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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2022-03-20 ( 71 items )  
Ariz. Democratic Party: Another Day, Another Call for Brnovich to Resign (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Here we go again... Arizona Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Brnovich is being called on to resign for shamelessly using his elected office for personal political gain. Late last week, Brnovich refused to take a position on the legality of Arizona's longstanding early voting system in the wake of the AZ GOP's lawsuit to upend the preferred voting method for the vast majority of Arizona more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Pennsylvania GOP Worried About Nominating a 'Radioactive' Candidate' in Massive, Extreme Primary Field (10)
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: After a "stampede of candidates" filed for the GOP primary, the Associated Press reported that Pennsylvania Republican party leaders are worried the crowded GOP primary field could fracture the base and produce an unelectable nominee. "We don't want to allow a bad or poor candidate for the general election to potentially get through with a plurality due to the number of candidates in the race," said Alleghe more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Augusta, Health Care Leaders Call Out Georgia Republicans for Opposing Lower Costs (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As the Republican Party doubles down on their agenda of tax hikes and raised premiums, Augusta and health care leaders held a press conference highlighting the need to pass President Biden and Democrats' plan to lower costs while calling out Georgia Republicans for opposing affordable health care and standing with the GOP's disastrous plans. Last week, Republican Senator Ron Johnson confirmed that  more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Fallout Continues For Herschel Walker Over 'Exaggerated Claims' About Business Record and 'String of Defaults, Settlements and Lawsuits' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 17, 2022: Following bombshell reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution which revealed Herschel Walker has "exaggerated claims" about his business record and uncovered "a string of defaults, settlements and lawsuits alleging that Walker and his businesses owed millions of dollars in unpaid loans," a wave of coverage is slamming Walker's "controversial business record" - saying "the det more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Front Page - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Review of Walker's Business Record Reveals Lawsuits From Creditors, Exaggerated Claims (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 15 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 13, 2022: Georgia voters woke up this morning to front-page news in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution exposing Herschel Walker's true record: he's a financial fraud with a record of lies, lawsuits, and losses in his business practices. The report "revealed a string of defaults, settlements and lawsuits alleging that Walker and his businesses owed millions of dollars in unpaid loans" - and th more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Business Owners and Workers Hold Press Conference Calling Out Herschel Walker for Lying About His Failed Business Record (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Georgia business leaders and workers held a virtual press conference calling out Herschel Walker for lying about his failed business record and showing Georgians he's unfit for public office. A new deep-dive investigation from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution uncovered a "string of defaults," "court records and other public documents contradict[ing] statements Walker has made," and millions in unpai more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia Leaders and Advocates Denounce Brian Kemp and David Perdue's Extreme Permit-less Carry Bill (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Georgia legislators and advocates, including a former law enforcement officer and Georgia mom, held a press conference calling out Republicans' extreme permit-less carry bill being pushed by Brian Kemp and David Perdue. Following the legislation's passage in the State House last week, speakers called out the dangerous initiative's threat to public safety and the brazen political pandering of Kemp an more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Kemp Touts Midyear Spending Plan Fueled by American Rescue Plan That He Called a 'Slap in the Face' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 16, 2022: After criticizing the American Rescue Plan, Brian Kemp is again hypocritically trying to take credit for its benefits in Georgia. Today, Kemp signed a $30.2 billion midyear spending plan, which was possible thanks to a state budget surplus fueled by President Biden and Democrats' landmark COVID-19 relief package. In response, the Democratic Party of Georgia released the following s more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Leaked Internal Perdue Poll Previews New GOP Primary Attack Ads Against Kemp (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 15 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 14, 2022: Yesterday, a new, leaked internal poll from David Perdue's campaign revealed his next wave of attacks against Brian Kemp as the primary is set to get even nastier. The GOP gubernatorial primary has been consumed by infighting, vicious attack ads, and Donald Trump, who has endorsed Perdue and continues ramping up attacks against Kemp. Perdue's poll tested several messages that coul more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Pro-Perdue PAC Puts $600k Behind TV Ad Targeting Kemp (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: A new TV ad from a pro-David Perdue PAC, Georgia Action Fund, began running in multiple markets across the state, backed by an over $600,000 buy. The ad - which highlights Donald Trump's endorsement of Perdue and scathing attacks on Brian Kemp - comes just a week ahead of Trump's visit to Georgia for a rally in support of Perdue. As Kemp tries to downplay Trump's involvement and brush off Perdue's  more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: What They're Saying - #GASEN Candidate Walker 'Fumbles Again' Questioning Science Behind Evolution (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 16, 2022: Yesterday, the Huffington Post reported on new statements from GOP U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker questioning the concept of evolution, asserting that "the fact that apes and humans coexist disproves accepted science" -- and triggering a wave of coverage across the country of the Trump-tapped candidate's latest head-scratcher. It's the newest in a string of bizarre blunders more PR

DSCC, DCCC, DNC & Ariz. Democratic Party File Motion to Intervene to Protect the Voting Rights of Arizonans (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release with three organizations: The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic National Committee and the Arizona Democratic Party filed a motion to intervene in the Arizona Republican Party's legal action seeking to end early and absentee voting in Arizona - the dominant form of voting in the state. From Christie Roberts, DSCC Executive Director more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Failing to Deliver for Florida - Marco Rubio's Vote Against Government Funding Was a Vote Against Floridians' Needs (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In a shameful attempt to score political points at the expense of everyday Floridians, Marco Rubio voted against critical government funding legislation last week to provide vital resources Floridians rely on. If Rubio had his way, thousands of Floridians could have had to go without a paycheck amid a government shutdown. In addition, Florida public schools, police, survivors of domestic violence, and impo more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Failing to Deliver for Florida: Marco Rubio's Vote Against Government Funding Was a Vote Against Floridians' Needs (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In a shameful attempt to score political points at the expense of everyday Floridians, Marco Rubio voted against critical government funding legislation last week to provide vital resources Floridians rely on. If Rubio had his way, thousands of Floridians could have had to go without a paycheck amid a government shutdown. In addition, Florida public schools, police, survivors of domestic violence, and impo more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Failing to Deliver for Floridians - Marco Rubio Voted Against Critical New Funding to Help Protect the Everglades (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Marco Rubio continued his streak of voting against important funding to protect the Everglades when he opposed legislation last week that included $350 million in new funding for water infrastructure projects in South Florida. "Millions of Floridians depend on these investments to protect their communities from flooding, and preserve the unique environment of the Everglades. Voting against funding to prot more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Skipped Years of International Security Meetings on Europe and Russia (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: A new report from Business Insider found that Marco Rubio has failed to show up for his job on the Commission On Security And Cooperation In Europe for years, missing nearly 50 hearings covering important topics ranging from countering Russian aggression to protecting vulnerable NATO members. In the months leading up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Rubio spent time doing cable news interviews to promote h more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Skips Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on Key Ambassador Nominations (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on March 16, 2022: Marco Rubio failed to show up to today's Foreign Relations Committee hearing on nominees for important State Department positions, including the ambassador to Chile and an official who will be crucial in efforts to help those fleeing war in Ukraine. Rubio has skipped at least a half dozen public Foreign Relations Committee hearings so far this year, and missed multiple hearings covering  more PR

Fla. Democratic Party: Senate Republicans' Plans Would Raise Floridians' Taxes and Threaten Social Security and Medicare (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Marco Rubio refuses to denounce his party leader's dangerous new agenda that would raise taxes on millions of Floridians and could lead to Social Security and Medicare cuts, even as new reporting has shown that Florida would be one of the states hurt most by the GOP's new plan. "Three weeks after his party boss began pushing a disastrous new agenda to jeopardize Social Security and Medicare and raise taxe more PR

Ind. Democratic Party Hail Successful Statewide 'Jobs Tour', 5th Tour in Less Than a Year (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 16, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the success of "The Jobs Tour", a statewide effort to share how Hoosier Democrats - not Republicans - are responsible for the brighter economic future for families and communities across the state. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and The Jobs Act, Democra more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan Delivers New School Facilities for Indiana's Deaf and Blind (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 16, 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 creating for Indiana's deaf and blind communities. This time, more than $225 million will be used to renovate and build new facilities on the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired's existing campus. more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan Expands Low-Income Housing in Hamilton County (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 14, 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 creating in Hamilton County. This time, the Hamilton County Commission and County Council approved a $5 million project that would expand affordable housing for low-income Hoosiers. According to Hamilton County  more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Indiana GOP Brags About 'F' Rated Workforce in Latest Unemployment Report (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 15, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for celebrating a state economy that's leaving Hoosier workers behind. In the latest state jobs report, the Department of Workforce announced 61.9% of Indiana's workforce has a job. This figure falls behind the national average, a more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Jobs Act Delivers Public Transportation Investments for Indianapolis, South Bend (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 15, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the transformational investments The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (The Jobs Act) is bringing to the Hoosier State. The Department of Transportation announced yesterday about $6.6 million will be used to upgrade public transportation systems in India more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: With Veto, Eric Holcomb Defends American Rescue Plan's Investments in Broadband and Economic Development (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 17, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today thanked Governor Eric Holcomb for defending the investments and brighter future President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is creating for Hoosiers. Yesterday, the Governor vetoed House Enrolled Act 1211, which would have delayed if not halted current broadband and econ more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Kansas City Morning Show 'Protect Kansans From Derek Schmidt Week' (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, March 16 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Emma O'Brien, Communications Advisor for the Kansas Democratic Party, joined the KC Morning Show to discuss "Protect Kansans From Derek Schmidt Week," an effort to hold Schmidt accountable for his dangerous track record of being anything but a consumer advocate for Kansans. O'Brien explained the KDP's efforts this week: "Unfortunately for Kansans, Derek Schmidt is their attorney general, and w more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore Warns Kansans of Schmidt's Record (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, March 15 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Kansas City Representative Kathy Wolfe Moore joined the KC Morning Show to discuss the need to expand Medicaid in Kansas, and what's standing in the way of getting this done. As Representative Wolfe Moore points out, expanding Medicaid is extremely popular. A recent poll (https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/Kansas-Speaks/2021-kansas-speaks-report-final_1.pdf?emci=5891eddd-a5a3-ec11-a22a-281878b85110& more PR

Maine Democratic Party: As Republicans Around the Country Target LGBTQ Plus People, Paul LePage Must Answer - Would He Do The Same? (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 15 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, national outcry erupted as Republicans in Florida and Texas passed draconian anti-LGBTQ legislation. The two bills, which cruelly target gay and trans children and have led to businesses threatening to leave the states, are just the latest in a national tide of Republican-led bills attacking the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ Americans. As this cruel legislative trend spreads around the country, Ma more PR

Maine Democratic Party: Despite a Year of Historic Investments in Maine People, Paul LePage Still Opposes Crucial Federal Funds (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: One year ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law. The law dedicated nearly $1 billion in discretionary funding to Maine, which Governor Mills, through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, has worked to invest in the state's communities and families, with the approval of the Maine Legislature. The funds have been used to support Maine small businesses and heritage industries, en more PR

Maine Democratic Party: Paul LePage Needs to Answer - Would He Once Again Reject Federal Funds? (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: National Republicans have spent the past week bickering over whether or not they should accept federal funding for infrastructure, public health, and other vital programs in their states. Given his past record and his party's nationwide feud, Mainers deserve to know whether Paul LePage will reject federal funds like those being used in the widely praised Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan once again? Or, will he more PR

Mich. Democratic Party Weekly Roundup: Another Shady Sunshine Week, Johnson's Business Practices Are Bleak and Soldano's Purity Attacks Hit a New Peak (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Spring is upon us (we think), and with it comes the semblance of a new gear for the still crowded and divisive Republican primary for governor. Here's what the candidates got up to this week. Cloudy With a Chance of Transparency Just kidding. Despite MDP pointing out the fact that GOP candidates like James Craig, Perry Johnson, Kevin Rinke, Garrett Soldano and Tudor Dixon have refused to disclose e more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Are Michigan House Republicans Covering Up for a Ghost Employee? (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Did Michigan House Republicans hire a longtime political operative for a salaried state House job she didn't actually do? That's just one of the questions Michigan taxpayers need answered about the employment of Anne Minard, who was an aide to former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield from 2019-2020. When Chatfield left office, and Republican Jason Wentworth became speaker, Minard was hired as a ful more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: For Sunshine Week, the Several Issues James Craig Owes Michiganders Answers on (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This Sunshine Week, MDP will be holding Republicans running for governor accountable, shedding light on the aspects of their campaign, background, or policies Michiganders deserve more transparency on. First up is James Craig, the MIGOP-insider favorite that has been clear as mud since he joined the race several months ago. Possibly the least-transparent candidate in this messy and divisive gubernat more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Johnson Admits Own Ad Makes False Claims, Used His Businesses to Illegally Double-Deal and Bragged About Using Prison Labor (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 15, 2022: Yesterday, Bridge Michigan reported that "prolific junk faxer" and gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson has been spamming the airwaves with ads that "inflate his own role" within the auto industry - a bizarre claim even he had to concede was "a bit much." Bridge's investigation into Johnson's companies revealed a number of shady, unethical, and illegal business practices that the  more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Members of Law Enforcement, Faith-Based Organizations and Nurses All Call on Whitmer to Veto Damaging Republican Tax Plan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 18, 2022: New reporting from Detroit Metro Times details the "dozens" of groups that are urging Governor Whitmer to veto the "unsustainable" and "short-sighted" Republican tax plan that would "come at the expense of critical services" and "reduce police protection." Read excerpts below from Detroit Metro Times on this disastrous GOP-driven plan that "would predominantly benefit the wealthy"  more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Tom Leonard Allegedly Skirts Same Campaign Finance Law as Former Speaker of the House (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: "The former Republican Michigan Speaker of the House is under investigation for alleged sexual and financial misconduct, the full extent of which is still coming to light. Like a fox guarding the hen house, Leonard, also a Republican, is the last person voters should expect to hold the former Speaker accountable for his abuse of public trust and financial resources," said Michigan Democratic Party Ch more PR

Mont. Democratic Party: Fact Check - The Montana GOP Is Lying About Gas Prices (10)
HELENA, Montana, March 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 18, 2022: As Governor Gianforte, Senator Daines, and Rep. Rosendale continue to lie about gas prices and America's energy independence, we wanted to make sure you have the facts. The truth is, not only is the U.S. a bigger net exporter of energy under President Biden's leadership, but there is zero evidence that the Biden administration's policies have impacted gas prices or domestic energy prod more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: 1 Year Later, American Rescue Plan Is Continuing to Deliver for North Carolinians (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Last March, President Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan delivered critical COVID-19 relief to North Carolina. One year later, North Carolinians are still seeing the historic bill's results. What North Carolinians are seeing: WRAL: American Rescue Plan Helping North Carolina One Year Later CBS17: Breakdown: $307 million in American Rescue Plan funds invested into NC HBCUs On Monday, th more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Had Hundreds of Secret Meetings Paid for by Taxpayers (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Reporting this week revealed the 2021 calendars of North Carolina leaders, including Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. Robinson is the highest-ranking Republican in North Carolina and has previously stated that he is 95% sure he will run for Governor in 2024. How is he spending his time as Lieutenant Governor to prepare for this future run? It's hard to tell. What the reporting failed to mentio more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Pat McCrory Signed the Law That Stands in the Way of Medicaid Expansion (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on March 16, 2022: As the North Carolina General Assembly inches closer to expanding Medicaid, convening the Joint Legislative Committee on Access to Healthcare and Medicaid Expansion this week to hear from experts and consider ways to improve health care access in North Carolina, voters should be reminded that it was Pat McCrory who signed the law that prevents Governor Cooper from expanding Medi more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Senate GOP's Toxic Agenda - Budd, McCrory and Walker on the Hook for GOP Refusal to Lower Prescription Drug Costs (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Senate Republicans continue to give voters insight into their toxic agenda that Budd, McCrory, and Walker are all on the hook for. A few weeks ago Republicans released a plan to raise taxes on nearly 40 percent of North Carolinians and end Medicare and Social Security, then it was said that a top priority of a GOP majority will be repealing the Affordable Care Act and hiking up premiums, and now more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Thanks to Democrats, Electric Buses Are Coming to North Carolina (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Thanks to President Biden, Governor Cooper and North Carolina Democrats, electric school buses are coming to the Tar Heel State. On Monday, city officials announced that Greensboro will receive more than $3 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to buy electric buses. These funds will modernize Greensboro's transportation infrastructure and make headway on tackling the clim more PR

N.H. Democratic Party Statement on Alderman-Elect Jim Burkush's Resounding Victory (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 17 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 16, 2022: * * * In response to Alderman-Elect Jim Burkush's victory in Manchester's 9th Ward last night, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley has released the following statement. "Last night, Manchester Ward 9 resoundingly voted to elect Jim Burkush as their next Alderman to fill the seat of Alderman and State House Representative Barbara Shaw, who we lost in December. Jim has spent his life dedi more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: N.H. GOP Senate Primary Gets Messy With Open Campaign Feuds and Trips to Mar-a-Lago (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, national political reporter Dave Catanese this weekend wrote about how Republicans are already turning on each other in the New Hampshire Senate primary. In interviews with Catanese, both Don Bolduc and Kevin Smith's campaign openly attacked Chuck Morse -- and Morse's senior advisor admitted voters don't even know who the Senate President is. Even juicier? Don Bolduc  more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Will Chuck Morse and Kevin Smith Join Don Bolduc In Embracing a Convicted Insurrectionist? (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 17 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: WMUR's Adam Sexton reported yesterday that US Senate candidate Don Bolduc attended a meeting held by the Rochester 9/12 Project, a fringe extremist group led by convicted insurrectionist Jerry Delemus. In 2014, Delemus was convicted "of inciting and helping lead an armed insurrection" in a standoff against federal officers at the 2014 Bundy Ranch standoff. According to the Southern Poverty more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Women's Health Protection Act Puts N.H. GOP Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, State Representative Amanda Elizabeth Toll wrote an op-ed where she highlights how the anti-choice records of Chuck Morse, Kevin Smith, and Don Bolduc make it clear they would all work with Mitch McConnell to end access to abortion and reproductive rights. InDepthNH: Opinion: Women's Health Protection Act Puts NH GOP Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records in Spotligh more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Would Chuck Morse and Kevin Smith Join Bolduc in Opposing Billions in Federal Relief for Ukraine? (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 17 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Don Bolduc just made it clear that he would have voted against billions of dollars in federal relief to help Ukraine, funding for public safety and national security, support for service members, veterans and military families, and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. In a Facebook post this weekend, NH GOP Senate candidate Don Bolduc attacked Senator Hassan for supportin more PR

N.J. Democratic State Committee Letter to DNC (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 18 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee posted the following letter on March 16, 2022: March 16, 2022 To: Jaime Harrison, Chairman, Democratic National Committee, 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 Dear Chairman Harrison: The Democratic Party performs best when it succeeds in engaging new voters representing the future of our country. The selection of additional early primary states in 2006 that better represented the diversity of the nation  more PR

New Associated Press Report Highlights Gibbons, Timken and Vance's Entanglements With Russia (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: A new Associated Press report shines a light on millionaires Jane Timken, Mike Gibbons and J.D. Vance for their Russian business deals as the country escalates its war in Ukraine. The AP notes that Timken "reported owning roughly 2,800 shares in Timken Co., whose stock price initially rose after the Feb. 24 invasion" and faces mounting questions over her family company's business dealings in Russia. Vance helped f more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee Votes to Endorse Candidates in Statewide Races (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) held a virtual meeting of its Executive Committee. Per ODP bylaws, the committee is required to consider endorsements of statewide candidates before the primary election. The Executive Committee voted tonight to endorse State Representative Jeff Crossman for Attorney General, Forest Park Councilmember Chelsea Clark for Secretary of State, Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer for Treasurer an more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Mike DeWine Is Willing to Put Ohioans' Lives in Danger Because He's Scared of His Fellow Republicans (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported on the various ways Mike DeWine has used Ohioans' safety as a political pawn over the years, as he flip-flops and breaks his promises to Ohio voters time and again in order to shore up his own political support. Yesterday, DeWine signed Senate Bill 215 into law, selling out law enforcement officers and Ohio families in order to keep the gun lobby happy and bre more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Mike DeWine Once Again Sells Out to Extremists & Special Interests at the Expense of Ohio Families & Law Enforcement Officers (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters slammed Mike DeWine for once again caving to extremists in the legislature and special interests by signing Senate Bill 215 into law. The legislation, known as Ohio's permitless carry bill, would allow anyone over 21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, ultimately avoiding a background check in the process. The legislation has been widely opposed by groups acr more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: On Anniversary of American Rescue Plan, Matt Dolan Celebrates by Touting ARP Funding for Police (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: On the anniversary of the American Rescue Plan becoming law last week, Multimillionaire Matt Dolan hosted a roundtable with law enforcement to celebrate the hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for law enforcement that Democrats delivered for Ohio via the American Rescue Plan. Ohio Capital Journal's Nick Evans reported that Dolan, "like many other Republicans running for office, also tries to take credit for more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Republicans Likely Just Cost Ohioans Tens of Millions of Dollars (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters issued the following statement after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled yet another set of GOP-gerrymandered state legislative maps unconstitutional, all but confirming that a May 3 primary will be impossible. Moving the primary date will cost Ohioans tens of millions of dollars, a cost that falls squarely on the feet of Ohio Republicans who have chosen to play politics with  more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Republicans Likely Just Cost Ohioans Tens of Millions of Dollars (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 (TNStalk) -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters issued the following statement after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled yet another set of GOP-gerrymandered state legislative maps unconstitutional, all but confirming that a May 3 primary will be impossible. Moving the primary date will cost Ohioans tens of millions of dollars, a cost that falls squarely on the feet of Ohio Republicans who have chosen  more PR

Okla. Democratic Party: Fragile Republican Egos Interfere With Lawmaking (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 17 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 16, 2022: Evidently, many Oklahoma Republican lawmakers are bowing down to Trumpism to please Stitt. The anti-expert movement has infiltrated the Oklahoma Republican Party by stripping away measures that protect Oklahomans from cronyism and jeopardizing the public health of all Oklahomans. "This bill has only one thing in mind, to give Stitt complete authority to appoint one of his own more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: 'Career Politician' Dave White Touts Endorsement From 'One of President Trump's Closest' Allies (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Dave White has already made "election integrity" a central part of his campaign, endorsed Harrisburg Republicans' sham election "audit," and is "a self-described supporter of Trump's 'America First' agenda" -- and now he's touting the endorsement of "one of Trump's closest!" -- controversial Big Lie enthusiast Richard Grenell. Last week, White sent out an email bragging about earning an endorseme more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: It's March and It's Complete Madness in the Republicans' 'President Trump Primary' for Governor (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The GOP candidates for Governor are making sure Pennsylvanians know that every week is madness in their ugly race-to-the-far-right, and no matter who wins, it'll be a benchwarmer who's obsessed with attacking our democracy and incapable of defending hardworking Pennsylvanians. Whether it's fighting with each other over who's got the longest list of MAGA bonafides or standing by their party's agend more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Oz Slams McCormick for Being Funded by Dems and Never President Trump Republicans (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 15, 2022: A new direct to camera video from New Jersey daytime TV host Mehmet Oz features the candidate slamming the Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick for being funded by Democrats and never Trump Republicans, referencing new reporting from the Philadelphia Inquirer: 'Did you see today's Philadelphia Inquirer article on my opponent, David McCormick? It tells you everything  more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Pa.-GOP Tax Plan - Raise Taxes (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, Josh Shapiro unveiled his plan to cut taxes and put money back in Pennsylvanians' pockets. In response, Pennsylvania Republicans criticized the plan and called for *checks notes* raising taxes on Pennsylvanians. In City & State PA, Allegheny County GOP Chair Sam DeMarco said that instead of supporting Shapiro's tax cuts and rebates, he wants to "broaden the tax base," meaning "you have more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Politico 'GOP Senate Candidates Thrash Each Other Ahead of Fight for Majority' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from Politico highlights how damaging nasty, expensive primaries are for Senate Republicans. GOP candidates are already pummeling each other in monthslong advertising free-for-alls, fights intensified by unprecedented television spending. The article cites Pennsylvania as a the primary example of just how messy the GOP primaries have gotten, especially compared to their Democratic  more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Poor Management of Teacher Pensions Fuels Latest Attacks in Nasty GOP Senate Primary (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from the New York Times sheds light on how Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick's life as a hedge fund executive negatively impacted Pennsylvania's teachers. Before he entered Pennsylvania's Senate race, David McCormick oversaw a giant hedge fund that invested billions of dollars for the retirement plans of the state's teachers. But Mr. McCormick's company, Bridgewater  more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: President Biden Marks Anniversary of American Rescue Plan With Visit to Philadelphia Elementary School (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: On Friday's anniversary of the signing of the American Rescue Plan into law, President Joe Biden visited a Philadelphia elementary school that was positively impacted by the law's funding. Philadelphia's school district alone received $1.1 billion through the American Rescue Plan. Nationwide, 99% of schools are now open safely due to the support this law is providing. In spite of every Republican more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: President Trump's Spokesperson - 'Mastriano Has to Win' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 16, 2022: Last night, GOP primary for Governor frontrunner Doug Mastriano hosted a rally -- and Donald Trump's chief spokesperson Liz Harrington showed up to lend her support to the far-right firebrand, saying "Mastriano has to win" and, "this is the type of leader our country needs." Mastriano has long led the way in promoting the Big Lie, building his "street cred" by supporting Trump's more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Senator Admits Republicans Would Not Lower Prescription Drug Costs (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 17, 2022: Yesterday, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley admitted that a Republican-controlled Senate would not take action on lowering drug prices, saying "If we want to reduce drug prices, then we need to do it now [under a Democratic Congress]." Grassley's comments come as Senate Republicans have spent the last few weeks indicating a Republican majority would mean hiking taxes on working more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Democrats Across the State Will Unite at This Year's 2022 Democratic County and Senate District Conventions (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, March 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: On Saturday, March 19, Democrats across Texas will set the stage for one of the biggest showdowns in Texas politics, the 2022 midterm election. The Democratic County and Senate District conventions will bring together County party chairs, precinct chairs , candidates, elected officials, and activists to unite behind the mission of winning in November. Important party business will be discussed, resolutions for Dem more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Amidst All the Noise, a Health Care Presidency Is Quietly Reinforcing the Middle Class (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: As President Biden and Democrats in Congress continue to champion legislation like the American Rescue Plan that will expand protections and lower health care costs for Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues have doubled down on their self-serving agenda to rip away protections from Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions and increase health care costs. Joe Zepecki, state director of  more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Democrats' American Rescue Plan Continues to Build a Better Wisconsin (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Over the past year, the American Rescue Plan - which passed without the vote of a single Republican in Congress - has provided critical support for schools, rural health clinics, hospitals, and public safety initiatives. This week, Wisconsinites are reading about how President Biden, Governor Evers, and Democrats in Congress are allocating these federal funds to deliver for communities across the state.  more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: In 2022, Health Care Is on the Ballot as GOP Strives to Repeal Affordable Care Act (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: One year ago, President Biden signed Democrats' American Rescue Plan into law, expanding affordability measures and reducing health care costs for over 212,000 Wisconsinites. It's no surprise that Republican Ron Johnson voted against this critical relief - he's spent his career fighting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, strip away health care from thousands of Wisconsinites, and raise insurance premiums.  more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Ron Johnson's Campaign Promise - I'm Going to Take Away Your Health Care and Raise Your Taxes (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Ron Johnson has made clear that should he win a third term, his top priorities are going to be raising taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, as well repealing the Affordable Care Act and ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions. "Let's give credit where credit is due: Ron Johnson is finally telling Wisconsinites that his self-serving agenda of raising taxes on working Wisconsinites while rippin more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Ron Johnson's Plan for Wisconsin Mothers - Work in Child Care Centers (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Shortly after telling Wisconsin parents they're on their own when it comes to finding affordable and quality child care for their children, Ron Johnson is back at it. Now, Johnson is telling hard working mothers who receive government assistance that they should just staff child care centers. "Ron Johnson is more focused on pushing his out of touch self-serving agenda than he is helping lower child care c more PR

Wis. Democratic Party: Senator Admits Republicans Would Not Lower Prescription Drug Costs (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley admitted that a Republican-controlled Senate would not take action on lowering drug prices, saying "If we want to reduce drug prices, then we need to do it now [under a Democratic Congress]." Grassley's comments come as Senate Republicans have spent the last few weeks outlining how a Republican majority would mean hiking taxes on working families, raising healt more PR