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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Bill Schuette is set to hold a press conference today at 3:30pm, the Michigan Democratic Party is calling on the Attorney General to answer these four questions: * Why are you proud to stand with admitted pedophile and alleged sexual predator Ted Nugent? * Do you agree with the survivors who called on the Michigan Republican Party to drop their shameful, false ad that attacks Gretchen Whitmer over the Larry Nassar case? * Why haven't you dropp more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Embattled Congressman Jim Jordan, who is aggressively campaigning for Speaker of the House despite being embroiled in the Ohio State wrestling sex abuse scandal, yesterday dismissed Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had attempted to sexually assault her. "It's sadly no surprise that Jim Jordan, who has himself been accused by more than half a dozen former wrestlers of turning a blind eye to sex abuse, has disregarded a more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: This weekend, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch asked Josh Hawley for his positions on 10 major votes in the Senate, ranging from net neutrality and forced arbitration to bank regulations and the government shutdown. According to the article, "The Post-Dispatch asked Hawley to say how he would have voted on all 10. He declined." Here are the votes Hawley refused to give the Post-Dispatch a position on: * Defunding Planned Parenthood * Restoring net more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Concerned Hoosiers greeted Rep. Braun with Chinese flags outside his Indianapolis "rally" today to remind voters of his repeated lies about making and selling cheap Chinese auto parts at the expense of Hoosier workers. Rep. Braun tried to have a "rally" this morning with barely 30 people - including his own staff -- in an attempt to change the narrative around his "lazy" campaign. His event also brought out protesters, who called him out again f more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Danny Tarkanian was quoted in the Review Journal last week on the subject of the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions: "'I don't believe you should force private insurance companies to' cover people with pre-existing conditions, he said." Danny has never before admitted publicly that he opposes any protections for people with pre-existing conditions, but has a long record opposing the protections in the Affordabl more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In what's quickly becoming a full-fledged epidemic, Debate Dodge Fever has spread to a number of Indiana Republicans. The condition prevents members of the Indiana Republican Party from holding debates, appearing with their opponents at candidate forums or even responding to challenges. Running list of the afflicted Congress CD2 - Rep. Jackie Walorski (https://click.ngpvan.com/k/2229005/11730246/-797774426?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZh more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: President Trump has claimed that nearly 3,000 Americans "did not die" in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Despite the heartbreaking new official report, President Trump denied the true death toll outright, displaying a moral depravity we've never seen from a president. Today, leaders from across the state are calling on Bob Stefanowski to condemn these lies. Norwalk City Council Member Eloisa Melendez released the following statement: "T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, DNC Chair Tom Perez spent the day in Central Florida speaking with rural voters in Polk County and engaging with Puerto Rican voters in Kissimmee, Florida and discussed the importance of electing Andrew Gillum, Bill Nelson and Democrats up and down the ticket. In the morning, Perez joined Florida Lt. Governor nominee Chris King, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo, Rep. Darren Soto and other local elected officials in Haines City fo more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez, Lt. Governor Nominee Chris King, and Congressman Darren Soto joined FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo Thursday for a stop on the Florida Democratic Party's Rural Tour. Over a hundred community members attended the event where local community leaders and elected officials talked about the issues facing the Haines City community ranging from healthcare accessibility, to a lack of affordable housing, low wages, and a lack more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement by Chair Tom Perez: "The Democratic Party wishes an easy, meaningful, and reflective fast to Jewish communities in America, Israel, and around the world. "Yom Kippur is a chance not only to forgive and seek forgiveness for past mistakes, but also to come together to forge a better future for ourselves and our communities. "On this day of atonement and renewal, let us continue the vital work of tikkun olam. Let us strengthen the historic bonds between Jew more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is facing a credible accusation of sexual assault, the Michigan Democratic Party is raising the question: Does Attorney General Bill Schuette still support Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. As Attorney General, Schuette has called himself a "voice for victims," stating in April: "We must all speak up and say something when we believe a friend, family member or acquaintance has experienced sexual assault. It more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, The Washington Post reported on a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat. Republican gubernatorial Scott Wagner has previously said that he supports Kavanaugh's nomination. Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is calling on Scott Wagner to clarify whether he still supports Kavanaugh despite his history of sexual assault. "Scott Wa more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Doug Ducey called for the Senate to move "expeditiously" to confirm Brett Kavanaugh shortly after the judge was announced as Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick. Ducey's support for Kavanaugh came despite the fact that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had grave concerns about Kavanaugh's past and his ability to make it through the confirmation process. Kavanaugh last week was credibly accused of sexual assault in the 1980s, and now his confirmat more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Doug Ducey is using charter school reform as an 11th hour political gimmick in his tight reelection campaign against educator David Garcia. Arizona's public schools are currently ranked 48th nationally and Doug Ducey has done little during his term as governor to change that outcome. Democratic legislators have called for years to open up the state's charter school laws, but have found little support from the Governor's Office. According to the Ari more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: MLive is reporting that Bill Schuette's only plan to fix the state's crumbling roads relies on savings from cutting wages from workers that "may not exist," writing: "Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette's plan to fix the roads contains exactly one number: $250 million.... He says that's the amount of money Michigan will save from repealing prevailing wage. The only problem: that money may not exist." As a result, economists and former more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: For the last week, Scott Walker has been flailing to defend his long record of undermining protections for people with pre-existing conditions. No matter how hard he tries, he can't take back his many attacks on the Affordable Care Act. And he has refused to respond to Tony Evers' challenge to drop Wisconsin from the lawsuit that would eliminate the ACA and its protects for pre-existing conditions. Now, Walker claims he has a plan to keep those protectio more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Chele Farley, the Republican nominee for the Senate, issued the following campaign news release: U.S. Senate candidate Chele Farley (R, C, Reform) today called on Kirsten Gillibrand to withdraw her support for anti-Israel candidates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Julia Salazar. "Israel remains one of America's most important allies, yet Kirsten Gillibrand has turned her back on the Jewish State by her support of anti-Israel candidates and issues," said Farley. She added, "Ocasio-Cortez and Julia Salazar are cut from the s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: The Florida Democratic Party announced Friday the appointment of Mitchell Berger as Finance Chair for the Democratic Coordinated Campaign. Berger is a South Florida attorney who has been involved with the Democratic Party for years, including serving as the Democratic National Committees Federal Victory Chair in 2000, co-leader of the Campaign For Change in 2008 and as a member of the National Finance Board of Obama Victory Fund. "There could not be a mo more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced it has reached over 8 million voters in the 2018 election cycle. After their most recent weekend of action, Democrats have knocked on 2 million doors, made more than 3.8 million phone calls, and held 2.2 million text conversations. "Our candidates are offering a bold vision for Florida's future, and we are taking that message to voters in every corner of Florida," said FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo. "The Florida Dem more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Bill Schuette is desperately trying to run from his disastrous record of opposing Healthy Michigan, a new front-page report for the Detroit News is detailing how Medicaid expansion "hangs in balance" in the race for governor of Michigan. Jim Haverman, former director of the Michigan Department of Community Health in the Snyder Administration, told the Detroit News that Schuette's latest posturing on Healthy Michigan is "more of a political state more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: IDP Chairman John Zody, State Representative candidate Kyle Miller, and Linda Mills, a Whitley County resident with a pre-existing condition, all called out Rep. Braun and Indiana Republicans in Fort Wayne Friday for repeatedly attempting to destroy pre-existing conditions protections for Hoosiers, WFFT-TV reported. The stakes for the 1.1 million Hoosiers under 65 with pre-existing conditions could not be higher this election, with WFFT noting t more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As state lawmakers were debating Senate Bill (SB) 5 attacks on working people in 2011, state Sen. Frank LaRose (R-Hudson) met with constituents to tell them he would not support the bill stripping working people of their rights. One week later, however, LaRose cast the deciding vote in favor of the legislation. Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected SB 5 later that year. "The story of Frank LaRose isn't what he says, it's what he does. Just look at his flip-flop on more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 17 -- The campaign of Alyse Galvin, a Democrat running for election in Alaska's At-Large Congressional District, issued the following campaign news release: Alyse Galvin, Independent candidate for U.S. Congress, turned it up a notch against Rep. Don Young at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum this afternoon. The Forum was open to the public, but there was a minimum charge of $13 to attend. "I was delighted to participate in the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum to better inform voters of the more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today Nevada candidates Cresent Hardy, Dean Heller, Adam Laxalt, and Danny Tarkanian will campaign with President Trump and Wayne Allyn Root, a radio shock-jock with a long history of racist, sexist, homophobic statements. Root will be the opening speaker for tonight's rally with President Trump. Trump is in Las Vegas to try and boost the Republicans' struggling campaigns. Background on Wayne Allyn Root * Root repeatedly promoted the conspiracy th more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over a year after lieutenant governor candidate Michael Roberson began a fruitless crusade to thwart the will of the voters and recall three women state senators for purely political gain, we now know about how much Roberson's recalls cost Nevadans -- and what that money could have gone towards if Roberson hadn't taken it to advance his political agenda. In April, the NV Dems filed public records requests with the Nevada secretary of state, Nevada more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Today, Josh Hawley is skipping out on yet another work day at Missouri taxpayers' expense to hob-knob with elite donors in Menlo Park, California. While Hawley has repeatedly tried to paint himself as tough on big tech companies, he is spending the day asking for money from donors hosted by major Silicon Valley investor Joe Malchow. Hawley has been called out time and again for preaching one set of views to Missourians, only to turn aroun more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Scott Wagner may be pandering to the Trump administration and eagerly fundraising with Donald Trump Jr., but recently Wagner blamed President Donald Trump's China trade policy for his waste management company's rate hikes on small businesses and consumers. Wagner called Trump's policy on China "small" and indicated that his business has been negatively impacted. Now, Wagner's company, Penn Waste, is seeking to jack up rates even though other comp more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Now that Scott Wagner is running for governor, he wants Pennsylvanians to forget about his dreadful anti-worker record, but there's video to remind everyone. In July of 2014, Wagner delivered horribly insulting remarks about workers in Pennsylvania, accusing them of exhibiting bad behavior on the job by using their cell phones and having "their pants hanging down, rear ends hanging out." He also implied that workers were free loading off of publi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: IDP Chairman John Zody, State Representative candidate Chris Gambill, and Yvonne Creekbaum, a Terre Haute resident with a pre-existing condition, called out Rep. Braun and Indiana Republicans at a press conference today for their repeated attempts to destroy coverage protections for Hoosiers with pre-existing conditions. Rep. Braun vocally supports the ongoing lawsuit being brought by Curtis Hill, nearly 20 other Republican attorneys general, an more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 19 -- The campaign of Alyse Galvin, a Democrat running for election in Alaska's At-Large Congressional District, issued the following campaign news release: Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) endorsed Independent Alyse Galvin to represent Alaskan working families in Washington. IBEW represents nearly 750,000 workers in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government, and is among the largest labor union more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Cresent Hardy has publicly voiced his support for President Trump's embattled nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, but Hardy has remained silent since serious allegations have emerged against Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh has also refused to clarify his view of Roe v Wade, the landmark ruling which protects a woman's right to choose. Hardy opposes choice and reproductive health care services for women. Hardy recently told The Nevada Independent t more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, the Democratic nominee for the Senate, issued the following campaign news: Rosen spent the day touring the Culinary Health Center, accepting the endorsement of the Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans, and kicking off canvass launches with the NV Dems and Culinary Workers Union Nevada Congresswoman and candidate for U.S. Senate Jacky Rosen campaigned across Las Vegas today and talked about the issues that matter most to Nevadans, like health care and retirement security, ahead of Pre more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, the Democratic nominee for the Senate, issued the following campaign news: This weekend, Nevada Congresswoman and candidate for U.S. Senate Jacky Rosen celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month at the Nevada State Democratic Party field organizing office in East Las Vegas with members of the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus. Jacky Rosen was joined by State Senator Yvanna Cancela, State Senator Tick Segerblom, Assemblyman Edgar Flores, Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz, and Assemblywoma more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Ben Jealous, a former National President and CEO of the NAACP, a Democrat running for Maryland Governor, issued the following campaign news release: TODAY, Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the Ben Jealous campaign for governor launched 18 constituency groups to mobilize voters behind Ben Jealous' inclusive vision and turn out over 1,000,000 voters. These groups will work closely with the campaign to turn out their members, help expand the robust field operation, and amplify the voices of Maryland's diverse po more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 19 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: Oregon teachers make 22 percent less than they would in the private sector, according to a new report released this week -- and yet the Republican candidate for governor, Knute Buehler, wants to cut teacher compensation. Buehler is so out of touch with Oregon schools, he actually thinks our teachers are over-compensated and voted against efforts to reduce class sizes. At a time when teachers across the country are standing up for better pay and benefits more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: In Washington, D.C., Brett Kavanaugh is under scrutiny as President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, imperiling Roe v. Wade, and here in Oregon Knute Buehler, who voted against abortion access in the legislature, wants to be governor. It's 2018 and women's rights are under attack. With attacks on abortion on the ballot, and Buehler running a desperate campaign to hide his voting record, the fall vote is critical. "Buehler has consistently s more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As criminal corruption scandals continue to rock state politics, including the for-profit charter ECOT cheating Ohio taxpayers out of nearly $200 million dollars and the FBI investigating former GOP House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger, Republican Frank LaRose has remained silent. "Ohio taxpayers have been cheated out of millions of dollars -- money stolen from students and working families -- while Republicans like Frank LaRose were lining their pockets with campaign more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Two years ago today, Nevada's Republican attorney general's office led a lawsuit against the Obama administration to deny a raise to 100,000 Nevadans. Spearheading the effort were Attorney General Adam Laxalt, candidate for governor, and his former deputy Wes Duncan, candidate for attorney general. The Department of Labor's proposed overtime rule would have made about four million additional American workers eligible for fair overtime compensation. more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: House Speaker Paul Ryan, leader behind the recently passed GOP tax plan and famous advocate for cutting Medicare and Social Security, is in Tucson this week stumping for Lea Marquez Peterson. Ryan's tax plan that was recently rammed through Congress along party lines rewards corporations and wealthy Americans while undermining access to health care for Arizonans. Despite claims that the plan would pay for itself, estimates show that it is doubling th more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a media call on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir opposition to a bipartisan 2009 bill to "help deaf children hear." Senate Bill 27 was passed in Wisconsin's state Senate by voice vote and it passed the Assembly on a 80 to 16 vote, with Vukmir siding with insurance companies over Wisconsinites in need of coverage. Prior to the bill's passage,Wisconsin children were not guaranteed coverage for cochl more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 20 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Thursday, Lamar White Jr. of the Bayou Brief released this tweet detailing an event occurring on September 7th at the National Airport in Washington, D.C. An Honor Flight of veterans arriving at National Airport left their plane to a standing ovation of passengers heading to New Orleans, welcoming them home and thanking them for their service to our country. The only member of the crowd who failed to stand was Louisiana's Junior Senator Joh more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Applications sent by Jon Husted's Secretary of State's Office to every registered voter in Mahoning County to request a mail ballot for the November election have the wrong ZIP code on the return envelope, according to the Youngstown Vindicator. "This error has resulted in voters having their applications for mail-in ballots sent back to them, leading to confusion for voters in the Mahoning Valley during this critical election year," said Ohio Democratic Party Ch more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Brandon Dillon: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement today on behalf of Party Chair Brandon Dillon regarding Rep. Mike Bishop's attempt to take credit for passing opioid legislation after spending his entire career putting the interests of drug companies over everyday Michiganders: "If Rep. Bishop were serious about addressing the opioid epidemic, he wouldn't be taking thousands of dollars from the very same drug more PR

WESTBROOK, Maine, Sept. 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Janet Mills unveiled a new economic action plan today, which included major action items that are aimed at making it easier for small businesses to grow and expand, for the state to retain and attract young people, and for rural communities to flourish again. Her opponent, Republican Shawn Moody, however, has advocated for the same, tired Republican policies that the Maine Department of Labor has said will lead to no job more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and auditor candidate Jane Skinner demanded Monday that Republican state Auditor Charlie Janssen resign after an investigation revealed he often comes to work late and spends time swilling beer in a sports bar instead of doing his job. The Omaha World-Herald's three-month investigation found that in the past month alone, over the course of 20 working days, Janssen was observed 10 times spending beer-drinki more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Sarah Abel: * * * Over the weekend, the Washington Post reported credible allegations of sexual assault against President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. While Sen. Jeff Flake said yesterday that he believes the Senate Judiciary Committee should delay votes until they investigate the allegations, Sen. Dean Heller has been utterly silent on the news. Instead, Heller recently bet that Kavanaugh would be confirmed by more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Michael Soneff: * * * Yesterday Cresent Hardy admitted in an interview with CBS that: "[Trump's] policies are my policies, and the things I would have fought for if I was back there [in Washington]." Hardy went on to add that the only thing that he regrets is that he judged Trump for his comments during an Access Hollywood taping in which Trump admitted to sexually assaulting women. "If I was back there, if I have any regret," Hardy sai more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 17 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley called on Governor Chris Sununu to withdraw his support for Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, and challenged Eddie Edwards and Steve Negron to make their stances known on this lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land. In response to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh, Governor Chris Sununu said that he hopes the Senate "will investigate this ma more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne Goodwin: "Today, I join North Carolinians across our state to honor the thousands of lives lost on this day 17 years ago. "We stand humbled by the many sacrifices made in the wake of this national tragedy - from those who lost their loved ones, to the courageous first-responders who risked their lives to save those of strangers, to the servicemen and women who serve in the name of our nation to this day. "September 11th s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release: The NRCC today released a new TV ad, "Liberal Activists," which highlights Nancy Pelosi bankrolling NM-02 Democrat Xochitl Torres Small's campaign, so that Small can promote Pelosi's extreme liberal agenda. "The radical fringe has taken over the Democratic Party, and Xochitl Torres Small is helping lead the charge," said NRCC Communications Director Matt Gorman. "By trying to impose government-run health care on New Mexicans and slapping more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: With Nevada Republican candidates up and down the ticket slated to attend or participate in Trump's "Make America Great Again" rally in Las Vegas this evening, Nevada voters are reminded of who really prioritizes their best interests--and it's not the GOP. Instead, the Nevada Republican ticket is focused on enshrining their reputations as some of Trump's most reliable rubber stamps. But don't take our word for it -- see for yourself: 1. Sen. Dean H more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Three years ago today, Scott Walker's ill-fated 71 day presidential campaign came to a stumbling end. Walker would go on to see the worst approval ratings of his career, forcing him to embark on a taxpayer-funded statewide apology tour. But little has changed in the last three years; Scott Walker is still putting his political interests before the future of Wisconsin. Walker refuses to withdraw Wisconsin from a lawsuit that would dismantle the ACA and je more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: A year ago today, Mizzou economics professor Aaron Hedlund was considering a bid for Senate -- but national conservative Super PAC Club for Growth warned him to "treat Hawley with kid gloves" if Hedlund entered the race. A consultant who attended Hedlund's Club for Growth meeting said the message was "please don't attack Hawley for being a hypocrite politically." Hawley's elite national backers were clearly concerned about his major liability: more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesman Brendan Welch: * * * Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Brian Fitzpatrick's silence on the National Republican Campaign Committee's (NRCC) ad that falsely claims Scott Wallace wants to tax families for breeding. "Brian Fitzpatrick claims to be an independent voice, but as his fellow Washington Republicans tell lies on his behalf, his silence is deafening". "The working families of Bucks more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This morning, PennLive reported that Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner went on a racist rant in which he retold a notorious story from a white nationalist site comparing immigrants to a raccoon infestation at his campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre earlier this month. Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is calling on Republican party officials, elected officials, and candidates to denounce Wagner for sharing such a hateful, racist a more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 20 -- The campaign of Alyse Galvin, a Democrat running for election in Alaska's At-Large Congressional District, issued the following campaign news release: Today, Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed Independent Alyse Galvin for the Congressional District of Alaska-At Large. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational and electoral act more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: According to a report published by national research group TRIP, 55 percent of major roads in Wisconsin are in poor or mediocre condition, up from 42 percent just two years earlier. The report estimates that in some Wisconsin cities, drivers are paying upwards of $900 on car repairs thanks to the abysmal quality of Wisconsin's roads, up from a 2017 estimate of $637 per year. "That Wisconsin's roads are getting worse doesn't come as any surprise -- as lon more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In another sign of growing Democratic momentum, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball is skipping over the rating of "Leans Democratic" and shifting its forecast for Michigan's race for governor directly from "Toss-Up" to "Likely Democratic," writing: "After the general election matchup between state Attorney General Bill Schuette (R) and former state Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D) was set last month, we wanted to wait and see how the dust settl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Bill Schuette is set to spend today campaigning with Ted Nugent, the Michigan Democratic Party is calling out Schuette for hypocritically trying to call himself a "voice for victims," while consistently ignoring Nugent's fringe, disgusting, and predatory behavior. As Attorney General, Schuette has called himself a "voice for victims," and just this week held an event to discuss stopping bulling, while mentioning the "tragedy in Florida." Howeve more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Schuette dodged multiple direct questions about healthcare on Michigan Radio's Stateside last Friday, showing once again that he has zero credibility on healthcare and cannot be trusted to keep Healthy Michigan and protect people with pre-existing health conditions as governor. First, Schuette refuses to say whether or not he would sign a bill to end Healthy Michigan. This comes as Schuette has tried to run from his record of opposing Medicaid expa more PR

STARK COUNTY, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio Democratic Party candidates for Stark County offices yesterday held a news conference to highlight the dangers of Republican attacks on health care and the importance of electing Democrats up and down the ballot. Video of the full press conference can be viewed here (https://www.facebook.com/OHDems/videos/327184374683640/). Speakers at yesterday's press event included candidate for Ohio Senate District 27 Adam Van Ho, candidate for Ohio Senate District more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today is the 14th anniversary of the founding of The Faith Foundation, an organization Danny Tarkanian helped to set up that turned out to be a telemarketing scam that ripped off senior citizens. On September 19, 1994, Danny Tarkanian incorporated the Faith Foundation in Nevada (its status was "permanently revoked" when it was discovered to be a scam). The Faith Foundation is one of at least thirteen fraudulent charities that Tarkanian helped to set more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today two Washington D.C. Super PACs announced that they are spending a combined $4 million to try and help perennial candidate Danny Tarkanian in his bid for Congress. Tarkanian's campaign has been plagued by revelations about Danny's misdeeds, including Danny's history helping to set up telemarketing scams that stole millions from senior citizens. The Super PACs, America First Action SuperPAC and the Congressional Leadership Fund, are billionaire- more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: If you still had any doubt about Scott Walker's motivations on health care, all you have to do is follow the money. Last Friday, on the very same day that Walker's campaign began airing an ad claiming he would protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions, Walker flew to Virginia for a fundraiser hosted by dark money donors who have supported groups working to gut those same protections for years. Among the hosts for his swanky swamp fundraiser wer more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Bill Schuette is caught in another wave of controversy, as a growing number of local businesses--including Michigan's largest brewery Founders Brewing Co.--are publicly leaving the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce after they endorsed the Republican Attorney General for governor. The local businesses are troubled with Schuette's discriminatory record, including his ruling this summer that concluded Michigan's civil rights law does not protect the st more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: Across the country, Americans are rightly concerned about their health care as Republicans attempt to sabotage the Affordable Care Act. Rolling back access to coverage is central to today's GOP agenda. We know that health care is under attack by Donald Trump, and we know that Bob Stefanowski thinks having his support is "pretty cool." But here's what that means in Connecticut. Roughly 2.5 million Connecticut residents have a pre-existing co more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following some pretty terrible headlines ahead of Trump's rally tonight, today serves as a reminder to Nevada voters that the Nevada GOP--especially Sen. Dean Heller and Attorney General Adam Laxalt--are bad for Nevada women. In the past 24 hours, Heller referred to credible allegations of attempted rape as "a little hiccup", while California law enforcement is cleaning up Laxalt's mess after he came up empty-handed in his sham "investigation" into more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As this week marks the 5th anniversary since Healthy Michigan was signed into law, a new study from the University of Michigan is detailing how getting healthcare under Medicaid expansion has also boosted the financial health of working families in Michigan: "Getting health coverage meant lower unpaid debt; fewer bankruptcies, evictions and late payments; and higher credit scores for individuals--especially the sick." Bill Schuette, who is on the more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The Ohio Democratic Party is welcoming Democratic U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California to Columbus on Sunday, Oct. 7, to keynote its State Dinner at 5 p.m. in the Battelle Grand Ballroom at the Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215. "Hard-working Ohioans deserve access to affordable health care, good-paying jobs and a fair shake, and that's why I'm excited to join Ohio Democrats at their State Dinner in October," said Sen. Harris. "Demo more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is defending her opposition to a bipartisan effort to "help deaf children hear," in response to an event yesterday drawing attention to her vote against expanding insurance coverage for hearing-impaired Wisconsin kids. "It's disgraceful that Leah Vukmir is defending her opposition to expanding coverage for hearing-impaired kids -- especially after last week standing by her two votes against providing coverage more PR

MANCHESTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- Ex-State Sen. Scott Wagner, a Republican running for Pennsylvania Governor, issued the following campaign news release: The Wagner for Governor campaign released a new television ad today highlighting the Republican gubernatorial nominee's commitment to improving the lives of those in Pennsylvania's urban communities. "Understanding," a 30 second spot contrasts Wagner's grasp of the issues facing the commonwealth's cities with Governor Wolf's failure to tackle them. "Tom Wolf and members of the Democrati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 19 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: Down ballot Republicans seem confused about Bob Stefanowski's Trump-like tax experiment: Melissa Ziobrion from East Haddam said she had "not read his complete plan." State Senator Paul Formica from East Lyme was confident he would see a full plan. John Scott of Groton said he didn't "know without seeing a plan." Senator Heather Somers, who is also from Groton, said she "hasn't studied Stefanowski's plan." Sean Mastroianni from Stonington more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 20 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, as Republicans hold a press conference to distract from Tony Evers' forward-looking, student-first education priorities, Wisconsinites deserve answers for the eight years Scott Walker and his legislative allies failed to support Wisconsin students and Wisconsin schools. The facts speak for themselves: * One of Walker's first moves in office was to slash $800 million in funding for Wisconsin schools. * Despite Walker's claims of record funding, f more PR

WESTBROOK, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the wake of alarming reports about Judge Brett Kavanagh's alleged sexual assault of a woman while in high school, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody to state his position on Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. Does Moody side with Governor LePage in support of Kavanaugh's nomination, particularly in the wake of these allegations? "Every American should be concerned abou more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: As news of the serious, credible allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh has caused senators like Jeff Flake, Lisa Murkowski, and Bob Corker to reevaluate their stances and call for a delay in his confirmation vote, Pennsylvanians have heard nothing from Pat Toomey. "Senator Toomey has previously stated he will vote for Brett Kavanaugh. Now that there are credible allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh, Pennsylvanians need more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After the Washington Post published an explosive interview over the weekend detailing a credible sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, does Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt still "enthusiastically support" Kavanaugh? Laxalt has spent considerable effort painting himself as a protector of women -- even going as far as to shamelessly declare that "no one has done more for women from [the attorney more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Sept. 19 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a bombshell recording, career politician Yvette Herrell admitted on tape what we already knew: she will put special interests over those of New Mexicans in order to get elected to higher office. In a private meeting with her supporters, Herrell boasted that her position on the national board of directors for the Koch Brothers-backed, DC-based American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, would open opportunities for her in Washington, D more PR