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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2023-10-15 ( 39 items )  
Arizona Democratic Party Launches "The Lake Tapes" (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: Ahead of Kari Lake's expected announcement, the Arizona Democratic Party is introducing "The Lake Tapes," a video series highlighting Lake's dangerous record as she launches Arizona Republicans' "nightmare" campaign for Senate. Republicans have gone on the record over and over expressing concern about Kari Lake's Senate run because of her dangerous views and harmful policies, like back more PR

Arizona Democratic Party Launches "The Lake Tapes" (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Kari Lake's expected announcement, the Arizona Democratic Party is introducing "The Lake Tapes," a video series highlighting Lake's dangerous record as she launches Arizona Republicans' "nightmare" campaign for Senate. Republicans have gone on the record over and over expressing concern about Kari Lake's Senate run because of her dangerous views and harmful policies, like backing a ban on abor more PR

Arizona Democratic Party Statement on Kari Lake's Launch (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * Tonight, after Kari Lake launched her campaign for U.S. Senate, Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement: "Lake started her Senate race by reminding Arizonans of all the reasons we rejected her before and why we will do so again. But what Lake couldn't do is defend her dangerous policies: backing an abortion ban with no exceptions, an en more PR

Arizona Democratic Party Statement on Kari Lake's Launch (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 11, 2023: * * * Tonight, after Kari Lake launched her campaign for U.S. Senate, Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement: "Lake started her Senate race by reminding Arizonans of all the reasons we rejected her before and why we will do so again. "But what Lake couldn't do is defend her dangerous policies: backing an abortion ban with no exceptions, an  more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - Republicans Are "Freaking Out" About Kari Lake's Senate Campaign (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Last night, Kari Lake launched her Senate race by reminding Arizonans of all the reasons we rejected her before, and why Republicans have been "concerned" about her candidacy, fearing "she will cost them a race that could decide control of the Senate." Here's what they're saying about Kari Lake's "nightmare" Senate campaign: * ABC 15 Arizona Family: "'She has an even bigger job to jus more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll The Lake Tapes - 'Put Cameras In The Classrooms' (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: Following Kari Lake's entrance into the GOP Senate primary, the third edition of The Lake Tapes highlights Kari's fringe plan to surveil students and teachers by putting cameras in classrooms. Lake's proposal was called a "digital paradise for predators." Roll The Lake Tapes... Kari Lake on Surveilling Schools: "And I want to see these same types of accountability measures in schools more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll the Lake Tapes: Abortion Is "Sacrifice - Execution" (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following Kari Lake's entrance into the GOP Senate primary, the second edition of The Lake Tapes details her support for dangerous abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest. Roll The Lake Tapes... Here's a reminder of where Kari Lake stands on abortion, in her own words: * Lake said she was "incredibly thrilled" by Arizona's territorial abortion ban, which did not include rape or incest exc more PR

Connecticut Democrats to Send 74 Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in August (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: With Governor Ned Lamont's signature on legislation that moves the Presidential primary up from the last Tuesday in April to the first, the Connecticut Democrats will begin the process of choosing 74 delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention next August. The delegate tally increased with the change in primary date, and is calculated based on a 2024 Delegate Selection Plan that was a more PR

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Republican Mike Garcia Supports Far-Right Congressman Jim Jordan for President of the Lower House (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The extremist Garcia added that " he is not willing to start collaborating with the Democratic Party on a bipartisan solution ." Last night, Mike Garcia threw his support behind Trump- backed extremist Jim Jordan in the ongoing fight for Republican leadership in the House. In support of him, Garcia even claimed that Jordan is an "American hero." However, Garcia said Jordan is "unwilling to more PR

DPVA STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * The Democratic Party of Virginia issued the following statement on Hamas' attack on Israeli civilians, which injured or killed thousands, including at least 11 Americans: "The Democratic Party of Virginia vehemently condemns the reprehensible attacks launched by Hamas on Israel, an unprovoked act of violence that has resulted in the tragic loss of civilian lives. Our hearts go o more PR

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONDEMNS FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS FOR CRIPPLING CONGRESS DURING TIME OF GLOBAL UNREST (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 9, 2023: * * * The Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "Congressional Republicans have spent years playing political games without any concern for the consequences," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "As death tolls rise and militaries around the world go on high alert, their latest stunts have left us unprepared to respond to the unprecedented global crisis unfolding in Isr more PR

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY RECOGNIZES INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 9, 2023: * * * In recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: "Today, Florida Democrats recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day. We honor Florida's Native Tribes and acknowledge the tribal land on which our state was built. On this day, it's important that we reflect on the long history, strength and resilience of Indigenous communities across more PR

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SLAMS ASHLEY MOODY FOR ATTEMPTING TO BLOCK ABORTION AMENDMENT (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * Yesterday, Attorney General Ashley Moody asked the Florida Supreme Court to block a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit government interference with abortion access. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "The Florida GOP continues to undermine the rights of Floridians to amend their constitution," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried more PR

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON HAMAS TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Following news of Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, the Florida Democratic Party made the following statement: "I am deeply shaken and saddened by the news of Hamas attacks from Gaza killing hundreds of Israeli citizens and wounding many more. My prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones in this invasion," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "This unprovoked and unprecedented attack on Israel  more PR

Green Party Condemns Gov. Hochul's Repugnant Statement & Calls for Liberation of Palestine (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The Green Party of New York issued the following news release statement on Oct. 8, 2023: Calling Gov. Hochul's denouncement of a Palestinian solidarity rally an act of political hypocrisy and cowardice, the Green Party of New York reaffirmed its commitment to the end of the occupation of Palestine. Green officers stated that oppressed peoples like the Palestinians living under occupation regimes had a right to resistance, and that the conditions of the occupation in Gaza bor more PR

ICYMI: NEVADA DEMOCRATS FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST SAM BROWN FOR EFFORTS TO CONCEAL LEADERSHIP (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: The front page of Sunday's Las Vegas Sun details Sam Brown's efforts to hide his leadership role in a radical anti-choice organization from his Personal Financial Disclosure report in apparent violation of federal law - and the new complaint he's facing over his shady actions. Brown failed to include his position as Chairman and President of the Nevada Faith and Freedom Coalition, a spin-off of a natio more PR

Indiana Democratic Party: Fake Texting Campaign Apparently Launched By GOP to Deceive Central Indiana Voters (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 14 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Texts sent from a group masquerading as the "Progressive Democrats of Indiana" are spreading false statements about Democrats regarding the terror attacks in Israel, attempting to deceive voters ahead of the November election. On Thursday afternoon, voters in Central Indiana received a text pretending to be from the "Progressive Democrats of Indiana" promoting a rally in downtown Indianapolis. Whe more PR

Indiana Democratic Party: Jefferson Shreve's Alarming History Makes Him Unfit to Serve Indiana's Most Diverse City (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the wake of Sunday evening's mayoral debate hosted by the African American Coalition of Indianapolis, the Indiana Democratic Party is reminding voters of Jefferson Shreve's abysmal record on issues of diversity. Last week, Jefferson responded to a question at a town hall regarding diversity by saying that he'll be "colorblind" as mayor. Indianapolis just has to look at how Jefferson ran his mult more PR

Michigan Democratic Party Weekly Roundup: MIGOP Spent The Week Broke and in Court for Corruption (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following weekly roundup: * * * We feel like a broken record, but it has been another week and the Michigan Republican Party is falling deeper and deeper apart - at the start of the week, The Detroit News exposed, in two separate stories, that the MIGOP has a measly $35,000 in the bank and Chair Karamo seems to be making shady transfers of cash from her own campaign war chest, raising some major red flags. It was also annou more PR

Montana Democratic Party: Sheehy Supports Military Nomination Blockade That is Undermining U.S. Support for Israel (10)
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana newcomer and Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy supported and raised money off of Senator Tommy Tuberville's blockade of hundreds of senior military promotions, which is reportedly weakening the United States' ability to support Israel. Thanks to Tuberville's blockade, the U.S. Navy lacks a chief of naval operations, undermining military operations in the Middle East. Despite deadly terrorist at more PR

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: BROWN SCRUBS WEBSITE AFTER FAILING TO DISCLOSE LEADERSHIP POSITION AT ANTI-CHOICE GROUP (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After new reporting revealed that Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown tried to hide his leadership position with a radical anti-choice organization in apparent violation of federal law, he's now been caught trying to erase his close ties to the group from their website altogether. According to the Las Vegas Sun, "Brown was still featured prominently on the Nevada Faith & Freedom Coalition' more PR

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: LAS VEGAS SUN EDITORIAL - GOVERNOR TRIES TO OUTFOX NEVADANS, ARGUES HE'S ABOVE ETHICS OVERSIGHT (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Lombardo is being admonished for his ethically bankrupt actions as he tries to avoid accountability from the law, first by stacking the Ethics Commission with his own cronies, and now, questioning the constitutionality of the Ethics Commission itself. As usual, Lombardo is doing whatever it takes to protect his own interests. Read the scathing commentary below. Las Vegas Sun Editorial: Govern more PR

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SAM BROWN FACES COMPLAINT OVER HIDING LEADERSHIP ROLE AT FAR-RIGHT ANTI-CHOICE ORGANIZATION (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New complaint filed with the Department of Justice by NV Dems Chair outlines how Brown left the position off of his Personal Financial Disclosure report in apparent violation of federal law * * * Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Sam Brown is facing a complaint over his efforts to hide his role as President and Chairman of a radical anti-choice organization from his Personal Financial Disc more PR

NHDP Statement on Ron DeSantis Filing for NH Primary (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement on Ron DeSantis officially filing for the New Hampshire presidential primary: "As Ron DeSantis makes another feeble attempt to revive his trainwreck of a campaign in New Hampshire, Granite Staters won't forget the MAGA disasters he's overseen in Florida -- including signing one of the strictest abortion bans in the more PR

NV DEMS CHAIR STATEMENT ON TRUMP FILING FOR NV GOP CAUCUS (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 11, 2023: * * * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement on Donald Trump officially filing to run in the NV GOP caucus: "Donald Trump and the NV GOP are hellbent on bringing the same MAGA agenda that rigged the economy for the ultra-wealthy, paved the way for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and failed working families in Nevada," said Nevada State  more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: #OHSEN Slugfest: LaRose Struggles To Thread Needle As He's "Locked in a Battle" in Senate Primary (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: A new report by Huffington Post is highlighting how Frank LaRose is desperately "twisting himself up" to appease Donald Trump as he is "locked in a battle" in the Ohio Senate primary. Trump has repeatedly praised LaRose's primary opponent Bernie Moreno, who is also endorsed by J.D. Vance - Trump's handpicked Senator from Ohio. LaRose refused to endorse the former President in 2016, 2020, and the first week of his S more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Slugfest Showdown - 2 Days Until First #OHSEN Primary Debate (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: With 2 days left until Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan meet behind closed doors at a country club for their first field-wide primary debate, we're revisiting their top ten messiest and bruising slugfest moments. As the showdown approaches, it's crystal clear no candidate in this field is fighting for Ohioans. * * * The #OHSEN Slugfest's Top 10: 1. Frank LaRose becomes Ohio's biggest loser after an Aug more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Slugfest Showdown - 3 Days Until First #OHSEN Primary Debate (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2023: This Saturday, the Ohio Senate Slugfest is coming to Medina as Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan meet behind closed doors at a country club for their first field-wide primary debate. With an already "bloody," "messy," and "bruising" battle underway, there are sure to be even more attacks wagered and jabs thrown at the first slugfest showdown as the field makes it clear they're not fighting more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: With NRCC Chair Endorsing Jim Jordan, Will Ohio GOP House Candidates Fall in Line? (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 13, 2023: Today, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson endorsed Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House. With the Chair of their campaign committee endorsing their fellow Ohio Republican, every GOP candidate running for the U.S. House should answer: would you support Jim Jordan for Speaker? "With the news that NRCC Chair Hudson - the guy responsible for trying to elect Republicans more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK REFUSES TO DISCLOSE HOW MUCH TIME HE SPENDS IN PENNSYLVANIA (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * It's been more than a week since Connecticut resident David McCormick refused to say how many days he's spent in Pennsylvania since losing the 2022 GOP primary when asked directly on ABC 27's "This Week in Pennsylvania." Since then, evidence keeps mounting that he's lying about living in Pennsylvania. Just days after his refusal, new reporting found that McCormick flew more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: EVIDENCE DAVID MCCORMICK IS LYING ABOUT LIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA CONTINUES TO MOUNT (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Mounting evidence shows that Connecticut resident David McCormick is lying to Pennsylvanians about where he lives. New reporting shows McCormick flew back home to Connecticut less than 24 hours after launching his campaign and has been delinquent on property taxes on his Pittsburgh property for two years running. Evidence that David McCormick lives in Connecticut continues to mount: * McCormick u more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHAT THEY'RE SAYING - DAVID MCCORMICK "LIVES IN CONNECTICUT" AND "ISN'T EVEN HERE" (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: David McCormick is facing increased scrutiny after mounting evidence that the mega-millionaire Connecticut resident is lying about living in Pennsylvania. Last week, new reporting found that McCormick flew back home to Connecticut less than 24 hours after launching his campaign for U.S. Senate and has been delinquent on property taxes on his Pittsburgh property for two years running. Here's what  more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS TO CONDUCT DELEGATE OUTREACH AND INCLUSION INFORMATION SESSIONS (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The process for would-be 2024 Democratic National Convention delegates will take the next steps this month as the Pennsylvania Democratic Party will hold outreach and inclusion sessions around the Commonwealth for people who are considering running for delegate. All sessions will begin at 6pm ET on October 23 in Pittsburgh and continue in Erie on October 24; Harrisburg on October 25; Philadelphia  more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS WELCOME PRESIDENT BIDEN BACK TO KEYSTONE STATE (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * Ahead of President Biden's visit to Philadelphia today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Sharif Street issued the following statement: "Pennsylvanians couldn't be more excited to welcome the president back to the Keystone State to discuss how Bidenomics is building an economy that works from the bottom up and middle out. "From lower costs and low unemployment t more PR

Texas Senate Republicans Vote to Defund Texas Public Schools, Throwing the Future of the Texas Education System Into Jeopardy (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued statement following the passage of SB 1: "Texas Republicans have once again sold out our kids' future to appease the billionaire class that keeps them in power. Choosing to defund our neighborhood schools will leave a generation of kids behind, further force good teachers out of the profession, and leave our classrooms to crumble  more PR

West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee Passes 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights Resolution (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 3 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Saturday, September 30, at their meeting in Weston, the West Virginia Democratic Party Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution supporting a 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights. Committee member Troy N. Miller, who drafted the resolution, said, "Adopting this resolution sends a clear message to voters about who and what WV Democrats are fighting for. There's a lot of work  more PR

Wisconsin Democratic Party: Rating Change - Reports Reveal Cabral-Guevara Opposes Impeachment (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2023: * * * Today, a new report from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed that a member of Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara told a member of the public that the Sen. Cabral-Guevara "does not support impeachment." Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara's rating on the WisDems Defend Justice Impeachment Tracker moves to "Against Removal." This latest development means impeachment threats from Robin Vos and Assembly  more PR

Wisconsin Democrats Issues Statement on Findings of Secret GOP Impeachment Panel (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 11 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * In response to reports that a secret panel empowered by Robin Vos to advise Republican politicians on the impeachment of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz recommended against impeachment, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: "Wisconsin has now learned that even Robin Vos' own secret impeachment advisor has told him not  more PR

Wisconsin Democrats on GOP Impeachment Threats (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 13 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * In response to Robin Vos moving the goalposts on the Republican effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: "Robin Vos blinked. In the face of a massive public outcry and division within his own party, Vos is now backing down from immediate impeachment and moving the goalposts. "For weeks, Vos was more PR