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Club for Growth PAC Congratulates AG James Uthmeier on FL-AG Republican Primary Victory (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release:
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Club for Growth PAC Congratulates AG James Uthmeier on FL-AG Republican Primary Victory
Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh issued the following statement after Attorney General James Uthmeier secured renomination in Florida's Republican primary:
"James Uthmeier is a conservative fighter who has protected the rule of law in Florida," said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh. "His tenure as Attorney General has bee more PR
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates
With less than three months until the midterm elections, new reporting highlights how Democratic candidates are taking on corruption, which is "shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront."
Across the country, voters are expressing anger and concern about "the elite and the wealthy... and those close to power getting ahead or benefit more PR
Ga. Secretary of State: Call for Special Primary for District Attorney, Atlantic Judicial Circuit (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Call for Special Primary for District Attorney, Atlantic Judicial Circuit
Notice is hereby given that a Special Primary shall be held on November 3, 2026, in Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Tattnall Counties for District Attorney in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, to fill a vacancy due to the withdrawal of Billy Joe Nelson, Jr. A runoff, if needed, shall be held on December 1, 2026.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2-134(d), qualifying is only more PR
Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, August 17, 2026 (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, August 17, 2026
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of August 17, 2026, include the following:
Monday, August 17 at 1:00 PM: Gov. McMaster held a press conference to announce budget vetoes, Statehouse, first floor, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia,
Tuesd more PR
HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - A new High Point University(r) Poll of North Carolina likely voters found that a majority (59%) said the country is on the wrong track, while 36% said that the country was headed in the right direction.
More than one-third of likely voters (35%) said the state of North Carolina was headed in the right direction, while 4 more PR
ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee
Ahead of the full DNC's vote to officially approve the proposed slate of early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, DNC Chair Ken Martin lauded the calendar's many strengths, including its historic diversity and commitment to battle-testing candidates in order to produce the stro more PR
ICYMI: Sen. Bradley Explains Why Newby Is Unfit For More Power After Recent Shocking Revelations (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Sen. Bradley Explains Why Newby Is Unfit For More Power After Recent Shocking Revelations
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Yesterday, Governor Stein vetoed HB377, another GOP power grab that would give Chief Justice Newby the power to suspend judges without pay or due process. In an OpEd, Senator Woodson Bradley explains why the veto was necessary and how uniquely unfit Newby is for more power and responsibility.
Reporting from Cardinal & Pine earlier this mon more PR
Michael Whatley Gave Child Sex Offender Harvey West Access To Kids & Minors (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley Gave Child Sex Offender Harvey West Access To Kids & Minors
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American Journal News: "Whatley gave sex offender access to young people"
New breaking reporting is exposing DC insider Michael Whatley for allowing Harvey West, a convicted child sex offender, to have close access to minors while serving in the NCGOP leadership roles Whatley appointed him to.
American Journal News: "Whatley's official Facebook page uploaded more PR
N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Hosts Restoring Law and Order Press Conference in Johnston County (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Hosts Restoring Law and Order Press Conference in Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a restoring law and order press conference alongside local elected leaders and local law enforcement officials to discuss how Governor Roy Cooper 40 years of being soft on crime culminating in his tragic decision to give 4,200 convicted criminals, including violent offenders who lit the more PR
NEW REPORTING: "Michael Whatley Campaigned At Church That Protected A Child Predator" (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORTING: "Michael Whatley Campaigned At Church That Protected A Child Predator"
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NC Voices: "Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley is once again facing questions involving his proximity to people and institutions accused of protecting child sex offenders"
DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley is facing criticism for campaigning at a church that reportedly covered up for and protected an employee who was indic more PR
Senate Majority PAC Ad Zeroes In On Michael Whatley's Connection to Child Sex Predator (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Senate Majority PAC Ad Zeroes In On Michael Whatley's Connection to Child Sex Predator
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Senate Majority PAC launched two ads this week focused on Michael Whatley's appointment of a convicted child sex offender to multiple p more PR
Wyden Questions Customs and Border Protection Over Favorable Treatment of Dominican Corporation's Sugar Imports Despite Clear Evidence of Ongoing Forced Labor (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Wyden Questions Customs and Border Protection Over Favorable Treatment of Dominican Corporation's Sugar Imports Despite Clear Evidence of Ongoing Forced Labor
Wyden Letter Follows New Report Alleging Forced Labor and Abuse of Workers Continues at Central Romana Sugar Plantations Owned by Close Trump Ally and Donor
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Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee more PR
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