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BREAKING: Joni Ernst Votes Against Congressional Stock Trading Ban (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 1 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news on July 31, 2025:
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BREAKING: Joni Ernst Votes Against Congressional Stock Trading Ban
Ernst continues to cash in on access while Iowa families struggle to keep up
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DES MOINES - Yesterday, Senator Joni Ernst voted against a bipartisan bill to ban congressional stock trading, allowing her to continue profiting off her position in public office while Iowans work harder than ever to make ends meet.
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BREAKING: Trump Admin Admitted "Trump Accounts" are "Backdoor for Privatizing Social Security" (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, July 31 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 30, 2025:
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BREAKING: Trump Admin Admitted "Trump Accounts" are "Backdoor for Privatizing Social Security"
Seattle, WA - Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted in an interview that the new "Trump Accounts" in the Republican billionaire-first budget bill are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security." Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement responding to more PR
Democrat Henry Cuellar is in Deep Trouble in Court and at the Ballot Box (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Democrat Henry Cuellar is in Deep Trouble in Court and at the Ballot Box
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Out of touch Democrat Henry Cuellar is facing federal bribery charges as South Texas voters flee today's radical Democrat Party.
In both a desperate and hypocritical move, Democrats have remained SILENT on the fact that Henry Cuellar allegedly accepted " $600,000 in bribes between 2014 and 2021 from a Mexican bank more PR
DNC: WTAS - Bessent Admits Trump's Billionaire-First Budget Is 'Backdoor Way To Privatize Social Security' (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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WTAS: Bessent Admits Trump's Billionaire-First Budget Is 'Backdoor Way To Privatize Social Security'
Donald Trump's billionaire-first budget is the largest cut to health care in history -- all to give massive tax handouts to the ultra-rich -- and yesterday, his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that the "Trump Accounts" included in the bill will be how they privatize Social Security.
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DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby's Statement Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby's Statement Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid
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DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby shared the following statement ahead of tomorrow's 60th anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law:
"Sixty years ago, President Johnson signed Medicaid into law, a transformative step that changed the course of health care in America. Since then, millions of Virginians have more PR
GOP Shut's Out 300,000 Independent Voters: (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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GOP Shut's Out 300,000 Independent Voters:
"They Were for Open Primaries Before They Were Against Them"
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Charleston, WV - West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin and Party Vice Chair Teresa Toriseva today condemned the West Virginia Republican Party's decision to close its primary elections to the nearly 300,000 independent voters in the state -- who make up roughly 3 more PR
ICYMI: Rogers-Backed Trade War Spurs Detroit Layoffs as Companies Cite Trump's Chaotic Tariffs (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rogers-Backed Trade War Spurs Detroit Layoffs as Companies Cite Trump's Chaotic Tariffs
Michigan workers pay the price for Rogers' support of Trump's trade failures
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LANSING -- In case you missed it, Detroit-area companies are slashing jobs and shuttering operations thanks to President Trump's chaotic trade war -- which Mike Rogers has praised, saying Trump has done a "great job."
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ICYMI: Voters still hate Democrats (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Voters still hate Democrats
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In case you missed it : Voters still hate Democrats.
The Democratic Party's image has eroded to its lowest point in more than three decades, with 63% of voters having an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party. And on the issues? Voters trust Republicans over Democrats hands down:
* Inflation: GOP +10
* Tariffs: GOP +7
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Idaho Democratic Party: A Message From the Chair - Public Lands Make Us Who We Are. Idaho Democrats Are Fighting to Keep Them That Way. (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 2 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2025 by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Public Lands Make Us Who We Are. Idaho Democrats Are Fighting to Keep Them That Way.
Public lands define Idaho. Whether you're ranching in Owyhee, hunting near Salmon, or hiking with your kids in the Sawtooths, your rights are equal to anyone else's. These lands belong to all of us. Not billionaires, corporations, or political insiders.
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Idaho Democrats Celebrate 60 Years of Medicare and Medicaid, Highlight Record of Expanding Care (10)
BOISE, Idaho, July 31 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 30, 2025:
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Idaho Democrats Celebrate 60 Years of Medicare and Medicaid, Highlight Record of Expanding Care
On the 60th Anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement:
"For sixty years, Medicare and Medicaid have helped Americans live longer, healthier lives and delivered care when it mattered most. Here in Idaho, more PR
Iowa Democrats Issue Joint Statement Marking One Year of Republicans' Abortion Ban This Week (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 28, 2025:
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Iowa Democrats Issue Joint Statement Marking One Year of Republicans' Abortion Ban This Week
DES MOINES - Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart, Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner, and Iowa Democratic House Leader Brian Meyer issued the following joint statement regarding the first anniversary of Iowa Republicans' near-total abortion ban, which will be marked on July 29th:
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It's a Bird! It's an... $80,000 A Month Plane? Vivek Ramaswamy's Fundraising Report Reveals a Candidate Deeply Out-of-Touch with Ohioans (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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It's a Bird! It's an... $80,000 A Month Plane? Vivek Ramaswamy's Fundraising Report Reveals a Candidate Deeply Out-of-Touch with Ohioans
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Columbus, Ohio- This week, Vivek Ramaswamy filed his first campaign fundraising report, which painted an even more vivid picture of a candidate masquerading as an outsider who is anything but. Whether it's a donor list that includes anti-democracy ballot measure funder Ri more PR
KDP Statement on Sharp Hiring Decrease Caused by Trump Administration (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 2 -- The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2025:
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KDP Statement on Sharp Hiring Decrease Caused by Trump Administration
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Today, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Colmon Elridge released the following statement on the dismal job report that shows hiring nationwide has decreased sharply as a direct result of President Trump's failed economic policies -- and the Kentucky Republicans who refuse to stand up to him, as h more PR
Las Vegas' Unemployment Jumps As Damage From The Lombardo-Trump Agenda Continues To Take Its Toll (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Las Vegas' Unemployment Jumps As Damage From The Lombardo-Trump Agenda Continues To Take Its Toll
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New data confirms that under Joe Lombardo, Las Vegas' jobless rate continues to climb as Trump's trade war continues to wreak havoc on Nevada's economy. Unemployment in Vegas jumped to 5.8% in June, rising rapidly from 5.5% in May and 5.2% in April.
Nevada's unemployment rate is higher today th more PR
Lombardo Refuses To Defend Broadband Funding He Took Credit for After it's Rescinded, Criticized by Trump's Acting U.S. Attorney (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Refuses To Defend Broadband Funding He Took Credit for After it's Rescinded, Criticized by Trump's Acting U.S. Attorney
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After Donald Trump's administration rescinded approval for Nevada to use $400 million in funding under theBroadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to achieve universal high speed internet in the state, his extreme U.S. Attorney pick for Nevada, Sigal more PR
Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Support for Chaotic Trade War Despite Economic Pain in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025:
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Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Support for Chaotic Trade War Despite Economic Pain in Michigan
Rogers says Michigan families' economic suffering is just a shoe that will "pinch every once in a while" as he continues championing tariffs devastating local businesses
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LANSING -- Today, Mike Rogers continued to double down on supporting Trump's toxic tariffs and dismissing their imp more PR
NEW from CNN: When Asked, Winsome Earle-Sears Refuses To Say She Won't Ban Abortion As Governor (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 31 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NEW from CNN: When Asked, Winsome Earle-Sears Refuses To Say She Won't Ban Abortion As Governor
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VIRGINIA - In a new interview with CNN, Winsome Earle-Sears refused to say she won't work to ban abortion in Virginia as Governor and was "noncommittal when asked whether she would consider another push to restrict abortion rights."
This follows Sears leaving a handwritten note that she is "mor more PR
NEW: Sears Doesn't Think Virginians Losing Their Jobs is a "Real Issue" (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NEW: Sears Doesn't Think Virginians Losing Their Jobs is a "Real Issue"
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VIRGINIA \- In a new CNN interview today, when asked if she supports Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's jobs, Winsome Earle-Sears refused to answer the question, instead saying she wants " to talk about real issues. "
"Winsome Earle-Sears just admitted to Virginians that she doesn't think people losing their job more PR
NV Dems Chair Statement on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
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In response to the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement:
"For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been a lifeline for millions of Nevadans who rely on these programs for lifesaving health care. These programs are a reflect more PR
NYGOP Launches "Stop Zohran" Page and Forms Coalition of Common Sense to Oppose Mamdani (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following news:
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NYGOP Launches "Stop Zohran" Page and Forms Coalition of Common Sense to Oppose Mamdani
NEW YORK CITY - The New York State Republican Party today announced the launch of its "Stop Zohran" campaign and the formation of the Coalition of Common Sense to oppose the radical candidacy of Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The comprehensive effort includes a dedicated webpage at nygo more PR
On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid Being Signed into Law, Elected Leaders and Virginians Call Out Sears for Cheering on Cuts to Healthcare (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid Being Signed into Law, Elected Leaders and Virginians Call Out Sears for Cheering on Cuts to Healthcare
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Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things"
VIRGINIA - Today, on the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law, elected leaders and Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears' for cheering on Trump's tax bill, sa more PR
On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid, Ohioans Deserve Answers About Republican Votes for Largest Medicaid Cut in History (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid, Ohioans Deserve Answers About Republican Votes for Largest Medicaid Cut in History
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Columbus, Ohio -- Sixty years ago today, the Medicaid and Medicare Act was signed into law. However, Ohio's entire Republican congressional delegation recently voted for the largest cut to Medicaid in history. Every Ohio Republican owns the consequences of this vote- from rural hospitals clo more PR
REMINDER: Sears Continues to Support Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs and Economy As Job Market Slows (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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REMINDER: Sears Continues to Support Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs and Economy As Job Market Slows
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VIRGINIA - As today's jobs report showed the weakest three-month period of job growth since 2020 - Winsome Earle-Sears continues to support Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's jobs and economy. This comes after June marked the sixth straight month that the unemployment rate rose in Vir more PR
Sales Tax Holiday Is a Win for Families -- Thanks to Delegate Sean Hornbuckle (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Sales Tax Holiday Is a Win for Families -- Thanks to Delegate Sean Hornbuckle
CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Democratic Party is celebrating the implementation of the Back to School Tax Free Holiday, which will provide $3.4 million in tax relief to West Virginia families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. But while Governor Patrick Morrisey held a media event this we more PR
Sears Again Refuses to Answer Why She's Backing Healthcare Cuts That Will Take Insurance Away from 322,000 Virginians (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 31 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Sears Again Refuses to Answer Why She's Backing Healthcare Cuts That Will Take Insurance Away from 322,000 Virginians
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VIRGINIA - Following Virginia Democrats launching a new billboard campaign calling out Winsome-Earle Sears for backing Trump's healthcare cuts, Sears again refused to explain why she's backing the law, and dismissed the devastating impact on Virginians.
Sears has prai more PR
Sears Continues to Cheer on Trump Tax Bill as Virginia Republicans Speak Out About Medicaid Cuts (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Sears Continues to Cheer on Trump Tax Bill as Virginia Republicans Speak Out About Medicaid Cuts
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Winsome Earle-Sears on bill that cuts Medicaid: "The bill as you know now does so many great things"
VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears continues to back Trump's tax bill that will take healthcare away from 322,000 Virginians and force six or more rural hospitals to close, Virginia Republi more PR
Statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand on North Carolina Senate Race (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand on North Carolina Senate Race
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Governor Roy Cooper's entrance into the North Carolina Senate race:
"Governor Cooper is a proven leader who has dedic more PR
The Nevada Independent: 1 in 6 Nevadans Get Food Stamps. Many May Lose Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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The Nevada Independent: 1 in 6 Nevadans Get Food Stamps. Many May Lose Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
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"In a state with increasing food insecurity, more than 130,000 food stamp recipients will have their eligibility reevaluated"
Last week, reporting from the Nevada Independent showed how Trump and Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" will result in hundreds of thousands of familie more PR
The Nevada Independent: For Future Growth, Nevada Needs Solar. Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Won't Help. (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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The Nevada Independent: For Future Growth, Nevada Needs Solar. Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Won't Help.
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A new report from the Nevada Independent found that increased utility bills, job losses, and significant cuts to Nevada's solar energy industry are on the horizon due to Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", which Joe Lombardo has celebrated. The bill will undermine environmental protections more PR
Trump and Republicans' Budget Robs $1.1B From Michigan Budget (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Trump and Republicans' Budget Robs $1.1B from Michigan Budget
Amid state House Republicans' ongoing refusal to negotiate, Trump's tax cuts are creating yet another barrier as Michigan Dems try to pass a budget
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LANSING -- While state House Republicans drag their feet and fail to pass a state budget, Congressional Republicans' billionaire budget will devastate Michigan's operating budget to more PR
Virginia Democrats Launch New Billboard Campaign Slamming Sears for Praising Medicaid Cuts (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Virginia Democrats Launch New Billboard Campaign Slamming Sears for Praising Medicaid Cuts
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Majority of Virginians Oppose Medicaid Cuts
VIRGINIA - Today Virginia Democrats launched three billboards along I-64 highlighting Winsome Earle-Sears praising the Trump tax bill that's taking healthcare away from 322,000 Virginians and will force at least six rural hospitals to close. The billb more PR
Virginian Calls Out Sears for Backing Healthcare Cuts and Dismissing Concerns (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Virginian Calls Out Sears for Backing Healthcare Cuts and Dismissing Concerns
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VIRGINIA - New reporting from WVTF details how Virginians are calling out Winsome Earle-Sears for backing Trump's tax bill that will take Medicaid away from 322,000 Virginians. Anna Maria Mendez explained "[Sears] was asked about these cuts. She said, 'Don't panic.' Well guess what. We're already panicking. [. more PR
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Major Coup" for Senate Democrats as "Dream Recruit" Roy Cooper Enters North Carolina Senate Race (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Major Coup" for Senate Democrats as "Dream Recruit" Roy Cooper Enters North Carolina Senate Race
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"Cooper's campaign launch is seen as a major coup for the Democratic Party"
As " beloved " former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper enters the race for U.S. Senate, a wave of coverage is highlighting that " Democrats' chances of flipping the Senate just went up " more PR
With Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day, Sears Cheers on Attacks on Virginians' Jobs, Healthcare, and Fundamental Rights (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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With Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day, Sears Cheers on Attacks on Virginians' Jobs, Healthcare, and Fundamental Rights
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Chairman Lamont Bagby: "What we want to do is protect workers. We want to protect families. We want to protect our public education systems [...]."
VIRGINIA - With less than 100 days until Election Day, Virginia Democrats are focused on delivering for Virginians more PR
With More Chaos to Come, Washington Families Already Feeling the Pain of Trump's Economy (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 2 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2025
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With More Chaos to Come, Washington Families Already Feeling the Pain of Trump's Economy
Under Donald Trump, America has seen the weakest three-month period of job growth since the pandemic
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Seattle, WA - Responding to today's July jobs report, Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement:
"Six months into Donald Trump's second administration, Washington famili more PR
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