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Ariz. Democratic Party Statement on SCOTUS' Hearing on Texas Abortion Ban (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Supreme Court heard arguments for Texas' extremely restrictive abortion ban. This dangerous and regressive legislation bars abortions at six weeks without exceptions and offers cash incentives for Texans to report anyone they suspect of violating or helping violate this law - effectively creating a "bounty" system in the state.
Despite this gross government overreach, Attorney Genera more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: 1 Year After 2020 - Sen. Kelly Delivers While Republicans Stay Stuck in the Past (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
One year ago today, Arizonans made their voices heard and elected President Biden, Senator Kelly, and Democrats up and down the ticket to deliver real results that help Arizonans recover from the pandemic and rebuild our economy.
In the year following the 2020 election, Democrats have passed transformative COVID relief legislation that delivered direct support to families and small busin more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: Arizona Mirror - The Death Toll of Political Ambition Will Be Doug Ducey's Legacy (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
On Friday, a blistering editorial in the Arizona Mirror laid bare Governor Ducey's spineless political calculations around COVID, which have recently caused Arizona to surpass New York in per capita deaths from the pandemic.
Ducey's entire approach to COVID-19, leading with his political interests instead of science and data, has had a devastating and deadly effect here in Arizona.
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Ariz. Democratic Party: Arizona Moms Need President Biden's Build Back Better Framework (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The pandemic only exacerbated an existing child care crisis in Arizona, and working moms across the state bore the brunt of the burden. As supply dwindled and demand rose, prices climbed -- and now child care is more unaffordable and inaccessible than ever before. Here in Arizona, the average annual cost of a child care center for a toddler is $9,395, meaning that a family with two young children spends more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: How President Biden's Build Back Better Framework Will Deliver for Arizona (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
After announcing the Build Back Better framework last week, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are hard at work to get the transformational package across the finish line.
All told, the historic investments in child care, home care, climate change mitigation, affordable housing, education, and health care will bring down costs, rebuild the backbone of our country, and create a more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Fact Sheet - How President Biden's Build Back Better Framework Will Deliver for Georgia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
After announcing the Build Back Better framework last week, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are hard at work to get the transformational package across the finish line. The historic investments in the framework are already overwhelmingly popular with Georgia voters as President Biden's economic agenda continues to build our economy back from the middle-out and the bottom- more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: President Trump's Handpicked Candidate Herschel Walker Spreads Same Dangerous Election Conspiracy Theories (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
One year after the 2020 presidential election, former President Trump is now falsely claiming that "the insurrection took place on November 3, Election Day," and that "January 6 was the Protest!" Meanwhile, his handpicked U.S. Senate candidate, Herschel Walker, has helped spread the same dangerous conspiracy theories that stoked on the rioters.
In case you missed it:
Fact check: Georgia candidate He more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: State Rep. CaMia Hopson - 'Albany Is Bouncing Back Thanks to President Biden's American Rescue Plan' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
Yesterday, State Representative CaMia Hopson penned an op-ed in the Albany Herald praising President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senators Warnock and Ossoff for delivering historic relief to Southwest Georgia with Democrats' American Rescue Plan. In the op-ed, Rep. Hopson blasts Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans for trying to stand in the way of the relief package that is rebuil more PR
DSCC: In the Battlegrounds - As SCOTUS Holds Texas' Abortion Ban Hearings, Democrats Highlight Stakes in 2022 (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2021:
With the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in two challenges to Texas' six-week abortion ban yesterday--the first abortion case argued before Trump's three appointed Supreme Court justices--Democrats in key battleground states are highlighting the stakes of the midterm elections and calling out Republicans for their decades-long effort to undermine Roe v. Wade and strip healt more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Health Care Leader Blasts Marco Rubio's Extreme Anti-Choice Record as Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Texas Abortion Law (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 3 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in cases challenging Texas' draconian new abortion law, a leading reproductive health care advocate from Florida criticized Marco Rubio for his long anti-choice record that includes supporting extreme judges who allowed Texas' abortion ban to go into effect.
"Marco Rubio's opposition to safe and legal abortion is fundamentally out of step with his constituents in Fl more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Can't Hide From His Votes for Corporate Tax Cuts and Opposition to Creating Millions of Good-Paying Jobs (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 3 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In a recent speech to the National Conservatism Conference, Marco Rubio tried to cast himself as a critic of big corporations and an ally of American workers. There's only one problem: Rubio has a years-long record of supporting corporations and the wealthy at the expense of Florida working families.
"Marco Rubio has spent his time in the Senate voting to give handouts to corporations and his wealthy donors more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Opinion Pieces in National and Florida Newspapers Blast the University of Florida for Denying Professors Permission to Testify in Voting Access Court Case (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 3 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
Criticism of the University of Florida's decision to bar three political science professors from testifying in a court case challenging Florida's controversial Senate Bill 90 has been swift and forceful. Here is a round-up of opinion pieces in major newspapers addressing the university's misguided actions.
* ORLANDO SENTINEL: A choice for the University of Florida: Academic freedom or government stooge | Ed more PR
Frank Ramirez and Texas Democrats' Statements on the Results of the House District 118 Election (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
Democratic Nominee for House District 118 Frank Ramirez issued the following statement.
"Running to represent the community I was born and raised in has been the honor of my life, and the driving force behind my candidacy from day one has been the opportunity to fight for the hardworking families of San Antonio. During this campaign, we fought hard every single day for our Democratic vision for a better, more prospe more PR
Ga. Democrats and Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates Issue Joint Statement on SCOTUS' Texas Abortion Ban Hearings (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on Texas' dangerous six-week abortion ban, which makes no exceptions for cases of rape or incest and allows citizens to file lawsuits against anyone who "aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion." The Texas ban, modeled partly after Brian Kemp's 2019 abortion ban, is supported by Herschel Walker and the e more PR
INDems' 'Small Town' Tour Rolls Across Indiana, Democrats Celebrate Broadband and Public School Investments by ARP (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- 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 the successful start to its "Small Town, Indiana" statewide tour, an effort to highlight how Democrats are delivering for Hoosiers in the state's rural communities. Leaders like Dr. Jennifer McCormick, State Senators Fady Qaddoura and Shelli Yoder, and educators like Melanie Wri more PR
INDems' Year on the Offensive Is 'Refreshing', 'The Right Move,' and 'Could Pay Off' for Party's Future (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today passed along the following report by the IndyStar highlighting the Indiana Democrats' laser-focused effort to meet voters where they are and promote how President Joe Biden and Democrats are creating a better future for Hoosier families. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, more PR
INGOP Kyle Hupfer Calls Eric Holcomb's READI Program 'Socialism' in Attack Against INDems' 'Small Town' Tour (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today asked Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer to clarify why he described Governor Holcomb's READI program and issues like broadband internet, childcare, and Indiana's public schools as "socialism" in a recent interview with the Indianapolis Business Journal. Hupfer c more PR
Kansas Democratic Party Calls on AG Derek Schmidt to Condemn Antisemitic Comments (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 2 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Last week, during a committee hearing that was nothing more than a colossal waste of Kansans' time and taxpayer dollars, a Kansas Republican representative made several harmful antisemitic comparisons between mask and vaccine measures to the genocide of Jewish people in Nazi-era Germany.
After agreeing with an individual who compared mask mandates to being a Jewish person during the Holocaust, Representati more PR
Kansas Democratic Party Statements on the 2021 Election Results (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Kansas Democratic Party released the following statements regarding the 2021 election results.
School Board: The KDP thanks every Democrat who ran for a school board election this fall. We commend their campaigns that ran on keeping our students safe and healthy from the coronavirus. Moving forward, we hope that school board members lead their meetings with respect and prioritize the safety of all stud more PR
Kansas Democratic Party: President Biden's Build Back Better Framework in Kansas (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
Last week, President Biden announced his Build Back Better framework - a comprehensive agenda dedicated to revitalizing the middle class, investing in child care and fighting climate change. The Build Back Better framework will cut taxes and reduce some of the largest expenses for Kansas families. From training America's workers to making post-secondary school more affordable to reducing the more PR
Maine Democratic Party: District 86 Special Election Results Signal Support for Democratic Policies (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
It's a big deal in Maine to flip a legislative seat from one party to another during a special election, but that's just what happened in Augusta today. The next Representative for House District 86 will be Democrat Raegan LaRochelle, who currently serves her hometown of Augusta as an at-large city councilor. She defeated Republican James Orr in today's special election.
The seat's previous more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: 5 Questions for James Craig After He Tried to Cover Up Fleeing a Carjacking in 2013 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
After fleeing the scene of a suspected carjacking in his capacity as police chief in 2013, James Craig is changing his story as he tries to convince Michiganders that he "led from the front" during his time as Detroit Police Chief.
Detroit Free Press recently revisited the previously scrutinized incident in which Craig said at the time that "as soon as I saw the suspect running to my car, I accelerate more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: As Supreme Court Hears Texas Abortion Law Arguments, Anti-Choice Extremists Tudor Dixon and James Craig Have Already Backed Even More Restrictive Ban in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
As the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments surrounding two cases that directly challenge Roe v. Wade including the constitutionality of the disastrous Texas abortion ban - Michiganders are also facing a threat from GOP candidates for governor like Tudor Dixon and James Craig who have taken extreme anti-choice positions.
In fact, Michigan has a near-total abortion ban from 1931 stil more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Gov. Whitmer Preserves Public Education in Direct Contrast to Gubernatorial Field's Push to Enact Betsy DeVos' Voucher Agenda (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2021:
Governor Whitmer vetoed "the latest effort by legislative Republicans to create a school voucher system in Michigan." Designed to circumvent a constitutional ban on using state resources to fund private education, a bill rapidly making its way through the state legislature would allow private donors to funnel money through organizations funding the educations of "qualified students" - a more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: James Craig's 'Lead From the Front' Theme Doesn't Hold Up in Light of Carjacking Scene He Fled in 2013 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Detroit Free Press revisited a scrutinized incident from 2013 when then-DPD chief James Craig "fled a suspected carjacker who approached his unmarked police car one night." Since his handling of the incident doesn't line up with his often repeated claim on the campaign trail that he "led from the front" in his law enforcement career, Craig is now trying to rehab his image.
Here's the facts.
In 2013, more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Quick Clip - James Craig Repeatedly Said He Fled a Carjacking in 2013 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Detroit Free Press revisited an incident that took place while James Craig was chief of Detroit police department in which he fled from the scene of a suspected carjacking. Knowing his actions were directly at odds with the "lead from the front" theme that defines his campaign, Craig is now changing his story and claiming that he actually "wasn't looking to drive away and get to safety."
But at th more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: While Gov. Whitmer Delivers Cost-Saving Solutions for Michiganders, Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Have Yet to Offer Policy Specifics (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation into law that repeals taxes imposed on essential feminine hygiene products, such as tampons. Going forward, this tax cut will save Michiganders "up to $4,800 of spending over the course of a lifetime."
Meanwhile, the 12 Republicans running to replace Governor Whitmer have yet to identify any policy priorities that would deliver concrete wi more PR
Mich. Democrats Make Historic Gains in Local Elections (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Democrats in Michigan made historic gains yesterday in municipal elections around the state.
Highlights include:
* Adullah Hammoud as Dearborn mayor-elect and the 1st Arab American to become mayor in Dearborn
* Daniel Mahoney as Jackson mayor-elect and the 1st Black person to become mayor in Jackson
* Mikal Goodman as Pontiac city council member and the youngest person elected to city council in th more PR
N.C. Democratic Party Statement on Tim Moore's Newest Extremist Member (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2021:
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North Carolina Republicans in the General Assembly welcomed a new member of their caucus - COVID-19 conspiracy theorist and Capitol insurrection participant Donnie Loftis. North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement in response.
"It has been almost 11 months since violent rioters breached the halls of the United States Capito more PR
N.C. Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood Votes (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2021:
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a pair of cases challenging the Texas abortion ban, a law that threatens Roe v. Wade and reproductive freedom across the country. Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic Executive Director Alison Kiser, NARAL Pro-Choice NC Advocacy and Organizing Manager Lynne Walter, and North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardso more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: A Reminder of Where #NCSEN Candidates Stand on Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection, as President Trump Claims 'Real Insurrection' Happened 1 Year Ago Today (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2021:
A year ago today, despite millions of voters turning out to elect President Biden, the former president continues to parrot claims that the "real insurrection" was on November 3rd -- when he lost the presidency.
As the Republican Party fully embraces lies about the 2020 election, here is a reminder of what the GOP field of U.S. Senate candidates have said about the Capital insurrec more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: McCrory 'Struggling to Position Himself' in Extreme GOP #NCSEN Primary Field (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2021:
Reporting from the Associated Press laid out the multitude of dilemmas former Governor Pat McCrory finds himself in as he "struggles to position himself" in a Republican field of candidates that supported overturning the 2020 election results, and issues from his past that are still haunting him today.
Read more from the Associated Press about mounting challenges in the way of McCr more PR
N.H. Democratic Party: Inaccurate Data and Failed Vaccination Campaign Are Latest Examples of the Sununu Administration (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release:
With COVID-19 cases up and hospitalizations high, Governor Chris Sununu's response to the pandemic continues to be marked by gross incompetence. According to reports from the past week, the Sununu administration has failed to keep accurate COVID-19 data and its taxpayer-funded vaccination PSA campaign has done little to get more Granite Staters vaccinated. And it is now being reported that Su more PR
N.H. Democratic Party: Municipal Victories From North Country to Seacoast - Democratic Momentum Is on Full Display (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 4 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Yesterday, Democrats won big throughout the Granite State in all eleven municipal elections. Mayor Joyce Craig resoundingly won a third term in Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city. Mayor Andrew Hosmer was re-elected in Laconia, New Hampshire -- which Donald Trump won by nearly 6 points -- in a 46 point landslide in what is a clear sign of Democratic momentum and strength in the Grani more PR
N.H. Democratic Party: New Hampshire GOP Has Already Made Gerrymandering Plans Crystal Clear (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 4 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
One week out from public hearings and two weeks out from an initial vote, we expect the first drafts of New Hampshire's congressional maps to be made public. All year, Republicans have made clear their intentions to manipulate the map in their favor.
Earlier this year, Republican State Committee chair Stephen Stepanek guaranteed that because Republicans controlled the redistr more PR
N.J. Democratic State Committee: Chairman Jones Congratulates Gov. Murphy, Lt. Gov. Oliver on Re-Election Victory (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement:
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New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., is releasing the following statement congratulating Governor Phil Murphy on being re-elected as the 56th Governor of New Jersey.
"Governor Murphy just accomplished something that no other Democrat has done in our state in over 40 years by winning a well-deserved second term leading New Jersey forward. This is a victo more PR
Nev. State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer Calls for Unity and Hard Work in the Wake of 2021 Elections (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement after preliminary results of the 2021 elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere were released.
"These election results should be a wake-up call for Democrats here in Nevada and across the country. Though many of the races remain uncalled, we saw some devastating losses and some races that never shoul more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Aftab Pureval On His Election As Cincinnati's Next Mayor (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating Mayor-elect Aftab Pureval on his victory in tonight's mayoral race in Cincinnati.
"Congratulations to Aftab Pureval on his hard-fought victory tonight.
"Mayor-elect Pureval will improve the lives of Cincinnatians in every corner of the city by growing small businesses, improving public safety and making housing more afford more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Allison Russo on a Hard-Fought Campaign (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2021:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters congratulated Allison Russo on her hard-fought campaign in Ohio's 15th Congressional District.
"Representative Russo and her team ran a campaign they should all be proud of.
"From day one, the campaign was focused on the working families of the 15th District and putting their interests front and center.
"While the outcome was different than we hoped, we more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Columbus City Council Candidates on Their Successful Elections and Reelections to Council (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2021:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement on the election results in the Columbus City Council race.
"Continued Democratic leadership will push the City of Columbus to new heights in 2022 and beyond.
"The Ohio Democratic Party congratulates Nick Bankston and Lourdes Barroso de Padilla on their elections, and President Shannon Hardin on his reelection to Columbus more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Dayton Mayor-Elect Jeff Mims (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2021:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters congratulated Jeff Mims on his election as mayor of the city of Dayton.
Mims will continue to move Dayton and the Miami Valley forward by putting working families first.
"With his experience and dedication to the city of Dayton, Mayor-elect Mims will continue to build on the progress we've seen in the Miami Valley and move Dayton forward.
"We're looking more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Justin Bibb on His Election as Cleveland's Next Mayor (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating Mayor-elect Justin Bibb on his victory in tonight's mayoral race in Cleveland.
"Congratulations to Justin Bibb on his hard-fought victory tonight.
"Mayor-elect Bibb understands the challenges Cleveland faces because he's lived them.
"He will fight to make sure every Clevelander has the opportunity to thrive by investing i more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Sharetta Smith on Her Election as Lima's Next Mayor (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement congratulating Mayor-elect Sharetta Smith on her victory in tonight's mayoral race in Lima.
Mayor-elect Smith made history with tonight's win, as Lima's first female and first African American Mayor.
"Congratulations to Sharetta Smith on her historic victory tonight. Mayor-elect Smith will expand economic opportunity, strengthen public e more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz on His Reelection (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2021:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters congratulated Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz on his reelection as he continues to deliver for northwest Ohio, move Toledo forward and put working families first.
"Tonight was a well-earned victory not only for Mayor Kapszukiewicz and his team but also for all working families.
"The mayor has always put working families first, and under his leadership, T more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Congratulates Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown on His Reelection (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2021:
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement to congratulate Tito Brown on his reelection as Youngstown's mayor.
"The Mahoning Valley is continuing to build back better thanks to Tito Brown's leadership, and hard-working Ohioans can expect more of the same in Mayor Brown's next term.
"Youngstown is well on the road to economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, an more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Democratic Victories Across Ohio (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2021:
The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement following major Democratic victories across Ohio, thanks to the support of Ohio voters.
"Thanks to the support of Ohio voters, Democrats across the state are ready to get to work fighting for working families in Ohio. From school boards to Congress, Ohioans elected Democrats up-and-down the ballot tonight because we remain laser-focused on th more PR
Okla. Democratic Party: Republicans Attempt to Silence Voters' Voices (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 2 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Oklahoma Republicans are putting politics ahead of the people with their newly destroyed redistricting map. If this map is approved, Oklahomans will suffer the unfair consequences of this partisan act for the next ten years.
"The Republican-Super-Majority legislature has told Oklahoma voters that they do not matter. The newly released redistricting map is nothing more than Republicans protecting more PR
Pa. Democratic Party Statement on the 2021 Election (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills issued the following statement.
"There is a lot to celebrate tonight -- and we are still waiting for ballots to be counted in crucial elections across the commonwealth, including for our judicial races.
It's been a groundbreaking night as we celebrate the victories of Ed Gainey -- who will be the first Black Mayor of Pittsburg more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: As SCOTUS Hears Challenge to Roe Vs. Wade, GOP Gov Candidates Want to Turn Pa Into Next Texas (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Supreme Court of the United States heard an emergency challenge to Texas' extreme abortion ban -- legislation that outlaws "nearly all abortions in the state" -- even those in cases of rape or incest. If the Supreme Court upholds the Texas ban, access to abortion would be left up to the states, and the Republican candidates for Governor have already signaled that they would sign more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: How President Biden's Build Back Better Framework Will Deliver for Pennsylvania (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2021:
After announcing the Build Back Better framework last week, President Biden and the Democrats are hard at work to get this transformational package over the finish line.
President Biden's framework will bring down costs that have held back families in Pennsylvania for decades by cutting taxes and making child care, home care, education, health care, and housing more affordable. Thes more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Messy, Crowded - And Ugly - President Trump's Far-Right Pa.-Gov Race Heats Up as Doug Mastriano Targets Arch-Rival Jake Corman (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
The crowded far-right PA-Gov primary is becoming increasingly ugly, with infighting escalating among the candidates desperate to prove their allegiance to Donald Trump and his MAGA base -- all at the expense of Pennsylvanians.
As the "Super MAGA" primary continues to grow -- now including a dozen prospective candidates -- Doug Mastriano and Jake Corman are going all-in to prove their loyalty to Don more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Roll Call Highlights Bartos and Sands as Candidates Bringing Deep Pockets to a Messy Primary (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
Roll Call published a piece highlighting self-funding Senate candidates around the country and featured both Carla Sands and Jeff Bartos among some of the deepest pockets. After Trump's endorsement of controversial candidate Sean Parnell, both Sands and Bartos have been able to amass "millions" in support of their campaign. A Bartos supporting Super PAC is already putting that money towards a six-fi more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Thanks President Biden - President Delivers Vaccines for Young Children (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
This week, thanks to President Biden's leadership, the United States reached a turning point in our battle against COVID-19 as the FDA authorized the emergency use of a safe, effective vaccine for children ages 5-11. This eagerly awaited authorization will further protect children and families from the spread of COVID-19 and ensure children can safely attend school. The Biden-Harris administration's more PR
Pa. Dems Statement on SCOTUS Texas Abortion Ban Hearings (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2021:
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In light of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in challenges to Texas' six-week abortion ban -- the first abortion case being argued before Trump's three appointed Supreme Court justices -- Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle released the following statement.
"Republicans have spent the last decade trying to strip health care access away from more PR
President Biden's Build Back Better Framework Will Deliver Big for Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
Last week, President Joe Biden announced the Build Back Better framework and now Democrats in Congress are hard at work to get the transformative package across the finish line. The historic investments in child care, climate change response, education, jobs, and health care options will bring down costs and level the playing field so that everyone across the state has a fair shot.
As more PR
Rep. Osman, Rabbi Mark Levin, Kansas Democratic Party Blast Kansas GOP on Antisemitism (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 5 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
Overland Park Representative Dan Osman (HD 48) and Founding Rabbi of the Congregation Beth Torah Rabbi Mark Levin joined Kansas Democratic Party Chairwoman Vicki Hiatt blasting Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas Republican Party for failing to condemn the antisemitic language used at last week's "government overreach" committee hearing. Representative Brenda Landwehr made several more PR
Statement From Fla. Democratic Party Chair on the University of Florida Blocking Professors From Testifying in Case Challenging New Law That Restricts Voting Access (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Last week three University of Florida Political Science professors, Daniel Smith, Michael McDonald and Sharon Austin, were denied permission by the university to serve as experts in a case challenging Florida's controversial Senate Bill 90 in court. That bill, which was passed by the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature after the 2020 election, ushered in changes that have restricted voting access more PR
Texas Democratic Party: U.S. Department of Justice Sues Texas Over Restrictive Voting Laws (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement Nov. 5, 2021:
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This week, The United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas and Secretary of State John Scott to challenge Senate Bill 1 for violating the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Senate Bill 1 -- one of the most restrictive voting laws since the Jim Crow era -- was signed by Gov. Abbott on September 7, 2021.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the foll more PR
Vermont Democratic Party Announces 2022-23 County Committee Leadership (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 4 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release:
On Saturday, October 30th, the Vermont Democratic Party concluded its county committee reorganization efforts. Between October 10th and 30th, Democratic Party members met in all 14 counties to choose their leadership teams for the upcoming election cycles.
Party Chair Bruce Olsson said, "We are pleased that Vermonters from every corner of the state have come together to renew their commitment to maki more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: 4 Wisconsin Mayors Urge Passage of President Biden's 'Transformative' Build Back Better Agenda (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 1 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2021:
Yesterday, mayors from every corner of the Badger State joined the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to discuss how President Biden and Democrats in Congress are set to deliver historic investments in working families, small businesses, and local communities through the Build Back Better agenda.
The mayors -- including Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Madison Mayor more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: As SCOTUS Hears Texas Abortion Case, Wisconsinites Are Reminded of Ron Johnson's Anti-Choice Record (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Texas' dangerous abortion ban, which if upheld, will empower vigilantes to block a pregnant person's reproductive freedom. Senator Ron Johnson is vehemently anti-choice, voting for anti-abortion judges who've put Wisconsinites reproductive rights in jeopardy and fighting to overturn Roe v. Wade.
See Johnson's anti-choice record below:
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Wis. Democratic Party: Fact Sheet - How President Biden's Historic Build Back Better Framework Delivers Big for Wisconsin (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Last week, the White House released state-specific fact sheets that detail how President Biden's Build Back Better Framework will impact communities across Wisconsin. Along with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, the Build Back Better Framework will build on Governor Evers' accomplishments to cut taxes for working families, make child care more affordable, create good-paying jobs, and tackle the climate cri more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: Sean Duffy Comes Out Against Build Back Better Agenda, Will Radical Rebecca Kleefisch Do the Same? (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Last week on Fox News, New Jersey resident and Donald Trump's pick for Wisconsin governor Sean Duffy came out against the Build Back Better Framework and Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal -- historic bills that will combat climate change, create resilient infrastructure, lower costs and cut taxes for working families, and create thousands of new jobs across Wisconsin.
Republicans in Congress have launched rele more PR
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