RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * 100 Days Since Iran War Started, NC Families Are Paying More While DC Insider Michael Whatley Profits * Since the Iran War started 100 days ago, North Carolina families continue to face record inflation and soaring gas prices while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has grown richer from the conflict, disrespected American service members and downplayed the war. A longtime Big Oil lobbyist, Whatley "profited by up to $219,6 more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * 3 Months Later, DC Insider Michael Whatley Still Refuses To Explain Why He Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator * Three months ago, DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly elevating convicted child sex offender Harvey West. After dodging questions about West at all costs, Whatley faces an enraged base at the NCGOP convention that starts today. When directly confronted, he has "sidestepped" questions o more PR

BOISE, Idaho, June 12 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: Republican Agenda Leaves Our Children Behind * Raising a family takes work and sacrifice. Parents should be able to trust that their elected representatives are giving their kids a fair shot. In Idaho, Republican politicians are making that harder than it needs to be. As summer begins, parents are already thinking about the classrooms their children will return to this fall. Idaho is giving them reason to worry. The state ranks l more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of General Election, NV Dems Launch Accountability Hub on The Lombardo-Trump Economy * Ahead of the general election, NV Dems is rolling out an accountability hub laying out how Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's agenda has driven up food, gas, health care, and other everyday costs -a massive vulnerability for Lombardo in one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in the country. While Lombardo called Trump the " greatest president "  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 11 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * The Baltimore Banner Debunks Partisan Reporting From Sinclair, Confirms Gov. Moore's Military Service * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, the Baltimore Banner released the most comprehensive report on Gov. Moore's military record to date-stating that "Wes Moore's military service is not in doubt," and slamming the Baltimore Sun for their use of anonymous sources in an attempt to slander the governor's military service. In their reporting, the Banner confir more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Doormat for Donald: Joe Lombardo About to Stumble Into General Election * Joe Lombardo is about to stumble into the general election with zero real accomplishments of his own -focused solely on being Donald Trump's doormat. As Lombardo caves to Trump every chance he gets, he's going to have to answer for putting his cost-raising agenda over hardworking Nevadans. Under the Lombardo-Trump economy, costs are up, tourism is plummeting, and Nevada more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley In Spotlight for Refusing to Denounce Duke Rate Hike * NC Voices : " Between his years lobbying on behalf of utility companies, his substantial Duke Energy holdings, and his refusal to take a position on the company's latest rate hike proposal, questions remain about whose interests he would prioritize in Washington." As thousands of North Carolina families worry "they won't be able to pay more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * CNBC : Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high Las Vegas Sun : US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4% Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. Joe Lombardo is stumbli more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: As New Trial Looms, Jon Husted's Central Role In The Largest Bribery Scandal in Ohio History Comes Under Even More Scrutiny Ohio families paying $663 more a year on utility bills thanks to Husted's corruption - In case you missed it, Jon Husted's corrupt donors were reindicted with new criminal charges in the FirstEnergy bribery scheme -the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio history. The widened scope of the reindictment will more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Akron Beacon Journal: Maple Heights mayor seeks Ohio seat, focuses on helping cities in crisis * COLUMBUS, OH - Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell is running for Auditor with experience pulling a city out of a fiscal emergency, uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse and addressing those issues to get Maple Heights back on track to grow communities. Blackwell also touts her commitment to working across the aisle, as the Akron Beacon Journal notes she h more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Cook Political Report: "Ohio Poll Could Portend Trouble for Republicans" * COLUMBUS, OH - With Donald Trump's disastrous economic policies - like the tariffs that are raising the price of goods, the reckless war with Iran that is raising gas prices, and the healthcare cuts that are ripping care away from Ohio families and putting hospitals at risk - new polling could indicate that "his political problems had metastasized and spread to infect Republi more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Inflation Hit Record High in May After Whatley Promised a "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2 * New Consumer Price Index data reveals inflation " jumped to 4.2%" in May - a new high - "as the Iran war pushed energy prices higher." But last December, DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley promised "an economy that's growing and very, very strong first quarter, second quarter" in 2026. Michael Whatley: "So we're very excited about the p more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 11 -- The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Colmon Elridge: * * * KDP Statement on Medical Cannabis and Rep. Jason Nemes Today, after Rep. Jason Nemes (R-33) threatened lawful participants in Kentucky's medical cannabis program with criminal prosecution, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement: "We condemn Rep. Nemes for threatening sick, vulnerable Kentuckians and their healthcare providers with criminal charges. He is actively urging pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * MDP Statement on Aric Nesbitt's Violent AI Video In response to floundering gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt's violent AI video, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: "This AI-generated video from Aric Nesbitt is disgusting and uses violent and inflammatory imagery--and it comes as a man was charged just days ago with threatening the State Capitol. Political violence is unacceptable and i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * MDP Launches PriceHikeMike.com to Expose Mike Rogers' Pattern of Dismissing Michiganders' Concerns About Costs Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched PriceHikeMike.com, a new website that exposes how GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers supported massive price increases for Michiganders -- and then told them to get over it. "As Michiganders are stretching their paychecks, Mike Rogers can't escape from his toxic record of s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Price Hike Mike website turns Rogers' own words against him" [Detroit Metro Times] At a time when affordability has become one of the most urgent issues for voters, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has "repeatedly brushed off concerns about rising costs," The Detroit Metro Times reports. Now, the Michigan Democratic Party is "turn[ing] Rogers' words against him" with the launch of PriceHikeMike.com, a new website that portrays R more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * DeVos-Funded John James Dodges Questions on Education Two-time statewide loser John James, who is funded by the anti-public school DeVos family, did not respond to an interview request from WWMT in Kalamazoo last week to discuss education. WWMT, while looking at each of the gubernatorial candidate's plans for education, noted that: "A request for an interview was sent to Republican Congressman John James' campaign, but they d more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Dwindling Fuel Inventories Could Spike Gas Prices Even Higher As Mike Rogers Dismisses Michiganders' Cost Concerns As the Mike Rogers-backed war in Iran fuels another inflation surge, new reporting from The Washington Post reveals that government and commercial fuel inventories are "rapidly depleting," prompting fears that "gasoline prices could surge [even higher] in coming months." While costs skyrocket, Rogers has doubled more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * GOP's Price-Hiking Agenda Causes Inflation to Surge to Highest Level in Years Today, amid reporting that Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran pushed U.S. inflation to 4.2%, its highest level in years, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Donald Trump and Republicans campaigned on 'ending inflation' and 'no new wars.' Instead, they gave special tax handouts to billionaires, started an unnecessary and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * In A Heated Michigan GOP Race for Governor, Trump Looms Large [Detroit Free Press] "None of [Trump's] endorsed candidates have ever won statewide office, including James, who lost his two bids for U.S. Senate." - New reporting from The Detroit Free Press underscores how Donald Trump's endorsement is the "800-pound gorilla" in the wide-open Michigan Republican primary for governor and that each of the candidates are embracing  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Celebrates 'National Best Friends Day' with His Special-Interest Besties In recognition of National Best Friends Day, a reminder of who GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers counts as some of his best friends -- and what he's done for them at the expense of Michiganders: * Big Pharma, which has given "more than $1 million" in contributions to Rogers' campaigns and his political action committee since 1999. While in Cong more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Trump Tells Americans "I Love the Inflation" as Costs Skyrocket Today, when asked about record-high inflation numbers in his economy, Trump responded that "the numbers were great" and "I love the inflation." In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Trump said he loves inflation--and he means it. He's raising your gas bill, grocery bill, and health care costs while cutting taxes for himself an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * While Families Struggle, Republicans Pass Budget to Fund Unaccountable ICE Today, in response to Michigan Republicans in Congress passing a $70 billion budget on unaccountable ICE agents and Trump's mission to instill chaos in America's streets, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Instead of lowering costs or investing in America as people struggle to make ends meet, every Michigan Re more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Mike Turner On Votes For Reckless War With Iran That Is Sky-Rocketing Ohioans' Gas Prices: No Comment * COLUMBUS, OH - Republican Congressman Mike Turner has a simple message for Ohioans as he continues to vote for the reckless war with Iran that is raising Ohioans' gas prices: " No comment." While Turner doubles down on his support for the war with Iran, and gas prices in Ohio have reached $5.00 a gallon in recent weeks, Kristina Knickerbocker and Ohioans  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW VOTE: Jon Husted Sides With Massive Insurance Companies Over Ohioans * COLUMBUS, OHIO -Last night, Jon Husted voted against two bipartisan proposals to prevent insurance companies from denying or delaying critically needed health care to Ohio families and requiring preauthorization for care. Husted has accepted more than $679,000 from insurance companies and their executives who have raised rates on Ohioans in 2026. Last year, Husted voted nine times  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on NV-02 Primary Results * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Former Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson winning the Democratic nomination to defeat David Flippo this November: "Former Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson is a social worker, mom, and champion for her community whose life's work has been dedicated to helping more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on the Nevada Treasurer Primary Results * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman winning the Democratic nomination for Treasurer: "I have had the privilege of witnessing first-hand how dedicated and hard-working Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman is throughout the many years we have worked together to help uplift Nevada families. As Nevada's  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Statement on Joe Lombardo Gutting Hospice Care to Appease Donald Trump * Nevada State Democratic Party spokesperson Kate Sosland released the following statement on the Nevada Health Authority pausing state licensures of hospice and home health: "In Joe Lombardo's latest pathetic move to flatten himself into Donald Trump's doormat, he is now slashing Nevadans' access to critical health care at the end of their lives. Lombardo hasn't  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement on Passage of Anti-Voter Legislation * COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde issued the following statement on Ohio Republicans' rushed and harmful legislation that will disenfranchise eligible Ohio voters: "While Ohio's elections are safe and secure, let's be clear what this push is really about: a partisan power grab by Republican politicians who are so desperate to cling t more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement on Reported FBI Raids on Ohio Voting Rights Organization * COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde issued the following statement on reports of FBI raids on an Ohio voting rights organization: "The reports of FBI raids involving civil rights leaders and their staff are deeply concerning. Organizations that help eligible Ohioans register to vote and participate in our democracy  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * On Day Two Of NCGOP Convention, Conservative Media Slams Whatley As "Weak Nominee" Who Fails To "Rally" His Base * As the NCGOP convention takes place, Republicans are sounding the alarm on DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley's "weak" candidacy and his failure to appeal to his GOP base. Daily Haymaker: "The Whatley campaign is doing ZERO to rally the conservative base. ZERO." At the convention this weekend, Whatley's toxi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ramaswamy Kept Paying Security Firm Following Personal Bodyguard's Arrest with Enough Fentanyl to Kill 132,000 Ohioans * Columbus, Ohio- New reporting from TiffinOhio.net uncovered how Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign continued paying his security firm even after his personal bodyguard was arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 132,000 Ohioans. READ: Ramaswamy kept paying security firm after bodyguard arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 132,000 Ohioans * Ca more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * REMINDER: NC Republicans "Blame" Michael Whatley for Elevating Mark Robinson * As the NCGOP convention is in full swing, here's a reminder that North Carolina Republicans "blamed" DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley for the " rise " of disgraced former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. WRAL: " McCrory blamed Republican National Committee leader Michael Whatley for Robinson's rise. [...] McCrory told CNN Whatley 'ignored many known fl more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * SHOCKING REPORT: 'Top Jon Husted Senate Aide Kept Working for Ohio Lobbying Firm' * COLUMBUS, OHIO - New reporting out today shows that Jon Husted's senior advisor and general counsel has "maintained a paid consulting relationship" with an Ohio lobbying firm -receiving $22,652 in income in addition to his federal salary. Previous reporting revealed that the same senior advisor in Husted's office worked as an opioid and utilities lobbyist whose clients "m more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Ahead of NCGOP Convention, Reminder That Republicans Are Disgusted Whatley Knowingly Elevated a Child Predator * As DC insider Michael Whatley is set to speak at the NCGOP Convention that starts tomorrow, here's a reminder that he will face a base enraged by the fact that he knowingly appointed convicted child sex predator Harvey West to NCGOP leadership multiple times: Michele Woodhouse, a Republican activist: "There's real more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate in Years * REPORTING : Inflation hits 4.2% in May, highest in over 3 years as energy prices soar COLUMBUS, OHIO - New data today shows that the Jon Husted-backed war in Iran has sent inflation surging to the highest level in years, with CNBC reporting that "rising energy costs [have] contributed to pain for consumers." Despite the pain that Ohioans are feeling, Jon Husted has dismissed their more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Rosemary Pino * "A proud product of Paterson public schools, Nellie Pou has dedicated her career to serving the community that raised her. Nellie fights every single day to make life more affordable, put a stop to the Trump Administration's out-of-control attacks on immigrant and Latino communities, and stand up to the extreme D.C. Republican policies that are harming working families. New Jersey voters can't trus more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy's Company Spent Over $70,000 Lobbying the Federal Government for Development & Approval of COVID-19 Drugs New reporting from Politico's Influence newsletter revealed that Vivek Ramaswamy's company spent more than $70,000 lobbying the federal government for the development and approval of COVID-19 drugs. Federal lobbying records show Ramaswamy's company spent approximately $50,000 lobbying the National Institutes of Health and the Executive O more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy's Running Mate Stalled Ban on Child Marriage * "The bill stalled because Senate President Rob McColley gave in to that sentiment" Columbus, Ohio- Reporting from WKRC Local 12 revealed Vivek Ramaswamy's running mate, Senate President Rob McColley, held up a vote on a ban on child marriage in Ohio. Republican State Senator Bill Blessing, a member of McColley's own party, said the bill stalled because McColley "gave in" to arguments agains more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 9 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * With A Glock On Her Hip, Maryland Freedom Caucus Delegate Uses 'Gay' As A Slur To Attack New Gun Laws * ANNAPOLIS, MD - On the first weekend of Pride Month, Maryland Freedom Caucus Delegate Lauren Arikan used 'gay' as a slur to attack Maryland's newest gun safety measures. "It seems like every week we're having to respond to a new racist or discriminatory comment coming from Maryland's Freedom Caucus," said Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Steu more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 1 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP Calls on Senator Jay Taylor to Explain Failure to Disclose Auditor's Office Contract and Income The West Virginia Democratic Party is calling on State Senator Jay Taylor to explain why he failed to disclose a contract and income from the West Virginia State Auditor's Office on the Financial Disclosure Statement he filed with the West Virginia Ethics Commission on February 2, 2026. On May 28, 2026, Taylor told WBOY-TV that he more PR