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Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for 2026-03-01 ( 31 items )  
"Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke more PR

"Kind of a Joke" ... "Unbelievable" Lombardo Back in the Spotlight for Boring Company Cover Up (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Kind of a Joke"... "Unbelievable" Lombardo Back in the Spotlight for Boring Company Cover Up * A new report reveals there are even more victims of chemical burns from working in Elon Musk's toxic sludge-filled tunnels. Instead of standing up for workers' safety, Joe Lombardo is letting Musk's company off the hook for committing "chilling" safety violations that led to firefighters and other wo more PR

After He Attended the Unveiling of Trump's Reckless New Tariff in D.C., Lombardo Still Wants Nevadans to "Feel a Little Pain" (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * After He Attended the Unveiling of Trump's Reckless New Tariff in D.C., Lombardo Still Wants Nevadans to "Feel a Little Pain" * Trump has been illegally taxing Nevadans' groceries for a year but Lombardo continues to put Trump ahead of working families Nevada small businesses and working families celebrated after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's unconstitutional tariffs that Joe  more PR

DGA Announces Additional 2026 Leadership Appointments (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * DGA Announces Additional 2026 Leadership Appointments Today, the DGA announced that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will continue to serve as Chair of the Women Governors Fund, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will serve as DGA Finance Chair, and California Governor Gavin Newsom will continue to serve as DGA Policy Chair. The appointments are for one year and were made official at a me more PR

Donald Trump's Disastrous State of the Union and Everything Joe Lombardo Now Has to Answer For (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 25 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Donald Trump's Disastrous State of the Union and Everything Joe Lombardo Now Has to Answer For * "What does the president have to do with Nevada? EVERYTHING" - Joe Lombardo Joe Lombardo was quick to praise Donald Trump's State of the Union, falsely claiming the president is "lowering costs" all while Nevadans face sharp tourism declines, one of the worst unemployment rates in the nation, and more PR

How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * Nevada Independent : A disastrous start to 2026 - Strip gaming revenue fell 11% in January to $747.6M Fox News : Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from drivin more PR

ICYMI: Across the Country, Democratic Leaders Flood the Airwaves to Tell the True Story of Trump's First Year in Office (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Across the Country, Democratic Leaders Flood the Airwaves to Tell the True Story of Trump's First Year in Office As Trump took the stage to deliver his State of the Union address full of lies and broken promises, Democrats took to the airwaves to tell the true story of Trump's first year in office: soaring prices, rising layoffs, and billionaire handouts on the backs of wo more PR

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Necochea: Public Safety and Medicaid Cuts Risk Lives, Little Shrugs Off Responsibility (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 27 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: Public Safety and Medicaid Cuts Risk Lives, Little Shrugs Off Responsibility Idaho is seeing what happens when lawmakers slash first and refuse to take responsibility for the consequences. Republicans are pushing sweeping cuts to essential services and public safety. These cuts put lives at risk, raise long-term costs, and shift burdens onto counties,  more PR

JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Surpasses 100 Mentions in FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Surpasses 100 Mentions in FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial * Columbus, Ohio -Jon Husted reached a new milestone yesterday -his 100th mention in the ongoing FirstEnergy criminal corruption trial. As the trial continues, Husted's ties to the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history continue to deepen. Throughout the trial, new phone calls, text messages, and previ more PR

JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: New Calls Continue To Place Jon Husted At Center of FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: New Calls Continue To Place Jon Husted At Center of FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal * Husted mentioned 58 times Friday, 96 times since trial began New calls between Husted and FirstEnergy bribery defendant surface during corruption trial Columbus, Ohio -Yet again, Jon Husted has taken the spotlight in the ongoing FirstEnergy criminal corruption trial. New court testimony revealed n more PR

MDP Statement Ahead of SOTU as Trump Wreaks Havoc on Michigan's Economy (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * MDP Statement Ahead of SOTU as Trump Wreaks Havoc on Michigan's Economy Ahead of tonight's State of the Union, Michigan Dems are highlighting the ways that Trump and Republicans have hurt middle-class families in the past year * During Donald Trump's first year in office, costs and unemployment rates have spiked for Michigan families, and however he tries to spin it in tonig more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: "Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * "Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge New reporting from The Detroit News finds that "Canadian visits to southeast Michigan fell 30% from 2024 to 2025," which has taken a toll on Michigan's economy and "especially hurt Detroit businesses." This comes as multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers cheerleads the reckl more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Billionaire Duggan and James Donor Gave Trump PAC $1 Million to Block New Bridge (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Billionaire Duggan and James Donor Gave Trump PAC $1 Million to Block New Bridge Duggan and James still haven't told Moroun to stop blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge * One of Mike Duggan and John James' largest campaign donors gave $1 million to a Donald Trump super PAC to block the Gordie Howe Bridge from opening--and neither Duggan nor James have called on Matthew Moroun to  more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Chair Hertel Applauds Governor Whitmer's State of the State Address (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Chair Hertel Applauds Governor Whitmer's State of the State Address Tonight, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth State of the State address, outlining how Democrats will continue fighting to protect health care and lower costs for Michiganders. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Throughout her time in offi more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Gov. Andy Beshear to Join MDP's 2026 Legacy Dinner Honoring Gov. Whitmer (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Gov. Andy Beshear to Join MDP's 2026 Legacy Dinner Honoring Gov. Whitmer DETROIT -- Today, the Michigan Democratic Party announced that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be the special guest at its 2026 Legacy Dinner on Saturday, April 18, and join Michigan Democrats in honoring Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a close friend and partner who's delivered more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan GOP Leader Called Opponents 'Scum' After Hearing on ICE Bills (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Michigan GOP Leader Called Opponents 'Scum' After Hearing on ICE Bills [Detroit News] In a new report (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/25/michigan-republican-party-chairman-jim-runestad-ice-democrats-absolute-scum-state-senate-hearing/88844373007/), The Detroit News exposed Michigan Republican Party Chair and State Senator Jim Runestad for calling fello more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Michiganders Frustrated About Rising Costs as Price Hike Mike Lies About a "Booming" Economy (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michiganders Frustrated About Rising Costs as Price Hike Mike Lies About a "Booming" Economy Despite multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers' claims that the economy is "booming" under Trump and "working families [are] not paying more," new reporting from FOX 47 finds the economy remains a "top concern" for Michiganders as "rising food, utility and housing costs are still squeezing thei more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Still Silent as Trump's Invitation to China "Ratcheted Up" Interest in Chinese Cars (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Still Silent as Trump's Invitation to China "Ratcheted Up" Interest in Chinese Cars As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers refuses to speak out against Trump's call to "let China come in" to the U.S. auto market, new reporting from The Detroit News finds "[U.S. auto] dealer interest in Chinese vehicles has ratcheted up since last month when Trump made th more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Price Hike Mike's Tariffs Helped Cut UAW Workers' Profit-Sharing Checks by 40% This Year (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Price Hike Mike's Tariffs Helped Cut UAW Workers' Profit-Sharing Checks by 40% This Year As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers doubles down on supporting Trump's reckless tariffs, the average payout for UAW hourly workers at the Big Three automakers just plummeted to about $6,200 this year, "nearly 40 percent less than the 2025 average of almost $10,000." This comes as "tariff cost more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Three Weeks of Silence From Mike Duggan on Donald Trump Threatening Detroit's Elections (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Three Weeks of Silence from Mike Duggan on Donald Trump Threatening Detroit's Elections Three weeks ago, on February 3, Donald Trump peddled conspiracy theories about his 2020 election loss in Michigan, alleged with no evidence that there is "horrible corruption" in Detroit's elections, and threatened to take over the city's election administration. Yet three weeks later, Mi more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: From WUNC - Michael Whatley Is Bankrolled By The Energy Companies He Lobbied For (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * NEW FROM WUNC: Michael Whatley Is Bankrolled By The Energy Companies He Lobbied For New reporting from WUNC reveals that DC insider Michael Whatley's campaign is being bankrolled by energy companies, financially benefitting from the massive corporations he spent "more than 15 years lobbying" for. WUNC: In North Carolina's U.S. Senate GOP primary, contenders try to topple more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: GOP Base - Whatley "Is a Lobbyist" From "The DC Swamp" (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * GOP Base: Whatley "Is a Lobbyist" From "The DC Swamp" With days to go before the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, the Republican base continues to sour on Big Oil lobbyist and DC political hack Michael Whatley. The Daily Haymaker: "Whatley is a lobbyist who has spent his entire adult professional life in the DC swamp." Whatley's opponents have slammed him for being a DC insider running an u more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - DC Insider Michael Whatley Always Sides With DC Politicians At The Expense Of North Carolinians (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Always Sides With DC Politicians At The Expense Of North Carolinians Ahead of the State of the Union, here's a reminder that Michael Whatley has repeatedly championed his fellow DC insiders' efforts to raise prices and hurt working families across North Carolina. From health care to groceries, costs are skyrocketing - and Whatley has cheered it on every more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - DC Insider Michael Whatley Pushes Policies That Spike His Individual Stocks (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Pushes Policies That Spike His Individual Stocks Here's your reminder that DC insider and "longtime oil lobbyist" Michael Whatley was caught advocating for policies that enrich himself, cheering on the Trump administration's pledge to increase oil production in Venezuela and boosting his individual stocks in oil and gas companies up to  more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Week Out From The Messy GOP Senate Primary, Don Brown, Michele Morrow's Attacks On "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Are in the Spotlight (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Week Out From The Messy GOP Senate Primary, Don Brown, Michele Morrow's Attacks On "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Are in the Spotlight With the messy GOP Senate primary approaching next week, Republican attacks on Michael Whatley's failure as the Hurricane Helene "recovery czar" are in the spotlight. WUNC: In North Carolina's U.S. Senate GOP primary, contenders try to topple Trump-endo more PR

NV Dems Chair Statement Ahead of Donald Trump's State of the Union (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement Ahead of Donald Trump's State of the Union * Ahead Donald Trump's State of the Union, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement: "Tonight, Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to Nevada working families drowning in sky-high costs, steep health care cuts, and one of the worst unemployment rates in the  more PR

Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator * REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just A Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release Husted Continues to Dodge Questions From Ohioans Who Deserve Accountability Toledo, Ohio -Today, Ohioans called out Senator Jon Husted outside his Toledo office for taking more than $116,000  more PR

PRESS RELEASE: Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Virginians He Won't Keep (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * PRESS RELEASE: Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Virginians He Won't Keep * Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Virginians He Won't Keep During Trump's first year in office, costs and unemployment rates have risen for Virginia families, and health care has become even more expensive RICHMOND, VIRGINIA \- Tonight,  more PR

Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Montanans He Won't Keep (10)
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Montanans He Won't Keep * Helena, MT - Ahead of Donald Trump's State of the Union Address, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Emily Marburger released the following statement: "Tonight, Donald Trump will desperately try to pull the wool over Montanans' eyes and paper over a year's worth of betrayal and disastrous  more PR

WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: 'Husted backed the corrupt HB 6 bailout. Ohio households now pay $663 more a year.' (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: 'Husted backed the corrupt HB 6 bailout. Ohio households now pay $663 more a year.' * Husted at center of ongoing FirstEnergy corruption trial, mentioned more than 100 times Columbus, Ohio - New reporting reveals that Senator Jon Husted " led the charge " to pass HB 6, the scandal-ridden bribery legislation that has contributed to Ohioans' electric bills, rising by an average of  more PR

WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: Vivek Ramaswamy Silent After Donation from Nazi Reenactor (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: Vivek Ramaswamy Silent After Donation from Nazi Reenactor * Columbus, Ohio - More than a week has passed since reporting revealed billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy accepted a $500 contribution from a Nazi reenactor, and Ramaswamy is still silent. Despite repeated requests for comment, Ramaswamy has not indicated plans to return the funds. READ: Vivek Ramaswamy silent after taking $500  more PR