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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2025-03-23 ( 35 items )  
"Amid Struggles" & "Crowded": Sears Has To Face Challengers in Intensifying GOP Primary for Governor (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Amid Struggles" & "Crowded": Sears Has To Face Challengers in Intensifying GOP Primary for Governor With a billboard truck highlighting the GOP primary for Governor's "race to the right" circling the Virginia Department of Elections, new reports are detailing Winsome Earle-Sears' flailing campaign. This came as statewide candidates submitted their petitions to get on the ballot. Yesterday, more PR

A Message From the Chair: Republican Budget Procedures Don't Add Up (10)
BOISE, Idaho, March 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea * * * A Message from the Chair: Republican Budget Procedures Don't Add Up Our state budget determines what we invest in and who we prioritize. It is crafted by Idaho's Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, which includes both House and Senate members, using a model that was once nationally recognized for its effectiveness. Sadly, our budget procedures have been dis more PR

Ahead of Veto Deadline, Democrats Urge Youngkin to Sign Critical Legislation (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Ahead of Veto Deadline, Democrats Urge Youngkin to Sign Critical Legislation With the veto deadline fast approaching on Monday, Virginia Democrats are calling on Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign vital legislation that would support working families, protect women's rights, and improve public safety. Last year, Youngkin vetoed a record 201 bills, including crucial measures  more PR

Amanda Chase Challenges Winsome Earle-Sears to Debate (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Amanda Chase Challenges Winsome Earle-Sears to Debate Trump Virginia Co-Chair John Fredericks has previously called on the GOP field to debate During an interview with former Trump Co-Chair John Fredericks, Amanda Chase eagerly agreed to debate Winsome Earle-Sears after Fredericks again requested the GOP primary field debate. Fredericks previously said "[Sears] should debate them" in  more PR

As Sears Defends Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs, First-Time Unemployment Claims Surge (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * As Sears Defends Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs, First-Time Unemployment Claims Surge New reporting from Axios Richmond detailed the surge in first-time unemployment claims at the beginning of March following Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's economy and workforce that Winsome Earle-Sears has defended and doubled down on. Axios Richmond: March shows a big jump in Virginia unemployment  more PR

Brad Little Cheers as Trump Abolishes the Department of Education, Harms Idaho Schools (10)
BOISE, Idaho, March 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2025: * * * Brad Little Cheers as Trump Abolishes the Department of Education, Harms Idaho Schools In response to Donald Trump signing an executive order to shut down the Department of Education and Brad Little cheering him on, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Brad Little cares more about clinging to power than fighting for Idaho schools. He already  more PR

Chase Points to Chaos in Sears Campaign as "Crowded" GOP Primary Intensifies (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Chase Points to Chaos in Sears Campaign as "Crowded" GOP Primary Intensifies During an interview with Fox 5, Amanda Chase discussed the GOP primary she entered last month because of "phone calls from folks across Virginia" and "issues" with Winsome Earle-Sears' campaign. She shared the "excitement around the race" now that she's entered compared to before when it was just Sears in the primar more PR

Congressman Ryan Zinke Says He Wants to See the Department of Education Eliminated (10)
HELENA, Montana, March 22 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ryan Zinke Says He Wants to See the Department of Education Eliminated Congressman Ryan Zinke bumbled his way through another national media interview yesterday on CNN, telling anchor Wolf Blitzer he supports cutting the Department of Education entirely. This comes after news broke from the White House that President Trump plans to sign an executive order today calling for the shutdo more PR

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans Silent as Chesapeake VA Clinic Plans to Open With Staffing Shortage (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Jen Kiggans Silent as Chesapeake VA Clinic Plans to Open with Staffing Shortage A 13News Now report details how a new VA clinic in Chesapeake, Va. will open with just 150 of the 550 staff members it desperately needs--thanks to cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs under Donald Trump. Despite the clinic's critical role in providing essential healthcare to the 78,000 vetera more PR

Dave LaRock Calls Winsome Earle-Sears "Unelectable" (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Dave LaRock Calls Winsome Earle-Sears "Unelectable" During an interview with Fox 5, Dave LaRock called his GOP primary opponent Winsome Earle-Sears "unelectable" as he explained why he entered the race and helped derail Sears' straightforward path to the nomination. His comments are the latest in the intensifying GOP primary that has Sears, LaRock, and Amanda Chase attacking one another and more PR

Democrats' Strategy Crashes and Burns (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Democrats' Strategy Crashes and Burns Democrats across the country are hosting phony town hall protests funded by far-left activist groups. But according to new reports, these productions have backfired as Democrats "took incoming from their exasperated constituents when they traveled home to host town halls." "Desperate Democrats scrambled to stage political theatre, determined to distr more PR

DNC Announces Investment in Florida Coordinated Campaign to Turbocharge Organizing Efforts Ahead of April 1 Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Announces Investment in Florida Coordinated Campaign to Turbocharge Organizing Efforts Ahead of April 1 Elections DNC investment will boost organizing power and voter protection on the ground Ahead of the April 1 Florida congressional special elections in District 1 and District 6, the Democratic National Committee announced a new investment into the Florida Democratic coordinated campaign more PR

DNC Announces Investment into Wisconsin Coordinated Campaign, Turbocharging Organizing Ahead of April 1 Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Announces Investment into Wisconsin Coordinated Campaign, Turbocharging Organizing Ahead of April 1 Elections DNC announces historically-early investment in WI ahead of critical elections, including for State Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford and Superintendent candidate Dr. Jill Underly Today, as early voting kicks off in Wisconsin's pivotal April elections, the Democratic National Co more PR

DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker's Statement on Trump's Order to Dismantle Department of Education (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker's Statement on Trump's Order to Dismantle Department of Education Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education will have devastating consequences for Virginia's 1.2 million public school students and the dedicated educators who serve them. These vital funds are the foundation that enables students to pursue their dreams, ensures studen more PR

Glenn Youngkin Doubles Down on Embracing Trump's Attacks on Virginia's Workforce and Economy (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Glenn Youngkin Doubles Down on Embracing Trump's Attacks on Virginia's Workforce and Economy Today, Glenn Youngkin held a press conference doubling down on his support for Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy. Youngkin repeated his call for the 300,000+ Virginians at risk of losing their jobs to update their resumes, search for jobs on LinkedIn and Ind more PR

ICYMI: Montana Democrats Host Town Halls Across Montana (10)
HELENA, Montana, March 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Montana Democrats Host Town Halls Across Montana Helena, MT- Last week, Montana Democrats held numerous town hall events across the state during the Legislature's transmittal break. Democratic central committees, nonprofit organizations and issue advocacy groups joined forces and organized town hall meetings with over one thousand participants in attendance in total. Lawmakers met with th more PR

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Condemns Republican Attack on Medicaid: "Thousands Will Lose Healthcare" (10)
BOISE, Idaho, March 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 19, 2025: * * * Idaho Democratic Party Chair Condemns Republican Attack on Medicaid: "Thousands Will Lose Healthcare" In response to Governor Brad Little signing House Bill 345, adding restrictive work requirements and managed care to Mediclegaid, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Governor Little and every Republican legislator just ripped health coverage more PR

Joe Lombardo Gushes Over Trump Order to Eliminate the Department of Education to Pave the Way for Billionaire Tax Handouts (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Joe Lombardo Gushes Over Trump Order to Eliminate the Department of Education to Pave the Way for Billionaire Tax Handouts Joe Lombardo has again put Donald Trump's agenda of pushing cutting taxes for billionaires above Nevadans by coming out in full support of Trump's executive order that will dismantle the Department of Education. This will have a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands o more PR

List of Statewide Candidates Qualified to Appear on Ballot for 2025 Election (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 22 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * List of Statewide Candidates Qualified to Appear on Ballot for 2025 Election This list of statewide candidates for the 2025 election will continue to be updated as needed until the filing deadline of April 3, 2025. Governor: Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger Lieutenant Governor: Senator Ghazala Hashmi Prince William County School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef Senator Aaron Rous more PR

MUST ASK: Sears Owes Virginians Answers on Where She Stands Instead of Dodging Media Amidst Campaign Chaos (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MUST ASK: Sears Owes Virginians Answers on Where She Stands Instead of Dodging Media Amidst Campaign Chaos Amidst her internal campaign chaos, primary challengers, and Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs, Sears has spent the last two weeks dodging the media and has refused to comment on pressing issues facing Virginians. Winsome Earle-Sears owes Virginians answers about where she stands on the  more PR

Nevada Democratic Party: Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada's Unemployment Rate Continues to Rise, Remains Highest In The Nation (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada's Unemployment Rate Continues to Rise, Remains Highest In The Nation A new report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that on Joe Lombardo's watch, Nevada's unemployment rate in January remained the highest in the nation and has increased yet again. Since January 2024, Nevada's unemployment has increased .5% and is higher today than when Lombardo to more PR

NEW From Daily Signal: "Not So Fast," Winsome (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW from Daily Signal: "Not So Fast," Winsome A new column from The Daily Signal highlights the intensifying GOP primary for governor and how Winsome Earle-Sears' once "clear, primary-free" path came to an abrupt end as Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase entered the race. With Sears' flailing campaign, and the three candidates fighting over the primary, "spring in Virginia is not going to be dull. more PR

Politicians, Billionaires Bring Chaos to the Classroom: While Governor DeWine Looks On (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Politicians, Billionaires Bring Chaos to the Classroom: While Governor DeWine Looks On Columbus, Ohio- Today, the White House issued an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. This reckless move will throw schools into chaos and hurt Ohio's most vulnerable students. While billionaires play politics with our state's future, our senators and Governor Mike DeWine are cheering them on The De more PR

RACE TO THE RIGHT: Intensifying GOP Primary Continues as Sears, LaRock, and Chase Fight for Trump's Attention (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: Intensifying GOP Primary Continues as Sears, LaRock, and Chase Fight for Trump's Attention This week the intensifying GOP Governor slugfest continued as Winsome Earle-Sears, Dave LaRock, and Amanda Chase race to the right taking extreme positions and tearing each other down all while leaving Virginians behind. SHUT UP & DRIVE Right Turn: A new story from the Washington  more PR

Sears Refuses to Acknowledge Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs That She's Repeatedly Defended (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Sears Refuses to Acknowledge Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs That She's Repeatedly Defended Today during a jobs focused press conference, Winsome Earle-Sears refused to acknowledge Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs that she's repeatedly defended despite the devastating impacts on Virginians and the Commonwealth's economy. After defending Trump's attacks on Virginia more PR

Senator Husted: FirstEnergy's Lucky Charm (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Senator Husted: FirstEnergy's Lucky Charm Columbus, Ohio - Ohioans aren't feeling so lucky when they see their energy bills. However, Senator Husted is still ignoring Ohioans' questions about his involvement in Ohio's largest corruption scandal that gave breaks to billionaires while raising their bills. FirstEnergy gave $1 million to a dark money group supporting Husted's gubernatorial primary campaign. F more PR

SPOTTED: Billboard Truck Highlights Intensifying Three-Way GOP Primary As LaRock, Chase, and Sears Fight (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * SPOTTED: Billboard Truck Highlights Intensifying Three-Way GOP Primary As LaRock, Chase, and Sears Fight With today marking the first day that candidates can file signatures to get on the ballot, a mobile billboard truck highlighting the intensifying GOP primary for governor was seen circling the Virginia Department of Elections. This comes off a week of attacks lobbed by f more PR

Thousands of Nevadans Protest Trump-Musk Harmful DOGE Cuts (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of Nevadans Protest Trump-Musk Harmful DOGE Cuts Over the past few weeks, thousands of Nevadans have gathered outside of Republican offices, including Mark Amodei's, to protest them for refusing to defend Nevada against Donald Trump and Elon Musk's indiscriminate and harmful DOGE cuts. Last month, Joe Lombardo's press office tweeted, "we need DOGE reforms in Nevada!" See how these  more PR

Trump Signs Reckless Order Eliminating the Department of Education, Devastating Nevada Schools (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Trump Signs Reckless Order Eliminating the Department of Education, Devastating Nevada Schools Donald Trump's decision to sign an executive order to abolish the Department of Education will have a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Nevada students, especially the most at-risk students. While Trump is undoing critical funding for Nevada public schools, special education programs, com more PR

Trump's Tariffs Will Impact Nearly 50,000 Jobs in Nevada, Lombardo Still Silent (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Tariffs Will Impact Nearly 50,000 Jobs in Nevada, Lombardo Still Silent New reporting from the New York Times found that Donald Trump's tariffs could cost Nevada nearly 50,000 jobs, including 66% of all jobs in Storey County. When asked last week by KSNV about prices going up in response to Trump's newest cost-raising tariff, Joe Lombardo told reporters he "is not commenting on this top more PR

Virginia's Families and Farmers Worry About Republicans' Cuts to Food Programs (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Virginia's Families and Farmers Worry About Republicans' Cuts to Food Programs As Republicans propose cuts to nutritional assistance programs and Donald Trump cancels funding for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farms, farmers fear losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue, while parents worry about their ability to afford groceries for their children. Rich more PR

Washington Post: Sears "Fully Embracing" Donald Trump Despite His Attacks on Virginia's Economy & Workforce (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Washington Post: Sears "Fully Embracing" Donald Trump Despite His Attacks on Virginia's Economy & Workforce New reporting from the Washington Post details how Winsome Earle-Sears is "fully embracing" Donald Trump despite his ongoing attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy. Washington Post: Trump used to be kryptonite for GOP in Virginia, but not this year * Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sea more PR

Where's Walz?! (10)
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Where's Walz?! Tampon Tim is parading around the country on his phony "town hall" tour, but Minnesotans have been looking for him for years ! Not to mention, Walz is refusing to clean up the sanctuary city mess in Minneapoli s just so he can raise his profile to run for President. "Tampon Tim's town hall tour is a pathetic circus act -- a desperate distraction from his failed record an more PR

Winsome Earle-Sears Says She's Talked With Trump After Amanda Chase Teased Endorsement (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Says She's Talked with Trump After Amanda Chase Teased Endorsement In a new interview with Former Trump Co-Chair John Fredricks, Winsome Earle-Sears confirmed she's talked with Donald Trump, but refused to comment on the content of the conversation. The admission follows Sears "fully embracing Trump" and her primary opponent Amanda Chase teasing an endorsement from Trum more PR

WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Struggles as GOP Primary Intensifies (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Struggles as GOP Primary Intensifies It's been another challenging week for Winsome Earle-Sears as the GOP Governor's primary accelerates and her opponents strike. Sears can't escape accountability - even as she escapes answering any questions from the media about why she's defending Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs and the state of her flailing campaign. Sears' rec more PR