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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2024-09-22 ( 40 items )  
Arizona Democratic Party: NEW - Senate IVF 'Show Vote' Says A Lot About Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a bill to protect IVF and Arizona Republic Opinion's EJ Montini pointed out that Kari Lake "doesn't believe Congress should get involved" in protecting IVF. Kari Lake's dangerous and extreme agenda includes stripping Arizonans of their reproductive rights, banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest, calling on sheriffs to enforce the 1864 ban, banning medic more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: RECAP - Phoenix Women Hold Roundtable, Say Kari Lake Would 'Disrupt Our Entire Lives' (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Kari Lake's agenda will be a "disgrace to our elders, to our service members who sacrifice their lives and well being," make "women's lives more difficult and more dangerous" * * * Yesterday in Phoenix on International Equal Pay Day, Arizona college students, mothers, seniors, health care professionals, and advocates held a roundtable discussion on how Kari Lake's extreme ant more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll The Lake Tapes - Kari Lake Doubles Down, Says 'Men And Women Aren't Equal, We Aren't Equal' (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * In this episode of the Lake Tapes, Kari Lake doubles down on her belief that men and women are not equal - a statement she's repeatedly made - in a clear example of how Kari Lake will say or do anything to gain power. Kari Lake's dangerous, power-hungry agenda that endangers Arizona women includes calling for sheriffs to enforce the 1864 abortion ban with no exceptions for rape  more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Roundup- 'She's No John McCain,' Lake Called Out for Her 'Preference' for Authoritarians (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake's self-serving politics that includes a "preference for authoritarian-led countries over her own" and continued association with extremists like Laura Loomer, show that "clearly, Kari Lake is no John McCain" as questions remain about how Lake can win over those all-important moderate Republicans and independents she trashed." Here's what Arizonans have been saying about Kari Lake's self-ser more PR

Democratic Party of Georgia: ICYMI - ProPublica - Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia's Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Died (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica releases report on second Georgia woman dying a "preventable" death because of Trump/Kemp abortion ban * * * Kemp attorneys: warnings about dangers of his abortion ban are "hyperbolic fear mongering." ProPublica today reported on a second preventable death of a Georgia mother after Donald Trump and Brian Kemp's extreme abortion ban prevented her from getting life-saving reproduc more PR

Democratic Party of Georgia: On National Voter Registration Day, Georgia Democrats Call on All Voters to Make Their Voices Heard (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * On National Voter Registration Day, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Congresswoman Nikema Williams released the following statement: "My friend, mentor and predecessor, the late icon Congressman John Lewis, told us that 'Democracy is not a state; it is an act.' That's why I encourage all eligible Georgians to check their voter registration status and make a plan to cast their more PR

DNC Announces New "I Will Vote" Text-Line to Ensure Every Eligible Voter's Voice is Heard (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, on National Voter Registration Day, the Democratic National Committee announced the launch of the National Voter Assistance Text-Line to provide clear, easily accessible information in English and Spanish so that voters can access all the information they need to register and cast their vote for Democrats up and down the ballot. "This November is the most important election of our lifetimes, an more PR

DNC Launches Campus Voter Registration Campaign at HBCUs and HSIs to Mark National Black Voter Day and Hispanic Heritage Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: During Hispanic Heritage Month and on the eve of National Black Voter Day, the DNC is expanding its HBCU and HSI campus voter registration campaign with hundreds of "I Will Vote" posters in battleground states to empower students to make their voices heard Today, the Democratic National Committee expanded its campus voter registration campaign on HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and  more PR

DPG Statement on Preventable Death Due to Trump's Abortion Ban in Georgia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * ProPublica reporting confirms that at least two women have died as a result of this law, and "there are almost certainly others" * * * ProPublica reported today that a young Georgia mother died after Donald Trump and Brian Kemp's extreme abortion ban prevented her from getting life-saving reproductive care. An official state committee ruled her death preventable, stating that more PR

DPG Statement on Pro-Trump State Election Board Majority's Last-Minute Hand Count Rule Change (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Today, three right-wing members of the Georgia State Election Board - whom Donald Trump previously championed as his "pitbulls" for "victory" - approved an 11th-hour rule change requiring a hand count of all ballots on election night, which election officials say could delay results, raise the risk of disruptions and human errors, and undermine confidence in the election. Stat more PR

ICYMI: In High-Visibility Ad Campaign, DNC Declares "We're in our Kamala Era!" To Encourage Voter Registration (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Following Tuesday's debate, where Vice President Harris clearly laid out the contrast in this election and her vision for a New Way Forward, the Democratic National Committee launched a new billboard campaign, reaching voters in the high-traffic areas of Times Square and the Las Vegas Strip to ask if they are "...Ready for It?" and direct them to IWillVote.com to enter their "Kamala era" and register to more PR

ICYMI: PITTSBURGH FIREFIGHTERS LEADER SLAMS DAVID MCCORMICK FOR SCREWING OVER FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS ON PHILLY'S WURD RADIO (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2024: * * * "An Example of People Putting Profits Over People" McCormick Screwed Over Firefighters and Police Officers Pensions as Hedge Fund CEO * * * Yesterday, Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Vice President Tim Leech slammed Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick for mismanaging the investment funds of police officers and firefighters during an interview on Eve more PR

ICYMI: Univision: "This Hispanic Heritage Month, who is fighting for us?" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "Project 2025 stands to undo all of the progress that the Biden-Harris Administration has made regarding access to education, like walking back on student loan forgiveness, defunding and stripping resources from Hispanic Serving Institutions, and eliminating vital programs like Head Start that have significant impacts on young Latino students. Trump continues to show us that he does not care  more PR

Idaho Democratic Party: A Message From the Chair - November's Legislative Elections Have High Stakes (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 21 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Idaho Democrats are the underdogs in the Statehouse. But despite holding just 18% of the seats, they make a difference when extreme-right Republicans are at odds with traditional conservatives. The Democratic caucus has cast deciding votes to pass the Medicaid budget, enact Launch scholarships, uphold a veto of a bad library bill, and stop costly voucher schemes that funnel money to pri more PR

Idaho Democratic Party: Statement - Idaho MAGA Republicans Vote Down IVF Protections Again (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 19 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * After Republican Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch again voted down a bill that would ensure IVF protections yesterday, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Republican Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch once again blocked vital protections for IVF. These MAGA Republicans are responsible for placing IVF in jeopardy after overturning Roe and ripp more PR

Missouri Democratic Party Highlights The Stakes Of This Election And The Importance Of Exercising Our Right To Vote To Protect Our Freedoms (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: On National Voter Registration Day, the Missouri Democratic Party highlighted what is at stake this election and how important exercising our right to vote is to protecting our freedoms. "Energy and excitement aren't enough to protect our rights in this election. We all must turn that energy into action and turn out to vote to restore our access to reproductive healthcare without more PR

Montana Democratic Party: Senate GOP Blocks Trump's IVF Treatment Proposal (10)
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Tim Sheehy Stands With Them Sheehy has a history of refusing to back federal legislation to protect access to IVF treatment * * * Today, Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would have ensured all families could access IVF treatment. Tim Sheehy's record makes it clear that he would stand in lockstep with Mitch McConnell and refuse to protect Montana women's access to the care they need  more PR

Montana Democratic Party: Tim Sheehy Dodges Questions in D.C. About His Plan to Purely Privatize Health Care (10)
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Tim Sheehy ushered into a ritzy black car as he's whisked away from questions by a driver * * * While in Washington D.C. last night to raise money from lobbyists and Beltway insiders, Tim Sheehy dodged questions about his calls for the "pure privatization" of health care. In a new video, Sheehy is asked about his health care policy and his lies about his record, but he's ushered into a ritzy  more PR

Montana Democratic Party: Tim Sheehy's Answer to Montanans' Questions - No Comment (10)
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy hides from his record by refusing to answer questions from Montanans or press about his lies about his biography and harmful policy positions * * * Since August, Tim Sheehy has refused to comment 22 times. Sheehy has refused to answer why he opposes Montanans' reproductive freedoms, why he lied about his military record by falsely claiming he parachuted into Glacier National Park, why h more PR

Montana Democratic Party: Tim Sheehy's Health Care Plan Would Shutter 49 Rural Hospitals in Montana (10)
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: If multimillionaire Tim Sheehy gets his way, 49 rural hospitals in Montana would be forced to close their doors. Sheehy called for the "pure privatization" of the U.S. health care system directly after criticizing federal subsidies for hospitals - a resource that is essential for rural Montana hospitals, which are not profitable due to the small size of their community, to keep their doors open. Sheehy more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: As The Federal Reserve Moves to Cut Interest Rates, Here's Your Reminder That Sam Brown Called for Massive Interest Rate Hikes (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * The plan to cut interest rates will bring much-needed relief to hardworking families, but Brown wants to raise interest rates so high the country could be thrown into a recession * * * As the Federal Reserve moves to cut interest rates, bringing much-needed relief for hardworking Nevadans facing high costs, here is your reminder that MAGA extremist Sam Brown has repeatedly pushed to drasticall more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: As U.S. Senate Votes Again on Right to IVF Act, MAGA Extremist Sam Brown Still Opposes Federal Legislation to Protect Fertility Treatment for Families (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Brown said he would not support the Senate bill to strengthen protections for IVF across the country * * * As the Senate prepares to vote once more on major federal protections for IVF and other assisted reproductive services, MAGA extremist Sam Brown continues to oppose federal protections for IVF and is a direct threat to Nevadans' ability to choose when and how to start a family. The Right  more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: ICYMI - Congressman Horsford Hosts CBC Annual Legislative Caucus, Chair Monroe-Moreno Highlights VP's Opportunity Economy Agenda (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), CBC Chair Congressman Steven Horsford highlighted critical issues facing Black communities, including economic opportunity and access to health care. While at the ALC, Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno was featured on MSNBC's The Weekend where she touted the success of the Kitchen Table Tour, highlighted Vice President Kamala more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: ICYMI - Democrats Continue Working to Protect In Vitro Fertilization (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Recently, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, Senator Dallas Harris, and Senator Rochelle Nguyen announced new legislation for the 2025 legislative session to protect and expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assistive reproductive technologies. While Nevada Democrats stand unified to prioritize women's health care freedoms, every single Republican legislator voted against enshr more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: Lombardo Lowlights - After Filling the Void From Lombardo's Veto, Washoe County Students Lose Guaranteed School Meals (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Washoe County students lost guaranteed school meals due to Joe Lombardo's veto of AB319. Even after Washoe County drained its savings to cover school meals for the first month of the school year, Republicans in the State Legislature doubled down on Lombardo's veto calling the program a "waste of money." As of last week, Washoe County parents will have to pay more this year than last year for more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: NEW - Assembly GOP Candidate Lisa Cole Admits She Will Prioritize Corporate Clients' Interests Over Hardworking Nevadans (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Cole: Being elected would be "an amazing opportunity to fix problems ... for my clients." * * * A newly unearthed interview caught Lisa Cole, Republican candidate for Assembly District 4, saying that being elected would be "an amazing opportunity to fix problems" for her wealthy corporate clients and "roll back some of the red tape" for them. Cole admitted point blank that her agenda as a stat more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: Recap - Confused Trump Struggles To Pronounce Nevada, Thinks Latin Star Nicky Jam Is a Woman (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Confused and failed former president Donald Trump was in Las Vegas last week for a scary Friday the 13th visit where he laid out his frightening Project 2025 agenda, mispronounced Nevada, and confused Latin music star Nicky Jam for a woman. In June, Trump held another small gathering in Las Vegas where he told Nevadans, "I don't care about you, I just want your vote." Here's a rundown of some of Trump more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: Sam Brown's Close Ties to Extreme Anti-Abortion Group Once Again in the Spotlight (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New endorsement questionnaire reveals Faith and Freedom Coalition's extreme priorities * * * MAGA extremist Sam Brown's role as the president and chairman of the Nevada Faith and Freedom Coalition is once again in the spotlight as the extreme group presses candidates to support their extreme anti-abortion positions in a questionnaire sent around. Brown served as the local president and chairm more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: Three Questions GOP Candidates Must Answer One Month Before Early Voting Starts (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: With early voting one month away, Nevada Republicans running for public office have failed to provide clear answers on key issues that will shape our state's future. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, here are three crucial questions GOP candidates must address: Where do you stand on Question 6? * This ballot initiative would enshrine the right to abortion into Nevada's state constitution, ensu more PR

NV Dems Latino Caucus Statement on the Start of Hispanic Heritage Month (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2024: * * * The Nevada State Democratic Party Latino Caucus Chair Henry Rosas Ibarra released the following statement on the start of Hispanic Heritage Month: "Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the rich history, traditions, cultures, achievements, and contributions of our Latino communities. Nevada is a majority-minority state, the third most diverse state in the nation and the mos more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: 'Crystal, Crystal Clear, Has Not Changed:' Bernie Moreno Would Overturn The Will Of Voters With A National Abortion Ban, Is '100% Pro-Life With No Exceptions' (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohioans know that Bernie Moreno's "crystal, crystal clear, has not changed" position on abortion includes supporting a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohioans and that he is "100% pro-life with no exceptions." In fact, Moreno has already voted to support an abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. FACT: Bernie Moreno has made it clear he would support national legislation to ban ab more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Bernie Moreno Caught Ripping Off Ohio Business, 'Refus[ing] To Pay' What He Owed AGAIN (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Mother Jones: Bernie Moreno Owed a Contractor $300K--Then Ignored Legal Rulings to Promptly Pay Up * * * New reporting today revealed Bernie Moreno "refused to pay" an Ohio contractor over $300,000 and "forc[ed] the construction firm to file a legal claim" to make Moreno pay them what they were owed. This is "just the latest example of past legal disputes involving Moreno" and follows reports that Moreno r more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Bernie Moreno Fundraised With Nazi Impersonator, State Representative Who Suggested The Holocaust Should Be Taught From 'Perspective Of A German Soldier' (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from Jewish Insider found that Bernie Moreno fundraised with and accepted thousands of dollars in donations from a "member of a Nazi reenactment group" and an Ohio State Representative who suggested "that the Holocaust should be taught in part 'from the perspective of a German soldier.'" Jewish Insider: Bernie Moreno campaigned with two individuals condemned for Nazi, Holocaust comments Marc Rod Se more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Northwood - Fat Cat Car Dealer Reminds Ohioans Of Moreno's Record Of 'Stiffing Workers' (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * The Toledo Blade: "Mr. Moreno's Record As A Car Dealership Owner Has Been Scrutinized Throughout His Campaign. Mr. Moreno Has Faced A Slew Of Lawsuits For Workers' Wages And Workplace Discrimination." * * * The Toledo Blade: "Mr. Moreno's Record As A Car Dealership Owner Has Been Scrutinized Throughout His Campaign. Mr. Moreno Has Faced A Slew Of Lawsuits For Workers' Wages And Workplace Discrimination."  more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: What Ohioans Are Reading - Frank LaRose is a 'Sore Loser' 'Clearly Biased in Favor of His Party and Friends' (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Ohio's biggest Loser Frank LaRose has made plenty of headlines recently. And with all that (highly partisan) activity, Ohioans have been hearing a lot about what he's been up to. From testifying before Congress on how to make voting harder across the country, to losing a lawsuit about legislation he pushed that unfairly targeted voters with disabilities, and asking the legislature to conside more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: BREAKING - DAVID MCCORMICK'S FIRM INVESTED MILLIONS IN IRAN-LINKED WEAPONS MANUFACTURER (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: David McCormick invested in companies that did business with Iran, including companies that Pennsylvania's Treasury divested from and a subsidiary of a company whose assault weapons and grenade launchers were seized from the terrorist group Hamas, according to a new report from the American Journal News. ICYMI: American Journal News: McCormick's firm invested millions in Iran-linked companies, in more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK'S TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD YEAR SINCE HE LAUNCHED HIS CAMPAIGN (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: PENNSYLVANIA -- It has been one year since Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick has launched his second campaign for U.S. Senate. In that time, McCormick's disastrous record of lying about where he lives and where he grew up, prioritizing investments with China over Pennsylvania families, and his support for an anti-choice agenda have been exposed. A Look Back on McCo more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: MCCORMICK'S WALL STREET BUDDIES ARE TO BLAME FOR THREATS TO CHARLEROI JOBS (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * 300 Charleroi Steelworker Jobs At Risk After Nearly $230 Million Deal by Wall Street Firm Keystone Newsroom: Dave McCormick's Hedge Fund Made Bets Against American Steel Companies * * * PENNSYLVANIA -- David McCormick is pretending to support workers in Charleroi, but in reality he's the epitome of the Wall Street greed that is threatening Charleroi Steelworkers' jobs. It's all part of more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - MCCORMICK REFUSES TO PULL INVESTMENTS FROM WEBSITE THAT PLATFORMS 'HOLOCAUST DENIAL' AND 'ANTI-SEMITIC HATE' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Anti-Defamation League: "Holocaust Denial has Also Found A Home on Fringe Media-Hosting Platforms Like [...] Rumble" KDKA: McCormick Has Invested Up to $5 Million in the Social Media Platform Rumble, and Has Made at Least $100,000 With His Investment * * * In an interview with KDKA in Pittsburgh today, Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick refused to pull his in more PR

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHAT PENNSYLVANIANS ARE SAYING - 'WOMEN CAN'T TRUST DAVE MCCORMICK' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick is under scrutiny from Pennsylvanians following reports that he pressured women at Bridgewater Associates to remain silent about unwanted sexual advances and harassment they experienced at the firm. Here's What Pennsylvanians Are Saying: Centre Daily Times Letter to the Editor: Women can't trust Dave McCormick * Women across Pennsy more PR