WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to new reporting that Donald Trump's MAGA minion Ron DeSantis is using voter intimidation tactics to block an abortion rights measure in Florida, DNC Spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Donald Trump's Republican Party will go to extreme lengths to deny women their reproductive freedoms even deploying police to intimidate voters and ensure the abortion ban Trump 'proud more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: JD Vance once advocated for political candidates to release their tax returns as "an important part of transparency" and said he was fine revealing his financial information. Vance has famously abandoned many of his values and morals since publishing his book Hillbilly Elegy, and his commitment t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday joined Kailey Leinz, Co-Host of "Bloomberg: Balance of Power," for a fireside chat to kick off the Atlantic Council's #ACFrontPage speaker series. Ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections, Murphy discussed the international challenges facing the country today and explored how the next president--as well as t more PR

FULLERTON, California, Sept. 11 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Media consumers are constantly surrounded by live debates, advertisements, trending social media posts, press releases and more, especially during election season -- the height of political communications. "Without communications, there would be no campaigns. It is the bridge between politicians and voters, and it means everything," said Ricardo Valencia, associate professor of c more PR

WATERVILLE, Maine, Sept. 11 -- Colby College issued the following news: * * * It features politicians, journalists, and policymakers * * * By Bob Keyes With the start of a new academic year and a looming national election, the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs has introduced In the News, a new weekly conversation and Q&A series focusing on policy, politics, and the press. Guests will include politicians, journalists, and leading public affairs experts, who will represent a range of viewpo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: George Logan has not only wholeheartedly endorsed convicted felon and extremist Donald Trump but also repeatedly propped up the former president's MAGA agenda. Logan has heeded Trump's beck and call when it comes to pushing an extreme agenda that would harm Connecticut families by: * Refusing to denounce Donald Trump after the former president was convicted of 34 felony counts. * Refus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: "Whether it's standing up for veterans, local law enforcement, working families, or women's reproductive freedom, Chris Pappas is a commonsense leader who has always put the needs of New Hampshire families first. Russell Prescott's agenda to restrict abortion rights, slash Social Security and Medicare, and oppose critical legislation to lower costs makes it abundantly clear that he would o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following public funding document on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * The Federal Election Commission has certified payments of $298,370.51 in federal matching funds to Mike Pence and Mike Pence for President 2024 and $279,983.34 to Jill Stein and Jill Stein for President 2024. Mike Pence had previously sought the Republican Party nomination for President in the 2024 election. Jill Stein is the Green Party's candidate for President in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large of Newsweek and host of "America on Trial with Josh Hammer" and "The Josh Hammer Show," urged the House to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. This legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), passed the Senate 91-3 and would provide young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Texas MAGA extremist Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the federal government in an effort to implement one of the most radical policies of Trump's Project 2025 agenda surveilling women's reproductive health care. In response, DNC Spokesperson Maddy Mundy released the following statement: "Ken Paxton is pursuing one of the most disturbing policies of Donald Trump's Project 2025 agenda su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on the Trump campaign, RNC, and Georgia Republican Party's decision to hold a debate watch party at Adventure Outdoors, known as "The World's Largest Gun Store," less than one week after the tragic Apalachee High School shooting. From telling gun violence survivors to 'get over it' to insisting school shootings are a 'fact of life' while opposing comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, released the following statement on President Trump's recent comments in support of rescheduling cannabis and Florida's legalization ballot measure. "Vice President Kamala Harris has long been on the right side of ending the failed war on drugs. I was pleased to work with her on the o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: In remarks Monday evening before a dinner meeting of The Ripon Society, two Republican members of the congressional delegation from Ohio talked about some of the key challenges facing the people they represent back home and the political environment in the Buckeye State heading toward the November election. The members were U.S. Reps. Mike Carey and Mike Rulli. Carey was elected in 2020 and represent more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to RNC Chair Michael Whatley crediting Donald Trump with overturning Roe v. Wade, DNC Rapid Response Spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Donald Trump handpicked an RNC chair in his own image: an anti-choice MAGA extremist who credits Trump with overturning Roe v. Wade. Michael Whatley knows Trump is 'absolutely' the reason for draconian abortion bans across the countr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to RNC Chair Michael Whatley refusing to commit to accepting November's election results if Trump loses, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Ahead of tonight's debate, Donald Trump is sending out extreme election deniers like JD Vance and Michael Whatley to shill for him because he knows they'll cover for his defeat by over 7 million votes in 2020. But more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * With reporting by Anne Applebaum, Tim Alberta, Elaina Plott Calabro, Mark Leibovich, Helen Lewis, Hanna Rosin, and Sarah Zhang * * * For its October 2024 issue, The Atlantic looks to the presidential election with a package of stories--and a striking cover illustration--examining Donald Trump's antidemocratic tendencies. Articles cover the Republican politicians who bent easily  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Young voters cite Harris' tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender Key takeaways * Harris motivates non-voters. Almost half of Gen Z respondents in a UCLA study said they were not motivated to vote at all in the 2024 presidential election prior to Kamala Harris' nomination. A third of that group now says they are motivated to vote for Harris. * Tuned-in voters fa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle via teleconference by National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we'll get through as many questions as we can. Thanks. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. As you all know, the Biden administration has repeatedly warned of the deepening security partnership between Russia and I more PR