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"It's Definitely Expensive": As NC Families Face Soaring Grocery Bills, Michael Whatley Doubles Down On Policies Driving Up Costs (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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"It's Definitely Expensive": As NC Families Face Soaring Grocery Bills, Michael Whatley Doubles Down On Policies Driving Up Costs
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As North Carolina families face skyrocketing food and grocery costs, DC insider Michael Whatley has doubled down on his support for policies that are driving up groceries costs.
GROCERY PRICES ARE SKYROCKETING FOR NC FAMILIES:
WTVD: "Another Raleigh resident said he has already made cuts. 'I don't know wha more PR
A Message from the Chair: New Economic Data Shows the Crunch Idaho Families Feel (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: New Economic Data Shows the Crunch Idaho Families Feel
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A good life should be affordable for working people. Your paycheck should allow you to put food on the table, afford a decent home, and see a doctor when your family needs one.
But this dream is slipping further away from families. New economic reports show what people are feeling. Although Trump claims "prices are dropping fast," you know the truth.
The truth is that price more PR
As Duke Energy Reports Massive Profits, Shareholder Michael Whatley Reaps Rewards While NC Families Pay More (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Duke Energy Reports Massive Profits, Shareholder Michael Whatley Reaps Rewards While NC Families Pay More
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As North Carolina families face skyrocketing energy bills, here is a reminder that DC insider and Big Oil and utility company lobbyist Michael Whatley supports policies that are driving up energy costs while spiking his Duke Energy stock and benefitting his bottom line.
SILENT ON DUKE ENERGY RATE HIKES: As Duke Energy reports more PR
As Trump Travels To Ohio His Economic Policies Are Devastating Families - And Ohio Republicans Are Having To Own It (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Trump Travels To Ohio His Economic Policies Are Devastating Families - And Ohio Republicans Are Having To Own It
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COLUMBUS, OH - When President Donald Trump comes to Ohio tomorrow, he'll be greeted by a state where families are struggling under the weight of his broken promises to lower costs on "day one." He'll also see a state where Republican candidates up and down the ballot are being forced to own his disastrous economic policies that are raising more PR
BREAKING: Vivek Ramaswamy's Former Bodyguard Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BREAKING: Vivek Ramaswamy's Former Bodyguard Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
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Columbus, Ohio-Today, Vivek Ramaswamy's former bodyguard and his wife pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.
"Vivek Ramaswamy owes Ohioans answers. While he's pushing a property tax scam that would defund the police and fire departments on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic across the state, his own bodyguard just pleaded guilty to federal dru more PR
David Flippo Receives Max-Out Contribution from Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theorist Robert Beadles (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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David Flippo Receives Max-Out Contribution from Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theorist Robert Beadles
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David Flippo may not have many friends in Northern Nevada but even though he's new in town he's made at least one notable friend. Today, Jewish Insider reported that one of the six contributions Flippo received from within the district he is now running to represent after running in Southern Nevada earlier this cycle came from Robert Beadles.
If more PR
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Democrats On Offense, Slam GOP Health Care Cuts Devastating Their States (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Democrats On Offense, Slam GOP Health Care Cuts Devastating Their States
Democrats in key Senate battleground states continue to go on offense, blanketing the airwaves and sounding the alarm at protests and local roundtables about the devastating impact of Republicans' health care cuts as rural hospitals shutter, labor and delivery units close, and hundreds of thousands of children, seniors, and veterans' families see more PR
Derek Merrin Refuses to Comment After Long Record of Supporting Data Center Tax Breaks (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Derek Merrin Refuses to Comment After Long Record of Supporting Data Center Tax Breaks
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COLUMBUS, OH - The contrast between the candidates for Ohio's 9th Congressional District could not be more clear as Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur demands that data centers be held accountable as they drain power resources and cause utility bills to skyrocket, while Republican Derek Merrin has voted in the statehouse to give data centers massive tax breaks. Now Merrin is r more PR
Donald Trump Declares War on Early Education by Gutting Head Start in Latest Act of Betrayal of Maryland Children and Families (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Donald Trump Declares War on Early Education by Gutting Head Start in Latest Act of Betrayal of Maryland Children and Families
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Last week, Donald Trump announced yet another plan to betray Maryland families and children by waging war on early childhood education by gutting the popular Head Start program, which has helped 5,339 families in the state ensure their children have the opportunities to thrive in school.
At a time when working Maryland more PR
Five Questions Vivek Ramaswamy Must Answer After Reporting Exposed Likely "Pump and Dump" Scam (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Five Questions Vivek Ramaswamy Must Answer After Reporting Exposed Likely "Pump and Dump" Scam
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Columbus, Ohio- Yesterday, reporting from Oligarch Watch exposed how Vivek Ramaswamy hired his mother to "manipulate" failed clinical trial data as part of a likely "pump and dump" scheme.
Ramaswamy served as the "frontman" for a "dubious pharmaceutical company" and then "cashed out weeks before its dramatic crash." He hired his own mother to manipulate the d more PR
Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition
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"I got a guy who couldn't get out of a Republican Assembly primary in Clark County... Last cycle, couldn't get out of a Republican CD4 primary in Clark County"
Outgoing Republican Congressman Mark Amodei joined a growing bipartisan coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and non-partisans who oppose David Flippo's candidacy to replace him in Congress, even opening the door to endorsing Teresa more PR
Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition
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"I got a guy who couldn't get out of a Republican Assembly primary in Clark County... Last cycle, couldn't get out of a Republican CD4 primary in Clark County" - Mark Amodei
Outgoing Republican Congressman Mark Amodei joined a growing bipartisan coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and non-partisans who oppose David Flippo's candidacy to replace him in Congress, even opening the door to en more PR
Gov. Wes Moore's Approval Is On The Rise (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Gov. Wes Moore's Approval Is On The Rise
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Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Says "Marylanders Love Wes Moore Because He Delivers Real Results For Real People"
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, Blended Public Affairs, in partnership with Perry Jacobson, released a poll showing Governor Wes Moore's approval rating is on the rise to 56% and that right now he holds a 27% lead on MAGA Dan Cox in this year's gubernatorial election.
"Marylanders love Wes Moore more PR
How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes] (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes]
New reporting from Forbes is highlighting the enormous wealth Corrupt Ken Paxton has amassed on a taxpayer-funded salary over the last decade - including a net worth of $13 million and 15 properties across five states.
Forbes said that Paxton has "amassed a fortune unusual for a career Texas politician," detailing how "his wealth is spread across r more PR
ICYMI: "Anthony Forlini's Extremist Tendencies Could Harm Future Michigan Elections" (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: "Anthony Forlini's Extremist Tendencies Could Harm Future Michigan Elections"
New reporting from The Gander details Republican Secretary of State candidate Anthony Forlini's record of election denialism and employment of far-right activists. As The Gander notes, Forlini has said he would cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to interfere with Michigan elections.
"Anthony Forlini is an extreme, partisan hac more PR
ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Following Record Turnout, Michigan Democrats Build on Momentum and Organize Across the State
Following record turnout in Michigan's primary election, Michigan Democrats are building on that momentum with a robust coordinated campaign that is organizing across the state.
In Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined MI-07 candidate Will Lawrence, AG candidate Eli Savit, and State Rep. Emily Dievendor more PR
Ken Paxton Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry [NOTUS] (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Ken Paxton Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry [NOTUS]
While Paxton stalls data center cases as AG, data center donations to his campaign "exploded"
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A new investigation by NOTUS found that while Corrupt Ken Paxton slow walks decisions on data centers as Attorney General, he has raked in hundreds of thousands of data center industry donations to his campaign.
Paxton has taken nearly $448,000 in data center special int more PR
Ken Paxton Took Campaign Cash From Donor Named In The Epstein Files Whose Family Attempted To Buy The "Lolita Express" [MS NOW] (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Ken Paxton Took Campaign Cash From Donor Named In The Epstein Files Whose Family Attempted To Buy The "Lolita Express" [MS NOW]
Shocking new reporting by MS NOW revealed that Corrupt Ken Paxton took donations from a donor who was listed in the Epstein files for an anonymous report to the FBI for potential child sex abuse, and whose family "once considered buying Jeffrey Epstein's notorious plane -- 'The Lolita Express'."
As MS NOW reported, "The P more PR
Lombardo Falsely Takes Credit For Nevada's First Standalone Children's Hospital After Backing Trump's Steep Medicaid Cuts (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Falsely Takes Credit For Nevada's First Standalone Children's Hospital After Backing Trump's Steep Medicaid Cuts
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New reporting debunked Joe Lombardo's claims taking credit for Nevada's first standalone children's hospital. In reality, he's critically undermined its opening thanks to his support of Donald Trump's budget bill which cuts health care funding and will drastically cut into the hospital's future revenue. Lombardo's campaig more PR
MDP Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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MDP Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd
Today, the Michigan Democratic Party filed a campaign finance complaint against Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd for violating campaign finance law and filing a late and incomplete report. Lloyd's pre-convention report underreported contributions and expenditures, including by claiming the latest contribution was made on February 28, 2026, and that the la more PR
MDP Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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MDP Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, Michigan Republicans continue threatening this critical program. Since Trump took office, Michigan Republicans have ramped up their decades-long attempt to weaken and privatize Social Security by supporting the GOP's "backdoor" to privatize the program and backing reckless DOGE cuts that "jeopardized the more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Blue Book - (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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The Blue Book: (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican
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. MAGA MADE ME DO IT: John James once a more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Detroit Metro Times - "Mike Rogers Attacks Waste and Fraud While Taking Money From Donors Linked to Both" (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Detroit Metro Times: "Mike Rogers Attacks Waste and Fraud While Taking Money From Donors Linked to Both"
New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted "more than $234,000 from three donors connected to fraud cases."
According to the report, several of Rogers' wealthy donors have "their own histories with fraud," including one whose com more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Faces Pressure to Pick Extreme MAGA Running Mate (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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John James Faces Pressure to Pick Extreme MAGA Running Mate
After taking the most extreme and far-right positions to make it through his contentious primary, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is now under pressure to pick the most MAGA running mate possible--or face a bruising floor fight at the upcoming Republican convention.
Gongwer News Service reported on the brewing battle earlier this week, with James' running mate pick sh more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Pedophile Protector DeBoyer Dodges Question on Epstein During First Day on Trail (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Pedophile Protector DeBoyer Dodges Question on Epstein During First Day on Trail
DeBoyer says investigating Epstein is just "playing political gotcha"
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Two-time statewide loser John James' running mate pick, pedophile protector Jay DeBoyer, spent his first day on the campaign trail dodging questions about why he refused to open an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to a Michigan school.
DeBoyer, who has regu more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Report - Mike Rogers Consistently Voted To Keep Michigan Gas Prices High, Benefiting His Big Oil Donors (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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REPORT: Mike Rogers Consistently Voted To Keep Michigan Gas Prices High, Benefiting His Big Oil Donors
According to new reporting from American Journal News, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' congressional record shows he has "consistently voted to advance oil and gas interests [...] at the expense of his constituents" while accepting "large donations from the oil and gas industry."
While Rogers was in Congress, he acce more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Rubber Stamp Rogers - Mike Rogers Pledges Fealty to Trump's Price-Hiking Agenda (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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RUBBER STAMP ROGERS: Mike Rogers Pledges Fealty to Trump's Price-Hiking Agenda
As Donald Trump's approval rating plummets to record lows in Michigan and new reporting reveals Mike Rogers is only running for Senate again because Trump told him to, a reminder of how Rogers has pledged absolute fealty to Trump's price-hiking agenda:
Price Hike Mike has rubber stamped Trump's toxic agenda -- and then told Michiganders to get ove more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Scalise Credits John James With Passing Trump's Budget (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Scalise Credits John James With Passing Trump's Budget
At an event today in Troy, House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise credited John James with passing Trump's budget law last year that cut healthcare and gave tax cuts to millionaires like James.
Scalise: "John James, who by the way, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, we would not have some of the great policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill without the leadership of J more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Mike Rogers Is "Manipulative" And Focused On "Getting Power" As He Prioritizes Trump Over Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Manipulative" And Focused On "Getting Power" As He Prioritizes Trump Over Michigan
Trump sycophant Mike Rogers was slammed on CNN and MS NOW this week after new reporting exposed how Rogers has prioritized "loyalty to Trump" over Michigan, including by pushing Trump's false claims of stolen elections and pledging to rubber stamp all of Trump's cost-raising policies.
In reaction to The New more PR
Michael Whatley Supports Raising Health Care Costs While He Profits From His Big Pharma Stock (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley Supports Raising Health Care Costs While He Profits From His Big Pharma Stock
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As North Carolina faces one of the largest drops in ACA enrollment in the nation, here's a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley cheered on Washington Republicans as they refused to extend the ACA tax credits that kept monthly premiums low. Now, premiums have doubled for nearly a million North Carolinians:
N&O: "Black Mountain resident and more PR
Michael Whatley's Iran War Has Cost NC Families An Extra $558 While He Profits (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley's Iran War Has Cost NC Families An Extra $558 While He Profits
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Since the start of the Iran War, North Carolina households have paid over $558 MORE for fuel - yet DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is cheering on the Iran War as it spikes his oil and gas stocks.
Daily Wire:
* Reporter: "But ever since the war in Iran started, we've seen prices start to creep back up, and there is no doubt that the war in more PR
Michigan Democrats Call Out John James for Cutting Healthcare During "Out For Himself" Tour in Lansing (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats Call Out John James for Cutting Healthcare During "Out For Himself" Tour in Lansing
Today in Lansing, Michigan Democrats and healthcare advocates gathered to call out Republican gubernatorial nominee John James for his extreme record of only looking out for himself while voting to cut healthcare and raise prices on Michiganders.
Speakers--including Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel, State Rep. more PR
More Reporting on Marty O'Donnell Disparaging Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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More Reporting on Marty O'Donnell Disparaging Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home
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As Nevada families struggle to afford housing, Marty O'Donnell continues to disparage Las Vegas from his multi-million dollar home in California. While Rep. Susie Lee has called Las Vegas home for 33 years and has deep roots in the community she represents, O'Donnell admits he "would probably never just choose to live in Las Vegas out of the blue more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: While N.C. Families Face Sky High Duke Energy Bills & Another Rate Hike, Whatley is Silent (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While NC Families Face Sky High Duke Energy Bills & Another Rate Hike, Whatley is Silent
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As North Carolina families pay sky high energy bills and speak out against proposed rate increases, Duke Energy Lobbyist and investor Michael Whatley is dodging every question on Duke Energy's rate hikes, which would spike his stock and benefit his bottom line.
Meanwhile, North Carolinians are paying the price:
WRAL: "'My energy bill last month more PR
NC Republican: "Is Michael Whatley An Albatross" For Down Ballot Republicans? (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NC Republican: "Is Michael Whatley An Albatross" For Down Ballot Republicans?
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As DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley continues to be under scrutiny for putting his own political and financial gain over North Carolina families, his own base worries he will drag down other Republicans on the ticket.
In an interview on Spectrum News, Michele Woodhouse, the former Chair of the NCGOP's 11th Congressional District, said, "One o more PR
New Op-Ed - Michigan Democrats Are In "Lockstep" And "Laser-Focused" on Defeating Mike Rogers This November (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW OP-ED: Michigan Democrats Are In "Lockstep" And "Laser-Focused" on Defeating Mike Rogers This November
LANSING -- In a new op-ed for the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel highlighted how the party is in laser-focused on a single mission this November: Defeating corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers, who "only fights for himself, Trump, and the corporate special interests writing him checks," and electing Abdu more PR
NEW REPORT Exposes Ramaswamy "Pump and Dump" Scam: Billionaire Scam Artist Hired His Mother to Manipulate Failed Clinical Trial Data for Alzheimer's Drug (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORT Exposes Ramaswamy "Pump and Dump" Scam: Billionaire Scam Artist Hired His Mother to Manipulate Failed Clinical Trial Data for Alzheimer's Drug
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Ramaswamy served as "frontman," hired own mother to "massage data" to make"an estimated $260 million"
Columbus, Ohio -New reporting exposed how Vivek Ramaswamy hired his mother to "massage" failed clinical trial data as part of a likely pump-and-dump scheme.
As the investigation reveals, Ramaswamy se more PR
NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Continues To Remain At Center Of Largest Bribery Scandal In Ohio History (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Continues To Remain At Center Of Largest Bribery Scandal In Ohio History
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Columbus Dispatch: As energy prices soar, Ohio utility scandal gets new life on campaign trail
COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting from the Columbus Dispatch reveals that Jon Husted continues to remain at the center of the FirstEnergy bribery scheme, the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio history.
Previous reporting has already uncovered phone calls, te more PR
New York Magazine Does Deep Dive On How Trump Ally David Smith Uses His News Empire To Target Democrats (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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New York Magazine Does Deep Dive On How Trump Ally David Smith Uses His News Empire To Target Democrats
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Paul Farhi Writes How Sinclair Uses 'Scripts' To Amplify Trump's Message, Hires Former Republican Campaign Advisers To Do Their Bidding In Maryland, And Pulls Shows Off Their Network For Being Critical Of MAGA Allies
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, New York Magazine released a deep dive highlighting how Trump ally David Smith uses his media empire to more PR
New York Times: Mike Rogers Prioritizes "Loyalty to Trump" After Trump Convinced Him To Run for Senate a Second Time (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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New York Times: Mike Rogers Prioritizes "Loyalty to Trump" After Trump Convinced Him To Run for Senate a Second Time
Rogers' shift towards total fealty to Trump over Michiganders clear as he pushes election denialism claims he used to condemn
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Breaking reporting from The New York Times reveals that corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers is prioritizing "loyalty to Trump" after "Trump convinced him to get back on the campaign trail," includin more PR
North Carolina Democratic Party: "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's FEMA Review Council Recommendations Could Mean "Reduced Aid To States" (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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"Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's FEMA Review Council Recommendations Could Mean "Reduced Aid To States"
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Recent reporting from Spectrum News is spotlighting the devastating consequences of failed "recovery czar" Michael Whatley's recommendations in his FEMA Review Council Final Report.
As the co-chair of the Final Report Subcommittee, Whatley was in charge of drafting the report - which called for "significantly reduc[ing] aid to sta more PR
Paxton Has Made Millions Off Secret Cell Tower At A Frisco Hospital Where He Sits On The Board [New York Times] (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Paxton Has Made Millions Off Secret Cell Tower At A Frisco Hospital Where He Sits On The Board [New York Times]
A bombshell investigation by the NY Times revealed one of Corrupt Ken Paxton's "top sources of income": a cell phone tower on the Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center that Paxton seemingly self-dealt himself as he sat on the hospital board.
According to the report, Paxton has made a lucrative six figures every 18 months from this cell t more PR
Sarah Stevens Is Unsurprisingly Behind Newby's Latest Power Grab (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Sarah Stevens Is Unsurprisingly Behind Newby's Latest Power Grab
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One of Sarah Stevens' final bills in the General Assembly would give Chief Justice Newby even more unchecked power to influence the makeup of the judiciary. Under the law, Newby would have the ability to retaliate against or force out judges he disagrees with or who rule against well connected individuals. In North Carolina, where judges are elected, this would allow one more PR
Statement: MDP Chair on John James Selecting Jay DeBoyer as Running Mate (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Statement: MDP Chair on John James Selecting Jay DeBoyer as Running Mate
In response to two-time statewide loser John James selecting State Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Facing intense pressure to pick the most MAGA candidate possible, John James has settled on Jay DeBoyer, who evidently decided that he'd rather jump onto a two-time statew more PR
STATEMENT: On the 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Michael Whatley's Toxic Agenda Threatens It (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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STATEMENT: On the 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Michael Whatley's Toxic Agenda Threatens It
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To mark the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act becoming law, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement:
"North Carolina seniors have worked hard and paid into Social Security their whole lives but DC insider Michael Whatley and his Washington Republican allies are jeopardizing benefits to give billionaires a t more PR
Steve Bannon on Whatley: "No Energy & The Grassroots Hate Him" (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Steve Bannon on Whatley: "No Energy & The Grassroots Hate Him"
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Steve Bannon is once again calling out Michael Whatley for lacking enthusiasm from the Republican base after proving that he's a DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist who repeatedly puts his own political and financial gain over North Carolina families.
Steve Bannon: "No energy and the grassroots hate him."
Bannon has slammed Whatley before for "running so poorly" in North Caro more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Corrupt Ken Paxton Has Handlers Intervene To Stop Questions About His 15 Properties (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Corrupt Ken Paxton Has Handlers Intervene To Stop Questions About His 15 Properties
AUSTIN, TX -- No Comment Ken has once again been caught running from questions about his 15 properties, having his handlers intervene to block a Texan from asking about how he has been able to enrich himself in public office.
In a video going viral online, a concerned Texan asks Paxton, who has increased his net worth by up to 7,000% and become a multimillionaire i more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Corrupt Ken Paxton Slammed For Selling Out To Data Center Donors While Stalling AG Decision (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Corrupt Ken Paxton Slammed For Selling Out To Data Center Donors While Stalling AG Decision
San Antonio Current: "Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign has pulled in nearly $450,000 in data center donations"
KERA: "Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign"
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Corrupt Ken Paxton is under fire from Texans for raking in "hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from the data center industry as Texans grow increasingly concerned more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Fox News' Jesse Watters Melts Down Over Ken Paxton Lazy Campaigning: "Get Out Of Your Hole, Paxton, And Do Something" (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Fox News' Jesse Watters Melts Down Over Ken Paxton Lazy Campaigning: "Get Out Of Your Hole, Paxton, And Do Something"
Fox News' Jesse Watters: "Where is Paxton? I've seen Mitch McConnell more than Paxton and McConnell has been in the hospital all summer."
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Corrupt Ken Paxton just got eviscerated by Fox News host Jesse Watters for his lazy campaigning and not focusing on the issues that matter to Texans, demanding that Paxton "Get out of your hole more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Ken Paxton Confronted At Rally Over His Epstein-Style Sweetheart Deal for Child Molester (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Ken Paxton Confronted At Rally Over His Epstein-Style Sweetheart Deal For A Child Molester
Corrupt Ken Paxton was confronted at his rally last night by an audience member demanding answers on the Epstein-style sweetheart plea deal he gave admitted child molester, Adam Hoffman, that let him out of jail in mere days without having to register as a sex offender.
As Paxton attempts to start the event, an audience member can be heard shouting "Why did more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Ken Paxton's Failing Campaign Resorts To Trying to Force Texas Republicans To Endorse Him (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Ken Paxton's Failing Campaign Resorts To Trying to Force Texas Republicans To Endorse Him
After a brutal week of Fox News hosts and Texas Republicans hitting Ken Paxton for lazy campaigning and running when pressed on his corruption, Paxton's campaign is now resorting to his allies trying to force Texas Republicans to endorse him.
Paxton allies at a Harris County GOP meeting attempted to pass a resolution which "hereby demanded" all Republican ele more PR
Texas Democratic Party: No Comment Ken Again Runs When Asked About His 15 Properties & How He Got Rich on Government Salary (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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No Comment Ken Again Runs When Asked About His 15 Properties & How He Got Rich On A Government Salary
No Comment Ken had a rough rally over the weekend where he ran away "after reporters asked tough questions, including one about his vast real estate empire" and was continuously called out by the crowd for his Epstein-style sweetheart plea deal and long history of scandals.
Paxton only took questions from "reporters pre-approved by the campaign," more PR
Texas Democratic Party: Republicans Slam Ken Paxton For Barely Campaigning And Nonstop Scandals (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Republicans Slam Ken Paxton For Barely Campaigning And Nonstop Scandals
New video shows Paxton directly questioned about why he abandoned Texas for Iceland & England luxury vacation on America's 250th anniversary
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After taking the early summer off for a luxury European vacation with his mistress over the 4th of July, Ken Paxton is facing a brutal onslaught of friendly fire from Fox News and Texas Republicans for barely campaigning and his growing more PR
Washington Post Spotlights How Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson Are Leaning On Their Strong Community Ties to Flip Key PA House Seats (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Washington Post Spotlights How Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson Are Leaning On Their Strong Community Ties to Flip Key PA House Seats
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WaPo: Inside four Pennsylvania races that could flip the House
Democrats are on offense and in a strong position to flip all 4 key battleground House seats in Pennsylvania. A major reason why? The strength of our candidates.
The Washington Post spotlights how Bob Har more PR
While Lombardo Gushes Over Trump and His "Billionaire Friends," Nevadans are Paying the Price (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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While Lombardo Gushes Over Trump and His "Billionaire Friends," Nevadans are Paying the Price
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Nevada Independent: "Lombardo's comfortable communication with Trump, for instance, hasn't prevented the president from continuing to harass leaders of nations whose citizens have long been big contributors to Nevada's tourism economy."
A new column in the Nevada Independent highlights Joe Lombardo "swooning" for Donald Trump's approval, even sayi more PR
With a Focus on the Midwest, DNC Expands Largest-Ever Campaign Staff Training Program Ahead of the 2026 Midterms (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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With a Focus on the Midwest, DNC Expands Largest-Ever Campaign Staff Training Program Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
The DNC's seven-figure investment has already trained hundreds of Democratic campaign leaders and staff in North Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and beyond
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Building on the success and momentum of its first three NextWave Regional Bootcamps, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is bringing its largest-ever in-person campaign st more PR
WVXU: "Faber and Kulewicz are about as far apart on FirstEnergy as two candidates can possibly be" (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WVXU: "Faber and Kulewicz are about as far apart on FirstEnergy as two candidates can possibly be"
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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohioans continue to hear about how the FirstEnergy bribery scandal is "driving this year's Ohio AG race" with analysis from WVXU emphasizing that "[Keith] Faber and [John] Kulewicz are about as far apart on FirstEnergy as two candidates can possibly be." While "most Ohio politicians -not to mention millions of electric rate payers -would like more PR
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