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Ariz. Democratic Party: Blake Masters Praises Unabomber as Part of Thiel-First Ideology (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
New reporting from Vanity Fair provided an inside look into Blake Masters' deep-rooted Thielian ideology, the central role it (read: Peter Thiel) plays in his campaign, and how his message hasn't been particularly well-received by Arizona voters.
Also included: The California tech bro's penchant for spouting provocative takes for attention, including a recent interview where he praised the Unabomber a more PR
Ariz. Democratic Party: Follow the Money - Who's Bankrolling Blake Masters' #AZSen Campaign? (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Despite running on a platform to "take on" the tech industry, Silicon Valley sweetheart turned U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters isn't even hiding that his entire Senate candidacy is a front for Big Tech interests.
Masters is running to be Peter Thiel's mouthpiece in Washington:
* Thiel -- a Big Tech billionaire responsible for Masters' career -- has poured $10 million into a super PAC with a singu more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgians Call Out Herschel Walker's Overwhelming Pattern of Lies, Exaggerations and Unanswered Questions (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
Georgians representing Atlanta's business and labor communities joined a virtual press conference calling out Herschel Walker's overwhelming pattern of lies, exaggerations, and unanswered questions.
Speakers discussed how over the past few weeks and months, story after story after story after story after story has exposed Walker's overwhelming pattern of lies, exaggerations, and unanswered question more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: in Stronger Position Than Ever Before After End of 1Q (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
The Democratic Party of Georgia is in a stronger financial position than ever before after raising a total of $1.16 million in the first three months of 2022, bringing the state party's total cash on hand to $1.8 million - well over double the amount the state party had at the end of the first quarter in the 2018 midterm election cycle. This unprecedented fundraising sets the stage for even more inn more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Kemp Defends Concerns of 'All These Minority Voters' Registering and Voting (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on April 20, 2022:
A Monday report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted testimony from Brian Kemp in a federal voting rights trial where he attempted to defend past comments voicing concerns about Democrats' efforts "registering all these minority voters" and about a high number of Democratic absentee ballot requests, the majority of which were from voters of color.
Kemp's comments were more PR
Democratic Party of Ga.: Walker's Pattern of Lies & Exaggerations on Everything From His Business to Academic Record Continues to Raise Questions (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on April 18, 2022:
Herschel Walker's pattern of lies and exaggerations on everything from his businesses to his academic record is adding up. The Daily Beast released a bombshell report exposing his "previously unexamined, and particularly egregious, false claims" -- including proof that Walker "claims to own companies that don't exist" -- and a new report from GPB News raises "red flags" about poten more PR
Fla. Democratic Party Hosts Tax Day Press Conference Outside Rick Scott's Office to Slam GOP Tax Hike (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 19, 2022:
Earlier today, the Florida Democratic Party marked the arrival of Tax Day by holding a press conference outside Rick Scott's office in Miami to discuss the Senator's plan for Republicans to raise taxes on more than 40% of Floridians, including seniors and working families.
Studies show that Senator Scott's plan would raise taxes on more than 40% of Floridians, and 97% of these new taxes more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Advocate for Florida Retirees Blasts Marco Rubio and Rick Scott's Disastrous Tax Plan for Seniors (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 19, 2022:
As the bills for Floridians' taxes come due today, Bill Sauers, president of the Florida Alliance For Retired Americans, is calling out Rick Scott and Marco Rubio's plans to raise taxes on Florida seniors and threaten their retirement benefits. In a new op-ed for the Palm Beach Post, Sauers slams the two for pursuing their own self-serving political agendas at the expense of millions of F more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Marco Rubio Supports a New Republican Plan to Raise Taxes on Floridians (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In a new interview this week, Marco Rubio came out in favor of Florida Republicans' scheme to eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which local officials say could lead to massive property tax increases on Florida residents and unleash an over $1 billion "debt bomb" that taxpayers could end up stuck with.
"After Marco Rubio refused to disavow Rick Scott's disastrous agenda to raise taxes on mill more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Millions of Floridians Would See Tax Hikes Under Scott-Rubio GOP Agenda (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 19, 2022:
As Floridians file their taxes today, data from the Senate Joint Economic Committee sheds new light on just how many Floridians would see their taxes go up and retirement benefits threatened if the Republicans' disastrous new agenda were implemented. But even as experts from across the political spectrum have denounced Scott's plan, Marco Rubio is too afraid to stand up to his party boss more PR
Fla. Democratic Party: Republican Plan Would Put Floridians' Medicare and Social Security at Risk (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
Despite Medicare and Social Security being some of the most popular programs in the country, Republicans are headed into the 2022 midterms with a plan that would sunset all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years - risking the livelihoods of millions of Americans who rely on these crucial programs. The impact of the Republican plan on Florida's seniors and disabled wor more PR
Ind. Democratic Party Ask: Would Todd Young, Mike Braun and Larry Bucshon, Support Cannabis Use for Veterans? (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today asked if U.S Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun and U.S Congressman Larry Bucshon would support medicinal cannabis use for Hoosier veterans as a therapeutic to treat mental health conditions like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trio will hold an event in Evan more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan Delivers $3.5M to Improve Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 18, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated how President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is still delivering for the Hoosiers. This time, the COVID-19 relief law is investing in services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors across Indiana. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute awarded more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan Delivers 'Transformational' $25m to Bakers Corner (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated how President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is still delivering for Hoosiers. This time, the COVID-19 relief law is responsible for establishing new water and sewer utilities in unserved areas of northeast Hamilton County with the goal of stimulating econo more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: Attention Todd Young - You Voted 'No' to $540M of Child Care Investments for Hoosiers (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 19, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized U.S. Senator Todd Young for trying to have it both ways on the issue of child care. This week, Young introduced legislation to make childcare more affordable for Hoosier families. The problem: Young already voted "NO" on a $540 million childcare investment pr more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: Despite Greg Pence's Claims, the Jobs Act Delivers for Rural Communities (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 19, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today pointed out how U.S. Congressman Greg Pence's opposition to President Joe Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (The Jobs Act) is made up and not rooted in actual facts. Pence said during an interview with Fox59 this week that he voted "NO" on The Jobs Act beca more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: Frank Mrvan Shares How Democrats Are Delivering for Indiana's Hispanic Community (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 18, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated how Frank J. Mrvan (U.S. Congressman - Indiana District 1) is delivering a brighter future for the state's Hispanic community. Last week's roundtable with key stakeholders in Indiana's Hispanic community continued a longstanding effort by Indiana Democrats to more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: Indiana Democrats Ask - Would Eric Holcomb Support Cannabis Use for Veterans With Chronic Pain or PTSD? (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 21 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today asked Governor Eric Holcomb if he would support medicinal cannabis use for Hoosier veterans as a therapeutic to treat mental health conditions like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Holcomb is expected to launch an awareness campaign this morning about veteran ment more PR
Ind. Democratic Party: President Biden, Frank Mrvan Deliver Jobs, Jobs, Jobs to Northwest Indiana's Steel Industry, Hoosier Families (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 19, 2022:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future President Joe Biden and U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan is bringing to Hoosiers in Northwest Indiana. This time, the Biden Administration announced that all projects tied to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (The Jobs Act) must come more PR
Kansas Democratic Party: Schmidt 'Has Not Publicly Backed Any Specific Proposal' to Cut Food Tax (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 23 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
With the Kansas state legislature returning from break next week, Governor Laura Kelly's focus remains on passing her plan to Axe the Food Tax - which would save a Kansas family of four an average of $500 every year. Meanwhile, Derek Schmidt continues to play politics and refuses to support policies that would save Kansans money.
As the Topeka Capital-Journal notes (https://www.cjonline.com/restricted/?r more PR
Kansas Democratic Party: Small Business Owners Hold Press Conference in Schmidt's Hometown (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 21 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Local small business owners Alana Cloutier and Tamisha Sewell joined the Kansas Democratic Party in Independence - Derek Schmidt's hometown - to discuss the need for Medicaid expansion to protect our rural hospitals, provide health care to 150,000 Kansans, and protect health care jobs, all of which Schmidt opposes.
Alana Cloutier works in rural revitalization in Humboldt. She emphasized the need for Medi more PR
Maine Democratic Party: As Mills Continues to Protect Maine's LGBTQ Plus Community, Paul LePage Presents a Threat (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
This month, Governor Janet Mills signed into law a series of bills to protect LGBTQ+ Mainers and the LGBTQ+ community celebrated the new laws, especially LD 1900, a bill to protect trans Mainers from being forced to publicly out themselves when they legally change their name.
Governor Mills' steadfast support for Maine's LGBTQ+ community comes as Republicans around the country are escalating attacks on ga more PR
Maine Democratic Party: Mills Once Again Delivers Bipartisan Solutions for Maine People, in Contrast to LePage's Highly-Partisan Legacy (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2022:
Governor Janet Mills signed the 2022 supplemental budget into law. The budget, which garnered overwhelming bipartisan support in the legislature, addresses rising costs for Maine people including $850 direct relief checks for Maine people, one of the strongest financial relief proposals in the country.
It also includes funding for new initiatives such as two years of free community colle more PR
Maine Democratic Party: Republican National Committee Recognizes Maine's Strong Economic Recovery Under Gov. Janet Mills (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 20 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In case you missed it, the Republican National Committee (RNC) yesterday touted Maine's strong economic recovery from the pandemic under Governor Janet Mills, highlighting in a tweet that Maine is in the top fifteen states in the country in terms of jobs recovered. The RNC noted that Maine has recovered 98.5 percent of jobs, making Maine the 14th best state in the nation for job recovery.
The RNC also pra more PR
Maine Democratic Party: Tax Day Reminder - Paul LePage's Tax Shift Ultimately Raised Taxes on Middle Class Maine People (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 20 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 19, 2022:
As Maine people file their taxes today, Paul LePage is campaigning on the claim that when he was in office, he cut taxes for Maine people across the board. In reality, he merely shifted how they were paid, leaving more middle class Mainers to foot the bill.
While LePage likes to tout his income tax cut, what he doesn't often talk about is how he paid for it: he pushed through cuts to mun more PR
Maine Democratic Party: What Mainers Are Saying - 8 Years of Paul LePage Was 'Way More Than Enough' (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Paul LePage has had a rough few weeks. First, Maine papers called him out for blatant lies about voter fraud. Then, members of his own party reprimanded him for his lies, and contradicted his unfair smears of Governor Mills' economic record. Now, Maine voters are making clear that a third LePage term is the last thing they want.
This week, in papers across the state, letter writers have decried LePage for more PR
Mich. Democratic Party File for Office in All Congressional, Senate, and House Seats (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 20 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party on Democratic candidates filing for office in all 110 house districts, 38 senate districts, and 13 congressional districts.
"The Michigan Democratic Party is thrilled to announce that in every corner of the state, in all 83 counties, Michigan voters will have an opportunity this fall to vote for candidates for congress, state senate more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Bloated 'Meatgrinder' of a Republican Gubernatorial Field Shatters Any Hopes for a United Michigan GOP (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2022:
Yesterday, the deadline passed to submit enough signatures to qualify for the August primary ballot. In the case of Republicans running for governor, this hurdle only managed to slim the field from 12 to 10 candidates, meaning that the race for the top of the ticket will remain bloated and messy for months to come.
At this point, even Republicans like consultant Mike Murray aren't more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Republican Plan Would Jeopardize Millions of Michiganders' Medicare and Social Security Benefits (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Despite Medicare and Social Security being some of the most popular programs in the country, Republicans are headed into the 2022 midterms with a plan that would sunset all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years - putting at risk the millions of Americans who rely on the services these crucial programs provide.
The impact of the Republican plan on Michigan's se more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Republican State Senator Lana Theis Has Gone Too Far (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 19 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding Senator Theis' recent fundraising email.
"Regardless of your political affiliation, everyone should be as disgusted and as outraged as I am that Republican State Senator Lana Theis accused her colleague, State Senator Mallory McMorrow, of wanting to groom and sexualize kindergartener more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Theis Email Lies About Democrats as Republicans Remain Silent About Criminal Investigations Into Their GOP Colleagues (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The hateful, slanderous rhetoric used this week by Republican state Sen. Lana Theis to raise money is the height of hypocrisy as the Michigan GOP continues its shocking silence over a pattern of inappropriate behavior by its members.
"The orchestra of dog whistles sounded by the bold-faced lies in the fundraising email from Lana Theis is abhorrent, but it is not enough to drown out the reality that more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Walking Contradictions James Craig and Kevin Rinke Finally Submitted Enough Ballot Petition Signatures (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Despite chief "neophyte" James Craig's disproportionate support from MIGOP insiders and out-of-touch Kevin Rinke's millions, the two Republican gubernatorial candidates only managed to submit enough signatures to qualify for the August primary ballot with hours to go.
In doing so, both reminded Michiganders why they aren't equipped to lead our state.
First, James Craig Credited His Signatures to "G more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Wrong for Michigan - Garrett Soldano's Agenda Will Hurt Michigan Families (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Ahead of tomorrow's MIGOP endorsement convention, MDP will be reminding Michiganders how the candidates vying for the top of the ticket have pushed dangerous agendas that would hurt working families.
Rather than offer plans to build on Governor Whitmer's strong legacy of working with anyone to deliver the wins that keep Michigan first, snake oil salesman Garrett Soldano has pushed a dangerous, wrong more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Wrong for Michigan - James Craig's Agenda Will Hurt Michigan Families (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Ahead of this Saturday's MIGOP endorsement convention and following signature submission, MDP will be reminding Michiganders how the candidates vying for the top of the ticket have pushed dangerous agendas that would hurt working families.
Rather than offer plans to build on Governor Whitmer's strong legacy of working with anyone to deliver the wins that keep Michigan first, chief "neophyte" James C more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Wrong for Michigan - Kevin Rinke's Agenda Will Hurt Michigan Families (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Ahead of this Saturday's MIGOP endorsement convention, MDP will be reminding Michiganders how the candidates vying for the top of the ticket have pushed dangerous agendas that would hurt working families.
Rather than offer plans to build on Governor Whitmer's strong legacy of working with anyone to deliver the wins that keep Michigan first, out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke has used his wealth to more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Wrong for Michigan - Perry Johnson's Agenda Will Hurt Michigan Families (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Ahead of this Saturday's MIGOP endorsement convention, MDP will be reminding Michiganders how the candidates vying for the top of the ticket have pushed dangerous agendas that would hurt working families.
Rather than offer plans to build on Governor Whitmer's strong legacy of working with anyone to deliver the wins that keep Michigan first, "prolific junk faxer" and odd-quality "guru" Perry Johnson more PR
Montana Democratic Party: Side-By-Side: While Republicans Want to Raise Taxes, Democrats Push to Lower Costs (10)
HELENA, Montana, April 22 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
While Republicans are already on defense over their agenda of raised healthcare premiums and tax hikes, which could raise taxes on 35.1% of Montanans, they will also have to spend this April recess explaining their record of voting against measures to lower costs for Americans. Over the past two weeks, Republicans in Congress have voted against bills to make insulin more affordable, which as many as 77, more PR
N.C. Democratic Party Launch Statewide Coordinated Campaign to Elect Democrats Up & Down the Ballot in 2022 (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
The North Carolina Democratic Party announced the launch of its coordinated campaign, a unified statewide campaign focused on organizing and mobilizing communities across North Carolina to elect Democrats from the top-ticket U.S. Senate race to the state legislature and local leadership.
The coordinated campaign will be led by Carolyn Smith, a veteran organizer and campaign operative in North Ca more PR
N.C. Democratic Party Statement on Ted Budd's Embrace of One of North Carolina's Most Divisive Politicians, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 22 (TNStalk) -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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In the midst of yet another week of nasty and bitter GOP infighting, Ted Budd's backers are out with a new ad embracing one of the most divisive, extreme politicians in the country, Lt. Gov Mark Robinson. Below is a statement from NCDP spokesperson Kate Frauenfelder.
"After benefitting from millions of dollars spent by outside groups to help him buy his way through this nas more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: 'Chaotic & Expensive' GOP Senate Primary Escalates Less Than 1 Month Before The Primary (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
With less than one month until the May 17th primary election, the infighting among the GOP primary rivals is ramping up as fast as the outside spending pouring into the race.
Catch up on the latest:
News & Observer: NC Republican Senate hopefuls focus on Ted Budd's absence from debate stage
* Three Republicans running to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate focused much of their attenti more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Republican Plan Would Put North Carolinians' Medicare and Social Security at Risk (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
Despite Medicare and Social Security being some of the most popular programs in the country, Republicans are headed into the 2022 midterms with a plan that would sunset all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years - putting at risk the millions of Americans who rely on the services these crucial programs provide. The impact of the Republican plan on North Caro more PR
N.H. Democratic Party: Chuck Morse Hosts Disastrous Press Conference Where He Calls For Tax Breaks for Wealthy Corporations (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 18, 2022:
This morning, Chuck Morse held a disastrous press conference where he unveiled his new proposal to cut taxes for corporations... one week after he blocked a gas tax holiday for Granite Staters.
Morse unveiled his new tax plan that includes cutting taxes for corporate special interests and making Donald Trump's tax giveaways permanent. The Trump tax giveaways gave tax brea more PR
Ohio Democratic Party: Chaos Countdown - 2 Days Until President Trump's Rally and the GOP #OHSEN Field Is in a Tailspin (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
With only two days until Trump's rally, the GOP Ohio U.S. Senate field has descended into even more chaos following Trump's surprise endorsement of Vance.
Trump's endorsement of Vance was expected to be a coronation but if this week has been any indication - it's only provoked condemnation. The "We the People Convention," a national Tea Party group headquartered in Akron, said they would not accept Trump's endorse more PR
Ohio Democratic Party: Cleveland.com - With Mudslinging in All Directions, Ohio's Republican Senate Candidates Head for the Big Finish (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
With barely two weeks left in one of the most crowded and expensive primaries in the country, Ohio's GOP Senate candidates have ramped up their attacks on each other, with "mudslinging in all directions" creating a "hodgepodge of continuing controversy." The race remains wide open and chaotic as the candidates go after one another in an increasingly ugly fashion.
Earlier this month, even Republican operatives like more PR
Ohio Democratic Party: Frank LaRose Is a Flip-Flopping Phony (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
In case you missed it, the Columbus Dispatch did a deep dive on Frank LaRose, once again highlighting that voters never know which Frank LaRose they're going to get. On issues ranging from redistricting to election fraud to impeaching a Supreme Court Chief Justice, the only thing that we know about Frank LaRose for sure is that he's a political phony with no principles who'll do or say anything to help himself.
"[ more PR
Ohio Democratic Party: GOP Gerrymandering is Costing Ohioans Millions (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on April 20, 2022:
In case you missed it, the Cincinnati Enquirer outlined the high price of GOP gerrymandering today, as Ohioans pay tens of millions of dollars because Republicans refuse to do their jobs and pass fair maps. Jessie Balmert lists the ways Ohioans are paying the price, from $20 million for two primaries to wasted money on mapmakers whose maps were never used to the cost of defending gerrymandered map more PR
Okla. Democratic Party: Republicans' Personal Attack on Representative Turner is Unacceptable (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Republicans don't want to do the hard work of legislating. They would rather rile up their base against an imaginary enemy to create division and sound bites. The personal attacks on Representative Turner's gender identity during Thursday's floor debates are immoral and shameful of our lawmakers. The Oklahoma Democratic Party stands with Representative Turner and the Transgender community denou more PR
Oregon Democratic Party Welcome President Biden to Oregon (10)
SALEM, Oregon, April 22 (TNStalk) -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla "KC" Hanson released the following statement regarding President Biden's visit to Oregon.
"I'm thrilled to welcome President Biden to Oregon. Thanks to President Biden's leadership, we now have the tools to repair Oregon's roads and bridges, connect our rural communities with high-speed internet access, and clean up our drinking water while creating goo more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: 5 GOP Candidates for Governor to Attend 'Extreme Anti-Government' Group's Candidates Night (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
An "extreme anti-government group," the Berks County Patriots, has become a popular destination for GOP gubernatorial candidates looking to prove their far-right credentials to Trump and the MAGA base, and now, five of the "Trump Primary" candidates are set to appear at their Candidates Night on Thursday.
According to the group's website, Thursday's event will feature five of the far-right candid more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Dave White Took $1.4M in Taxpayer Dollars He Now Opposes as 'Terrible' for Pa. (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
Career politician Dave White's hypocrisy continues -- and, this time, new reporting is detailing that before strongly opposing vital economic aid for Pennsylvania businesses, he received $1.4 million in similar grants for his own businesses.
The Heartland Signal wrote: "While White clearly saw the utility of the ARP, he opposed the continuation of the program after he got his federal loans. He ca more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Electeds and Seniors Call Out GOP Senate Plans to Sunset Medicare and Social Security (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on April 21, 2022:
Chairwoman Rogette Harris, Commissioner Shaela Ellis, Mayor Ciera Dent and Capital Area Retired PSEA President Mary Wills joined together in Harrisburg to highlight the GOP's devastating agenda to sunset Social Security and Medicare, and what this means for Pennsylvania's upcoming Senate race. The group highlighted the importance of these crucial programs, and clearly laid out ju more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Far-Right Republicans Champion Anti-Worker Agenda to Win GOP Primary for Governor (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on April 21, 2022:
While Attorney General Josh Shapiro is unveiling his plan today to expand the Commonwealth's workforce and give workers more opportunities to succeed, Republican candidates for Governor are pushing an agenda that would hurt our workers.
Let's recap some of "Trump Primary" candidates' disastrous records that make it clear they would be wrong for Pennsylvania's workers:
Doug Mast more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: Financial Disclosure Shows McCormick Maintains Ties to China (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
Despite a recent claim on the Dom Giordano Program that he would have "no economic tie" to China as a Senator, Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick's financial disclosure shows he maintains $50 million in Bridgewater stock, giving him a significant stake in his former firm which is also "the largest global hedge fund player" in China.
It's no secret that attacks on his ties to China h more PR
Pa. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - David McCormick Is 'A Consummate New York and Washington Insider' Who Cut Pittsburgh Jobs (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
It's been another tough news cycle for Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick and his struggling campaign.
In an interview with KDKA's Jon Delano, McCormick was asked about losing the Trump endorsement sweepstakes to New Jersey daytime TV host Mehmet Oz, how his wealth prevents him from understanding real Pennsylvanians, and the impact of nasty attack ads in this messy GOP primary.
The more PR
Texas Democratic Party Statement on Abbott's Incompetent and Reckless Action at the Border (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 19, 2022:
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement.
"Abbott's latest reckless and irresponsible action for the sole purpose of political gain has wreaked havoc at the southern border and led to another intentional catastrophe he is now attempting to fix. His manifested crisis has hurt businesses, brought shortages to our supply chain, which ha more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Take Texas Higher - It's Time to Legalize Marijuana (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 21 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 20, 2022:
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Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation earlier this year that would legalize marijuana nationwide. Decriminalizing marijuana would not only have a positive impact on the Texas economy, it would save taxpayers millions of dollars by ending prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession charges. The latest data shows that nearly seventy-percent of Te more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: GOP Megadonors Spend Big To Reelect Ron Johnson After He Saved Them $43M in Taxes (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 (TNSRes) -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
A new report details how after Ron Johnson secured massive tax breaks for two of his biggest donors, they have already rewarded him with over a quarter million dollars in donations for his 2022 re-election campaign.
The American Independent: GOP megadonors spend big to reelect Ron Johnson after he saved them $43 million in taxes
Key Points:
* Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein just gave nearly $280, more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: Rebecca Kleefisch's Tax Plan - Let the Wealthy Pay Less (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Rebecca Kleefisch's tax "plan" for Wisconsin is simple: give tax breaks to the wealthy, while making working families pay more.
Calling it a "plan" is a bit of a stretch, as Kleefisch hasn't yet offered any specifics, but in a new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, she recently appeared to stop just short of explicitly endorsing switching Wisconsin to a flat tax. Under a flat tax, the wealthy get more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: Republican Agenda Betrays Wisconsin Seniors (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Despite Medicare and Social Security funding crucial programs for retired, senior, and disabled Wisconsinites across the state - and being some of the most popular programs in the country - Republican politicians are headed into the 2022 midterms with a plan that would sunset all federal legislation, including Social Security and Medicare, after five years.
Republicans running on an agenda that would suns more PR
Wis. Democratic Party: Ron Johnson's Trainwreck Tax Day (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 20 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Senator Ron Johnson's 2022 Tax Day can be described in one word: trainwreck. While Ron Johnson was doubling down and defending efforts that in his own words "benefited" himself and his campaign donors, voters in Johnson's hometown held a rally blasting Johnson for rigging the tax code in his favor and supporting a Republican agenda that would raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites.
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