses James Craig of Violating Campaign Finance Laws (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since James Craig announced his retirement on May 10th, he's been operating an all-but-officially-declared campaign for governor, masquerading as a candidate while hiding behind his unofficial status to dodge tough questions about where he stands on the issues for months. Now, new reporting from Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News indicates that even those in Craig's party are starting to take no more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: In Kent County, James Craig Delivered Yet Another Empty Dress Rehearsal Speech, and Once Again Dodged Tough Questions From Local Reporters (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: Last night in Kent County, still-yet-to-file candidate and prolific question-dodger James Craig completed the second installment of his "off-Broadway" dress rehearsal tour to iron out his applause lines and figure out which empty platitudes earned the most praise. So canned and identical was yesterday's speech to Craig's "Under the Oaks" address delivered earlier this month that the  more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: James Craig Stumbles Out of the Gate For 2nd Day in a Row (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Republican candidate for governor James Craig dodges questions and can't even give a clear answer on if he's running, new reporting from Detroit Free Press details the latest development in what's been a clunky, sloppy, and "unclear" rollout for Craig, who announced a sham "exploratory" committee (which does not exist at the state level) and said he wouldn't be officially in until Labor Day, only t more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: President Trump and His Election Lies Remain 'Purity Test' for Michigan Republicans (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: Since the 2020 general election concluded, Republicans across Michigan have completely surrendered themselves to a deep-seated refusal to acknowledge the basic fact that the results are what they are. And for those that do, like former MIGOP executive director Jason Roe, the grassroots blowback is swift. Roe resigned last week for comments made in April in which he laid 2020's presid more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Questions James Craig Won't Answer at His Second Dress Rehearsal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This evening, quasi-candidate and party insider favorite James Craig continues his "dress rehearsal" tour across GOP events, this time speaking before the Kent County Republican Party. Much like his first "off-Broadway" run in Jackson County, expect Craig to once again take his poll-tested platitudes for a spin and then "quickly [leave] the event without speaking to reporters" by "ducking into a blac more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Republican-Led House Adopts Unlock Michigan Petition (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 21, 2021: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "Today's vote by the Republican-led State House to adopt the Unlock Michigan petition hamstrings any administration's ability to respond swiftly to deadly global health pandemics. "Unlock Michigan established a disturbing pattern of lying and deceit when it came to collecting signatu more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Responds to James Craig's 'New' Announcement on Tucker Carlson Tonight (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * In response to James Craig's 28th national network appearance and brief Tucker Carlson hit in which he definitively announced "I'm running" for governor of Michigan despite already being a candidate as of early this morning, MDP spokesperson Rodericka Applewhaite issued the following statement. "Tonight, James Craig made his 28th national network appearance only to bring absolutely nothing new to more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Statement on James Craig's Campaign Announcement (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: The Michigan Democratic Party is responding to James Craig's "exploratory" gubernatorial campaign announcement by reminding Michigan voters that he is nothing but a serial question-dodger who thinks he'll be able to navigate this crowded Republican primary by continuing to hide where he stands on the issues -- just like a textbook politician. Despite appearing on national cable shows more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: What People Are Saying About James Craig's Entry Into the Republican Primary for Governor (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: James Craig attempted to extend his already months-long avoidance of tough questions with the announcement of an "exploratory" committee -- a distinction his team of Lansing insiders made up and doesn't exist under Michigan campaign finance law -- that he plans to hide behind until Labor Day (9/6/21). With the launch of this committee, Craig can now legally start raising money to com more PR

Mont. Democratic Party Announces Moffie Funk as Interim Executive Director (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 23, 2021: * * * Montana Democratic Party Chair Robyn Driscoll today released the following statement announcing Rep. Moffie Funk would serve as Interim Party Executive Director. "As the Montana Democratic Party works toward electing Democrats up and down the ballot in 2022, I'm pleased to announce that Representative Moffie Funk will be joining the Party as Interim Executive Director, ensuring a sm more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: 6 Months Later, North Carolina Is Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on July 20, 2021: Today marks the six month anniversary of President Biden taking office and, thanks to his historic agenda, Democrats are delivering for American families and building back better than ever. With checks in pockets, shots in arms, and huge middle-class tax cuts, hardworking American families are optimistic about the future and overwhelmingly support the President's plans to continu more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Parent Receiving President Biden's Monthly Tax Cut on Spectrum News 1 - 'It Was a Sigh of Relief' (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Last week, thanks to President Biden's efforts and the successful passage of the American Rescue Plan, tens of millions of American families covering nearly 60 million children began seeing their much-needed first monthly Child Tax Credit payment hit their bank accounts. The first monthly child tax credit payments are being delivered and will continue on the 15th of every month this year going for more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Republican Senate Candidates Oppose Extending Tax Cut for Middle Class Families (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Last week, North Carolina families received their first monthly Child Tax Credit payment of up to $300 thanks to President Biden and Democrats championing the American Rescue Plan. The tax cut will help working families pay for things like child care, groceries, and bills, boosting the economy and making it easier for parents to get back to work. But when asked by the News & Observer, all three of more PR

N.H. Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley Joins N.H. Today to Discuss McConnell-Sununu Exposed (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 22 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: This morning, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley joined Chris Ryan on NH Today where he discussed McConnell-Sununu Exposed, a new project from the NHDP to shine a bright light on Mitch McConnell's all-out efforts to recruit Sununu to run for Senate -- and the fact that if Sununu runs for U.S. Senate, it will be for Mitch McConnell not New Hampshire. Listen to the interview here: https: more PR

N.H. Democratic Party Statement on Sununu's Campaigning With Top McConnell Crony Senator Rick Scott (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 22 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to a new report, Mitch McConnell's top ally and campaign chief, Senator Rick Scott, is set to campaign with Chris Sununu next month in New Hampshire in Manchester. The campaign stop comes as McConnell's "full-court press" on Sununu reaches a new level of intensity -- with McConnell surrogates, like Scott, urging Sununu to run at everything from the CPAC event in Dallas to conservat more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: New Hampshire Primary Source - New Hampshire Democrats Ramp Up Attacks on Sununu as He Goes 'National' (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 23 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: The New Hampshire Democratic Party today launched MitchWantsSununu.com, a new website that will serve as a hub for Granite Staters to track in real time the aggressive, secretive, behind-the-scenes effort by Mitch McConnell to entice Chris Sununu to run for the U.S. Senate. MitchWantsSununu.com will feature video, updates, and media coverage about McConnell's "full-court pre more PR

Nellie Sires to Transition Out as Executive Director of Democratic Party of Wisconsin (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on July 23, 2021: Nellie Sires announced today she was stepping down as the executive director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, effective August 13. In her time as executive director, Sires led the party through a shift to all virtual organizing in response to the pandemic, the victory of Joe Biden, victories in the state Superintendent and Wisconsin Supreme Court races, and creation of the Democratic P more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Brings 'Road to Recovery' Tour to Akron Ahead of President Biden Visit (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 20, 2021: The Ohio Democratic Party brought its "Road to Recovery" tour to Akron as Ohio is back on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Ohio Democrats.The tour comes ahead of President Biden's visit to the state Wednesday for a town hall discussion in Cincinnati. At the event, Ohio House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes,  more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Brings 'Road to Recovery' Tour to Toledo Ahead of President Biden Visit (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 19, 2021: The Ohio Democratic Party brought its "Road to Recovery" tour to Toledo as Ohio is back on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Ohio Democrats.The tour comes ahead of President Biden's visit to the state Wednesday for a town hall discussion in Cincinnati. At the event, State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson, Mayor Wade Kapsz more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Statement on 1st Energy Federal Charges & Ongoing Questions Mike DeWine Must Answer in Connection to the Scandal (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 22, 2021: The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio announced federal charges against FirstEnergy for its role in the alleged multi-million dollar bribery scheme orchestrated by top-level members of the Ohio GOP, the largest public corruption case in state history. One year after the arrest of former Republican Speaker Larry Householder, FirstEnergy has ag more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: DeWine Does Damage Control (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: While FirstEnergy agreed to pay a $230 million penalty yesterday in connection to the HB 6 scandal, it's Mike DeWine and Jon Husted paying the price. DeWine is rushing to play defense as connections further link the scandal to the DeWine/Husted team. Yesterday, DeWine laughingly tried to deny any knowledge of Sam Randazzo's shady dealings, even after it's been widely documented that many people -including members o more PR

Okla. Democratic Party: Stitt's Ego Leads to Inefficient Governing (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 21 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Whether it's about blaming the Biden administration on a Chick-fil-A sauce shortage, disrespecting tribal sovereignty, signing unconstitutional bills into law, or filing frivolous lawsuits, Stitt's ego knows no boundaries and Oklahomans are paying the price. "This is not how a leader leads," stated Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. "Stitt is desperate to appease Trump supp more PR

On National MSNBC Townhall, Texas Democratic Lawmakers Make the Urgent Case for Federal Voting Rights Protections (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on July 20, 2021: Texas House Democratic lawmakers took part in a town hall live on MSNBC Monday evening to discuss the fight to protect voting rights not only in Texas but across the country. Texas Democrats have the attention of the entire United States as they continue meeting with key federal leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris and Members of the U.S. Congress, to encourage the passage of much-needed more PR

Ore. Democratic Party: 6 Months Later, Ore. and America Are Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden and Democrats (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today marks the six-month anniversary of President Biden taking office. Thanks to his historic agenda, Democrats are delivering for Oregon families and building back better than ever. With checks in pockets, shots in arms, and tax cuts for families, nearly 60% of Americans approve of President Biden. "After just six months in office: economic growth is up, unemployment is down, and Oregon is roaring back  more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: ABC27 - Harrisburg Republicans 'Mum' as Mastriano Seeks to Waste Taxpayer Money on Election Fraudit (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: It's been nearly two weeks since Doug Mastriano's request for an Arizona-style "fraudit" in Pennsylvania based on his absurd and dangerous embrace of far-right conspiracy theories. Dennis Owens of ABC27 attempted to visit the offices of Harrisburg Republican leaders Jake Corman and Kim Ward after they repeatedly refused requests for comment on the proposed fraudit -- but was turned away at the door more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: How the President Biden Agenda Delivered for Pennsylvania This Week (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on July 23, 2021: Thanks to the success of President Biden's economic plan and the American Rescue Plan, Pennsylvania has turned the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvanians are reading about the relief that cities, towns and families across the commonwealth have received through the ARP, Child Tax Credit, and the efforts to ensure relief continues through the passage of the Bipartisan Infras more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: It Sure Sounds Like Jake Corman Supports Mastriano's Fraudit (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: So far, Doug Mastriano's proposal for a baseless, costly, intrusive "fraudit" of the 2020 election has been soundly rejected by his targeted Republican counties -- but on the rare occasion that Harrisburg Republican leaders speak out on the subject, it sure sounds like they're in support. The current path forward for the fraudit involves subpoenas issued by Mastriano's Intergovernmental Operations more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Will Jake Corman Vote for Fraudit Subpoenas? (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Doug Mastriano's attempt to manufacture a Pennsylvania "fraudit" of the 2020 election is based on lies and conspiracy theories, but that hasn't kept Harrisburg Republican leadership from staying silent or openly playing footsie with the idea. While Republican counties have rejected Mastriano's requests to compromise voting machines and acquire sensitive voter information, the path forward involves  more PR

Pa. Dems Statement on President Biden Visit to the Lehigh Valley (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement. "We are so proud to welcome President Biden to the Lehigh Valley. We are grateful to him for highlighting the innovation of the people of Allentown and ensuring the future is 'made in America.' "American workers can out-compete anyone, but need a government that will fight for them -- and Joe more PR

Statement by Fla. Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz on President Trump's Hypocritical Comments on the Cuba Situation (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Florida Democratic Party Chairman Manny Diaz issued the following statement on Donald Trump's selfish and hypocritical comments on the situation in Cuba. Background: During a similar situation in Venezuela in January of 2019 Trump promised interim Venezuelan President Juan Guaido that he would unflinchingly support him and that 'all options were on the table,' knowing full well that a military  more PR

Statement From Fla. Democratic Party Spokesperson Jose Dante Parra on the Alarming Increase of New COVID-19 Cases in the State (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Florida's rate of new COVID-19 infections has climbed sharply over the past two weeks. Its seven day average of cases is now the highest in the nation. Hospitals across the state are adjusting their visitation protocols and rescheduling elective surgeries due to the dangerous and accelerating influx of cases. In reaction to these developments Florida Democratic Party Senior Communications Advis more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Abbott's New Shameful, Unconstitutional Abortion Ban Is Yet Another Attack by Would-Be Dictator on His Own Constituents (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 20, 2021: * * * Texas Democratic Party Co-Executive Director Hannah Roe Beck issued the following statement on Greg Abbott's signing of HB 1280 today. "With the signing of HB 1280, Greg Abbott has once again shown us who he truly is. This failed, flailing governor does not care about Texans, our rights, or our future. He is hellbent on pushing through shameful, horrific attacks on our most basic rights more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Greg Abbott Refuses to Fix the Grid, Takes $1 Million Donation From Company That Made Billions Off the Winter Storm Disaster Instead (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: In a recent article by the Texas Observer, Gov. Greg Abbott is once again being called out for working against the interest of Texans. In the wake of the massive electrical grid failure in February that killed an estimated 700 Texans -- including through the worst carbon monoxide poisoning catastrophe in recent U.S. history -- and caused an estimated $295 billion in damages, Gov. Abbott did not properly address the more PR

Texas Democratic Party: On Day 3 of Voting Rights Convention, Texas Democrats' Coalition Continues to Grow (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on July 21, 2021: Texas Democrats continue to make their stand in D.C. -- resisting voting rights attacks from Texas Republicans and growing a massive coalition calling for urgent voting rights protections. Today, Texas House Democrats in D.C. are holding further meetings with advocates and key voices in the fight for voting rights. On the third day of Texas Democrats' voting rights convention, hosted alongside Mi F more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Tough Times for Texas Republicans - Paxton Hemorrhaging Donors as Abbott Bleeds Influential Primary Support (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Texas Democrats are stronger and more united than ever as they round out their second week of resistance in D.C. The delegation met Thursday with former Congressman Beto O'Rourke and welcomed a major donation from Powered by People to help Texas Democrats hold out in D.C., in a powerful example of the grassroots support driving Democrats' resistance efforts. As part of an ongoing voting rights convention alongside M more PR

Texas Democrats on Protecting Dreamers (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). "Texas Democrats stand in strong support of the DREAMers across Texas who have been leading rallies and building power in our communities to protect the DACA program. The recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas is wrong, both legally and morally. The ru more PR

Texas Democrats Welcome New Tarrant County Party Chair (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement welcoming the new Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair. "I congratulate Dr. Allison Campolo on winning election over the weekend as the new Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair. As not only a scientist and infectious disease expert, but also a longtime activist with deep Tarrant County roots, Dr. Campolo is an excellent cho more PR

Todd Young Slams President Trump for Mishandling U.S. Border in 2020, Despite Trying to Attack President Biden (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 19, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized U.S. Senator Todd Young for his desperation to be a bandwagon fan rather than actually serve Hoosier families. Young tweeted over the weekend a partisan attack on Joe Biden over his so-called "failed border policies," however, the article cited in the tweet is  more PR

Watch: Mich. Democratic Party Welcomes James Craig to the Race With New Video Detailing the Many Key Questions He's Refused to Answer for Michiganders (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Now that James Craig is an official entrant into the Republican primary for governor -- a fact that is clear to everyone but him and his Lansing handlers -- Michigan Democratic Party released a new video highlighting the wide range of questions he's refused to answer for months on end. Craig has done little to downplay his preference for national cable shows over local outlets that would hold him acc more PR

What They're Saying: Local Leaders Praise President Biden's Tax Cut for Georgia Families (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 19, 2021: State Rep. Schofield:'President Biden and Democrats kept their promise. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan's Child Tax Credits, tax cuts for working families in Georgia are on the way.' Last week, local elected officials across Georgia praised President Biden and Democrats' tax cut for working Georgia families. Last Thursday, 91% of Georgia families with children began receiving mon more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Ron Johnson Refuses to Support an Infrastructure Package, Warns 'Beware of Bipartisanship' (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: During a Fox News interview Ron Johnson once again came out against bipartisan infrastructure efforts that would positively impact communities across Wisconsin. However, Johnson didn't stop at criticizing the bipartisan infrastructure efforts; he came out swinging against the very idea of working in a bipartisan manner saying, "I always warn people [to] beware of bipartisanship." "Wisconsinites are fed up  more PR