WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Arab American Institute issued the following news release: The Arab American Institute (AAI), a non-partisan organization advocating on behalf of the Arab American community, is calling on the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) to condemn Duncan Hunter's bigoted campaign against Arab American challenger Ammar Campa-Najjar. In a letter to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and NRCC Chairman Steve Stivers, AAI note more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 24 -- The Canadian Wind Energy Association issued the following new release: Today the Alberta and Saskatchewan governments expressed strong support for wind energy at the opening of the 34th Annual CanWEA Conference and Exhibition, attended by approximately 1,200 utility, government, and industry leaders. Jessica Littlewood, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade for Small Business, set the tone more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: At tonight's Florida Gubernatorial Debate hosted by CNN, Andrew Gillum is trying to cover up his record of failure. The fact is, Andrew Gillum is an incompetent, corrupt and self-serving career politician. He has failed Tallahassee and would fail our state. FACT: Andrew Gillum's Records are tied to an active criminal investigation. * State Documents: Gillum Records Tied to 'Active Criminal Investigation more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: At tonight's Florida Gubernatorial Debate hosted by CNN, Andrew Gillum tried to deny that he is tied to an ongoing public corruption investigation, but there are still many unanswered questions about why the FBI is investigating his city. The voters of Florida deserve answers. FACT: Andrew Gillum's Mayoral administration is the target of an active FBI investigation into criminal public corruption. * A T more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: At tonight's Florida Gubernatorial Debate hosted by CNN, Andrew Gillum denied he signed an anti-police pledge but the fact is that Gillum has a history of ignoring law enforcement and supporting radical, anti-law enforcement groups like Dream Defenders. FACT: Andrew Gillum consistently has said that he wants to 'abolish ICE'. * Andrew Gillum: Abolish ICE 'In Its Current Form' Orlando Sentinel * Andrew  more PR

DAVIE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Andrew Gillum has never met a tax or fee increase he didn't like. Now he wants to increase taxes on hardworking Florida families by more than $1 billion dollars. PolitiFact: "Mostly True" that Andrew Gillum "wants to increase Florida taxes by a billion dollars." A TV attack ad portrays Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum as so "far out" that he is on another planet. "Gillum wants to increase Florida taxes by  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: At tonight's Florida Gubernatorial Debate hosted by CNN, Andrew Gillum tried to deny that his plan to increase taxes by one billion dollars would impact the average Floridian. The fact is, Andrew Gillum never met a tax increase he didn't like, and his radical plan threatens Florida's strong economy. FACT: While in office, Andrew Gillum voted to raise taxes again, and again, and again. * City Commissione more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Brown University issued the following news release: In a forum titled "Across the Aisle: Before the Midterms" at Brown University on Thursday, Oct. 25, Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Tom Perez and former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Michael Steele led a lively discussion on the midterm elections, the polarization of politics and the importance of voting. Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs director Edward Steinfeld  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Bend the Arc Jewish Action issued the following statement by CEO Stosh Cotler on the reports of bombs being mailed to political figures and media organizations: "The bombing attempts reported today, following the similar act of terrorism targeting George Soros over the weekend, are horrifying and deserve a thorough investigation. "We must recognize that this type of violence thrives in the national environment that the President and the Republican Party have created under  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 23 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: As David Garcia campaigns today in Arizona with Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders, a recently commissioned poll finds that the Vermont senator is badly underwater with Arizona voters. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, found that 54 percent of likely Arizona voters had an unfavorable view of Sanders, with only 26 percent having a favorable view. Among Independents, the numbers are even worse f more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Far-left candidate for governor David Garcia has eagerly embraced a Bernie Sanders-style agenda--one that would bankrupt Arizona--without telling Arizonans how he would pay for it. For example, Garcia has enthusiastically endorsed Bernie Sanders' call for socialized health care known as "Medicare for all." But what he's not telling voters is the plan would cost Arizonans $45 BILLION, more than 4 times Arizona' more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 26 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Tony Evers plagiarized his budget proposals at least seven times over a six-year span - and he still hasn't accepted any accountability for it. That's why today's visit by Barack Obama is so fitting. In 2008, when Obama was first running for president, he was caught plagiarizing his speeches - stealing lines directly from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Not surprisingly, neither Evers or Obama took th more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 22 -- Colorado College issued the following news release: Colorado College is hosting a Midterm Election Symposium featuring a variety of speakers, including journalists, politicians and academics. A series of events are planned in the weeks before and after the 2018 midterm elections. All events are free, but two presentations, a talk by April Ryan, a political analyst for CNN, and one by Ohio Gov. John Kasich, will require tickets. Ticket information is includ more PR

EAGAN, Minnesota, Oct. 21 -- The campaign of Angie Craig, a Democrat running for election in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, issued the following campaign news: During this afternoon's Second District debate on KSTP-TV, Angie Craig highlighted her policy solutions for the middle class while her opponent Representative Jason Lewis attempted to deflect attention from his hyper-partisan voting record. Lewis votes over 96 percent of the time with the Republican party. "Healthcare costs are more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington issued the following news release: Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway likely violated the Hatch Act by using her official government Twitter account to post partisan political messages, promote the Republican party and retweet a post that featured an image of President Trump's campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again," according to a complaint filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CRE more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Ahead of tonight's Sixth Congressional District debate, Wisconsin has had a first-hand look at what a train wreck D.C. Dan Kohl would be if he was in congress. Kohl's ties to Washington run deep - he's the nephew of a former long-time, do-nothing U.S. Senator, he started a special interest group that gives millions of dollars to liberals running for office, and he's been a big-time bundler for Democrat pres more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: D.C. Dan Kohl is a far-left Washington insider who is out of touch with Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District. Kohl's resume includes supporting extreme ideas like a government takeover of health care and running a D.C. special-interest group that has doled out millions of dollars to liberal candidates. Glenn Grothman will fight for Wisconsin families while D.C. Dan will only fight for his friends in the s more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- The campaign of Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat running for election in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District, issued the following campaign news: This evening, Democrat Mary Gay Scanlon emerged as the obvious front-runner in tonight's Congressional Candidates Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters and the NAACP. In an hour-long debate, Mary Gay and her Republican opponent presented their positions on the issues most important to voters throughout the distr more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 26 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: In 2013 Barack Obama told the lie of the year when he told Americans that under Obamacare "if you like your health care plan, you can keep it." Tammy Baldwin stood by him then, helping support the liberal disaster that is Obamacare. Now Tammy Baldwin is pushing her own lies on health care, targeting Leah Vukmir with flat-out false statements and supporting a socialist government takeover of health care that more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: As the Trump Administration announced a new attack on pre-existing conditions protections--unsurprisingly, Dean Heller once again made it clear he's going to keep toeing the party line and will not stand up for Nevadans with pre-existing conditions. Nevadans shouldn't be surprised by Heller's spinelessness, especially after Heller's desperate groveling at a campaign rally with President Trump two days more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), whose district includes Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys, joined MSNBC's "MTP Daily" hosted by Chuck Todd, to discuss the Water Resources Development Act being signed into law and the increasing environmental concerns in communities like South Florida. "As I was telling you, the Water Resources Development Act was just signed into law, a b more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 26 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Voters in Virginia's Fifth Congressional District have recently been receiving hand-written postcards from the left-wing group Indivisible Charlottesville in an attempt to get-out-the-vote for Democrats Leslie Cockburn and Tim Kaine. One such postcard proclaimed that the "older generation (as a whole) tends to be more racist, sexist, and homophobic" than other, presumably younger generations. "I am disgust more PR

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 23 -- Linfield College issued the following news release: Linfield College is hosting three gubernatorial candidates next week on its McMinnville campus to discuss civic engagement and political participation, one week before Oregonians go to the polls. Nick Chen, Libertarian Party candidate, will speak on Monday, Oct. 29. Rep. Knute Buehler, Republican Party candidate, will speak on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Patrick Starnes, the Independent candidate, will speak on Thursday, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: The Michigan Republican Party (MRP) is calling upon Michigan Democrats to immediately cease and desist running an ad in the 71st House district in which the Michigan Democrat Party (MDP) revealed the Social Security numbers of State House candidate Christine Barnes and her former husband in violation of state and possibly federal law. In addition to disclosing Ms. Barnes' full Social Security number in the a more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 21 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following statement by Chairman Ken Martin highlighting the strength of its endorsed candidates and their message: * * * A Day of Debates on KSTP, today showcased a strong slate of DFL candidates who shared a compelling vision for a Minnesota that works for everyone. While many of their Republican opponents resorted to lies and personal attacks, DFLers running for State Auditor, Attorney General, Governor, and more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 20 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: To protect and preserve your own property is a tradition fundamental to the New Hampshire spirit. It's one of our founding principles and one of our most basic rights. Molly Kelly thinks differently though. In 2009, Molly Kelly voted to increase the terrain alteration plan review fee by 150 percent(1). "Molly Kelly's liberal tax-and-spend streak has gotten so out of hand that she won't even let Gra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release: Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced a $750,000 mail and digital ad campaign targeted to NARAL members who live in battleground congressional districts. NARAL's national two million members vote at a rate of 90%, making them reliable voters who turn out on election day. The ads will expose the records of candidates who do not support women and families and show why NARAL is supporting candidates who believe  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: North Carolina House Republicans, including Speaker Moore and House Republican leadership, are intertwined and may have illegally coordinated with the outside independent expenditure group the Carolina Leadership Coalition (CLC), relying on the group for polling, messaging, advertising, and opposition research, according to a complaint filed Friday by the North Carolina Democratic Party. Read the more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 20 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Ray Buckley regarding fundraiser of New Hampshire State Rep. Steve Negron, R-Nashua, with political commentator Corey Lewandowski: "Steve Negron is now apparently so desperate for fundraising in his floundering attempt to challenge Congresswoman Annie Kuster that he's turning to Corey Lewandowski for help. "Corey Lewandowski somehow managed to get fired for being too much of a hothead  more PR

DAVIE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Andrew Gillum recently claimed that he pays for his own vacations, but new documents reveal that he took free gifts from an undercover FBI agent in 2016. TAMPA BAY TIMES: Records show FBI agents gave Andrew Gillum tickets to 'Hamilton' in 2016 "Undercover FBI agents paid for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum's hotel room and his ticket to the Broadway musical Hamilton during a 2016 trip to New York City, a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: The Republican Party of Florida today announced a new Spanish language ad featuring Lt. Governor candidate Jeanette Nunez. In the 30-second ad which is airing statewide, Nunez shares the plans she and Ron DeSantis have to take Florida in the right direction. Click on the image below to watch the ad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITbyJ7gqz3A&feature=youtu.be). English Translation: I'm Jeanette N more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 25 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Yesterday, the New Hampshire Democrat Party and Democrat leaders in the State Legislature were exposed of their covert effort to prop up accused domestic abuser Senator Jeff Woodburn in his fledgling re-election for state senate. As reported on WMUR-TV last evening, the survivor of Senator Woodburn's violent actions has resigned as Chair of the Coos County Democrat Committee due to a series of inti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- People for the American Way issued the following news release: People For the American Way (PFAW) today called on Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis to denounce the violent Proud Boys hate group following reports that a DeSantis campaign official attended the group's threatening protest on Oct. 17 targeting Democratic officials and candidates. Last week, PFAW's Right Wing Watch reported that Nelson Diaz, the county chairman of the Miami-Dade Republican Part more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- President Trump issued the following remarks before the Marine One departure: THE PRESIDENT: I just want to compliment law enforcement for having done an incredible job. The FBI, the Secret Service -- so many. I mean, they just got together and did a fantastic job. Like finding a needle in a haystack. So I want to congratulate them, as you know. I think everybody wants to congratulate them. But they did a fantastic job. I'm going to North Carolina right now. It's raining more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, the Democratic nominee for the Senate, issued the following campaign news: "The truth is that he doesn't have our son's back because he keeps supporting health care plans that gut the Affordable Care Act's protections for pre-existing conditions" When given an opportunity to ask Sen. Dean Heller a question of her own during Friday night's U.S. Senate debate, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen spoke on behalf of Reno parents Theresa Bohannan and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Ripon Society issued the following statement by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky: * * * In remarks yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the 115th Congress was one of the most successful he has ever served in, and pointed to reshaping the courts and reviving the economy as top accomplishments of the past two years. "The most important thing that the Majority Leader has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines some of the top accomplishments in Congress over the past two years and the political environment in America as voters prepare to cast their ballots on November 6th. "Two years ago, House Republicans laid out a bold policy agenda called A Better Way to tackle some of the biggest challenges of the day," writes House GOP C more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: The Republican Party of Florida today launched a new ad titled "Unqualified (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d75_-Lna3mo&feature=youtu.be)." The 30-second ad exposes the real Sean Shaw that Florida voters don't see on TV. Ad Transcription: Slick ads, false attacks. That's Sean Shaw on TV. Here's Sean Shaw when you're not watching. Radical: Shaw backed reduced punishment for a cop killer. Polit more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 21 -- The South Dakota Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Dan Lederman noting the death of South Dakota State Rep. Charles Turbiville, R-Deadwood: "We at the South Dakota Republican Party are terribly saddened by Representative Turbiville's passing. "He loved his family, and most certainly loved his state and community. "Chuck represented District 31 in Pierre in the State House from 2005-2012, and came back in 2017 to continue his service.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release: A NARAL Suburban Women Polling Memo conducted by Public Policy Polling on behalf of NARAL Pro-Choice America found that a majority suburban women in key Congressional districts support abortion access, and are more likely to vote for candidates that will protect reproductive freedom.Key highlights from the poll include: * 78 percent of suburban women, a majority across all political parties, in key Congressional more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: At tonight's Florida Gubernatorial Debate hosted by CNN, Andrew Gillum tried to claim that violent crime is Tallahassee is decreasing, but in reality, violent crime has increased under Andrew Gillum. Andrew Gillum served as a city commissioner from 2003 to 2014 and was elected mayor of Tallahassee in 2014. From 2009 to 2013, public documents show that Andrew Gillum and the Tallahassee City Commission rep more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Tammy Baldwin and Bernie Sanders' radical health care plan would end private health insurance coverage for millions, and force a government-run health care plan on hard-working Wisconsin families - taking away their choices and raising taxes. On Monday, Baldwin and socialist Senator Bernie Sanders will campaign together to tout their plan to put Washington bureaucrats ahead of Wisconsin families. "When it  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: At tonight's Florida Gubernatorial Debate hosted by CNN, Andrew Gillum tried to downplay his radical agenda and failed record as mayor of Tallahassee. The Republican Party of Florida has compiled ten reasons why Andrew Gillum is too radical and too corrupt to lead our state. 1 Saw Tallahassee's Average Murder Rate Increase by 52% on his watch from 2010-2017. Gillum says he has provided exemplary leadersh more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Tim Kaine's 2018 campaign has been one of the most predictable circuses of all time. He consistently panders to his party bosses and fills his speeches with empty grandstanding. When he's called out on his lack of substance and absence of accomplishments, he resorts to hurling ad hominem attacks. Wash, rinse, repeat. As is tradition, Hillary Clinton's running mate has decided that it is politically advantag more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 22 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Molly Kelly's not just increasing taxes and introducing new fees - she's cutting tax credits too. In 2007, Molly Kelly voted to end the communication services tax credit for basic telephone service(1). Following Molly Kelly's vote to repeal the tax credit, Granite Staters were forced to pay well over six million dollars in additional taxes(2). "2007 was a banner year for Molly Kelly's efforts to c more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 23 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Molly Kelly has made it more than clear that she's no friend of the Second Amendment, and has repeatedly taken steps to limit your rights. In 2008, Molly Kelly voted to increase pistol license to carry fees by 400 percent(1). "While Governor Chris Sununu has stood up for Second Amendment rights and passed constitutional carry, Molly Kelly has used taxes and fees as a political tool to try and keep  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 21 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Molly Kelly is not above taxing charity. In fact, Molly Kelly is willing to take money right out of the donation jar. In 2007, Molly Kelly voted in favor of creating a new assessment on charity gambling(1) "It's unconscionable to think that Molly Kelly touts herself as a candidate who will put all Granite Staters first, but yet has simultaneously dipped into their pockets and taken money intended f more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Hardy campaign has announced that Mike Pence will host a rally this weekend to boost Hardy's struggling campaign. The Pence visit comes after news that the National Republican Congressional Committee has withdrawn financial support from Hardy's campaign. Pence's out-of-touch views are a poor fit for Nevada's Fourth District, and Pence's national favorability rating has been consistently underwater more PR

DAVIE, Florida, Oct. 24 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Andrew Gillum is a self-serving career politician whose incompetence both as mayor and as a city commissioner has led to record high-crime in Tallahassee. Gillum also has a history of ignoring and insulting law enforcement. He cannot be trusted to keep Florida safe. FACT: Under Mayor Andrew Gillum, Tallahassee has had the highest crime rate in Florida over the last four years and has been named one of th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Tim Kaine, Jennifer Wexton, Abigail Spanberger, Leslie Cockburn, and Elaine Luria all support some form of weakened immigration enforcement in the United States. From support of sanctuary cities to abolishing ICE, these Democrats all have a radical agenda when it comes to the security of our borders. With the latest caravan of migrants approaching, we can almost guarantee that each of these left-wing candid more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: During her run for U.S. Senate, Republican Party nominee Leah Vukmir has continued to defend and stand by her long legislative record of siding with insurance companies over Wisconsinites in need of health care coverage. Time after time, Vukmir has voted with insurance companies -- if she let there be a vote at all: * Vukmir sided with insurance companies to oppose coverage for Wisconsin cancer patients' more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Ex-State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat running for Michigan Governor, issued the following campaign news release: Today the Whitmer for Governor campaign will report it raised over $8 million in 2018, with 85 percent of the campaign's donations $100 or less. The campaign will report 62,298 contributions for the cycle, with 43,072 contributions from Michiganders. The campaign raised more than $4 million in the most recent period that ended on October 21st, and w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news: Democrat Tony Evers' plagiarism scandal continues to plague his campaign for Wisconsin's highest office as he faces serious questions about his integrity and character after being caught lifting material for budget plans on multiple occasions without citing his sources. Dan O'Donnell blasted Evers in a new op-ed for The MacIver Institute, noting that he plagiarized "a whopping fifteen paragraphs" from a repo more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Top national Democrat surrogates are flocking to Wisconsin to campaign for the state's Democrats, but what do they think about the newest plagiarism revelations plaguing Tony Evers' campaign? Today, WISGOP is releasing a letter, signed by both Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Bernie Sanders, showing they were "troubled" by written answers a public official provided their committee they alleged to be plagiarized. more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin revealed more instances of plagiarism from Tony Evers' previous budget proposals, establishing a pattern of plagiarism that includes seven instances over the course of six years. On Friday, Evers tried to dismiss initial allegations on the debate stage saying that his plagiarism only involved the back pages of "a budget," and his spokesman referred to it as "this cas more PR