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- Precious McKesson Named Executive Director of the Neb. Democratic Party (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 24 (TNSPer) -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Veteran political operative Precious McKesson has been named executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party. Jim Rogers, who served the party in various roles over the last decade, is leaving the post and transitioning to the private sector.
"Jim has served our party for over eight years as executive director and over 10 in other roles under five different chairs -- myself, Chair Powers more PR
After Gov. Whitmer Released Her Budget Plan to Keep Mich. Working Families 1st, 5 Questions Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Still Won't Answer (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer released her full $74.1 billion budget proposal for Michigan's 2023 fiscal year - a strong display of the leadership our working families need to keep Michigan moving forward.
The comprehensive set of recommendations prioritizes several issues of importance for Michiganders, including expanding our economy, attracting good-paying jobs to the state, making public more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: No Days Off: Masters, McGuire Spent the Long Weekend Bashing Their #AZSen Opponents (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Now boys, if you can't say anything nice.
There are no days off for the C-List clown car GOP Senate primary field who spent the long weekend attacking each other - escalating a chaotic contest that has already seen its fair share of GOP infighting.
True to his tech bro roots, Blake Masters spent hours during a late-night Twitter Space bashing his opponents:
* He called out Utah-resident Jim Lamon for more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: Voters Will Hold #AZSEN Candidates Accountable for Their Party's Tax Hike on Arizona Seniors & Working Families (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Arizona's Republican Senate candidates like Blake Masters, Jim Lamon, and Mark Brnovich have a new platform they're running on: raising taxes on "as much as half of the country," including many seniors and working families.
In response, Arizona Democratic Party Spokesperson Hannah Goss released the following statement:
"While Democrats like Mark Kelly are fighting to lower costs for Arizona famili more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Republicans Pass Extreme Bill to Ban Transgender Students in School Sports (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2022:
Republicans in the State Senate passed Brian Kemp's extreme legislation targeting transgender youth on a party-line vote. SB 435 would ban transgender students from competing on public school sports teams that align with their gender identity, and ban public schools from competing in sports against other schools that allow transgender athletes to play.
This dangerous bill comes afte more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Walker Cancels Meet and Greet With Georgians to Visit President Trump at Mar-a-Lago (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker canceled a rare meet and greet with Georgians today after Donald Trump invited him to a closed-press, high-dollar fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago. It's the latest in a troublesome pattern for the Trump-tapped candidate, who has made a habit of "only participat[ing] in closely controlled campaign events, including some that require tickets, forbid video r more PR
Democratic Party of Georgia Releases New Video Ahead of Trump & Perdue's Conservative Political Action Conference Appearances (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
The Democratic Party of Georgia released a new video highlighting the escalating infighting between Brian Kemp and David Perdue as they attack each other daily in the GOP gubernatorial primary.
The boxing-themed video illustrating their intensifying feud comes ahead of Donald Trump and Perdue's appearances at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which Kemp was not invited to.
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Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on Conviction in Federal Hate Crimes Trial of Murderers of Ahmaud Arbery (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement:
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After the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty of additional federal hate crime charges, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party, released the following statement:
"Today, as we prepare to mark two years since Ahmaud Arbery's murder, I am grateful that the legal system added another level of accountability for what we all saw with our own eyes - that Ahmaud was kille more PR
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on President Biden's Historic Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement:
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Following President Biden's announcement that his Supreme Court nominee will be Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who will make history as the first Black woman nominated to the highest court in the nation, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement.
"President Biden has made an extraordinary choice in selecting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackso more PR
Do the GOP Pa. Senate Candidates Support Rick Scott's Plan to Raise Taxes on America's Working Class? (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 22, 2022:
Today National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Rick Scott released his agenda, which included a plan to raise taxes on millions of Americans, including seniors:
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida made a bold move today, unveiling a 31-page blueprint of the kind of ideas he wants his party to pursue when it's in the majority. Much of the document reads like a right-wing fa more PR
Fla. Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz on President Biden Announcing His Intent to Nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement Feb. 25, 2022:
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Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement regarding President Biden's intent to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
"Today, President Biden once again made history and delivered on a key promise by announcing that he will nominate the extraordinarily qualified Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United Sta more PR
Fla. Democratic Party Statement on Rick Scott's Plan to Raise Taxes on Working People (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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In response to Rick Scott's release of Senate Republicans' campaign agenda, the following statement can be attributed to Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Travis Reuther:
"Rick Scott's plan is confirmation that he and today's Republican Party do not care about the issues that matter to people most like lowering costs.
"Instead, this out-of-touch 'blueprint' would raise taxes, lower benefit more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Close Florida's Digital Divide Once and for All (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In 2022, Americans rely on internet access to carry out an incredible number of everyday tasks - whether it's doing their job, completing a homework assignment, getting news, shopping, finding a doctor, or just keeping in touch with family and loved ones. In many ways, the ability to easily use the internet from home is an economic necessity for the 21st century.
And yet, there are still 707,000 Floridians more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Does Marco Rubio Agree With Rick Scott's Plan to Raise Taxes On Working Class Floridians? (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 22, 2022:
Today Rick Scott, Chairman of the NRSC released a policy agenda full of toxic ideas he wants his fellow Republican Senators to campaign on and promise to implement.
Buried in his economic plan is one particularly bad idea: a proposal to raise taxes on millions of Americans including working class Floridians and retirees who spent a lifetime in the workforce. Scott wrote that his plan is wh more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio's Self-Serving CPAC Speech Falls Flat (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
While Marco Rubio spoke to a mostly empty ballroom at CPAC this morning, Floridians who didn't pay for expensive tickets to the luxury resort to see him speak have been demanding he help them make ends meet as their cost of living goes up. Instead, Rubio has vowed to oppose legislation that would help lower the cost of health care, child care, and more for millions of Floridians.
Just this week, he wouldn' more PR
Ind. Democratic Party Statement Celebrating President Biden Nominating Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2022:
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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 President Joe Biden announced Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Should Judge Jackson be approved by the U.S. Senate, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the na more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: Do Todd Young and Mike Braun Support Republicans' 2022 Plan to Raise Taxes on Hoosier Families? (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 24 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on U.S. Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun to clarify their support for the U.S. Senate Republicans' 11-point plan - "Rescue America" - to raise taxes on Hoosiers and invoke divisive culture wars across the state. U.S. Senator Rick Scott proclaimed this agenda as t more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: Indiana Economic Development Corporation Requests Funding From American Rescue Plan (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2022:
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 STILL creating for the Hoosier State. This time, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) formally applied to receive more funding through the American Rescue Plan's Good Jobs Challenge. If awarded, the more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: When Indiana GOP Talks Crime in 2022, Remember They Defund the Police (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 22 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today passed along the following backgrounder on crime for the 2022 elections. Here's what the media need to know: Indiana Democrats supported law enforcement when it mattered most. Meanwhile, the Indiana Republican Party voted to defund law enforcement.
Indiana Republicans ha more PR
Kansas Democratic Party Makes Historic Investment Into the 2022 Coordinated Campaign (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 26 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2022:
Tomorrow, the Kansas Democratic Party is announcing a historic investment of $100,000 into the 2022 Coordinated Campaign to boost Democrats up and down the ballot. This is the earliest investment during an election year in Kansas Democratic Party history, and signals the Party's commitment to maintaining and building Democratic infrastructure throughout the state for years to come.
"The K more PR
Kansas Democratic Party: Dems Condemn Schmidt for Failing to Investigate Price Gouging (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 24 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
Treasurer Lynn Rogers, Representative and Ranking Member of the House Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Committee Annie Kuether, and former Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) Board of Education Representative Laura Guy met to discuss the cold snap from last February that brought businesses, towns, and school districts to the brink financially, and Derek Schmidt's failure to ade more PR
Kansas Democratic Party: Derek Schmidt Brags About Support From Brownback Economist (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 24 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
Attorney General Derek Schmidt touted support for his campaign for Governor from Michael Austin, Governor Sam Brownback's former chief economist who led the charge for the unpopular and failed "tax experiment" that tanked Kansas' economy, underfunded public education, and stole from the Kansas Highway Fund.
"Michael Austin was one of the officials behind the disastrous 'tax experiment' th more PR
Kansas Democratic Party: Roundup - Pressure Mounts on Schmidt to Investigate Price Gouging (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 25 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2022:
Yesterday, Treasurer Lynn Rogers, Representative and Ranking Member of the House Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Committee Annie Kuether, and former Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) Board of Education Representative Laura Guy condemned Attorney General Derek Schmidt for failing to investigate the natural gas price gouging crisis from the cold snap over a year ago.
Watch fr more PR
Maine Democratic Party Statement on Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 26 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Following President Biden nominating DC Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement.
"The Maine Democratic Party applauds President Biden's choice of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
"One of the brightest legal minds in the co more PR
Maine Democratic Party: By Prioritizing Older Mainers, Mills Continues to Reverse Failures of the LePage Era (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 26 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In her State of the State address earlier this month, Governor Janet Mills announced her commitment to convening a Silver Cabinet, which will mobilize Maine's government to ensure every Mainer has the opportunity to age comfortably and affordably. The announcement is just the most recent example of Mills fighting for older Mainers, a group whose needs were repeatedly ignored under her predecessor, Paul LePa more PR
Maine Democratic Party: Governor Mills Is Providing Opportunities for Rural Areas Paul LePage Left Behind (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 26 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Since taking office, Governor Janet Mills has made expanding access to broadband in rural Maine a top priority. After creating the Maine Connectivity Authority, using COVID-19 relief money to connect rural students to broadband, and proposing a voter-approved bond that has now connected 11,000 Maine homes and businesses, Mills recently made headlines with a bold new goal to make high speed broadband interne more PR
Maine Democratic Party: Mills Continues to Clean Up Mess of Toxic Chemicals LePage Would Have Left Alone (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 24 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Governor Mills made headlines this week with a proposal to spend $9 million fighting PFAS contamination around the state. PFAS has been linked to cancer in humans. Cleaning up contaminated areas and restricting usage of dangerous chemicals has been a top priority for Governor Mills since taking office. Her work reverses the eight years Paul LePage spent in office obstructing efforts to protect Mainers from more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes Calls on Craig to Donate Proceeds to Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
Yesterday, the news broke that James Craig brazenly attacked law enforcement, calling every member of the Michigan State Police "weak-kneed...underlings" that "abandon[ed] their jobs" to operate as cronies.
When confronted with multiple inquiries about the fundraising letter (https://www.captainmikeformichigan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Craig-Letter-Highlighted.pdf) - which bore more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Statement on Biden's Historic Supreme Court Nomination (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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President Biden announced Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson as his Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer. In response to this historic nomination, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement.
"President Biden campaigned on a promise to nominate the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States - this is history made and promise more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Statement on Perry Johnson's Campaign Announcement (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
Tonight, off kilter millionaire Perry Johnson will kick off his campaign, reminding Michiganders yet again that he is "not interested in the same things" as them and becomes the 13th candidate to join the crowded and chaotic Republican gubernatorial primary.
Johnson has already made clear that he will not fight for Michigan's working families after throwing $1.5 million behind an uns more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Weekly Roundup: Johnson and Craig Made Big Splashes for All the Wrong Reasons (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
We're through the final full week of February, and we're certain no one is happier to see the month come to a close than Austin Chenge, who last we checked (which was admittedly a while ago because come on, it's Austin Chenge) still super hates Black History Month.
Here's where the candidates are ahead of next Wednesday, which will mark exactly five months out from the Republican gubernatorial primar more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Bonuses Raise New Questions in Ex-GOP Speaker Chatfield's Tangled Web (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Michigan Democratic Party is demanding a full investigation into the bonus payouts of hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars to members of former House Speaker Lee Chatfield's staff, including those that went to two of his former aides who are separately accused of mishandling his campaign funds.
The Minards were top aides when Chatfield was the speaker of the state House, from 2019-2020. The more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Fact Check - What the New Mich. GOP Ad Gets Wrong About the Work Gov. Whitmer Has Put in to Improve Public Education and Keep Michigan Students, Parents, and Educators 1st (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
MIGOP launched yet another bogus attack ad against Governor Whitmer, this time in the hopes it will distract Michiganders from their dangerous agenda to decimate public education and increase inequality between students based on which school district they live in. More than $3 million has been spent leveling false attacks on Whitmer's leadership since the start of the 2022 cycle.
The 30-second spot i more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Fact-Check - Perry Johnson's Campaign Kickoff Speech Contained Lie After Lie About Gov. Whitmer's Strong Record That Has Kept Michigan 1st (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Tonight in Lansing, off-kilter millionaire Perry Johnson added himself to the long list of Republicans locked in a crowded and bitter primary for governor. Through his unsettling $1.5 million dollar ad blitz, Johnson has already gone out of his way to say Michiganders are "not interested in the same things" he is and argue that everyone who has ever had a job in the auto industry owes him an immediate more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Republicans Voted to Keep U.S. in the Past (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
When the internet started up in the 1990s the folks who had access to it were few and far between. It's now 2022, and internet access has become a requirement for small businesses to reach new customers, students to do their homework, families to pay their bills and plug into work, and for everyone to stay connected-yet access is still few and far between for many in the Great Lakes State.
Unfortunat more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Went 'All In' on Ambassador Bridge Blockade That Took $300M Chunk Out of Auto Industry, Remain Largely Unknown (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2022:
Yesterday during a segment of The 6 News Capitol Rundown on WLAJ-ABC, reporters Tim Skubick and Jorma Duran offered continued coverage of the "political fallout" from several Republican gubernatorial candidates urging the Ambassador Bridge Blockade to continue into another week after the auto industry took a massive $300 million dollar hit and Michigan workers were faced with over $51 more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Rural Michigan Democrats Celebrate President Biden's Historic Investment in Internet Infrastructure (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Last week, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a virtual press conference with the Livingston County Democratic Party Chair Judy Daubenmier and Allegan County Broadband Action Group Chairperson Austin Marsman to discuss President Biden's efforts to expand access to high-speed internet. Thanks to the Michigan Democrats who voted for this unprecedented investment, rural communities across the state are more PR
N.C. Democratic Party Slam GOP U.S. Senate Candidates for Misguided Priorities Ahead of First Primary Debate (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson, State Senator Natalie Murdock, Communications Workers of America (CWA) union member Grant Welch, and Cary parent Sarah Stoeckel held a press conference previewing the type of nasty infighting and misguided priorities that will be on display at the first GOP U.S. Senate primary debate.
"North Carolinians shouldn't mistake tomorrow's debate for the catfights they may b more PR
N.C. Democratic Party Statement on Redistricting Developments (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2022:
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North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement on the three-judge panel's decision.
"I am disappointed in the three-judge panel's decision to approve legislative Republicans' partisanly gerrymandered state Senate map.
"North Carolina Senate Republicans refused to work in good faith with Democrats to draw state Senate and Cong more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Budd Refuses to Denounce President Trump's Comments Cheering on Putin (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Kate Frauenfelder:
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U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd attended a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago last night where former President Trump repeatedly praised Putin as he launched an invasion into Ukraine. The crowd laughed.
"Ted Budd listened as Trump gushed and cheered on Putin, and decided to look the other way. Any candidate that refuses to publicly denounce these vile comments h more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: President Biden Fulfills Promise to Nominate First Black Woman to the Supreme Court (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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President Biden will announce his intent to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement.
"It's a historic day for our country. After a thorough and rigorous process with input from Senators of both parties and legal experts, President Biden has fulfilled hi more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Ted Budd Stands With President Trump After He Calls Putin 'Genius' (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2022:
U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd is scheduled to be in Mar-a-Lago today for a "Magapalooza" to buddy up to and fundraise with Donald Trump, just one day after the former president praised Putin.
Reporting has described Trump's pro-Kremlin statements as a "giddy rush to side with a foreign leader who is proving to be an enemy of the United States."
"Ted Budd was desperate for Trump more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: What They're Saying About McCrory Heading Into First #NCSEN GOP Debate (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2022:
Pat McCrory is taking the debate stage on Saturday following a slew of bad press, including a "revealing" story on how McCrory is struggling to find his footing in today's Republican Party, that time may not be on McCrory's side due to the extended primary, and reporting highlighting fundraising trends that alienate him even more from the Trump base.
Read more about what they're more PR
N.H. Democratic Party Statement on President Biden's Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for SCOTUS (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 26 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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In response to President Biden's announcement of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley has released the following statement.
"President Biden pledged to nominate an exceptionally qualified candidate for the highest court in the land, and he delivered. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is immensely qualified to su more PR
N.H. Democratic Party Statement on Sen. Blackburn Headlining GOP Fundraiser (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 23 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Far-right U.S. Senator Martha Blackburn of Tennessee is headlining the Concord City / Merrimack County Republican Committees' annual fundraiser this month. Blackburn has voted against the Violence Against Women Act, against protections against LGTBQ+ discrimination, and has repeatedly touted Trump's Big Lie. In response, NHDP spokesperson Monica Venzke has released the following statemen more PR
N.H. Democratic Party: Leavitt Supports Sununu Primary as NH-01 Race for Trump Endorsement Heats Up (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 24 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
This morning, in an interview with Jack Heath on the Pulse of New Hampshire, NH-01 GOP candidate Karoline Leavitt took her loyalty to former President Donald Trump up a notch, voicing support for a primary challenger against Chris Sununu, her party's leader in the Granite State.
Referencing disgraced Trump henchman Corey Lewandowski's declaration that he would search for a more PR
N.H. GOP Senate Candidates Must Condemn Trump's Comments Praising Russian President Invading Ukraine (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 23 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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On a far-right radio show today, former President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "genius," "smart," and "savvy" for invading Ukraine, and that the United States "could use that on our southern border." Trump is still widely seen as the leader of the Republican Party and has made it clear he plans to get involved in the NH GOP Senate primary. And Chuck Morse, more PR
N.M. Democratic Party: GOP Has No Plan to Grow the Economy (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 24 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release:
New Mexico's economy is booming, but New Mexicans know that we need leadership that will continue to foster economic growth and create even more jobs. But while Democrats are diversifying the economy, the New Mexico Republican Party continues to offer up empty platitudes and partisan attacks instead of a plan to help.
This week, as the New Mexico GOP hosts their statewide pre-primary convention, more PR
N.M. Democratic Party: Running Ronchetti - GOP Candidate Hides From the Public (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 24 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022:
Yesterday, Mark Ronchetti was a no-show at yet another public Republican gubernatorial primary forum. Ronchetti, failed senate candidate and current gubernatorial hopeful- has made it a habit to avoid questions from the public and the press at all costs. 'Running' Ronchetti has now refused to show up to ALL FOUR question/answer style forums that have occurred in the GOP primary.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee: Mandela Barnes Hired Dem 'Dark Money' Lawyer While Campaigning Against Money in Politics (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Senate candidate Mandela Barnes vowed to "stand up to the corrupting influence of dark money." But, like many Democrats, it's all just empty promises.
As reported by Washington Free Beacon:
[Barnes who] recently released a list of campaign pledges to combat secretive political spending, disclosed in his latest filing with the Federal Election Commission that he hired the Elias Law Group. The more PR
Nev. State Democratic Party: Democrats Applaud Gov. Sisolak's Recovery Plan (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement applauding Governor Sisolak's State of the State speech, urging support for our elected Democrats as they fight to bring relief to Nevada.
"It's with pride and gratitude that we support Governor Sisolak in bringing millions of dollars in federal investment to Nevada. Democrats have worked tirelessly to ensure that t more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Walters Statement in Support of Ohio's Ukrainian American Community (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Walters:
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Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Chair Elizabeth Walters issued the following statement in support of Ohio's Ukrainian American community following Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.
"Ohio Democrats stand strong with Ohio's Ukrainian American community amid Russia's unprovoked attack on the nation of Ukraine.
"Our state is a stronger, richer place because of the Ukrain more PR
Ohio Democratic Party: Do The GOP #OHSEN Candidates Support Rick Scott's Working-Class Tax Hike? (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
U.S. Senator Rick Scott, the head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), admitted the GOP's plan if they retake the majority is to hike taxes on working Ohioans and retirees.
According to the Washington Post, Scott's plan "calls for new taxes on tens of millions of Americans," which could include a tax hike that falls disproportionately on the shoulders of working-class Ohioans. If he had his way, more PR
Ohio Democratic Party: Republican-Led Redistricting Commission Once Again Breaks the Law and Creates Election Chaos (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022:
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Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement as Republicans yet again broke the law in producing and approving GOP-gerrymandered maps.
"Once again, Republicans have failed to understand the assignment. Every time they pass another gerrymandered map, Ohioans pay a steeper cost for the political games Republican politicians are playing with our elec more PR
Pa. Democratic Party on President Biden's Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.
"This is a great day for our nation as President Biden fulfills his promise to nominate a thoroughly qualified and experienced judge to the highest court in the land.
"Judge Jackson would be the first Bla more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Fact Sheet on Republicans' Plan to Raise Taxes on Millions of Americans (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
Yesterday Senate Republicans released their plan to "raise taxes on as much as half the country," including seniors and working families.
This Republican agenda is completely out of step with Pennsylvania voters, and is sure to become a defining issue in the 2022 midterms. The DSCC is already moving forward with radio ads to make sure voters across the country know what Republicans are planning if more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Shady Campaign Finance Tactics - The Latest Theme Among GOP Pa.-Gov Candidates (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
While the far-right candidates of the "Trump Primary" have been getting lots of attention for dodging questions, championing election conspiracies, promoting anti-worker policies, and supporting draconian abortion bans, Lou Barletta, Doug Mastriano, Jake Corman, Bill McSwain, and Dave White are now attracting more attention for their sketchy fundraising practices.
Lou Barletta's federal PAC, the L more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Ugly 'Trump Primary' Heats Up as Far-Right Rivals Target Frontrunner Doug Mastriano (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
Republicans' "hot mess" of a gubernatorial primary is heating up, and candidates in the crowded field are adopting a shared strategy - attacking GOP frontrunner and far-right firebrand Doug Mastriano. Mastriano has long championed the MAGA agenda as a supporter of Donald Trump, and ever since he entered the race, the other candidates have been racing to keep up. Now, Jake Corman, Bill McSwain, Dave more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Western Pa. Union Leaders Issue Statement Denouncing David McCormick's Record of Outsourcing and Candidacy (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2022:
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Today Andy Harkulich, President of USW 1660 and Chair of the NWPA Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, and Steve Atwood, Business Agent of Ironworkers Local 3, issued the following statement with regards to Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick.
"Here in Pennsylvania we have seen firsthand the damage the outsourcing of jobs has done to our workers. Throughout the more PR
Rep. Cawthorn Voted Against Internet Access for Western North Carolina (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
Thanks to President Biden and North Carolina Democrats, and no thanks to Congressman Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), every single home in Western North Carolina will soon have high-speed internet.
Today, at least 424,000 North Carolinians currently lack access to high-speed internet, including about 22% of Western North Carolina's mountain households. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a key component more PR
Scott Takes Page Out of the Ron Johnson Playbook With New Senate Blueprint: The Rich Shouldn't Pay Taxes, Pass the Burden to Working Families and Senior Citizens (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 23 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Rick Scott, Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee released a plan that would "raise taxes on as much as half of the country," Given Johnson's record and belief that the rich already pay their "fair share" of taxes, it stands to reason that Johnson is all in on making working families and seniors pay more.
"This new blueprint is a mirror image of the self-serving agenda Ron Johnson more PR
Texas Democratic Party Demands an Investigation Into Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's Abuse of Power and His Role in Voter Suppression (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
The Texas Democratic Party requested an investigation into Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's violation of his very own law, Senate Bill 1. The portion in question is Election Code Sec. 84.0111, which makes it a crime for public officials to send unsolicited mail ballot applications to voters.
Lieutenant Governor Patrick decided that the law that he championed and played a pivotal role in passing does not apply to h more PR
Texas Democratic Party on President Biden's Historic and Landmark Supreme Court Nomination (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court-delivering on yet another promise to the American people.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement:
"The Texas Democratic Party applauds President Biden for the outstanding nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson more PR
Texas Democratic Party Responds to Governor Abbott's Latest Attack on Transgender Children (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement on Greg Abbott's latest move.
"Governor Abbott and his Republican colleagues have made it clear that they have no respect for transgender children or their parents. His latest order is not only full throated assault on transgender rights, but an all out war on the LGBTQ+ community."
"At every turn, Texas Republicans have do more PR
Wis. Democratic Party Celebrate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Nomination to Supreme Court (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Following President Biden nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement.
"Judge Jackson is a top jurist with strong experience practicing law and on the federal bench - her merit, her experience, and her unwavering dedication to the law make her an exceptionally qualified nominee.
"In nom more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: Milwaukee Electeds Celebrate Democrats' Investments in Broadband, Blast Johnson and WisGOP for Attempting to Block Funding (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 25 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2022:
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and WisDems Vice Chair and Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia Martin celebrated President Biden, Governor Evers, and Wisconsin Democrats' investments in ensuring equitable access to reliable and affordable internet. Democrats are delivering on their promises to expand high-speed internet for Milwaukee families - despite Ron Johnson putting his self-serving more PR
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