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Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for 2019-10-20 ( 30 items )  
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Rotellini Issues Statement on National Farmer Day (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Felecia Rotellini on National Farmer's Day: "President Trump's administration has enacted incoherent trade policies that have set Arizona farmers up to fail and triggered disastrous ripple effects for Arizona communities, small businesses, and families. "Commodities such as beef, cotton, and pecans are suffering economic hits. Cotton alone represents about $105 million in export value for Arizona. As a result of erratic trade policy and a trade w more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: On This Day - McSally Failed to Defend Her Toxic Health Care Record (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: One year ago, during a 2018 Arizona U.S. Senate debate, Martha McSally admitted that her health care record and agenda are toxic and a threat to millions of Arizonans: "We cannot go back to where we were before Obamacare, where people were one diagnosis away from going bankrupt." However, even as McSally was saying that, she had repeatedly voted to drive up health care costs and gut consumer coverage protections -- all while pushing for loopholes tha more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Report - McConnell Groups Line Up to Buy McSally Another Election (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Two outside groups connected to Mitch McConnell and funded by corporate special interests are "amassing a $190 million war chest" to keep Martha McSally working for them in the Senate, according to a new report from the Washington Examiner. The two McConnell linked groups are Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC, and One Nation, a 501(c)(4) "dark money" group, and they're preparing to spend big to defend McSally and other vulnerable Republican Senators more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Republican Economic Agenda Failing AZ (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Wall Street flopped on Monday - the latest sign of failure for Republicans' economic agenda of reckless trade wars and tax giveaways for the wealthy that are leaving working families behind. Republicans' economic agenda has been working great for their big donors and corporate special interest backers but it's been hurting hardworking Arizonans. Arizona's farmers have been taking incoming fire over the last year as erratic trade policy laid waste to t more PR

Arizona Democratic Party: Republican Economy Hurting Latinx Community (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act, erratic trade policy, and tax breaks for big corporations are hurting Latinx communities, a major driver of the Arizona economy. Trump's tax cuts put money in the pockets of the super-rich and exacerbated wage gaps in Arizona. A chronic Latina pay gap in the state shows Latinas only make half of a white man's earnings. This is 28% less than a white woman's earnings. Republican attacks on the Affordable C more PR

Audio: Congressman Andy Levin Holds Donald Trump Accountable for Broken Promises on Prescription Drugs (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Andy Levin held Donald Trump accountable for his broken promises on lowering prescription drug prices during a conference call hosted by the Michigan Democratic Party. On the call, Levin highlighted his own health care story, his bipartisan STOP GAMES Act to lower drug prices, and Trump's repeated efforts to strip health care from Michiganders, including his failure to lower drug prices. LISTEN TO CONGRESSMAN LEVIN'S REMARKS H more PR

DeSantis Acknowledged Knowing Giuliani's Associate, Questions Still Remain Unanswered (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - DeSantis admits Parnas is one of Trump and GOP Top Supporters in FL * * * A Miami Herald report today shows that Governor DeSantis knew Igor Parnas, contradicting what his spokesperson said earlier this week. DeSantis today said Parnas is a big donor to Florida Republicans. Governor DeSantis also revealed that Parnas was "viewed as one of the top supporters of the President in Florida," as well as somebody with relations with the Republican  more PR

DNC Chair Perez, LGBTQ Caucus Chair Fowlkes Issue Statement on National Coming Out Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement by Chair Tom Perez and LGBTQ Caucus Chair Earl D. Fowlkes on National Coming Out Day: "Today, we celebrate the courage of LGBTQ people to live their authentic lives, and reaffirm our love and support for those who have not yet come out. While our nation has made great progress advancing LGBTQ rights, our fight for full equality is far from over. "Today, Black trans women face the highest level of violence in the LGBTQ community, and this year those murdere more PR

DNC: Across Ohio, Tom Perez Highlights Trump's Broken Promises (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of tonight's Democratic presidential primary debate, DNC Chair Tom Perez traveled from Cincinnati to Dayton to Columbus, meeting with local leaders, business owners, and Ohio voters to highlight Trump's broken promises. See for yourself: Watch WSYX's (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXuNbrV77lb49lM4XdEGdHA21_yfJJJ8/view?usp=sharing) coverage of the DNC's road trip from Cincinnati to Columbus. Columbus Dispatch: Dem chair to hit Graeter's, Jeni more PR

Florida Democratic Party: Ross Spano Must Return Tainted Money He Took From 2018 Campaign Financiers (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: On Tuesday, embattled Congressman Ross Spano (FL-15) submitted his third quarter fundraising totals to the FEC and they weren't pretty. Spano raised less in Q3 than he did in Q2, which was less than he raised in Q1. Additionally, Spano's new report revealed that he's still holding onto thousands of dollars from the two individuals at the center of the scandal that's triggered a new bipartisan House Ethics Committee investigation into Spano's shady behavio more PR

For the 3rd Time, McSally Votes To Allow Military Funding Raid (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In her latest move to put her political career ahead of Arizonans, U.S. Sen. Martha McSally has -- for the third time -- voted to let Donald Trump raid $30 million in military construction funding from a project at Arizona's Fort Huachuca.McSally has repeatedly defended the Trump administration's Fort Huachuca funding raid -- even trying to downplay the $30 million cut as "small." And today, when the Senate had its latest opportunity to stop Trump's m more PR

Governor Murphy Addresses Florida Democratic Party Convention (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following press release: Governor Phil Murphy delivered an impassioned speech at the Florida Democratic Party's 2019 Convention on Saturday in Orlando, calling on the state's Democrats to rally together to defeat Donald Trump in 2020. Serving as the keynote speaker at the convention's General Session, Governor Murphy also spoke to the many key issues common to both the Garden State and the Sunshine State, from reducing gun violence to addressing climate change to more PR

Indiana Democratic Party: Holcomb 2nd Least Known Governor in the Country (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nearly three years into Eric Holcomb's term, Hoosiers still don't know who their governor is, according to new polling data from Morning Consult. More than a quarter of those polled have never heard of Eric Holcomb, the second highest rate in the country for a sitting governor. Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody attributed Holcomb's middling poll numbers to his do-nothing approach. "With legislative supermajorities and in a state the Pre more PR

James Funded By Trump Donors Who Support Attacks on Michiganders' Health Care, Restricting Reproductive Rights (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: All you have to do is follow the money to expose the positions that James has been hiding from Michigan: "2000%" Support for Trump: James took $8,400 from a member of President Trump's Finance team, Judson Sapp, and his family. The event was hosted by Sapp in Florida. James also accepted Trump's "100%" endorsement in a fundraising email. James has tried to hide his close ties to Trump from Michigan, but his willingness to fundraise with Trump shows  more PR

Kansas Democratic Party Schedules Washington Days 2020 (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 14 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Kansas Democratic Party announced Washington Days will start on Friday, March 6, and end with an evening banquet on Saturday, March 7. Washington Days is the largest annual gathering of Kansas Democrats in the state and dates back to 1905. The convention has drawn speakers such as Woodrow Wilson, Edward Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Bernie Sanders. In 2016, Kansas had one of the largest Democratic state legislative pickups in the country. more PR

Kansas Democratic Party: Weekly Rundown #31 (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Welcome to the KDP Weekly Rundown - the Kansas Democratic Party's update of the biggest things going on in the state party and the state government. What are we focused on this week? Washington Days, the second meeting of the Governor's Council on Tax Reform, and more! WASHINGTON DAYS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 6-7 * What's happening? The Kansas Democratic Party announced on Monday that Washington Days will take place on March 6 and 7. Washington Days is the  more PR

Key Q3 Takeaways: Democratic Challengers Outraise Senate Republicans, Breaking Records and Building Momentum in Key States (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Candidates in Arizona, Iowa, Maine outraised vulnerable GOP incumbents while Democratic Senators in key states continue to show grassroots strength with impressive fundraising totals * * * Democratic candidates in key Senate races across the country outraised Republicans in the third quarter of 2019, building grassroots momentum and ensuring they'll have the resources to compete and win in critical 2020 battlegrounds. Democratic ca more PR

Louisiana Democratic Party Releases Statement on Election Results (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Saturday, the Louisiana Democratic Party released a statement thanking its endorsed Democratic candidates running for office. "I'm grateful for every single Democrat who stood up and challenged Republicans across the state up and down the ballot," Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party said. "Thanks to these candidates, our Democratic values like protecting access to quality health care, expanding opportunity, and more PR

Michigan Democratic Party: John James Cashes In on '2000%' Support, Heading to an Out-of-State Fundraiser With Trump & McConnell (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: John James is cashing in again on his 2000% support for President Trump and is set to attend an NRSC fundraising retreat at the Trump International Hotel with President Trump, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and the special interest donors funding their campaigns. It's another example of how James is still all aboard the Trump Train, despite his efforts to hide it from Michigan voters. James' Trump "identity crisis" began when he tried to erase soc more PR

N.J. Democratic State Committee Chair Currie Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement by Chair John Currie on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "We mourn the loss of one of the most iconic figures, not only in our Democratic Party but in our country. Congressman Cummings spent his life fighting for those without a voice and standing up for the dignity of all. "Elijah's story is that of someone who started from the bottom and rose up to become one of the most impactful and courageous legislators of our time. " more PR

NV Dems Announce Special Guests, Open Ticket Sales for First in the West (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: NV Dems is hosting our First in the West event spotlighting Democratic presidential candidates ahead of our February 22 caucuses. This event will offer Nevada Democrats a chance to hear from the candidates and show their excitement for the 2020 caucus. Special guests so far confirmed include: Vice President Joe Biden U.S. Senator Cory Booker Mayor Pete Buttigieg Secretary Julian Castro Congressman John Delaney U.S. Senator Kamala Harris Tom  more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Portman Says He Doesn't Know Why Trump 'Would Turn To' Giuliani on Ukraine (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump told the world that Rob Portman "backed me up" on his Ukraine cover story, but now Portman is claiming he doesn't know why Trump "would turn to" Rudy Giuliani on Ukrainian issues, months after Giuliani told the New York Times he was pushing officials there to help Trump politically. "Rob Portman's story on Donald Trump's Ukraine scandal keeps changing, but it always requires the listener to believe that Portman doesn't read newspapers or follow major  more PR

Oklahoma Democratic Party: Our Country Has Lost an Honorable Statesman (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Our country has lost a true and honorable statesman who embodied integrity, dignity, and high morals. Congressman Elijah Cummings consistently represented our democratic values during times of unrest and injustice, no matter the circumstances. Cummings was a civil rights champion and advocate most of his life beginning at an early age of 11. He worked diligently to bring changes to Baltimore's black-majority-district and brought awareness of more PR

Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Senator Bob Casey Endorses Green-Hawkins and Mccaffery for PA Superior Court (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: In the general election on Tuesday, November 5th, Pennsylvania voters will elect two judges to open seats on Pennsylvania's Superior Court. Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced that United States Senator Bob Casey Jr. is endorsing Democrats Amanda Green-Hawkins and Judge Dan McCaffery for those seats. "As President Trump and Leader McConnell work to stack federal courts in favor of corporate special interests, it's more important th more PR

RGA Releases New TV Ad in Kentucky Governor's Race Highlighting Andy Beshear's Healthcare Extremism (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Putting Kentucky First, an organization supported by the Republican Governors Association (RGA), today released its latest television ad in the Kentucky governor's race. Titled "Raise Your Hand," the ad exposes Andy Beshear's support for extreme healthcare policies advocated by national Democrats, including the party's 2020 presidential candidates. As the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders prepare to debate Tuesday evening, the spot revisits th more PR

Texas Democrats on Donald Trump Claiming Texas 'Made a Fortune' Off of Hurricane Harvey (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Yesterday, in his visit to Texas, Donald Trump mocked Texans when he claimed Texans "made a fortune" off the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Do Trump Republicans, like John Cornyn and Greg Abbott, agree with Trump while he mocks the brave first responders who answered the call for help, the Texans whose homes were destroyed, and those who lost their lives? Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "What Dona more PR

Toomey Supports Trump's Refusal to Cooperate With Congress' Impeachment Inquiry (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reported that Pat Toomey is supporting Donald Trump's refusal to cooperate with House investigators in the impeachment inquiry. "Pat Toomey is inventing illegitimate roadblocks to hold up the impeachment inquiry in order to protect Donald Trump," said Beth Melena, senior communications advisor for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. "Pat Toomey came up with every partisan excuse in the book to defend Trump' more PR

Trump-Aligned Group's Ad Attacks Romney as 'Democrat Secret Asset' (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Failed Senate candidate John James' 2000% support for President Trump is being put to the test as the ultra-conservative group Club for Growth is now running ads attacking James' newest fundraising ally, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, for his criticism of Trump. James is set to attend a fundraiser hosted by Romney in New York City for Republican candidates who "need daylight from Trump." Club for Growth backed James in 2018 and contributed $8,200 to his fail more PR

Vermont Democratic Party: Phil Scott Must Face Trump Impeachment Questions (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 16 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, ahead of Governor Scott's weekly press conference, the Vermont Democratic Party is calling on the Vermont Press Corps to ask Scott a simple question regarding his sudden flip-flop on the impeachment of the president of the United States: "Is seeking foreign interference in a US election or asking for a foreign government to investigate your political opponent an impeachable offense? Yes or No?" Vermont Democratic Party spokesperson, R. Chri more PR

What They are Saying: John Bel Edwards Limps Into Runoff As 'A Majority of Louisiana Voters Rejected Him' (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * - 'It's Going to Take a Miracle' to Be Reelected * * * Dan Fagan, The Advocate: "Despite Edwards enjoying mostly favorable media coverage and having a ton of cash, a majority of Louisiana voters rejected him. Rispone and Abraham received a total of 51%, with Edwards getting only 46.6%." (Dan Fagan, "Forget The Polls, John Bel Edwards An Underdog In Louisiana Governor's Race," The Advocate, 10/15/19) Edwards Predicted That He Would Win The E more PR