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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2023-04-23 ( 21 items )  
Congressman Ro Khanna to Headline NHDP Annual McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 20 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 19, 2023: The New Hampshire Democratic Party announced today that Congressman Ro Khanna will be the keynote speaker of this year's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner. "I am so excited to be back in the Granite State joining my good friends and colleagues Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Chris Pappas, along with Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senator Maggie Hassan, and all of the o more PR

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S VISIT TO LEE COUNTY (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 21, 2023: * * * As Donald Trump takes his record of extremism to Southwest Florida, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement: "As Donald Trump hits the campaign trail again, let's be honest: his presidency failed Florida and we are still paying the price. Trump appointed the right-wing Supreme Court that paved the way to rip away abortion access in our stat more PR

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: AS DESANTIS CAMPAIGNS OUT OF STATE, FLORIDA'S GOP SENATORS HIGHLIGHT LACK OF RESPONSE TO GAS SHORTAGE (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: While DeSantis has been traveling across the country to pursue his national ambitions, Florida's Republican Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are wondering why more is not being done to address gas shortages in South Florida after Fort Lauderdale was devastated by catastrophic flooding. Rick Scott tweeted: "Florida families shouldn't have uncertainty about their next tank of gas. Every resource availabl more PR

Indiana Democratic Party: NRA Member Jefferson Shreve is Dangerous for Indianapolis (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 14 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for Hoosiers, their families and workers, is today once again calling for Indianapolis Republican mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve to come clean about his cozy relationship with the National Rifle Association. With the NRA in Indianapolis this weekend for its leadership forum, Marion County voters can't afford a mayor that won't stan more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: 58 Percent of Kansans Approve of Governor Kelly (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 21 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new poll from Morning Consult has found that 58 percent of Kansans - Democrats, Independents, and Republicans - approve of Governor Laura Kelly's job performance. This is the first poll of Governor Kelly's second term, and demonstrates an upward climb in her approval rating. The poll also found that Governor Kelly is one of the most popular Democratic governors in the country. "Governor Kelly has been  more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Rep. Sharice Davids Raises Over Half a Million in First Quarter of 2023 (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 19 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 18, 2023: Last week, Representative Sharice Davids' campaign for re-election announced an impressive first-quarter fundraising haul of over $500,000. Representative Davids beat former aide to Governor Sam Brownback Amanda Adkins by 10 and 12 points in 2020 and 2022 respectively. "Despite Kansas Republicans' best efforts, Representative Sharice Davids is here to stay," said KDP Chair Jeanna Repass more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: There's Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips. What's the Hold Up? (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 18 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Earlier this year, the Kansas House voted 121-0 to legalize the use of fentanyl test strips to prevent lethal overdoses in communities across Kansas. Despite the unanimous support for this legislation - and the continued presence of fentanyl in our communities - the Kansas Senate has slow-walked passing this life-saving policy. "Every life lost to fentanyl is a tragedy. We should be doing everything we c more PR

MDP Statement on House Republicans Silencing Rep. Zephyr (10)
HELENA, Montana, April 21 (TNSper) -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On the House Floor on Thursday, Republican leadership refused to acknowledge Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D-Missoula) during debate about SB 458, which misdefines 'sex' in Montana Code and could risk $7 billion in federal funding. This unprecedented move to deny a duly elected Montana legislator the opportunity to speak followed shortly after the right-wing Montana Freedom Caucus targeted Rep. Zephyr wit more PR

Montana Democratic Party: GOP Legislature Bends Rules to Ignore Ruling From Co-Equal Branch of Government (10)
HELENA, Montana, April 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 17, 2023: House Republicans took a remarkable step today and voted to suspend their own rules so they could introduce a bill (past the introduction deadline) that directly overrides a recent decision of the Montana Courts. House Republicans are attempting to override a decision by a district judge, who recently vacated an air permit for NorthWestern Energy's (NWE) new plant because the DEQ impr more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: 2024 NH GOP Gov Field is Nothing But Extremist Losers (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 22 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2023: In case you missed it, this week the Boston Globe showcased some of the potential 2024 GOP governor hopefuls. Failed U.S. Senate candidate Chuck Morse, disgraced former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, and extremist Education Commissioner and failed gubernatorial candidate Frank Edelblut were the three candidates mentioned. As a reminder, here are the lowlights of each of thei more PR

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: #NVLEG WATCH - DEMS CHAMPION ABORTION PROTECTIONS, NV GOP SLAMS...THE GOP (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2023: This week, Democrats passed legislation to protect abortion rights and got a shout out from VP Harris, while Republicans pushed their MAGA agenda opposing gun safety legislation, undermining our elections, and restricting reproductive rights. And who could forget about the NV GOP going after their own elected officials?? Keep reading for all the highlights! Dems Deliver Senate Democ more PR

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: AS VP HARRIS HEADS TO NV TO SUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, MAGA GOP WANTS TO BAN ABORTION NATIONWIDE (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 19 (TNSper) -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 18, 2023: As Vice President Harris heads to the Silver State today to discuss Democrats' work to protect reproductive rights, the contrast with MAGA Republicans' anti-choice agenda is crystal clear: While the Biden-Harris administration and Nevada Democrats are committed to safeguarding reproductive freedoms, Republicans are doing everything they can to achieve their goal of banning ab more PR

NHDP Launches Podcast Hosted by Chairman Ray Buckley (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 22 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2023: This week the New Hampshire Democratic Party announced the launch of a new weekly podcast from the party, "The Party Line with Ray Buckley" hosted by NHDP Chair Ray Buckley. The Party Line podcast offers unprecedented access and never-before-heard stories and context from guests at the highest levels of New Hampshire politics. Listeners will hear conversations on the bigg more PR

NHDP Statement on Chris Christie's Visit (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 21 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 19, 2023: * * * As Chris Christie travels back to New Hampshire today, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: "Chris Christie is just another MAGA extremist who gave Donald Trump's presidency an 'A' rating and pushed a right wing agenda in New Jersey. Let's look at his record: Christie endorsed a national abortion ban, repeatedly called to repeal the ACA, and called more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Statement in Response to Grand Jury Refusing to Charge Officers in Jayland Walker Shooting (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 17, 2023: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement after a grand jury refused to charge any of the Akron police officers involved in the shooting of Jayland Walker. "Our hearts go out to Jayland Walker's family and loved ones today. No one should ever have to endure the pain of losing someone they love in such tragic circumstances. As many Ohioans gather to more PR

Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Bernie Moreno Entering "Brewing 2024 Slugfest" (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 18, 2023: * * * Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Reeves Oyster released the following statement on Bernie Moreno entering what has been called a "brewing 2024 slugfest" and potentially "one of the messiest and most expensive" Republican primaries in the country. "The Republican 'slugfest' for Ohio's Senate seat is getting more crowded, chaotic and messy by the day. With a year of nasty mud-slinging more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Matt Dolan is Trying - Again - to Buy An Ohio Senate Seat (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Cleveland.com reported that of the $3.3 million Matt Dolan raised for his Senate race in the first quarter of 2023, $3 million of it - or 91% - came from Dolan's own coffers. Dolan only raised an abysmal $303,000 through donations and gave himself $3,000,000. "Matt Dolan may be trying to buy Ohio's Senate seat, but even his millions cannot save him from what is shaping up to be one of the messiest, nastiest primar more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Ohio Capital Journal - The Shame of Ohio - Corrupt, Gerrymandered Statehouse Republicans Assault Voters, Again (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, David DeWitt of the Ohio Capital Journal took statehouse Republicans to task for their latest attack on Ohio voters. This week GOP politicians in Columbus ignored voters and rushed through legislation that would effectively kill the citizen-led ballot initiative in Ohio and create a taxpayer-funded, $20 million special election in August. It's just the latest way Ohio Republicans are working more PR

Oklahoma Democratic Party: Stitt Desperate for Attention (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 19 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: A governor incapable of leading and abiding by honor and ethics, who can't close the deal, has to take credit for the work of Democrats for any attention. "Stitt is desperate to remain relevant as President Biden announces $11.5 million in Federal assistance to repair rural roads and bridges and another $1.8 million in the Urban Forestry Project to expand trees and green spaces in disadvantage more PR

VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHAT'S AT STAKE - A RECAP OF WHAT'S ON THE LINE THIS NOVEMBER (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a recent series published by The American Independent, journalist Josh Israel profiled what's at risk in Virginia's critical 2023 legislative elections. "Gun safety legislation, LGBTQ rights, reproductive freedom, climate change mitigation measures, and voting rights are all on the line this November. So long as Glenn Youngkin is in the Governor's Mansion, Virginia's progress on all of these iss more PR

Wisconsin Democratic Party: WI GOP Senate Primary Getting "Chippy" (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: On the heels of news that Senate Republicans are "beginning to worry" about messy primaries, Wisconsin's Republican primary is getting "chippy." Check out the latest below: * Conspiracy theorist and disgraced former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke attacked fellow-potential GOP Senate candidate Mike Gallagher for not being supportive of President Trump's efforts to declare a national emergency at the more PR