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Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for 2018-10-07 ( 59 items )  
'You Can't Trust Knute Buehler' -- Local Leaders Speak Out Ahead of Gubernatorial Debates (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: At a press conference this morning at the Democratic Party of Oregon headquarters, local leaders spoke out about Republican Knute Buehler's track record of saying one thing to get elected, but then doing the opposite. Joy'e Willman is a home health care worker in Portland, and today she laid out the stakes in the Governor's race when it comes to access to health care. "Earlier this year, Republican Knute Buehler voted -- and then campaigned -- against  more PR

'You Can't Trust Knute Buehler' -- Local Leaders Speak Out Ahead of Gubernatorial Debates (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 3 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: At a press conference this morning at the Democratic Party of Oregon headquarters, local leaders spoke out about Republican Knute Buehler's track record of saying one thing to get elected, but then doing the opposite. Joy'e Willman is a home health care worker in Portland, and today she laid out the stakes in the Governor's race when it comes to access to health care. "Earlier this year, Republican Knute Buehler voted -- and then campaigned -- against  more PR

Abrams for Governor Campaign Raises Electrifying $16 Million in First Filing of General Election (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 5 -- State Rep. Stacey Abrams, a Democrat running for Georgia Governor, issued the following campaign news release: The quarterly financial report released today by the Stacey Abrams for Governor campaign showed a record-breaking $16 million raised by September 30th. That number sets a new Georgia record in contemporary politics for fundraising, surpassing the $14 million raised by Governor Nathan Deal over the same time period in his 2014 re-election campaign. The Abrams campaign begins the final month of the election  more PR

Alex Trebek Calls Out Scott Wagner's Lousy Education Record (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Debate moderator Alex Trebek called out Scott Wagner's lousy record when it comes to funding public education at last night's debate hosted by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce. Trebek said Wagner did "a full 180" on education funding now that he is running for governor. Trebek pointed to Wagner's call to layoff 10 percent of Pennsylvania's teachers, his infamous helicopter ride where he tried to demonstrate that schools are too nice, and his as more PR

Alyse Galvin Endorsed by UNITE HERE Local 878 (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- The campaign of Alyse Galvin, a Democrat running for election in Alaska's At-Large Congressional District, issued the following campaign news release: Today, UNITE HERE Local 878 endorsed Independent Alyse Galvin for the Congressional District of Alaska-At Large. UNITE HERE Local 878 is a labor union that represents working Alaskans in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation, and airport industries. "It is my pleasure to announce that Alyse Galvin has the full more PR

Cegavske Fails to Respond to Elections Complaint (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, the Nevada State Democratic Party filed an elections complaint with the secretary of state's office against Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske for violating election law with her campaign TV ad. The TV ad not only failed to disclose who paid for the ad, but it also lacked a required message stating that the candidate had approved the ad. While no one from Cegavske's campaign has returned requests for comment, her official offic more PR

Congressman Culberson's Record on Pre-Existing Condition Protections 'Spell Doom' (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: While Texas Republican John Culberson remains silent on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit that will destroy protections for people with pre-existing conditions, the Houston Chronicle writes that Culberson's record on pre-existing conditions "could spell doom" for his re-election. Statement from Josh Stewart, Congressional Press Lead for the Texas Democratic Party: "Texans need stable, affordable health care and a peace of mind, not partisan law more PR

Congressman Sessions Melts Down as Reporter Asks About His 2013 No Vote on Violence Against Women Act (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Yesterday, at the Family Violence Prevention Council candidate forum in Dallas, Republican Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-32) had a full-blown meltdown as Laura Harris from NBC 5 asked Sessions questions about his 2013 no vote on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Sessions condescendingly accused the reporter of being "confused" and followed up that interaction by stating: "You still want to keep running this camera? Or do you want to learn about this? more PR

Danny Tarkanian: 'I Don't Want to Speak to Hispanics in Politics' (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today Hispanics in Politics, the oldest Hispanic political organization in Nevada, held a monthly breakfast for Nevada political candidates and Hispanic community leaders. Susie Lee was the only 3rd Congressional District candidate to attend. Hispanics in Politics is a non-partisan organization that advocates for Hispanic American participation in politics. The President of Hispanics in Politics, Fernando Romero (a registered Republican), told the cro more PR

Daryl Metcalfe Must Advance Bill Requiring Candidates to Release Tax Returns Out of Committee (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is calling on Rep. Daryl Metcalfe to hold a committee vote on Rep. Scott Conklin's bill that would require candidates for political office to release their tax returns. House Bill 2623 would amend the Pennsylvania Election Code to require candidates for certain state and federal offices to submit copies of their federal tax returns and a written consent to release and publish their returns no later than 90 d more PR

Dave Brat Is Living a 'Double Life' (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Who is Dave Brat? After an eye-opening expose published this morning by POLITICO, "Who is Dave Brat?" must be the question that's on the minds of Brat's constituents in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. As Brat is virtually tied with CIA veteran Abigail Spanberger, this new reporting shows that Brat is masquerading as an outsider, Tea Party Republican in his district while shamelessly trying to score points with special interests and the establ more PR

Democrats to Buehler: Return All the Trump-Tainted Money, Stand Up to Trump on Kavanaugh (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 5 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: As President Donald Trump reaches a new low by grossly mocking sexual assault survivor Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the Democratic Party of Oregon is calling on Republican Knute Buehler to return all the Trump-tainted cash his campaign has accepted. Last month, in the midst of the Kavanaugh controversy and the same week that it was reported that Buehler accepted $750,000 from the Republican Governors Association, President Trump held an RGA fundraiser at his more PR

Democrats Unveil Big PhRMA Pill Bottle to Highlight GOP Inaction on High Prescription Drug Prices (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party unveiled a massive 15-foot, inflatable Big PhRMA pill bottle to draw attention to the fact that Republicans have done nothing to stop runaway prescription drug prices that are hurting millions of families in Michigan. Drug manufacturers are posting record profits, but they're still charging outrageous prices for life-saving medications, like $500 for Epi-Pens. The Big PhRMA pill bottle will crisscross the state thr more PR

Democrats Unveil Big PhRMA Pill Bottle to Highlight GOP Inaction on High Rx Drug Prices (10)
TROY, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party unveiled a massive 15-foot, inflatable Big PhRMA pill bottle to draw attention to the fact that Republicans have done nothing to stop runaway prescription drug prices that are hurting millions of families in Michigan. Drug manufacturers are posting record profits, but they're still charging outrageous prices for life-saving medications, like $500 for Epi-Pens. The Big PhRMA pill bottle will crisscross the state throug more PR

Did Rep. Braun Apply for Subsidies for His Corn and Soybean Crops in Response to Tariffs He's Called 'Overdramatized?' (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Even after downplaying the effects of tariffs that have harmed farmers nationwide, it would come as no surprise if Rep. Braun had applied for subsidies so that he could personally benefit from money set aside for tariff relief considering his holdings in corn and soybean farmland. Late last month, the first round of payments began going out from the $12 billion set aside by the Department of Treasury for farmers harmed by the recent rounds of tari more PR

DPW Launches 'WI Will Vote' Tool to Register, Inform Voters (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Wisconsin Democrats launched WIWILLVOTE.COM today, a resourceful landing page where Wisconsinites can pledge to vote for the Democratic ticket and quickly find information about the November 6 midterm elections. WI Will Vote is just one part of a large scale voter outreach effort by the Party and its partners to contact and inform voters ahead of November's general election. WIWILLVOTE.COM enables voters to: * Pledge to vote for the Democratic ticket * L more PR

Flint Community Leaders: 'Schuette Failed Residents in Flint Water Crisis' (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Flint community leaders and residents are calling out Bill Schuette for trying to brush off his record of failing the people of Flint as "just nonsense," while also releasing over a dozen complaints about the water that Schuette ignored as Attorney General. The documents add new details and specifics about Schuette's record of ignoring 15 separate complaints about the water in Flint. Schuette's record of failure also includes signing off on a key ord more PR

Florida Democrats Choose Replacement for April Freeman in CD-17 Seat (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Following the sudden tragic death of Congressional District 17 candidate April Freeman, Allen Ellison has been chosen to replace her. The Florida Democratic Party followed the process laid out by Florida Statutes, which calls on the county parties of each county in the Congressional District to vote to nominate a candidate. That candidate could not have run for office this year. Allen Ellison is a community leader in Highlands County, who founded the Cent more PR

Former Corrections Secretary: Brad Schimel 'Botched' Lincoln Hills Probe (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: In a follow up to breaking news that Scott Walker lied about his knowledge of the crisis at Lincoln Hills, a new WSAW investigation has shined light on Brad Schimel's serious neglect of the Lincoln Hills crisis. New documents show that Brad Schimel failed to swiftly investigate claims of abuse and refused to communicate findings with the DOC that could potentially prevent future abuse. From the investigation: DOJ staff agree[ed] to do an independent crimi more PR

Heller Loses His $100 Bet (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Time's run out on a bet Heller made earlier this month that President Trump's controversial Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, would be confirmed by the end of the month. Kavanaugh has come under intense scrutiny after credible allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him in the past month. Heller previously dismissed the allegations as just "a little hiccup" in the confirmation process. As the Senate hearing on those credible alle more PR

Heller's Ad Featuring Governor Sandoval Conveniently Omits Senator Spineless' Broken Promises on Health Care (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Earlier today, Sen. Dean Heller's campaign released an ad touting Gov. Brian Sandoval's support, but something is missing... The ad conveniently leaves out Heller's broken promises to Nevadans by repeatedly breaking with Sandoval on health care and supporting legislation that would take health care away hundreds of thousands of Nevadans. Fortunately, the Nevada State Democratic Party is here to fill in the holes. A brief timeline of Senator Spineless more PR

Heller's Troubling Pattern of Waiting to Follow Trump's Lead (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following the announcement that the Senate would delay the vote on accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh while the Trump White House asked the FBI to investigate for one week, Sen. Dean Heller finally decided to break his silence about the FBI investigation - to praise the Trump Administration's decision and say he will support Kavanaugh despite the mounting allegations of sexual assault. Even when Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval called for a more PR

Howard Marklein Voted to Give Billions to Foxconn While Shorting Our Roads and Schools (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 5 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Howard Marklein's latest re-election ad makes several glaring omissions from his time in the legislature. A quick look behind the curtains makes the facts clear: Howard Marklein voted to give billions of taxpayer dollars to a foreign corporation while shorting priorities for hardworking Wisconsinites. CLAIM: Howard Marklein "kept [his] word to look after your tax dollars" REALITY: Marklein voted to give $4.5 billion of taxpayer money to Foxconn, a Chinese more PR

Indiana Democrats, Lafayette Residents Call Out Rep. Braun for Attacking Protections for Hoosiers With Pre-Existing Conditions (10)
LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: IDP Chairman John Zody, State Representative candidate Chris Campbell, and Joe Mackey, a Lafayette pediatric cancer activist 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, and the Department of Justic more PR

It Gets Worse: Sununu Supported Senate Republicans' Late Night Attack on Education in May (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 3 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: After Governor Chris Sununu's school voucher plan was rejected twice by the New Hampshire House, Senate Republicans revived the bill late at night in a last-minute ploy by attaching it as a non-germane amendment to HB 1636, one of the final bills of the session. This bill would downshift $265 million in costs over 13 years to local school districts, taking these critical funds away from public schools and sending them to unregulated private  more PR

Kate Brown Won the 'Debate for Oregon's Future' By Standing Up for Oregon Values While Republican Knute Buehler Continued to Run From His Record (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: While Governor Kate Brown was clear about her plan to strengthen schools and improve access to health care during tonight's debate on KOIN 6 TV, Oregonians saw Republican Knute Buehler try, but fail to brand himself as a different kind of Republican and repeatedly reveal that he doesn't have any solutions to Oregon's most pressing problems. Knute Buehler tried to distance himself from his record on health care, gun violence prevention, the environment,  more PR

Lee Dunks on Tark in Second Half (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the second installment of the NV-03 debate, Susie Lee finished what she started with Danny Tarkanian. Today the second half of the Congressional District 3 debate between Susie Lee and Danny Tarkanian aired on CBS Channel 8. In questions on health care, Yucca mountain, water resources, and the budget, Susie Lee connected with voters while Danny Tarkanian flip-flopped on core campaign issues and doubled down on his plans to repeal the Affordable  more PR

Louisiana Congressman Who Spoke at White Supremacist Rally Helps Raise Money for Hardy and Tarkanian (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last night, congressional candidates Cresent Hardy and Danny Tarkanian held separate fundraisers with Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise. Scalise has admitted to speaking to a rally of neo-nazis and white supremacists. Scalise was invited to speak by the "European-American Unity and Rights Organization," a group founded by former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. Duke has praised Steve Scalise, calling him a "nice guy." Cresent Hardy (NV-04) has a lon more PR

Maine Democratic Party Issues Statement on President Obama Endorsement for Democratic Candidates (10)
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on President Obama's endorsement to 12 Democratic candidates in Maine: "President Obama understands the importance of electing strong leaders like the candidates he endorsed today. "Success in these races is key to Democrats' chances to take back Congress, the Maine Senate, and to build on our majority in the Maine House. These endorsements serve as a clear sign that these candidates are putting in the work it takes to flip their distr more PR

Maine Senate Candidates Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America (10)
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 2 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed four candidates for the Maine Senate yesterday, adding to a week of high-profile endorsements for Democratic legislative candidates in Maine. "Maine Democrats--and these four Democrats in particular--are champions and advocates when it comes to women's health care and reproductive freedom," said Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett. "We need leaders like Cathy Breen, Ben Chipman, Tom Wright, and Heather Sanborn  more PR

Mary Treder Lang Absentee Voting Plan? More Restrictions! (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party today blasted Mary Treder Lang, the Republican nominee for Secretary of State, for her agenda of putting her own restrictions on no-reason absentee voting if voters approve the Promote the Vote ballot proposal in November. "Lang has demonstrated how little she knows about elections and voting," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Brandon Dillon. "Voting by absentee ballot is a secure process that local clerks have been  more PR

Mental Health Care Advocates Criticize Leah Vukmir's Opposition to Coverage Expansions (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, Wisconsin mental health care advocates held a media call to highlight a new Democratic Party of Wisconsin report on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir's record of blocking and voting against expanded coverage for mental health care and substance abuse treatments. During the call, nurse and former state Rep. Sandy Pasch and mental health care advocate Mike Bacchuber, of Madison, zeroed in on Leah Vukmir's long track record of unapologetical more PR

Moody on Climate Change: It's 'Important Not to Overreact' (10)
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 5 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Maine is getting hammered by climate change, but it's no big deal to Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody. "It is important not to overreact" is the message he sent last night to a crowd of fishermen gathered at a forum in Rockland. That's right--Moody told Maine fishermen not to overreact to climate change. Moody also added that government shouldn't "get in the way," according to a news report. "Climate change is a serious threat to Maine's e more PR

Moody Says He "Doesn't Remember" Wanting to Repeal Medicaid Expansion (10)
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 3 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: After repeatedly saying during the primary that he would fight to repeal Medicaid expansion as governor and that "we can't let [expansion] happen," Shawn Moody now says that he doesn't remember holding such a position. At a gubernatorial debate in Portland today, Shawn Moody was asked by a reporter: "What about Medicaid, though? I think, at one point, in the primary, you said let's repeal the law." His answer: "No. Well, I don't remember that. No, my st more PR

NDP Makes History by Sending Slate Cards to All 93 Nebraska Counties--Over 850 Democrats Running Across Nebraska (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 1 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: For the first time in the history of the Nebraska Democratic Party, slate cards were mailed to voters across the state today listing, by county, the more than 850 Democratic candidates running for offices in the November election. "The NDP staff worked long and hard on this massive project to make sure Democratic voters in all 93 Nebraska counties get out to vote and know who their candidates are -- from the U.S. Senate and House races, to the races  more PR

New Ad: Brian Kemp Can't Be Trusted to Protect Georgians With Pre-Existing Conditions (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia released a new ad highlighting how Brian Kemp can't be trusted to protect Georgians with pre-existing conditions. A Georgia breast cancer survivor appears in the ad and shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and having an operation that saved her life. If Brian Kemp had his way, her insurance probably wouldn't have covered it. Kemp voted to remove essential protections from Georgia ins more PR

New Poll Has Colin Allred Gaining Ground on Pete Sessions in 32nd Congressional District, Leads 47-46 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: A new poll released by the group End Citizens United today showed Colin Allred in a close race with Texas Republican Congressman Pete Sessions with Allred leading Sessions 47 - 46 percent. Just hours after lobbing a second endorsement for Sessions, President Donald Trump continues to struggle in popularity with voters in Texas 32nd Congressional District. The poll states: "Trump is deeply unpopular here, with just 39 percent viewing the President favorabl more PR

New Report: Vukmir Repeatedly Opposed Mental Health Coverage (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is continuing to highlight Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir's track record of siding with insurance companies over Wisconsinites, today releasing a new research report that exposes Vukmir's history of repeatedly opposing requiring insurance companies to expand coverage for mental health care and substance abuse treatments. During her time in Wisconsin's state legislature, Leah Vukmir has repeatedly b more PR

NV Dems File Elections Complaint With the Secretary of State...Against Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Nevada State Democratic Party announced today that it has filed an elections complaint with the Secretary of State's Election Integrity Task Force against Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske for violating election law. In a television ad running throughout the month of September, Cegavske failed to include the legally-required disclosure detailing who paid for and authorized the advertisement. Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Di more PR

Plane Problems: Walker Ducks Question About State Plane Use...Then Hops on State Plane (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Scott Walker's use of the state plane is in the spotlight again. At a stop in Chippewa Falls yesterday, Walker was asked about Tony Evers' livestream mocking his infamous plane ride between Appleton and Green Bay. As a surprise to no one, he lobbed some false attacks and ducked the question. While Walker was in Chippewa Falls, News 18 asked him about when he used taxpayer money to fly from Appleton to Green Bay. Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes documented the more PR

Polling Suggests Narrow Race for Governor One Month Out (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: In recent weeks, the Vermont Democratic Party has commissioned a statewide poll conducted by Tulchin Research -- the firm rated among the most accurate by the Democratic National Campaign Committee (DCCC) independent expenditure program. The poll was conducted between September 23-26 with a sample size of 406 likely Vermont voters. After months of steady decline in Phil Scott's popularity, it should come as no surprise that in a head-to-head match u more PR

Rep. Braun Claimed He Wanted His Timber Investments to Have Parity With Soybeans (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: After claiming that timber deserved parity with soybeans as justification for writing legislation giving himself new tax breaks for his timberland, Rep. Braun has yet to make clear if he believes timber growers deserve subsidies as well in response to soybean farmers who are receiving new payments for the new tariffs whose impact he feels is "overdramatized." In April, Rep. Braun, one of the biggest timber land owners in the state, was exposed for more PR

Rep. Braun Quick to Call Reactions to Tariffs 'Overdramatized' But How Do They Affect His Own Business Interests? (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rep. Braun has made clear he thinks reactions to tariffs have been "overdramatized," but it's unclear whether his own business interests have sustained any damage from the recent tariffs through either his auto parts business or his agricultural holdings. Hoosier farmers and manufacturers have been struggling to cope with the recent tariffs, as the price of corn and soybeans has fallen below the cost of production, and companies in Rep. Braun's ho more PR

Republican Christi Craddick Is Getting Rich by Abusing Her Power (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Over the weekend, the Austin American-Statesman reported that Christi Craddick failed to disclose how she and her family (former State Rep. Tom Craddick) has financially benefited from decisions she has made as Railroad Commissioner. In the past two years, Craddick received over $115,000 from owning mineral interests and holding stock in oil and gas companies. Last month, the Dallas Morning News Editorial Board stated, "we're still troubled by the cozy r more PR

Republican Opposition to Kimberly-Clark Bill Intensifies (10)
APPLETON, Wisconsin, Oct. 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: After months of public grandstanding and campaign-year promises, Senate President Roger Roth (R-Appleton) appears unable to secure the Republican support needed to pass a series of new tax breaks for Kimberly-Clark. Roth, who previously cancelled a scheduled vote on his own bill, has shown little leadership in convincing his own Republican colleagues to support Kimberly-Clark and provide the same incentives for a Wisconsin company as they offered to Foxcon more PR

Scott Perry Has Spent His Entire Career Starting Partisan Food Fights (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Scott Perry has begun airing a new ad in PA-10 that complains about partisan "food fights" in Congress. What the ad conveniently fails to mention is that Scott Perry has spent his entire career starting unnecessary partisan fights as a vocal member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, a group of extremist Republicans that constantly threatens government shutdowns and has earned a reputation on both sides of the aisle as the greatest obst more PR

Scott Wagner Attacks Injured Firefighters and Police Officers, Calls Them 'Special Interests' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, in an interview with the PennLive Editorial Board, Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner attacked injured firefighters and police officers of Pennsylvania, referring to them as "special interests." "Scott Wagner should be ashamed of himself for stooping so low as to insult the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep Pennsylvanians safe," said Mike Mikus, senior communications advisor for the Pennsylvani more PR

Scott Wagner Doubles Down on Extreme Anti-Woman Stances (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, in an interview with the PennLive Editorial Board, Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner doubled down on his extreme anti-woman stances. When asked if, as governor, he would sign an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormality, or health of the mother, Wagner asserted: "I am 100 percent pro life, and I have a 100 percent pro life voting record." Then, when asked if he would defund Planned Parenthood and s more PR

State Ethics Commission: Scott Is Violating Ethics Code (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Oct. 5 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to the Vermont State Ethics Commission, Governor Phil Scott has violated the state's Code of Ethics because of his continued financial ties to DuBois Construction -- a company that frequently wins government contracts. In the opinion, the Commission found: "[Scott] has a conflict of interest because he is financially intertwined as a creditor, who has an ongoing financial interest in a company that contracts with the State, which the publi more PR

Sununu Will Defund New Hampshire's Public Schools (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Chris Sununu will seek to defund New Hampshire's public schools if he's re-elected this fall, costing the Granite State $100M over the next 11 years. During the past legislative session, Sununu made every effort to pass the school voucher bill SB 193, modeled after the voucher agenda of President Trump's Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Sununu's plan will transfer taxpayer dollars away from public schools to fund unregulated private more PR

Texas Democratic Party Issues Statement on Rep. Sessions Resolution (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Congressional Press Lead Josh Stewart on the Rep. Pete Sessions' resolution on people with pre-existing conditions: Today, Texas Republican Congressman Pete Sessions continued to try and mislead North Texas voters about his record and play election-year politics with Texans' health care. Sessions introduced a meaningless resolution to try to paper over his record of undermining protections for people with pre-existing conditions. "Health care is life or deat more PR

Texas Democratic Party Issues Statement on Sessions Receiving Second Presidential Endorsement (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Congressional Press Lead Josh Stewart: *** Today, Texas Republican Congressman Pete Sessions received a second Presidential endorsement from Donald Trump, rewarding him for toeing the Washington Republican Party line and voting with the President 98 percent of the time. "The list of Washington interests coming to bail out Congressman Sessions grows by the day and the reason is simple: Congressman Sessions is there for Washington when Washington needs him.  more PR

Two Years Ago Today: Hawley on Hawley: 'If You're Looking for a Politician, I'm Not Your Guy' (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Two years ago today, during his race for attorney general, Josh Hawley released an ad portraying himself as a constitutional lawyer, "not a politician." Throughout his campaign for AG, Hawley pledged not to be another ladder-climbing politician. But less than a year into his term, Hawley broken this central promise to Missourians -- choosing to run for Senate instead of focusing on the job that the people of Missouri elected him to do. As St. Lou more PR

Two Years Ago: Josh Hawley Faces Ethics Complaint for Attempting to Conceal Campaign Contributions (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 5 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Two years ago, yet another MEC ethics complaint was filed against Josh Hawley -- this time for attempting to conceal the source of nearly $3.1 million in campaign contributions during his bid for Attorney General. This was not the first -- or the last -- time Hawley would come under fire for his questionable relationship with campaign finance law: * Hawley's top Senate campaign consultant and frequent spokesman was recently exposed for years of  more PR

Video: Scott Wagner Yet Again Campaigns With Anti-LGBTQ, AR-15 Worshiping Cult Leader (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner yet again campaigned with anti-LGBTQ, AR-15 worshiping cult leader Hyung Jin Sean Moon at a rally in Wilkes-Barre. Moon gave the invocation and endorsed Scott Wagner for governor. This isn't Wagner's first encounter with Moon. They also campaigned together at a rally in July, and then Wagner lied to try to cover it up. Wagner claimed that he did not know that Hyung Jin Sean Moon was goi more PR

Vukmir Ducks Questions on Breaking Campaign Finance Law (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is today denying that her campaign violated federal campaign finance laws by illegally using state campaign committee funds for federal campaign expenditures benefiting her U.S. Senate campaign. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Vukmir's campaign denied the allegations" but did not offer any evidence in support of their denial. Similarly, Vukmir's campaign offered zero explanation as to why Vukmir's  more PR

Vukmir Silent on Skipping Opioid Task Force Meetings (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 5 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: 48 hours after a report that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir blew off the majority of Gov. Scott Walker's Opioid Task Force meetings, despite touting her role on the Task Force, Vukmir has yet to explain why she failed to attend 7 of the Task Force's 10 meetings. Vukmir has proudly touted her role on the Task Force during her U.S. Senate campaign, and even claimed credit for the Task Force's work, but the truth is that Vukmir didn't take her j more PR

Will Heller Condemn Trump's Offensive Comments Mocking Sexual Assault Survivor? (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last night during a rally, Sen. Dean Heller's BFF, President Donald Trump, attacked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford for coming forward with credible allegations of sexual assault against controversial Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Will Heller join his Senate GOP colleagues like Jeff Flake, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski in condemning this offensive language--or will he continue to stay silent and spineless? Well, it's pretty obvious what the an more PR

With Rights of Maine Women at Risk, Moody Stays Silent on Kavanaugh Nomination (10)
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: While four Republican governors last week said the FBI should fully investigate the credible allegations made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody refused to weigh in - showing once again that he can't be trusted to take a stand or defend Mainers. "I wish I could say I was surprised, but I'm not. Once again, Shawn Moody is refusing to level with Mainers when it comes to an issue that will affect their lives today  more PR