PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: With tacit permission from Washington Republicans, powerful pharmaceutical corporations are continuing to jack up prices without any significant consequences or accountability, even as they inflict direct harm on older Americans, according to the AARP, negatively impacting Medicare Part D enrollees, in particular. Washington Republicans have been complicit in their big pharma backers' price-gouging, all while attacking prescription drug coverage and pu more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Expanding upon the "six-figure" TV ad buy it announced earlier this month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is increasing its TV ad spending for U.S. Sen. Martha McSally to $954,000 -- the latest sign that outside special interest groups are committed to spend millions to prop up McSally in the 2020 election. According to Politico, the corporate special interest group increased its spending on Thursday, rolling out a new TV ad to fight rising concerns abou more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The rising cost of prescription drugs often forces hardworking families to choose between life-saving medications and putting food on the table. According to data from AARP and the Kaiser Family Foundation: In 2017, 26% of Arizona residents stopped taking medication as prescribed due to cost. The average annual cost of prescription drug treatment increased by 57.8% between 2012 and 2017, while the annual income for Arizonans only increased by 12%. O more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Ballot Placement Laws in Arizona, Georgia, and Texas Provide Republicans with an Unconstitutional Advantage * * * The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic National Committee, and Priorities USA today challenged laws in three battleground states that provide Republican candidates with an arbitrary and unconstitutional advantage in their placement on general election ballots more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: One year out from the 2020 presidential election, today the Democratic National Committee is announcing a new initiative to ensure Democrats enter the general election unified behind our eventual nominee and ready to defeat Trump in 2020. The unity initiative will help ensure that the eventual nominee has the full support of all elements of the party and facilitate the transition of primary campaigns' infrastructure into supporting Democrats' general el more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement today upon the news that Democratic Governor Gerald E. Baliles passed away: "This morning our hearts were broken to learn that former Governor Gerald Baliles passed away. He spent his last months the way he lived his entire life - with courage and dignity. Governor Baliles was a key part of the resurgence of the modern Virginia Democratic Party and he was a visi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on the House impeachment proceedings vote: "Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have conducted this investigation with the highest standards for the rule of law. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and his Republican acolytes have conducted an obstruction and contempt for justice campaign. "From barging into secure briefings, hiding behind executive privilege, to disregarding subpoenas, Trump and Republicans have proven why this impeachment  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Following a report highlighting Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman's VIP attendance at Ron DeSantis' Inauguration celebration in January, the Florida Democratic Party is expanding its public records request to start on November 7th and include any and all correspondence had between the duo and DeSantis when he was Governor-elect and Governor. The Tampa Bay Times reported Parnas and Fruman were both "V-V-I-P's" at the Inauguration, Very Very Important People, and  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Shadowy dark money groups linked to Republican operatives are jumping into local races from Trumbull County to Summit County to Greene County, spending big, while hiding their donors and partisan affiliations from public scrutiny. "Secret dark money is flooding into Ohio's local elections, bringing the nasty, divisive tone we've seen coming out of the White House into what are often nonpartisan races," said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper. "However, if  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio's Rob Portman echoed other senators yesterday when he declared that he is a "juror" in the impeachment proceeding, but that hasn't stopped him from spending weeks parroting the very talking points being put out by the defendant -- Donald Trump's White House. Whether it was the initial Trump excuse that he held up the aid to Ukraine because Europe hadn't paid their fair share (a false claim), or that the transcript didn't reveal a quid pro quo (not a credible  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 1 -- 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 Kansas Legislature. What are we focused on this week? A second Medicaid expansion council meeting, progress on medical marijuana legalization, an anti-abortion amendment, and more! GOVERNOR'S MEDICAID EXPANSION COUNCIL MEETS AGAIN What's happening? Gov. Laura Kelly's Medicaid expansion council convened on Tuesday for a second meeting on how to  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: During a radio interview on WCHV's Joe Thomas in the Morning, Republican Senator Bryce Reeves demeaned his Democratic opponent Amy Laufer as someone who stays at home all day while her husband provides for her. The comments were part of another one of his anti-government rants in which he implied Virginians in need are lazy and don't work for the help they receive. "And last time I looked my opponent's not working day to day. She stays at home. And more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Maine Democratic Party announced the hiring of Holly Burke, a communications strategist focused on the 2020 U.S. Senate race. She will serve as Senior Communications Advisor. Holly is joining the Maine Dems after serving as Deputy National Press Secretary for the League of Conservation Voters where she worked to expose the influence of corporate polluters in our politics and elect pro-environment candidates nationwide in the 2018 midterms. She  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the Maine Democratic Party released new materials to explain how delegates are selected to represent Maine at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and to help prospective candidates understand the process. The Convention will take place in Milwaukee, WI on July 13-16. Earlier this year, the Maine Democratic Party rolled out its delegate selection plan, which focuses on ensuring that Maine sends a delegation to the Convention that is reflective of more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Does Arizona's unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally support her party and corporate donors' efforts to expand uranium mining in the Grand Canyon area, or does she support U.S. Reps. Raul Grijalva and Tom O'Halleran's legislative measure to permanently "halt new uranium mining claims near the Grand Canyon"? McSally won't say. Today, the Arizona Mirror reported that "A spokeswoman for Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally did not respond to a request fo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally today voted to defend insurance companies' ability to take advantage of older Americans and deny coverage to people with a pre-existing condition. McSally sided with her party leaders in voting to protect a Trump Administration rule that has expanded insurance companies' ability to offer short-term -- also called "junk" -- health insurance plans. The AARP has criticized Republican efforts to expand short-term plans  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes regarding the death of ex-Rep. John J. Conyers, D-Michigan: "John Conyers lived to serve Detroit, his community and his country, and in doing so, helped to build a better world around him. His commitment to social justice, economic opportunity, and the empowerment of his people created immediate change for the better and opened the doors of progress for generations to come. "He both witnessed and made history and set the stage fo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A newly unearthed photo shows John James holding a meeting with Ukrainian businessman Lev Parnas, who was indicted for funneling foreign money into U.S. elections for "political favors," and President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. The photo was part of a new CNN report on Parnas and Giuliani attending GOP campaign events in the days leading up to the 2018 elections. This comes after the Wall Street Journal reported last week on a picture from more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Michiganders got a preview of what John James' "2000%" support for President Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would mean for their health care if elected. McConnell and Senate Republicans voted to uphold President Trump's expansion of "junk" health care plans. The GOP policy promotes insurance "so skimpy that they offer no meaningful coverage." Junk plans were outlawed under the Affordable Care Act, which James infamously called a "mo more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair William McCurdy II in response to the 3-year anniversary of President Trump's campaign rally in Las Vegas: "Three years ago today, Donald Trump came to Las Vegas and promised to fight for working Nevadans. Instead, he has only fought to enrich himself and his powerful friends. Meanwhile, he has hiked our taxes, sabotaged our health care and left Nevada in the dust. "Nevadans saw through his empty promises in 2016, and we'll reject his record of more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 1 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus members released the following statements after attending today's commutation hearing. The hearing is being called "the largest commutation in U.S. History" after 527 Oklahoma inmates had their sentences commuted. This special commutation hearing is a direct result of House Bill 1269, authored by Rep. Jason Dunnington (D-OKC) and Rep. Jon. Echols (R-OKC). "There is an opportunity for this hearing to be a real tu more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 29 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair K.C. Hanson on an announcement from Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, that he would not seek re-election to the state's Second Congressional District: "We welcome the news of Rep. Walden's retirement from the U.S. Congress. The Second Congressional District is at a crossroads and all signs indicate that voters are ready for a Congressperson that fights for working people and puts the interests of Oregonians ahead of corporate donors. "The Second Congressio more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced a seven-county "Get Out The Vote Tour" to turn out voters ahead of the upcoming elections scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th. Alongside volunteers from across the region, Governor Tom Wolf, U.S. Senator Bob Casey and PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro will join with PA Democratic Party Chair Nancy Patton Mills to encourage Pennsylvanians to get out and vote for Superior Court Candidates Amanda Green more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Saturday, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Felecia Rotellini participated in a panel hosted by AZ Clean Elections to discuss the values of the Arizona Democratic Party. Chair Rotellini laid out the following Democratic Party priorities: Expanding and Protecting Health Care Access -- We want to ensure that every Arizonan has access to quality, affordable health care and every woman has control over her own personal health care decisions. Investing i more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced the hire of Communications Director Brendan Welch and Deputy Communications Director Andres Anzola. "We are excited to announce the hires of Brendan Welch and Andres Anzola as our new Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director," said Sincere Harris, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. "Our party is building the strongest possible team to ensure we elect outs more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Pat Toomey is doubling down on his support for Donald Trump despite clear evidence that Trump committed an impeachable offense by asking a foreign country to investigate a political rival. Now Pat Toomey is saying he would vote against convicting the President if impeachment articles are sent to the Senate despite claiming the process has not been transparent enough. "Pat Toomey can't have it both ways on impeachment. He is defending the Presiden more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on Beto O'Rourke's decision to exit the Presidential race: "Beto O'Rourke is a fighter, advocate, and leader. "In the wake of the El Paso shootings, he made the entire country proud as he focused his campaign on ending gun violence and the rise of white supremacy. "We thank him for his service and leadership. He made Texas proud. "Beto O'Rourke has done amazing things for the Democratic Party in Texas, and we look forward to his fut more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: Today, making yet another visit to the biggest battleground state, Vice President Mike Pence stopped at Fort Hood to observe military training before jetting off to yet another campaign fundraiser. A little over a month ago, the Trump/Pence Administration tried to divert $38.5 million in Texas military projects to fund their unpopular border wall. Joined by their biggest ally, Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn, the Trump/Pence A more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: The Texas Democratic Party, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee filed a lawsuit to overturn a ban on "mobile" early voting sites that serve Texans living near colleges and universities, and those without reliable access to transportation. The restrictions were enacted as a part of HB 1888 and would reverse the rise in voter participation observed in the 2018 midterm elections, where turnout surged broa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Mobile Voting Sites Serve Texans Living Near College & University Campuses & Without Reliable Access to Transportation - In 2018, Turnout Rose 18 Percent Compared to Previous Midterms with Availability of Mobile Sites as Part of Early Voting Program; Youth Early Voting Rose 508 Percent Compared to 2014 * * * The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Texas Democratic Party, and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee filed more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Two years ago today, failed U.S. Senate candidate John James posted his infamous video calling the law protecting pre-existing conditions coverage for 1.7 million Michiganders a "monstrosity" and vowing to repeal it as Senator. After losing a year ago, James was caught trying to delete his unpopular positions before his next political move -- an acknowledgement that his record is a liability. Watch the video James tried to hide from Michiganders HER more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Perdue ultimately backed the tax law that gave away billions to the rich and powerful special interests while adding nearly $2 trillion to the national debt, threatening Social Security and Medicare * * * This Saturday marks the two-year anniversary since Washington Republicans introduced their deficit-exploding corporate tax giveaway for special interests and the top 1% -- which Senator David Perdue proudly supported. Perdue's "deeply unpop more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 31 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson R. Christopher Di Mezzo: Today the United States House of Representatives voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry into the President of the United States. "Today, the United States House of Representatives took a stand against the obvious and egregious abuse of power by President Donald Trump. Today's vote sends a clear message that extorting a foreign government for domestic political gains is un-American, unpatriotic, and in clear v more PR