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91 Day Dash: Ohio Republicans Desperately Try to Outrun the FirstEnergy Scandal (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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91 Day Dash: Ohio Republicans Desperately Try to Outrun the FirstEnergy Scandal
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COLUMBUS, OH - With 13 weeks until Election Day, Ohio Republicans are spending the final stretch looking over their shoulder at the FirstEnergy scandal that looms large over their campaigns. While "one of the most high-profile tasks Ohio's next attorney general will face is overseeing the second prosecution of ex-FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Mike Dowling," Cleveland. more PR
Ahead of First Day of Classes, Trump's Affordability Crisis Is Forcing Maryland Families To Pay More for School Supplies or Cut Back (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Ahead of First Day of Classes, Trump's Affordability Crisis Is Forcing Maryland Families To Pay More for School Supplies or Cut Back
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With no end in sight to Donald Trump and Republicans' affordability crisis, Maryland families gearing up for back-to-school shopping are being forced to spend more or cut back on supplies for their children as prices soar.
According to recent data, 50% of parents throughout the country say they are cutting back on more PR
As Gas Prices Soar, Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Reaps "Banner Profits" & Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Gas Prices Soar, Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Reaps "Banner Profits" & Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran
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As North Carolina families face sky high gas prices from the Iran War and "feel the pinch," DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is financially profiting from his oil and gas stocks while urging to "stay the course" in Iran. As Big Oil companies are bringing in "massive profits," Whatley's up to $1.39 mi more PR
As Newby Again Rules In Favor Of Duke, How Much Is He Personally Profiting? (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Newby Again Rules In Favor Of Duke, How Much Is He Personally Profiting?
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It's never been more clear that the North Carolina Supreme Court needs real ethics reform than it is now. Phil Berger Jr. gets to rule on the legality of laws passed by his dad, Senate President Phil Berger Sr.; and just last week, Chief Justice Paul Newby ruled in favor of Duke Energy, a company he holds massive investments in. In the Duke case, Newby joined hi more PR
As Trump Decimates Nevada Economy, MAGA Congressional Candidates Won't Pass Up Their Chance to Kiss His Ring During Las Vegas Visit (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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As Trump Decimates Nevada Economy, MAGA Congressional Candidates Won't Pass Up Their Chance to Kiss His Ring During Las Vegas Visit
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As Donald Trump visits Nevada amid the affordability crisis he created, his MAGA minions are chomping at the bit to appear alongside him as he gaslights Nevada families into believing it's all a "hoax." Republicans are more interested in kissing Trump's ring than acknowledging the pain working families are feelin more PR
Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran As Big Oil "Reap[s] Rewards" (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran As Big Oil "Reap[s] Rewards"
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DC insider Michael Whatley is pushing to "stay the course" in Iran as the war escalates, even as gas prices continue to soar and multiple North Carolina service members have lost their lives.
As Whatley cheers on the escalation of the war, he's personally financially profiting. Big Oil companies are reporting "blockbuster quarte more PR
Blue Book: Anchor Trump Latches on to Michigan Republicans' Sinking Ship (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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The Blue Book: Anchor Trump Latches on to Michigan Republicans' Sinking Ship
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. TRUMP'S GOLDEN AGE: MICHIGAN ISN'T BUYING IT: Do more PR
Bombshell: Newby Effectively Replaced Supreme Court Candidate For Refusing To Raise Money From Pedophile (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Bombshell: Newby Effectively Replaced Supreme Court Candidate For Refusing To Raise Money From Pedophile
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Cardinal & Pine released a bombshell report, revealing that Chief Justice Newby recruited Trey Allen to run in a primary against April Wood because she refused to raise money with convicted child predator Harvey West. Until Newby recruited Allen, Wood was widely regarded as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2022 Su more PR
BREAKING: Jon Husted Took Maximum Donations From Big Oil Companies Profiting Off Iran War (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BREAKING: Jon Husted Took Maximum Donations From Big Oil Companies Profiting Off Iran War
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CNBC Report: Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -As gas prices soar across Ohio thanks to the Husted-backed Iran war, oil giants like Chevron and Exxon are raking in massive profits. While Ohioans pay more at the pump, Jon Husted is taking the maximum legal contributions from both companies' corporate PACs.
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Breaking: Trump Administration Raising Drug Prices for Seniors on Medicare (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 29 -- The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Today, after President Trump announced plans to end a Biden-era program that keeps drug prices low for 25 million seniors on Medicare, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement:
"Trump is forcing millions of seniors to pay hundreds more each year for medicine they need to survive. That includes more than 271,000 Kentuckians, many of whom are disabled, on fixed incomes and already struggling under the more PR
Civil Eats: Zach Lahn Doesn't Have a Plan to Address Iowa's Water Quality Crisis (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 2 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Civil Eats: Zach Lahn Doesn't Have a Plan to Address Iowa's Water Quality Crisis
New reporting from Civil Eats details how only one candidate in the governor's race has a real plan to address Iowa's rising cancer rates and water quality crisis -- and it's not Kansas carpetbagger and career political operative Zach Lahn.
Instead of "issu[ing] an official water quality plan," Lahn is facing growing scrutiny for having close "ties to Big Ag" and a lo more PR
DC Insider Michael Whatley Admits He Supports Making Stuff Cost More (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Admits He Supports Making Stuff Cost More
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In a new interview with the Salisbury Post, DC insider and Big Oil and utility lobbyist Michael Whatley admits he supports policies that have "raised costs for the average American family."
Salisbury Post: "Whatley also said that he supported tariffs for consumer goods even if they raised costs for the average American family."
As North Carolina families pay more acr more PR
DC Insider Michael Whatley Lies About His Public Safety Record (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Lies About His Public Safety Record
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As DC insider Michael Whatley misleads North Carolinians on his public safety record, here's a reminder that he championed budget cuts to law enforcement.
At a recent event, Whatley said law enforcement needs "more funding" and "more grants." But Whatley failed to mention that he championed Elon Musk's DOGE cuts that slashed hundreds of millions in public safety funding, in more PR
DSCC Friday Takeaways: Win the Senate, Sinking Susan, In a Mood(y) for Corruption, Paxton's Paper Trail, and Whatley's Troubling Venue (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up:
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DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Win the Senate, Sinking Susan, In a Mood(y) for Corruption, Paxton's Paper Trail, and Whatley's Troubling Venue
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 95 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org.
* WIN THE SENATE: This week, the DSCC rolled out its Win The Senate program more PR
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("Billionaires-First" Edition) (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("Billionaires-First" Edition)
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Nevada Current: Lombardo rallies with Trump, defends taking care of billionaires
ABC: Vegas workers say they have been hit by tourism slump fueled by Trump-era tariffs and high costs
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.
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ICYMI: 1100+ Fired Up Ohioans Attend Ohio on the Rise Dinner With Ohio Democrats and Sen. Mark Kelly (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: 1100+ Fired Up Ohioans Attend Ohio on the Rise Dinner With Ohio Democrats and Sen. Mark Kelly
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COLUMBUS, OH - On Saturday in Columbus, Ohio Democrats joined more than 1,100 Ohioans for the Ohio Democratic Party's annual "Ohio on the Rise" dinner. In front of a packed room, Sherrod Brown, Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde, and Democrats up and down the ballot joined special guest Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to emphasize the ener more PR
ICYMI: Lombardo Says His "Billionaire Friends" Come FIRST and Nevada Families Come LAST (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lombardo Says His "Billionaire Friends" Come FIRST and Nevada Families Come LAST
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As Nevadans face the rising cost of gas, groceries, health care, and utilities under the Lombardo-Trump economy, Joe Lombardo said we need to prioritize taking care of Trump's "billionaire friends." Yesterday, Lombardo took the stage with his "commanding officer" Donald Trump and completely ignored the reality that everyday Nevadans are facing.
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ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Record of Jacking Up Utility Rates (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Record of Jacking Up Utility Rates
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NEW REPORT: Electric bills hit new highs across Ohio, state data shows
IRONTON, OHIO -This week, Ohioans in Ironton called out Jon Husted for his record of jacking up energy rates in Ohio -just as a new report showed electric bills have hit new highs across the state.
Jon Husted played a key role in the FirstEnergy bribery scheme, the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio that more PR
MDP Chair Curtis Hertel, MI-7 Democratic Candidates Condemn GOP Meddling (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MDP Chair Curtis Hertel, MI-7 Democratic Candidates Condemn GOP Meddling
Following news that a dark money super PAC with ties to Republicans is trying to meddle in the Michigan 7th District Democratic primary, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel and Democratic candidates for MI-07 Will Lawrence, Matt Maasdam, and Bridget Brink condemned GOP efforts to impact the Democratic primary.
"Republicans know Michigan voters are ready to sen more PR
MDP Congratulates Callie Barr on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-01 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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MDP Congratulates Callie Barr on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-01
DETROIT -- In response to Callie Barr securing the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 1st Congressional District, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"As a military spouse and attorney, Callie knows what it means to serve her community and advocate for others, and she will bring that same commitment to Congress by fighting to e more PR
MDP Congratulates Christina Hines on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-10 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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MDP Congratulates Christina Hines on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-10
DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement tonight after Christina Hines won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 10th Congressional District:
"Christina has spent her career fighting for justice and for the people too often left behind by the system. She built her career as a prosecutor handling some of the state's toughe more PR
MDP Congratulates Democratic State Senate Nominees (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MDP Congratulates Democratic State Senate Nominees
Following the Democratic primary elections for the Michigan State Senate, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"With Michigan Democrats in the majority under Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Democrats delivered cheaper prescriptions, paid sick leave, an end to the retirement tax, and real money for public schools. Democrats didn't just win the more PR
MDP Congratulates Jeremy Moss on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-11 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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MDP Congratulates Jeremy Moss on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-11
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement tonight after State Senator Jeremy Moss won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 11th Congressional District:
"Jeremy has fought for working families in the Michigan Legislature, and he will continue that fight in the halls of Congress. His commitment to lowering healthcare costs more PR
MDP Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Becoming the Democratic Nominee for Governor (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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MDP Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Becoming the Democratic Nominee for Governor
DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement on Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson securing the Democratic nomination for governor:
"Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson on becoming the Democratic nominee for Governor of Michigan. As Secretary of State, Jocelyn has saved Michiganders time and money by transfo more PR
MDP Congratulates Sean McCann on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-04 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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MDP Congratulates Sean McCann on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-04
DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement tonight after State Senator Sean McCann won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 4th Congressional District:
"Sean McCann gets things done -- he's helped write balanced budgets, expanded health care access, and passed one of the most ambitious clean energy standards in more PR
MDP Congratulates Will Lawrence on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-07 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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MDP Congratulates Will Lawrence on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-07
In response to Will Lawrence securing the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Will has spent his career in the fight for working people, and he's not stopping now -- he's taking that fight to Congress. Tom Barrett has spent his time in Washington more PR
MDP on John James Becoming the GOP Nominee For Governor (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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MDP on John James Becoming the GOP Nominee For Governor
DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement on two-time statewide loser John James becoming the Republican nominee for governor:
"John James is a failed politician who spends his time in D.C. lining his own pockets, while voting for higher costs for the rest of us. He's championed every single one of Donald Trump's extreme polic more PR
MDP Releases Video on John James' GOP Opponents Highlighting How He's Out for Himself (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MDP Releases Video on John James' GOP Opponents Highlighting How He's Out for Himself
"Here's the reality: [John James] doesn't know how to run state government." - Mike Cox
"Folks know that winning requires showing up, and unfortunately, right, John James still hasn't figured that out." - Aric Nesbitt
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Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a new video featuring two-time statewide loser John James' Republican opponents--including M more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on Earning Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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MDP Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on Earning Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate
DETROIT -- Today, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"On behalf of Michigan Democrats across the state, I'd like to share my congratulations to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on earning our party's nomination for U.S. Senate.
"Abdul more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Congratulates Donavan McKinney on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-13 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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MDP Congratulates Donavan McKinney on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-13
DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement today after State Representative Donavan McKinney won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 13th Congressional District:
"Donavan has spent his career fighting for working families in the labor movement and the Michigan Legislature. He will take that fighting spir more PR
Mich. Democratic Party Issues Statement on Failed GOP Senate Nominee Mike Rogers (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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MDP Statement on Failed GOP Senate Nominee Mike Rogers
Corrupt multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is officially the Republican nominee for a second-straight U.S. Senate election. In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum released the following statement:
"Mike Rogers represents everything people hate about politics: He sold Michiganders out to the corporate special interests cutting him checks, abandoned Michigan more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: As MAGA Gov. Primary Careens Towards Finish Line, Republicans Fret Over John James (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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As MAGA Gov. Primary Careens Towards Finish Line, Republicans Fret Over John James
As the yearlong Michigan Republican primary for governor--which has seen unprecedented infighting, spending, and personal attacks--careens towards primary election day tomorrow, Republicans across Michigan are fretting over John James and listing a "litany of complaints" over his campaign.
James, once viewed as a 'rising star' in the GOP before more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Blue Book - Democrats are Unified, Bigger, and Better Than Ever (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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The Blue Book: Democrats are Unified, Bigger, and Better Than Ever
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT CRUSHES GOP TURNO more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - John James Promises "Most Conservative, Pro-Life" Abortion Ban Possible (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: John James Promises "Most Conservative, Pro-Life" Abortion Ban Possible
James: "I'm going to do everything to get the most conservative, most pro-life bill passed through the House and Senate as possible."
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Two-time statewide loser John James promised to pass an extreme abortion ban during an event on Wednesday--the latest instance of James going all-in on an extreme agenda after spreading election conspiracies more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: James' SpaceX Stock Buy Raises Serious Conflict of Interest Questions (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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James' SpaceX Stock Buy Raises Serious Conflict of Interest Questions
Two-time statewide loser John James' recent purchase of stock in Elon Musk's SpaceX has raised significant conflict of interest questions--especially as James sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees SpaceX and its subsidiaries.
The Detroit Metro Times and NOTUS recently reported that James' family bought stock in SpaceX on the day the company went more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Dodges Question on Data Center Developers Funding His Campaign (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ohn James Dodges Question on Data Center Developers Funding His Campaign
Two-time statewide loser and Trump ally John James dodged a question last night at an event in Williamston on the data center developers funding his campaign, saying that people concerned over the donations "don't know what they're talking about" and "don't believe everything you read."
But as James dismisses concerns over the donations, the facts are clear: James has more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Memo - John James Is Out For Himself, While Hurting Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following memorandum:
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Memo: John James Is Out For Himself, While Hurting Michigan
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Derrick Honeyman, Michigan Democratic Party Spokesperson
DATE: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RE: John James Is Out For Himself, While Hurting Michigan
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Michigan's race for governor is one of the most competitive in the country in 2026, and after a crowded and contentious Republican primary that has forced John James to run to the far right, James now e more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Democrats on the 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Michigan Democrats on the 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Today, on the 61st anniversary of the passage of legislation to create Medicare and Medicaid, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"For more than six decades, Medicare and Medicaid have kept health care affordable and accessible for generations of Americans. But unfortunately, Michigan Republicans like John James, Mike Rogers, Tom B more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Downplays Iran War (Again), Says Gas Prices Aren't A "Real Challenge" Faced By "Real People" (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Downplays Iran War (Again), Says Gas Prices Aren't A "Real Challenge" Faced By "Real People"
Yesterday, multimillionaire Mike Rogers stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump during his rally in Michigan--then dismissed questions from MLive about the impact of the Iran War on inflation as an attempt to "make [the U.S. Senate election] a national race" while arguing that skyrocketing gas prices weren't part of the "real challenges" he' more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Refuses to Answer Questions About Tariff Price Hikes, the Iran War, and DOJ's Political Slush Fund (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Refuses to Answer Questions About Tariff Price Hikes, the Iran War, and DOJ's Political Slush Fund
In a new interview with Semafor, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers refused to answer questions about key issues that are top of mind for Michigan voters, saying "I'm not talking about any of that stuff. I don't care."
Here's what Rogers doesn't care about as he runs for U.S. Senate a second time:
* "I don't know": Rogers' respons more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Quick Clip - John James Once Again Embraces Trump's 2020 Election Denial (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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QUICK CLIP: John James Once Again Embraces Trump's 2020 Election Denial
Two-time statewide loser John James once again embraced Donald Trump's 2020 election denial lies--this time standing by Trump on stage and saying that Trump has won Michigan three times. After voting to raise costs and cut healthcare, the fact that John James is spending all his time pandering to Trump is just the latest proof that he's deeply concerned about this increas more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Record-Breaking - Democratic Gubernatorial Turnout Significantly Outpaces GOP (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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RECORD-BREAKING: Democratic Gubernatorial Turnout Significantly Outpaces GOP
Jocelyn Benson earned an unprecedented 1.2 million votes, over 300,000 more than the entire GOP field combined
"We have not seen this kind of split before," said veteran Michigan pollster Richard Czuba
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This week, gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson earned a record breaking 1.2 million votes -- more than the entire GOP field combined and the most more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Mike Rogers' Healthcare Plan Creates New Out-Of-Pocket Costs, Spikes Premiums, and Causes More Preventable Deaths (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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REMINDER: Mike Rogers' Healthcare Plan Creates New Out-Of-Pocket Costs, Spikes Premiums, and Causes More Preventable Deaths
Last week, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers launched a deceptive ad asking Michiganders why their healthcare is so expensive. Here's what Rogers conveniently forgot to mention in his video: His disastrous healthcare proposals would spike premiums even higher, force Michiganders to pay new out-of-pocket more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Roundup - John James Parrots Trump's 2020 Election Falsehoods (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ROUNDUP: John James Parrots Trump's 2020 Election Falsehoods
Appearing on stage with Donald Trump yesterday in Milford, two-time statewide loser John James once again spewed Trump's disproven conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
It's the latest instance of James recently questioning the 2020 election--even after he said in a 2022 interview with PBS that Joe Biden was duly elected.
As he now runs for governor, James has said that h more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Michigan Democrats Fired Up, Ready to Elect Democrats and Deliver for Michiganders (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Michigan Democrats Fired Up, Ready to Elect Democrats and Deliver for Michiganders
SOUTHFIELD -- Today, Michigan Democratic leaders gathered for a breakfast hosted by the Michigan Democratic Party in Southfield to kick off the general election. Following the event, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Representative and Mich more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Throwback - Anniversary of Mike Rogers Co-Sponsoring Bill to Ban Abortion With No Exceptions, Restrict IVF and Birth Control (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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THROWBACK: Anniversary of Mike Rogers Co-Sponsoring Bill to Ban Abortion with No Exceptions, Restrict IVF and Birth Control
Today marks the anniversary of failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers co-sponsoring HR.552 - Right to Life Act, an extreme Congressional resolution that sought to define human life and legal personhood as beginning at "the moment of fertilization." If enacted, such a 'personhood' law would have laid the groundwork natio more PR
Michael Whatley Is A Close Ally of Keith Kidwell - An Oath Keeper Who Wants To Legalize Deadly Force Against Women Seeking An Abortion (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley Is A Close Ally of Keith Kidwell - An Oath Keeper Who Wants To Legalize Deadly Force Against Women Seeking An Abortion
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For years, DC insider Michael Whatley has cozied up to state Rep. Keith Kidwell - an Oath Keeper who recently introduced a bill to legalize using deadly force against women who seek an abortion.
Michael Whatley is also an anti-abortion extremist who has championed banning abortion in North Carolina and more PR
Michigan Democrats Condemn D.C. Republicans for Causing Planned Parenthood Closures (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Michigan Democrats Condemn D.C. Republicans for Causing Planned Parenthood Closures
In response to news that Planned Parenthood of Michigan has closed three health centers due to cuts made by Republicans in Washington, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"These closures make it harder for women to access routine and lifesaving reproductive care, and it is the direct consequence of every single Mich more PR
Michigan Democrats in Lansing Slam Republican Agenda, Show Unified Ticket Ready to Deliver for Working Michiganders (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats in Lansing Slam Republican Agenda, Show Unified Ticket Ready to Deliver for Working Michiganders
Today, Michigan Democrats, including Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel, candidate for MI-07 Will Lawrence, candidate for Attorney General Eli Savit, and State Rep. Emily Dievendorf gathered in Lansing to slam Donald Trump and Republicans' chaotic, cost-raising agenda. Candidates from across the ticket more PR
Michigan Democrats Launch Mobile Billboard on John James' Public Feud With Oakland County Republicans (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Michigan Democrats Launch Mobile Billboard on John James' Public Feud with Oakland County Republicans
MILFORD -- Today, as Donald Trump visits Oakland County to tout his price-hiking economic agenda, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a mobile billboard in Milford to highlight two-time statewide loser John James' nasty public fights with Oakland County Republicans.
The mobile billboard truck will drive across Milford throughout the day, more PR
Michigan Democrats Slam Trump's Visit to Michigan and His Abysmal Record With Working Families (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Michigan Democrats Slam Trump's Visit to Michigan and His Abysmal Record with Working Families
Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Michigan today, Democratic leaders slammed the president's abysmal record of raising costs and sowing economic chaos, and called out hisRepublican allies in Michigan--including John James, Mike Rogers, Matt Hall, and Tom Barrett--who have enabled his toxic agenda that's harming working Michiganders.
"Donald Trump pr more PR
National Democrats Add NV-02 to "Districts in Play," Recognizing Benitez-Thompson's Viable Path to Victory (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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National Democrats Add NV-02 to "Districts in Play," Recognizing Benitez-Thompson's Viable Path to Victory
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Today, the DCCC added NV-02 to "districts in play" for the first time in 20 years, recognizing just how weak of a candidate David Flippo is in northern Nevada, a "MAGA Warrior" who only moved to the district to run for office a few months ago. This race will come down to choosing between a far-right carpetbagger in Flippo and Teresa Beni more PR
Nevada Democrats Plan to Lower Costs as Lombardo and Trump Double Down on Helping Their "Billionaire Friends" at Las Vegas Rally (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Democrats Plan to Lower Costs as Lombardo and Trump Double Down on Helping Their "Billionaire Friends" at Las Vegas Rally
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Yesterday, Donald Trump came to town to spew more broken promises while Nevada Republicans gobbled it up and completely ignored the harsh reality that working families are living in the GOP-manufactured affordability crisis. Joe Lombardo doubled-down on Trump's spin, going so far as to claim that his top priority is more PR
NEW FROM FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER: Michael "Whatley Takes Cash From Chemours," Dodges Questions AGAIN (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW FROM FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER: Michael "Whatley Takes Cash From Chemours," Dodges Questions AGAIN
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Fayetteville Observer: "Whatley, who has already drawn negative scrutiny for profiting off oil investments during the Iran War, faces an actually easy [decision] with the Chemours loot: Throw it back in their faces."
A new column in the Fayetteville Observer is calling out DC insider Michael Whatley for taking the max donation from the Ch more PR
NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes For The Thirteenth Time To Support Iran War (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes For The Thirteenth Time To Support Iran War
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ASSOCIATED PRESS: Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
COLUMBUS, OHIO -Jon Husted has officially voted thirteen times to support the expensive and unnecessary war in Iran that has sent energy and food prices soaring for Ohioans.
Husted's thirteenth vote comes as Americans' confidence in the economy fell to new lows and gas prices more PR
NV Dems Kick Off Statewide "Stuff Costs Too Much" Tour with CD3 Office Opening (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Kick Off Statewide "Stuff Costs Too Much" Tour with CD3 Office Opening
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Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford, Congresswoman Susie Lee, and NV Dems Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno kicked off NV Dems's annual Statewide "Stuff Costs Too Much" Tour with a field office opening and canvass launch in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District.
The tour will head to Pahrump before heading north and stop in all 17 of Nevada's counties over five days. Thro more PR
NV Dems Unveils Billboards Reminding Voters Joe Lombardo Refers to Donald Trump as His "Commanding Officer" While Nevadans Suffer From His Cost-Raising Agenda (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Unveils Billboards Reminding Voters Joe Lombardo Refers to Donald Trump as His "Commanding Officer" While Nevadans Suffer From His Cost-Raising Agenda
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Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Nevada, the Nevada State Democratic Party is unveiling brand new billboards in the north and south reminding voters that Joe Lombardo caves to Trump every chance he gets -even calling him his "commanding officer" as Nevadans suffer under his cost-raising more PR
Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Record of Jacking Up Energy Rates (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Record of Jacking Up Energy Rates
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IRONTON, OHIO -This week, Ohioans in Ironton called out Jon Husted for his record of jacking up energy rates across the state.
Jon Husted played a key role in the FirstEnergy bribery scheme, the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio that delivered a billion dollar bailout to utilities. Husted's corruption involving the FirstEnergy scandal has contributed to electricity costs for Ohioa more PR
REALITY CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Data Centers (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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REALITY CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Data Centers
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Columbus, Ohio- Unsurprisingly, Vivek Ramaswamy is lying again while data centers are driving costs even higher for Ohioans in communities around the state. In a desperate attempt to stop Ohioans from learning that he is the pro-data center candidate in this race, Ramaswamy has come out with yet another scam policy while refusing to join Dr. Amy Acton's call for a conditional data center moratorium.
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Shot/Chaser: As Tillis Calls On Whatley To "Have The Courage To Speak Up," Whatley Supports Slush Fund to Give Billions In Taxpayer Money To Predators & Rioters (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Shot/Chaser: As Tillis Calls On Whatley To "Have The Courage To Speak Up," Whatley Supports Slush Fund to Give Billions In Taxpayer Money To Predators & Rioters
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As Todd Blanche kills the slush fund that would give nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars to sex predators and rioters who attacked police officers, here's a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley backed it - despite "immediate and bipartisan" backlash, including from GOP Sen more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Families Deserve State Leadership in the Absence of Federal Aid (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Texas families deserve state leadership in the absence of federal aid
DALLAS, TX -- As families in Kerr County continue recovering from devastating floods, Texans are once again witnessing neighbors carrying the burden while communities wait for federal assistance. Volunteers, local organizations, and donors have stepped up to help, but charity should never be expected to replace government leadership during a disaster. And this shouldn't be happeni more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Texans Aren't Buying It - Prices Spiked Under Corrupt Ken Paxton Because Of Policies He Supports - And We Have The Receipts (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Texans Aren't Buying It: Prices Spiked Under Corrupt Ken Paxton Because Of Policies He Supports - And We Have The Receipts
Corrupt Ken Paxton didn't release a single new policy for the first 478 days of his campaign, and now, Paxton is trying to cover up his price-spiking agenda- but we have the receipts.
Texas Democratic Party Spokesperson Ryan Martin:
"No Texan is buying that Corrupt Ken Paxton cares about lowering their costs. Paxton backs tar more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Vikki Goodwin Joins Texas Together Coordinated Campaign With Meaningful Investment (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Vikki Goodwin Joins Texas Together Coordinated Campaign with Meaningful Investment
DALLAS, TX -- The Texas Democratic Party today announced that Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor Vikki Goodwin has officially joined Texas Together, the party's historic coordinated campaign, with a significant investment to strengthen efforts to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November.
Goodwin joins U.S. Senate nominee James Talaric more PR
This Week in #OHGov: Another Week, Another Scam (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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This Week in #OHGov: Another Week, Another Scam
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Columbus, Ohio- This week, Ohioans heard even more about Vivek Ramaswamy's policy scams and his plans to be the most pro-data center governor in state history. Additionally, Ramaswamy is still facing fallout from the viral video of him getting booed off the stage at a grassroots conservative conference.
Data Center Deception: Vivek Ramaswamy rolled out his latest policy scam, and this time he's lying to Ohi more PR
This Week in #OHGov: Party Problems (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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This Week in #OHGov: Party Problems
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Columbus, Ohio - We're less than 100 days away from Election Day, and Vivek Ramaswamy had a truly terrible week. Ohioans know Ramaswamy wants more data centers, fewer colleges, and more scam policies that raise costs for working families. Republicans agree. This week, Ramaswamy was slammed on conservative radio following "dozens of complaints" and booed off the stage at an event for conservative youth.
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VIVEK RAMASWAMY BOOED OFFSTAGE BY CONSERVATIVES LESS THAN 100 DAYS BEFORE ELECTION (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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VIVEK RAMASWAMY BOOED OFFSTAGE BY CONSERVATIVES LESS THAN 100 DAYS BEFORE ELECTION
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Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy was booed offstage at a conference for young conservatives after telling them "my generation has already made it" and he was "going to be fine." It's the latest warning sign for Ramaswamy less than 100 days out from Election Day in this toss-up race.
Yesterday's disastrous appearance isn't the first time Ramaswamy's supporters have seen thr more PR
Vivek Ramaswamy Must Reject Endorsement from Alleged Abuser Max Miller (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy Must Reject Endorsement from Alleged Abuser Max Miller
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Columbus, Ohio- As abuse allegations continue to mount against OH-7 Congressman Max Miller, Vivek Ramaswamy must immediately reject his endorsement and call for his resignation from Congress. Miller is still listed on the endorsements section of Ramaswamy's website.
Miller is accused of violent behavior toward multiple women, in addition to verbal abuse. Injuries to his 2-year-old dau more PR
WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS ARE WATCHING & READING: Michael Whatley Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator Despite Concerns From His Own Party (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS ARE WATCHING & READING: Michael Whatley Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator Despite Concerns From His Own Party
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"Republican officials told Cardinal & Pine that they warned party leadership, including current US Senate candidate Michael Whatley, that Harvey West Jr., a convicted sex offender, should not hold leadership roles or host fundraisers."
DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley continues to be more PR
WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: 'Electric bills hit new highs across Ohio, state data shows' (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: 'Electric bills hit new highs across Ohio, state data shows'
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SIGNAL OHIO: 'An average Ohioan's July electric bill will be 12% higher than 2025 and 62% higher than 2015, new cost data show.'
COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting shows that electric bills will "likely hit record highs for millions of Ohioans when July bills go out this month" -thanks to Jon Husted.
Jon Husted's policies have sent electric rates soaring for Ohioans:
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Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans
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As Nevadans sound the alarm on sky-high costs and small businesses are on the brink of closing thanks to the Lombardo-Trump economy, Joe Lombardo hasn't held a single press conference in 75 days.
Instead of addressing Nevadans' concerns about rising costs, Lombardo has only sat down for a total of four interviews since the general e more PR
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