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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2022-02-06 ( 79 items )  
Ariz. Democratic Party: Let the Games Begin - Club for Growth Endorsement Heats Up the Already Hot Mess of an Arizona Senate Primary (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Arizona's chaotic, nasty primary is about to get a whole lot messier thanks to a new Club for Growth Endorsement (read: financial backing) of Blake Masters. This endorsement is raising the price tag of what's already become an incredibly expensive primary. Masters of course already has $10 million in promised outside spending from his California billionaire benefactor, but Club for Growth's support will more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Let's Talk Money - What to Look for Ahead of Today's Q4 Senate Primary FEC Deadline (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022: Today is the 2021 fourth-quarter FEC filing deadline, which means the chaotic characters in Arizona's crowded GOP Senate primary have to show their cards and reveal who exactly is bankrolling their campaigns. This past quarter, not a single candidate came anywhere near Mark Kelly's nearly $9 million haul. Mark Brnovich was so busy playing with nunchucks he forgot to raise more than $800 more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Local Leaders Call on #AZSen Candidates to Reject Corporate Special Interests, Finally Pay Attention to Arizonans (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: Earlier today, Senate Democratic Leader Rebecca Rios, House Democratic Leader Reginald Bolding, and Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood held a press conference to call on the crowded, chaotic field of GOP Senate primary candidates to commit themselves to the Mark Kelly standard of good government -- one where corporate special interest groups can't buy influence and power with elected officials. And  more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Someone Get Jim Lamon a Map or a Dictionary (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Two out-of-towners walk into Arizona and run for Senate.... Over the weekend, two GOP Senate primary candidates -- Utah resident Jim Lamon and Silicon Valley tech bro Blake Masters -- got into a Twitter spat after Lamon bragged about the "grand opening for [his] Tuscon campaign office." Just as we were struggling to find "Tuscon" on a map, Masters took the chance to bash his primary opponent for incorre more PR

Conn. Democratic Party: Bob Stefanowski Opposes Plan to Cut Property Taxes (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022: Yesterday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski opposed cutting property taxes for millions of Connecticut residents. Connecticut residents have always known that Stefanowski stands with Donald Trump, he is against having any kind of minimum wage, and profited off selling bogus loans with astronomically high interest rates to vulnerable Americans as a predatory payd more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Booming President Biden Economy Created 467,000 Jobs in January, Over 6.6 Million in 2021 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: A new jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the U.S. economy created 467,000 jobs in January and a whopping 6.6 million jobs in 2021 thanks to President Biden's economic agenda. Under the Biden-Harris administration, the past year has been the greatest 12 months of job creation in our nation's history. These stunning employment numbers are in addition to P more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Dueling President Trump Ads Amplify Chaos in GOP Gubernatorial Primary (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: Just days after David Perdue released a new ad attacking Brian Kemp featuring Donald Trump, Kemp released his own new ad attacking Perdue featuring Donald Trump. Kemp's spot, which continues an attack against Perdue for enriching himself while outsourcing American jobs to China, is the second ad in days giving Trump a starring role in the "caustic and costly" GOP primary. "Another day more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Airports and the GOP Members Who Voted Against Upgrading Them (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: President Biden's historic Bipartisan infrastructure Law will deliver $619 million to improve and modernize Georgia's airports over the next five years - no thanks to Georgia's Congressional Republicans, who unanimously opposed this critical funding. Fortunately, thanks to President Biden and Georgia Democrats, this landmark infrastructure package will deliver a once-in-a-generation investment to upgr more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Business Owners and Leaders Hold Press Conference Calling Out Herschel Walker's Questionable Business Practices (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Elected officials and business leaders held a press conference in front of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to call out Trump-tapped Senate candidate Herschel Walker's questionable business practices. New reporting found that Walker sits on the board of a company that took nearly $10 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans and laid off 90% of their workers at the sam more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Lawmakers Do Kemp and Perdue's Bidding, Push Dangerous Permit-Less Carry Bill Through Committee (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Brian Kemp and David Perdue's allies in the legislature pushed a priority initiative for them through the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote. SB 319, which nearly 70% of Georgians oppose, is an extreme bill that would eliminate part of the background check process which anyone wanting to carry a concealed firearm currently must undergo. This change would potentially allow  more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Republicans Push Gwinnett Power Grab (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: After Georgia Republicans shelved their proposed Gwinnett power grab last year due to public outcry, they are now once again attempting to quickly and quietly push new local maps through the legislature without offering the public time to give meaningful input. The Republican-run Committee on Government Affairs passed the GOP's new Gwinnett maps this morning after a hearing at 8:00am, just hours afte more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Major Internet Expansion in Rural Georgia Made Possible Thanks to President Biden's American Rescue Plan (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Georgia is set to utilize $408 million in funding from President Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan to expand internet access in 70 counties across the state, connecting over 132,000 homes and businesses. This investment is a major boost from the previous year's $20 million allocation and is only possible thanks to the Biden-Harris administration and Georgia Democrats. Georgia Republicans, on t more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: New Perdue Ad Elevates Nasty GOP Primary, Fails to Address Issues Facing Georgians (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Former Senator David Perdue's campaign released a new TV ad featuring an endorsement from former President Donald Trump and an attack on Brian Kemp. The ad, in which Trump fails to mention any issues facing Georgians, or even utter the word Georgia, is the latest in an "ugly -- and costly -- intraparty war" that's devolved into a personal feud. Previously, Kemp launched attack ads against Perdue, call more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Walker Woes Continue - President Trump-Tapped Candidate's Business Practices, COVID Misinformation Receiving Criticism From Georgians (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: Last night, WSAV News 3 in Savannah reported that Herschel Walker's questionable business practices and pattern of COVID misinformation throughout the pandemic are receiving well-earned criticism from Georgians across the state. Read and hear all about the latest Walker missteps capturing the attention of Georgians: WATCH MORE ON WALKER'S BUSINESS AND COVID CONTROVERSIES HERE: https: more PR

Fla. Democratic Party Calls on Fla. Secretary of State to Investigate Reports of South Florida Seniors Having Their Political Party Unknowingly Changed to Republican (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 5 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: According to a report from Local 10 News, numerous residents of South Florida retirement homes have had their party affiliation unknowingly changed to Republican by Florida Republican Party operatives. The report states that several residents of the Haley Sofge Towers, a Miami-Dade public housing complex, unknowingly had their party registration changed after "updating" their voter registration with "people more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Florida Republicans Voted Against Creating Good-Paying Jobs at Airports and Ports (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: For several decades, Florida's airports and ports have experienced a level of underfunding and neglect that have left them unable to keep up with the pace of our economy. Over the past year, Floridians have been experiencing that neglect first-hand: supply chain bottlenecks, higher prices, canceled flights, and all-too-frequent delays. However, President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is poised to fi more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Has Skipped Every 2022 Foreign Relations Committee Hearing (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2022: Marco Rubio failed to show up to another hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, his fifth missed hearing of the committee in a row. While critical foreign policy decisions are at stake, Rubio hasn't shown up to a Foreign Relations Committee hearing yet in 2022. "Hardworking Floridians are paying Marco Rubio's salary yet he fails to show up for work. Florida deserves a full-time S more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Skips Key Committee Meeting on Ukraine-Russia Conflict (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2022: Marco Rubio hasn't been afraid to use mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine to grandstand with tweets, videos, and cable news interviews. But when it came to actually doing his job and showing up for today's critical meeting of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe focused on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, he was nowhere to be found. "If Marco Rubio won't both more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Votes Against Funding for the Everglades, Then Complains About a Lack of Everglades Funding (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Florida is getting critical new resources to help fix the state's infrastructure and invest in restoring the Everglades. But if Florida Republicans had their way, the state would be getting nothing, and they're doing everything they can to run from their votes. Rick Scott touted the bill's benefits last week, until he got called out for trying to take cr more PR

Ind. Democratic Party Launch 'The Jobs Tour', Statewide Effort Touting How Democrats Created Indiana Bright Economic Future (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today announced the launch of "The Jobs Tour", a statewide effort to share how Hoosier Democrats - not Republicans - are responsible for the bright economic future for families and communities across the state. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and The Jobs Act, Democrats like  more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Don't Bet on Todd Young to Support Electoral Count Act Reforms (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today asked the media to not buy into U.S. Senator Todd Young's performative stunts about "compromise" or "bipartisanship", because he'll bail on the effort at the last possible moment. The latest example is the ongoing conversation to reform the Electoral Count Act and protect t more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Halftime Score for 2022 Session - Indiana GOP Becomes the Culture War Party (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today proclaimed the Indiana Republican Party the Culture War Party as the 2022 legislative session reaches its halfway point. Since the start of the year, the Indiana GOP has pushed an agenda that would further discredit the COVID-19 vaccine, politicize classrooms, restrict a Ho more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Schmuhl - With H.B. 1116, INGOP Joins National Effort to Diminish American Democracy (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman Mike Schmuhl on Jan. 31, 2022: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement by Chairman Mike Schmuhl after the Indiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 1116, legislation that would restrict a Hoosier's right to vote. The Indiana GOP continues the national strategy to diminish Am more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: 4 More Years of Brownback? (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022: We all know Punxsutawney Phil predicts if we'll get six more weeks of winter or an early spring, but today, the groundhog rang in his namesake holiday outside of the Attorney General's office to predict if Kansans will get four more years of Sam Brownback if Derek Schmidt should win this November. A Groundhog of few words, Punxsutawney Phil predicts Schmidt will remain in Brownback's shadow more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Gov. Kelly Vetoes Republican Gerrymandering Efforts (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Laura Kelly vetoed the heavily gerrymandered Ad Astra 2 map, citing the dilution of minority communities' voting strength and the separation of communities of interest. The map fails to adhere to the legislature's redistricting guidelines, and due to Kansas Republicans' complete lack of transparency, lacks any justification as to why it deviated. In response, KDP Chairwoman Vicki Hiatt issued the  more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Kansans Oppose Republican Gerrymandering Efforts (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 3 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kansas City area residents have made their redistricting concerns abundantly clear: Keep the core of Wyandotte and Johnson counties intact to ensure fair representation and collective prosperity of the district. In a report from The Kansas City Star, Kansas City area residents cite the hasty process, confusing lines and conflicting interests for their anger over their neighborhoods being carved up by Kansas more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Proof Is in the Pudding - Schmidt's Weak Support of Axe Food Tax (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 5 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: As legislators on both sides of the aisle work to pass Governor Kelly's plan to Axe the Food Tax - eliminating the state's high food sales tax and saving Kansans an average of $500 every year - Derek Schmidt continues to try to rewrite history regarding his track record of raising taxes on Kansas families. "Derek Schmidt might be trying to trick Kansans into believing he wants to eliminate  more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Republicans Agree - Ad Astra 2 Is Wrong (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 5 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed the Kansas Republicans' heavily gerrymandered Ad Astra 2 map, challenging the legislature to come up with a map that would protect the core of existing districts without diluting the votes of minority communities. After the Governor's announcement, many Republican leaders immediately pledged to override the veto-except, notably, Republican representativ more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Schmidt Opposes to Medicaid Expansion (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 5 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: In 2019, a Bourbon County hospital closed, leaving Fort Scott residents without access to a hospital. However, it was recently announced that the rural hospital will be reopening to serve the community, create jobs, and "further economic development," KSN reports. This is great news for Fort Scott and the surrounding areas, but politicians like Derek Schmidt who claim to support rural hospitals have threate more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Schmidt Should Put Politics Aside, Support Axe the Food Tax (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 1 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: From across the state, leaders have called on Attorney General Derek Schmidt to put politics aside to support Governor Kelly's plan to Axe the Food Tax to start saving Kansans' hundreds of dollars every year at checkout counters across the state. Despite this, Schmidt has remained unwilling to support getting a clean bill on the Governor's desk free of tax gimmicks or corporate giveaways. According to the  more PR

Maine Democratic Party: By Expanding Access to Childcare and Early Education, Mills Succeeds Where LePage Came Up Short (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022: Governor Janet Mills announced nearly $3 million in new grant funding for the creation or expansion of pre-K programs across the state. The grants are just the latest early education investment for Gov. Mills, who has allocated more than $5 million to public pre-K programs since taking office, resulting in 90 new pre-K classrooms across the state. In addition to prioritizing additional fundin more PR

Maine Democratic Party: Gov. Mills Takes Another Step to Curb the Housing Crisis That LePage Helped Create (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last month, Governor Mills took yet another step to build more housing and make it more affordable for Mainers when she announced a $50 million investment in housing construction through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan. Since taking office in 2019, Governor Mills and Democrats in the legislature have boldly fought Maine's housing crunch and rising housing costs by preventing evictions during the COVID-19 pa more PR

Maine Democratic Party: LePage Can't Paper Over His Record of Economic Mismanagement (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022: Last month, Paul LePage attempted to rewrite the history of his economic record during his eight years in office. Unsurprisingly, the LePage campaign is misleading Maine voters and hiding the full story of how he mismanaged Maine's economic recovery during his time in office, hindered job growth and hurt Maine people. Here are the facts: * During the first three years of the LePage administr more PR

Maine Democratic Party: Mills Continues to Rejuvenate Land for Maine's Future Program After LePage Let It Flounder (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last month, Governor Mills announced five new Land for Maine's Future projects, continuing her commitment to preserving and protecting Maine lands, including our working forests and waterfronts and land for hunting and fishing. That commitment from Mills, an avid angler, stands in stark contrast to her predecessor Paul LePage, who fought conservation efforts throughout his eight years in office, denying Main more PR

Maine Democratic Party: While Gov. Mills Works to Protect Maine Ratepayers, LePage Defends Status Quo (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 4 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022: Yesterday, Governor Mills unveiled new legislation to protect Maine ratepayers, improve the operation and service of Maine's electric utilities, and increase oversight and accountability of them. The bipartisan bill has the support of both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature, as well as Maine's Public Advocate, and a swath of environmental organizations - but it was immediately oppos more PR

Md. Democratic Party: Real State of Hogan's State - Scandals, COVID Mismanagement, Funding for Schools & Safety Slashed (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 3 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: As Larry Hogan prepares to give his State of the State address, here are the facts about his real record: his time as governor has been marred by his continual mismanagement of the COVID pandemic, efforts to slash funding for schools and public safety - and a series of ongoing scandals. From Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis: "Here are the facts Marylanders won't hear at his State of the State: H more PR

Mich. Democratic Party Condemns Detmer's Comments Encouraging Polling Place Intimidation (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes following Mike Detmer's comments urging Republicans to "lock and load" and "show up armed" at polling places. "Mike Detmer is actively encouraging people to threaten voters and the poll workers who make our elections secure. "Detmer's comments are yet another sign that some Republicans will go to extre more PR

Mich. Democratic Party Slam Betsy DeVos's Latest Voucher Petition Push (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "Betsy DeVos just can't seem to take a hint. The last time they tried to bring vouchers to Michigan, voters resoundingly rejected them. But now that she and Donald Trump are no longer able to undermine education at the federal level, Betsy DeVos is using her free time to try to fleece taxpayers and kids  more PR

Mich. Democratic Party Weekly Roundup: An Embarrassment of Embarrassments (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week in the Republican race for governor somehow featured more twists and turns than all the ones before it combined, let's just get right into it. Entire Republican Field - Including the Millionaires - Can't Demonstrate Strong Grassroots Support Here's how everyone fared with fundraising in the final quarter of 2021, presented without commentary. View table at: https://michigandems.com/weekly- more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: After Making Comments Equating Rape to a 'Heroic' Moment 'That God Put In,' Garrett Soldano Quadrupled-Down And Called the Horrific Crime a 'Sacred' Creator of Life (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano stated that women who are raped should not be able to have abortions because "God put them in this moment" and it would make them "heroic." Excerpt below. Garrett Soldano: "What we must start to focus on is not only to defend the DNA when it's created, but however, how about we start inspiring women in the culture, to let them understand and know how heroic they more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: After Over 60 National Cable Appearances, It's Clear James Craig Is Not Focused on Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: The Michigan Democratic Party is releasing a new video highlighting that Michigan issues seem to be the last thing on James Craig's priority list, if the focus of his national cable appearances - often the only time his campaign that "hasn't moved out of first gear" is heard from - are any indication. Titled "Not Focused on Michigan," the video documents Craig's frequent appearances on more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Insurrectionist Ryan Kelley Urges Tampering With Election Machines 'If You See Something Happening That You Don't Like' (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over the weekend. Republican gubernatorial candidate and known insurrectionist Ryan Kelly actively encouraged attendees at a campaign event to tamper with voting machines. Full quote below: "The thing is, we're going to make sure, like at the TCF Center, there was [sic] 4,800 people that were working the election, and like, 165 of them that were Republicans. Right? We want 50/50. If you see something  more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: James Craig Joins Garrett Soldano Against Abortion Access for Rape Victims (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Garrett Soldano has been under heavy fire this week for saying that women who became pregnant by rape should be forced to bring it to term because "God put them in this moment" and it would make them "heroic," then equating the horrific crime to a "sacred" source of life. When asked for a response, James Craig gave a full-throated endorsement of the idea that rape victims should not have access to abo more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: James Craig Wants to Decimate Public Education as We Know It (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: James Craig is running a gubernatorial campaign that still "hasn't moved out of first gear" and features a paper-thin platform that doesn't address improving infrastructure, strengthening small businesses, or creating good-paying jobs. Despite being a candidate for 8 months, the Detroit Dodger has only managed to give the most detail on his vision for public education - ripping this crucial institution more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: John James Aims for a 3rd Run at Office (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding the announcement of John James running for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. "Not surprising that John James is taking another run at elected office in Michigan. His ego out paces reality. "Every one of his other campaigns were tone deaf and failed to appeal to Michiganders, we expect m more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Kevin Rinke Wants to Cut $500M Annually From Michigan Public Schools (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Like the rest of the Republican gubernatorial field, out-of-touch millionaire and Toyota salesman Kevin Rinke has offered little detail on his vision for public education in Michigan if elected. However, what he's previewed so far should be alarming to families and students that want to preserve equal access to a good education. Rinke was critical of Governor Whitmer's recent veto of "the latest effor more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Tudor Dixon Wants to Rewrite Michigan's Constitution So She Can Gut Public Education (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon has been one of the most vocal gubernatorial candidates pledging to decimate public education funding by any means necessary. Last year, she voiced her support for "the latest effort by legislative Republicans to create a school voucher system in Michigan" and vowed to sign the attempt to privatize education and steal $500 million annually from public schools into law as governor. Dixon a more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Why Did the Michigan GOP Vote Against Electric Vehicle Jobs? (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Electric vehicle manufacturing and chargers are the future of the Michigan economy and President Biden knew that when he made a historic investment into their production with his Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. While Republicans in Congress, including Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Peter Meijer (MI-03), John Moolenar (MI-04), Tim Walberg (MI-07), and Lisa McClain (MI-10), have spent more PR

Mont. Democratic Party: Gov. Gianforte Takes a Victory Lap for a Program That Was Only 13% Successful (10)
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 5 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a press release on Wednesday, Gov. Gianforte's administration celebrated the "success" of his administration's Return To Work program. What the release fails to mention, however, is that while the bonus was offered to 24,000 Montanans, only 3,054 Montanans actually signed up for Gianforte's Return to Work Program, according to the Department of Labor and Industry's full report. This represents a succes more PR

N.C. Democratic Party Statement on January Jobs Report (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement in response to the January jobs report. "Thanks to President Biden's leadership, the economy is booming, and continues to exceed expectations. 2021 was the greatest year of job creation under any president in U.S. history, and for the first time, the United States created more than 6.6 million jobs more PR

N.C. Democratic Party Statement on North Carolina Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Maps (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Following the North Carolina State Supreme Court's decision to strike down unconstitutional, partisanly gerrymandered maps, NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson released this statement. "Today's ruling by the North Carolina Supreme Court is a win for voters and for democracy. This is a critical and momentous step towards maps that protect the fundamental right to vote. "After Republicans lied more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: All 8 N.C. GOP U.S. House Members Voted Against Funding to Improve 44 Airports in Their Districts (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Over the next five years, President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver more than $458 million to improve airports across North Carolina. This funding will make taxiway and runway expansions, renovate terminals and improve noise prevention. "All eight members of North Carolina's Republican U.S. House delegation have done nothing but complain about supply chain issues over the past s more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Key Vote Alert - Budd Stands With China Over North Carolina Workers (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2022: Congressman Ted Budd voted against the passage of the America COMPETES Act, making clear that he stands with China over North Carolina workers. "With his vote today, Ted Budd has sent a message to North Carolina workers and businesses that he is willing to side with China over supporting jobs and innovation," said NCDP spokesperson Kate Frauenfelder. "North Carolinians deserve a U more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: North Carolina Leaders Reject McCrory's 'Ignorant' Radio Comments (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: After CNN uncovered past comments from McCrory's radio show in which he compared getting passed over for a job at Duke University to Black Americans' experiences at lunch counters in the 1960s during segregation, local leaders across North Carolina are standing up to his offensive comments. What they're saying: NC Policy Watch: "North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson called McCro more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - #NCSEN GOP Candidates 'Struggling to Raise Money' (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In the final months of 2021, the GOP Senate candidates had "no impressive hauls," each failing to raise even half of what Democratic candidate Cheri Beasley raised over the same time period. For McCrory, his $750k haul marks his lowest quarter report to date and a "dwindling advantage" as he plummets in recent polling. With "no shortage of infighting" and a long primary fight ahead, this "divisive more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Will Budd & McCrory Stand By Walker's SCOTUS Comments? (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In a radio interview, U.S. Senate candidate Mark Walker implied that President Biden's commitment to nominating a Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court was affirmative action, saying it was a "slippery slope" when "you set those kinds of criteria." His comments follow similar offensive comments from Republican Senators, even as President Biden has yet to announce his nominee, and reporting from CN more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Chuck Morse Stumbles Into U.S. Senate Race (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 1 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022: On Saturday, Chuck Morse officially stumbled into the NH GOP's "crazy, complicated" and "messy" Senate primary. Morse kicked off his campaign launch by throwing major shade at his primary opponent Kevin Smith, by being introduced by Ovide Lamontagne -- who defeated Kevin Smith in the 2012 Republican gubernatorial primary and is one of the leading anti-choice figures in the N more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Chuck Morse Wants N.H. to Receive Less Funding to Expand and Improve High-Speed Internet (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 3 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a stunning development yesterday, New Hampshire Senate President Chuck Morse said that New Hampshire has received too much federal funding to improve and expand high-speed internet across the state. At a time when 11% of households across the state lack high-speed internet, Morse actually called for the state of New Hampshire to receive LESS infrastructure funding. Huh? During the New Ha more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Klobuchar to Join Granite State Democrats for Diamond Celebration of Longtime N.H. Leader (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 5 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: The New Hampshire Democratic Party announced today that Minnesota's U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will join Granite State Democrats on the Seacoast for a diamond celebration of one of New Hampshire's most beloved and illustrious political leaders, Senator Martha Fuller Clark. The Martha Fuller Clark Diamond Birthday Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 5 in Portsmouth,  more PR

N.J. Democratic State Committee Statement on Court Ruling Denying Sweeney Apportionment Committee Lawsuit (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 2 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2022: * * * New Jersey Democratic State Committee spokesman Phil Swibinski is releasing the following statement on Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy's ruling today against former Senator Steve Sweeney's lawsuit regarding the apportionment committee: "It has always been clear that Chairman Jones' decision to add Laura Matos to the Democratic Delegation to the Legislative Apportion more PR

Neb. Democratic Party: Don Bacon Caves to China, Votes Against American Workers, Businesses and Economy (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 5 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: Rep. Don Bacon voted against the America COMPETES Act, which would help ensure America can outcompete countries like China. Bacon voted against economy-boosting legislation that would. * Create jobs and strengthen the supply chain by authorizing $45 billion to fix critical components of our supply chain and ensure more goods are made in the US * Reduce rising costs caused by outsourci more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Chair Walters Issues Statement Marking Start of Black History Month (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2022, by Chair Elizabeth Walters in honor of Black History Month: * * * "Today marks the start of Black History Month, a month where we celebrate and commemorate the impact of Black Americans who have changed our state and country for the better. "Black history is American history, and our country would not be great without the contributions of Black Americans. "While we have made important strides more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Ohio Capital Journal - Commentary - DeWine Can't Run From Energy Bailout Bribery Scandal as Dirty Laundry Keeps Piling Up (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2022: In case you missed it, the Ohio Capital Journal today called out Mike DeWine and his deep connections to the largest public corruption scandal in state history. The commentary pointed out the various scandals DeWine has tried to distance himself from, a campaign strategy that won't work this year as Ohio Democrats continue fighting to hold DeWine and his administration accountable. "This outrage happ more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: One Week Later, DeWine Administration Still Silent on H.B. 6 Records Requests (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: One week after Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters called on Mike DeWine to tell Ohio voters what he knew and when about the largest public corruption scandal in state history, questions about the scandal remain unanswered. Last week, the Ohio Democratic Party announced the submission and resubmission of several public records requests to get to the bottom of the scandal. Those requests remain unanswered.  more PR

Okla. Democratic Party: Oklahoma Republican Lawmakers File More Faux Religion Performative Bills (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican Lawmakers are very busy chasing national headlines for attention by knowingly filing unconstitutional bills for the spotlight. One Republican bill, SB1470, the Students' Religious Belief Protection Act, which "prohibits anything that promotes positions in the classroom or at any function of the public school that is in opposition to closely held students' religious beliefs," is the lat more PR

Pa. Democratic Party on January Jobs Report (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2022: * * * Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Director Jason Henry released the following statement on the January jobs report. "Thanks to President Biden's leadership, the economy is booming, and continues to exceed expectations. 2021 was the greatest year of job creation under any president in U.S. history, and for the first time, the United States created more than 6.6 mill more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: $1.7B in American Rescue Plan Funds Slated to Help Pennsylvanians Per New Wolf Plan (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2022: Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled a $1.7 billion blueprint that uses funds from President Biden's American Rescue Plan to help Pennsylvania businesses, workers and families. Under this proposal, American Rescue Plan funds would be allocated to help families pay for child care and home costs, recruit and support health care workers, revitalize communities, uplift small businesses and w more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: A Sad Day for Pa. - Lou Barletta Tries to Blame Bridge Collapse on Democrats (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2022: Last month, Lou Barletta was called out for "grandstanding," and now, he's been called out again for politicizing the Fern Hollow bridge collapse in an attempt to save his struggling campaign. This morning, WESA reported that Barletta sought to campaign off of the Fern Hollow bridge collapse in Pittsburgh last week -- blaming Democrats for its collapse, despite Barletta's own opposit more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Democratic Unity Vs. GOP Disarray - Shapiro 'Sets Campaign Cash Record' While Republican Candidates Post 'Anemic' Fundraising (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: While Josh Shapiro's gubernatorial campaign set fundraising records with an unprecedented $13.4 million cash on hand entering 2022, "the double-digits deep field of Republican candidates vying for the party's nomination reported relatively anemic fundraising through Dec. 31." It's no wonder Dave White and Bill McSwain feel the need to copy Trump's playbook, using unethical and widely criticized pre- more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: House Passes Bill to Stay Competitive With China, Does David McCormick Support It? (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2022: Today in a bipartisan effort the House passed the COMPETES Act, which will increase the United States' competitiveness with China in the fields of science and technology. Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick, who has been under attack from members of his own party related to his ties to China and record of outsourcing Pennsylvania jobs, recently held an event with Ted Cr more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: McCormick Gets Slammed by Primary Voters (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Hedge fund executive David McCormick appeared on Chris Stigall's radio show where he was asked about his connections to China, attacks from other Republicans in the field, and his status as an out of state candidate. After the interview, Chris Stigall took some time to sample some feedback from his listeners, saying that "the reviews of the David McCormick interview on Twitter are interesting" befo more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: President Trump Pledges to Pardon Jan. 6 Insurrectionists - Do the GOP Pa.-Gov Candidates Agree? (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * "If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6 fairly. We will treat them fairly. And if it requires pardons, we will give them pardons. Because they are being treated so unfairly." -- Donald Trump * * * On Saturday, at a campaign rally in Texas, Donald Trump expressed support for giving Jan. 6 insurrectionists pardons -- and while the GOP PA-Gov candidates are "crafting  more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: These Pa. Republicans Opposed the President Biden Stimulus (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican lawmakers across Pennsylvania who voted against President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan are now trying to take credit for its key funding. Republican Reps. Mike Kelly (PA-16) and Glenn Thompson (PA-15) bashed the American Rescue Plan, but just last month put out press releases touting the plan's investments in health care workers and grants for firefighters in Pennsylvania. The Americ more PR

President Biden Boom: Wis. Democratic Party Celebrate January Jobs Numbers (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2022: The U.S. Department of Labor announced that an impressive 467,000 new jobs were added to our country's economy last month and that nearly 7 million jobs were added in 2021. Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration's economic and public health policies, our country is seeing a drop in unemployment and childhood poverty - further proving that President Biden is leading an economic recovery tha more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Abbott's Broken Promises and Failure as Governor Leads to Potential Power Grid Collapse as a Winter Storm Approaches Texas (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Nearly one year from last February's deadly power grid failure, and two months after Abbott promised the lights would stay on this winter, he is now going back on his word. Abbott now says he cannot guarantee that the pressure on our power grid will not leave us with statewide outages. The continued lies by failed Governor Abbott has created uncertainty amongst millions of Texans who are now being advised to prepare more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Power the Vote and the Texas Democratic Party Announce Voter Protection Partnership (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Power the Vote and the Texas Democratic Party ("TDP") announced that Power the Vote has partnered with TDP to fund voter protection work for the 2022 cycle. Power the Vote's investments will support the TDP's ongoing efforts to build statewide voter protection infrastructure to ensure that elections in Texas are more free, fair, and accessible for all voters. TDP's voter protection program, in partnership with Po more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Every Member of the WI GOP Voted Against Funding to Strengthen Supply Chains (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Last month, the Biden-Harris administration announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest $14 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other appropriations to strengthen Wisconsin's ports and waterway supply chains. President Biden's infrastructure law, which passed Congress without the vote of a single Wisconsin Republican, will fund key projects that will strengthen the U.S. supply more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Fact Sheet - Wisconsin Projects Benefiting From Infrastructure's Great Lakes Funding (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 3 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Thanks to President Biden, Senator Baldwin, and Reps. Kind, Moore, and Pocan, Wisconsin is receiving over one billion dollars to fund Great Lakes community projects and further improve water infrastructure across the state. In 2022, the Biden-Harris administration is investing $14 billion from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 500 waterway projects across 52 states and territories. The more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Green Bay Progressive - 'Biden's Economic Boom is Strong for Wisconsin' (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Over the past year, President Biden and Governor Evers have led a historic economic recovery for our state. In 2021 alone, the U.S. added 6.4 million jobs - hitting a record for highest job growth in a single year, and Wisconsin had its lowest unemployment rate in state history at 2.8%. As our country and state continue to bounce back from this pandemic, local leaders are crediting Democrats with prioritizin more PR