RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Senator Tillis is the 2020 case study for Republicans trading their principles and positions for "carte blanche offerings of complete and total fealty to the president," according to a new report in the New York Times, with Republicans strategists warning each other to "be careful; you saw what happened to Tillis." From the NYT: Republicans who've dipped a toe in anti-Trump waters have quickly recoiled, as though a cottonmouth lurked just below  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - While editorial boards call Tillis' position "a cover-up," Bolton's bombshell revelation "didn't change Tillis' view" on whether to vote for a fair trial * * * Senator Thom Tillis confirmed yesterday that he'll continue to be an accomplice in Mitch McConnell's cover-up, responding that a bombshell new revelation from former National Security Advisor John Bolton - a close Tillis ally and supporter - "hasn't affected my decision" on whet more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Herschel Fink on Jan. 27: "Today marks an important victory for all Arizonans. The Arizona Democratic Party commends the 9th Circuit on its ruling. "This takes an undue burden off of working families and people of color, making it easier for them to exercise their right to vote. "We are pleased that the latest effort to suppress the voices of voters by Republicans has failed." - Herschel Fink, Executive Director ADP. more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Martha McSally Praised John Bolton As "Frank And Direct." Now She Doesn't Want Him To Testify. - In December, McSally admitted that Republicans were worried about "some people" testifying because "we don't know how that's going to go" * * * A new report from the Arizona Republic highlights the political expediency of Martha McSally last week voting to block first-hand witness testimony from former Trump national security advisor John Bolton more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Lesko has worked to prevent a fair trial and stop a full accounting of the facts, including evidence and witness testimony * * * As a member of Trump's impeachment defense team, U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko has over recent weeks confirmed to Arizonans that she will always put her party leaders and political career first in Washington -- even if that means taking a stand against full evidence and the truth: * As a member of the president's defense more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: On January 31, 1940, Ida M. Fuller became the first person to receive a monthly benefit check under the new Social Security law. Since then, Social Security has been a vital program that generations of Americans have paid into in order to ensure an enjoyable life after retirement. Now all of that is in danger with Trump opening the door to Social Security cuts this month -- after proposing billions in cuts to the program. Just look at his t more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 31 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Ben Carson wants to get rid of Medicare. You can't get rid of Medicare. You know, Medicare's a program that works. There's fraud, there's abuse, there's waste, but you don't get rid of Medicare. You can't do that. People love Medicare. And it's unfair to them. I'm going to fix it and make it better, but I'm not going to cut it." - Donald J. Trump [Hannity, Fox News, 11/3/15] CHASER: In a recent interview with CNBC's Joe Kernan, Trump let it be known more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: As Martha McSally prepares to cast a potential deciding vote to block trial evidence and first-hand witness testimony, Arizonans are calling on McSally to put her political career aside and call for witnesses so that Congress can get to the truth of Trump's Ukraine scandal. Across the state, Arizonans are weighing in and calling on McSally to back a fair trial with first-hand witness testimony: "Let's see if McSally trusts the public [...]  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: A new, scathing editorial calls Senator Tillis "pathetic" for "pandering" to the president during the impeachment trial, noting that his own political survival is Tillis' "only calculation, his only concern and his only ambition." "Senators shouldn't be merely partisan players," the editorial continued. Yet Tillis "is pledging absolute fealty to the president in the hope that Trump's appeal can carry him to victory" and is "proudly rejecting [his more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - As the "brutal Republican-on-Republican fight" continues to escalate, new fissures open among Georgia Republicans with party leaders forced to choose sides * * * The "bitter Republican showdown" between "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler and ultraconservative Congressman Doug Collins hasn't even officially begun and already the intraparty feud is opening a "fissure in Georgia GOP." A new AJC report details how the upcoming "fierce melee"  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 27: The Oklahoma Democratic Party is reminding voters that the Oklahoma Primary and Runoff Primary Elections are open to registered No Party/Independent voters until November 2021. "The ODP voted in July 2015 to open Primaries to Independent voters, welcoming them to the party, and we maintain this policy today," said ODP Chair, Alicia Andrews. "The Oklahoma Democratic Party strives to engage Independent voters and is committed to stren more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following joint statement by Executive Director Scott Fairchild and Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez saying that the 9th Circuit ruled that Arizona Republicans' violated the Voting Rights Act (H.B. 2023): "This is a victory for the people of Arizona and our democracy, and we're proud to have worked with our partners at the Arizona Democratic Party to fight this important case. "The court's ruling will restore out-of-precinct voting and ballot collectio more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In a radical new attack on health care, Trump is again breaking his campaign promise to preserve Medicaid. The Trump administration is rolling out a plan that would allow states to cap their Medicaid spending by receiving funding through block grants. Trump's new funding scheme could reduce coverage, limit benefits, and threaten many individuals' financial security. Trump's plan to use block grants instead of the pay-as-needed system would be absolutely d more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky held a press conference this morning to discuss SB 184/HB 91 the Holocaust Education Act of 2020. The Florida Democratic Party commends Rader and Polsky for standing up to fight anti-Semitism, white supremacy, and fascism and ensure the world never again commits the atrocities perpetrated during the Holocaust. Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, released a statement yesterd more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on Jan. 27: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust. Anti-semitic terrorist acts are on the rise once again and hate crimes against Jews have shocked the country. Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, issued the following statement in somber remembrance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and as a call to action to all Floridians: "Seventy-five years after the lib more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on Jan. 27: The U.S. Supreme Court decided 5-4 to allow the Trump Administration to make it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status. The Trump's Administration's "public charge" rule penalizes immigrants who are determined likely to need public benefits. FDP Chair Rizzo released the following statement after the decision: "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision does not reflect our American values but instead reinforc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Juan Penalosa: GOP back half-baked E-Verify plan with many stating they oppose it but will give the governor the "benefit of the doubt." Juan Penalosa, executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, released the following statement in response to Florida Republican vote to support E-Verify despite widespread opposition: "Last night, the Florida GOP put their party over Florida's economy and they sold out Florida businesses more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: The Florida House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee voted on House Committee bill PCB ANR 20-01 to move the Office of Energy out of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and into the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The move would centralize more power under the Governor's office stripping authority from the duly elected Commissioner of Agriculture, Nikki Fried. In response more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29: * * * - Collins' announcement sparks "GOP divide in Georgia" as Republicans begin bitter, expensive intraparty Senate brawl * * * Today, "an all-out Republican feud" kicked off with ultraconservative Rep. Doug Collins' announcement that he is planning a divisive Senate run "setting up [a] GOP divide in Georgia." Now, with Collins officially in the race against temporary senator and "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler, "a brutal Republic more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, the AJC shared a new devastating report from the Brookings Institute, revealing that Brian Kemp's extreme healthcare "plan" undermines the Affordable Care Act and could not be lawfully approved, putting Georgia families and those with pre-existing conditions at risk. The report delivers a scathing review of the Kemp administration's many mistakes in the plan's construction, and raises serious concerns over how it fails Georgians in need,  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, out of state groups are leading an effort to undermine public education in Montana under the banner of "school choice," a focus group tested term meant to mask the real intent behind the movement -- to divert public tax dollars towards private, for-profit institutions, further starving public schools in rural communities and across the state. Greg Gianforte, Steve Daines, and even Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen are sending more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - "All-out Republican feud" set to kick off as "GOP firestorm" gets knocked into high gear for Georgia Republicans * * * Following a disastrous series of weeks for "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler including several rounds of weak polling and mounting conflicts of interest, new reporting revealed that ultra-conservative Congressman Doug Collins is set to kick off a "bitter Republican showdown" by announcing his own Senate bid, plunging the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Collins and Loeffler set to plunge GOP into "a brutal Republican-on-Republican" fight * * * It's been a rough week for "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler and the Georgia GOP. After weeks of poor poll numbers and repeated failures to rally a "skeptical" Republican base, Loeffler is set to enter a bitter and expensive "all-out Republican feud" against ultraconservative Congressman Doug Collins. Already, she's pouring millions of h more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 29: * * * - If Collins is actually committed to a fair trial, she cannot vote to acquit the president without hearing from John Bolton and all relevant witnesses * * * Senator Susan Collins said she thinks it's "important" to "explore with Mr. Bolton the allegations he is making" that President Trump withheld foreign aid from Ukraine in exchange for political favors. But Collins voted with Mitch McConnell 10 times to block direct witnesses like B more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 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 state party and the state government. What are we focused on this week? A new energy department, more Medicaid expansion hearings, and the Senate GOP's approval of an anti-abortion amendment. * What's happening? Gov. Laura Kelly notified the Kansas Legislature Tuesday that her administration is making the Energy Office in the Kansas Corporation  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Following today's vote, Loeffler made clear she's standing with McConnell and Senate Republicans rather than with Americans demanding witnesses testimony * * * "Political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler followed through on her pledge to "100%" stand behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell by voting again to block direct witnesses despite the will of "a bipartisan majority of Americans." Loeffler's vote is another endorsement of Mc more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - In November, Martha McSally said a "fair" House investigation should include witnesses - Now, McSally is voting to block trial evidence and to keep witnesses like John Bolton from testifying * * * The Arizona Democratic Party today released a new video highlighting unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally flip-flopping on hearing from first-hand witnesses and ensuring a fair impeachment process. In November, McSally said of the House investigati more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - More Campaign Finance Law Violations? - What To Look For On McSally's FEC Report * * * U.S. Sen. Martha McSally is set to release her Year-End 2019 campaign finance report -- exactly one year after the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last January flagged McSally for accepting more than $270,000 in illegal campaign contributions during her 2018 Senate race. Since first running for elected office, McSally has repeatedly violated  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesman Christian Slater after President Trump's announced trip to Warren: "Michiganders are used to Trump coming to Warren and making big promises, but now we've seen his record: lost manufacturing jobs and agenda that benefits the rich and powerful over working families. When Trump campaigned in Warren in 2016 he promised 'you won't lose one plant' -- but he was too ineffective to follow through on his words, factories are closing and under his a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Warren on Thursday, the Michigan Democratic Party is reminding voters about the broken promises Trump doesn't want Michigan voters to hear. Just last week, a new report emerged showing Michigan lost 5,300 manufacturing jobs in 2019 alone, and pointed to Trump's erratic trade war as a leading cause. The plummeting manufacturing job numbers come despite Trump promising Michigan voters that, "we will make Michigan into  more PR

WARREN, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Michigan Democrats and worker Tony Durkacs slammed Donald Trump for his broken promises to Michigan workers, highlighting the 5,300 manufacturing jobs lost in the state last year and the nearby General Motors Warren Transmission plant that shut down. Here's what they're saying: Detroit News The state's Democratic Party leader on Thursday criticized President Donald Trump for "broken promises" and a "toxic economic agenda" ahead of his visi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes, Macomb County Commissioner Robert Mijac, and worker Tony Durkacs blasted Donald Trump for his broken promises to Michigan workers outside his Warren event. In their remarks, they highlighted the 5,300 Michigan manufacturing jobs lost in the last year due to Trump's erratic trade war and the workers who lost their jobs last summer in the General Motors Warren Transmission Plant shutdown. "Yet again, Dona more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party filed a formal ethics complaint with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices against Secretary of State Candidate Christi Jacobsen. Jacobsen, in an informational interview with KGVO regarding candidate filing procedures in her official capacity as Chief of Staff of the Secretary of State's office, pivoted to her own campaign, where she expounded on her platform and announced that she had been endorsed by current Sec more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Newly elected Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis sent a letter to the Maryland State Board of Elections requesting an update on two complaints submitted by the Party in 2019 regarding Hogan's gubernatorial campaign contributions. In her letter, she asserts that "there are still verifiable excess contributions totaling $145,387 that have not been refunded." Chair Lewis's letter comes more than six months after the Board of Elections received comp more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Democratic Party announces new staff hires as the party expands ahead of the 2020 election cycle.With competitive races deciding control of the White House, the U.S. Senate, the Governor's mansion, and the state legislature on the ballot; 2020 will be a battleground year for North Carolina. "Democrats in North Carolina are looking forward to incredible wins this November and our team is ready to hit the ground running to make  more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, NV Dems hosted constituency-focused caucus trainings on college campuses in Reno and Las Vegas. Trainings focused on educating attendees on the caucus process, recruiting volunteers, and hearing from students as we head into our First in the West Caucus in less than a month. "Young voters are driving our country forward on critical issues like Climate Change, gun violence prevention, immigration, and student loan debt," said Nevada State  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Pepper on Jan. 31: * * * - Portman to Cast Vote Against Hearing From Witnesses (Including Himself) * * * Despite being an active participant in the events leading up to Donald Trump's impeachment, Sen. Rob Portman is casting a vote to prevent further witness testimony -- which might, of course, reveal the depth of Portman's own involvement in Trump's schemes. "In a Senate seat once held by the likes of John Glenn and George Voinovich, Rob P more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - DeVos's Political Action Committee Violated Ohio Law, Illegally Laundered Campaign Cash, Never Paid $5M Fine * * * The last time that billionaire Betsy DeVos tried to influence Ohio education policy her political action committee was found to have violated Ohio election law and was fined $5 million -- which the PAC never paid. Ohio Republicans who are trying to expand private school vouchers are seeking Betsy's counsel once again, according to a new rep more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Andres Anzola in response to the announcement of Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to visit the commonwealth: "Mike Pence and Betsy DeVos are coming back to Pennsylvania because their record of broken promises to Pennsylvania students and families are turning voters away. Time and time again the Trump Administration has sold out Pennsylvania students to side with wealthy special interests," said Penn more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced its nominees for the March 17th special elections in House Districts 8, 18, and 58. The nominee for HD-8 is Phil Heasley. The nominee for HD-18 is Harold Hayes. The nominee for HD-58 is Rob Prah Jr. State Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement: "2020 is one of the most pivotal years in the history of our commonwealth, and we are excited to keep our momentum going by  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Sincere Harris: * * * - Senator Decides To Silence Witnesses, Prevent Evidence * * * Pat Toomey voted against calling witnesses in the Senate's impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Last week, a new poll by the Public Policy Polling revealed that nearly 2/3rds of Pennsylvania voters want him to vote to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. "Pat Toomey is a fraud who will do anything -- including covering up Dona more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Andres Anzola: Yesterday, despite promises to protect Pennsylvania's children and families, the Trump Administration rolled out a new Medicaid block grant program -- a move that risks cutting coverage while raising costs for Pennsylvanians. "Trump continues to attack families' health care and this desperate rebrand doesn't change that. His plan will still spike costs and slash coverage." "Instead of appeasing wealthy special more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * - 2/3rds of Pennsylvanians Support Calling Witnesses * * * Last week, a new poll by the Public Policy Polling revealed that nearly 2/3rds of Pennsylvania voters want him to vote to call witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. After some reports indicated that Toomey was interested in a one-for-one witness swap, Toomey yesterday said those reports were not true and that he will continue to refuse to support the calling of witnesses. "O more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Rather than support a fair trial, Perdue turns his back on the "bipartisan majority of Americans" who want to hear from witnesses * * * Senator David Perdue continued to work hand-in-hand with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to cover up for President Trump's abuse of power instead of presenting a fair hearing of facts and allowing direct witness testimony. After pre-emptively pledging he will "vote down" any impeachment cha more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 31 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30: * * * - Perdue's reckless comments come after he preemptively vowed to "vote down" any impeachment charges before a Senate trial "even if there was this quid pro quo" * * * Senator David Perdue revealed he once again is putting partisanship and politics before his oath to do "impartial justice" in the ongoing Senate trial, stating, "I have two priorities, one is get the president re-elected and keep the majority in the Senate." Perdue's  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 1 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - As the GOP continues to descend into "an all-out Republican feud" as part of their expensive and bitter intraparty battle, Cook Political Report increases Democrats' odds of taking the seat * * * After a bruising week for the Georgia GOP as they entered into a "bitter Republican-on-Republican fight," the Cook Political Report responded by moving the contest closer toward Democrats. "Political mega-donor" and temporary senator Kelly Loeffler  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina is a crucial step in combating the mortality crisis facing the African American community, according to a new, exhaustive report in the News & Observer. This report represents even more evidence that Republicans' obstructionism, particularly their refusal to expand Medicaid, is not only costing North Carolinians their tax dollars and teacher's their raises, it is costing Babies their lives. The entire country more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - With tonight's votes, Collins again makes clear that she had no interest in a fair process * * * Tonight, Senator Collins voted twice against calling key witnesses and subpoenaing important evidence to uncover the facts in the impeachment trial. This brings Senator Collins' total up to twelve votes against witnesses and documents, after she voted ten times last week to block witnesses and evidence. Earlier tonight, Senator Collins mad more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Yet another example of Senator Collins asking McConnell for political cover when her vote won't change the outcome * * * After voting ten times against including witnesses, Senator Collins was given a "hall pass" by Mitch McConnell last night to announce that she will cast a meaningless vote for witness testimony. Her announcement was made minutes before Senator Alexander's announcement, and after Senator Alexander told Mitch McConnell he would v more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: When Donald Trump made four trips across Montana in 2018 -- in an unsuccessful effort to unseat U.S. Senator Jon Tester -- he left Montana communities to pay the additional costs that come with the rallies. Missoula, Cascade, and Yellowstone counties sent reimbursements totaling $150,000. According to an investigative report by the Center for Public Integrity, there's no record of the Trump Campaign paying. The Federal Election Commission is meant to a more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Arizona Democratic Party held a successful State Committee Meeting on Saturday in Yuma, their first of three gatherings in 2020. Joined by Congressman Grijalva, Secretary of State Hobbs, and Minority Leader Fernandez - Arizona Democratic Party Chair Rotellini called for party unity. Arizona Democrats elected a plethora of diverse new leadership members: * Debbie Nez Manuel - DNC Committeewoman * Luis Heredia - DNC Committeeman * Mark Robert Gor more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - Memo Details 22 Targeted Seats Held by Republicans * * * The Texas Democratic Party and Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee unveiled its initial target list of 22 Texas House seats to flip in 2020. Texas Democrats are only 9 seats away from winning the Texas House and earning a seat at the table for important upcoming decisions like creating fair maps and passing progressive legislation serving Texas families. The top of the Democratic ti more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: "We applaud Dr. Markowitz for her work in such a historically difficult election. Our movement in Fort Bend isn't slowing down any time soon. Thanks to the work of Dr. Markowitz and volunteers across our state, thousands of doors were knocked, calls made, and texts sent. "This work is one of the many reasons why this race will be a toss-up in November, with Presidential election turnout on the horizon and all voters' voices being  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on Jan. 31: "Texas Republican Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz shamelessly just chose to support McConnell's cover-up over upholding their Constitutional Oath and doing their jobs for the people of Texas. "Today is a shameful day for our Constitution and our country. "Texans deserve senators who will stand up and demand the truth, not complicit and self-serving senators who are too afraid to stand up to Mitch McConnell and stand  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 31 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This Thursday, we're looking back on one of Greg Gianforte's greatest hits -- his failed lawsuit against the state of Montana to block public stream access. Greg Gianforte often touts his support for public lands, despite a long history of outright hostility towards defending them. His shameless attempt to take Montana to court in order to block public stream access shows his true colors -- Gianforte will always put the interests of corporations, devel more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: A new Morning Consult poll showed that Trump's approval has dropped an astounding 20 points in Texas since he was elected. Trump has also spent more on Facebook Ads in Texas than any other state in the country and the RNC has committed to putting boots on the ground in Texas already. This comes on the heels of Trump visiting Texas 14 times since his election and 8 times in the past year. Texas is the second-most visited state by Trump, behind his home s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Ahead of Trump's Mar-a-Lago weekend getaway, Florida leaders gathered at Local IBEW 824 to condemn Trump's broken promises to workers. Despite promising "huge growth" for "everyone" in 2016, Trump's economy is a boon for the wealthy and a bust for low- and middle-income Floridians. The Pew Research Center found that more Americans say Trump's economy is hurting them and their families than say it's helping. The panel included Stephanie Baxter-Jenkins, Exec more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 31 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Vermont state Senate has passed S.23, raising the minimum wage and bringing the state a step closer to giving Vermonters a well deserved raise. The bill now goes to Governor Scott's desk for his signature. Following the bill's passage, Representative John Killacky (D-Chittenden 7-3) gave the following statement: "Passing this much-needed incremental increase impacts 40,000 of our lowest paid workers. An individual working full-time at minimum  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Throughout the Senate impeachment trial, vulnerable Texas Republican John Cornyn has spent his time refusing to uphold his Constitutional duties and threatening the integrity of our democracy by rejecting calls to allow witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial. It's gone from bad to worse: During an appearance on Fox Business on Tuesday, John Cornyn outrageously stated that even if evidence points to Donald Trump breaking the law, he still won't vote more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 28 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Less than two weeks after earning the distinction of most unpopular Senator in the country, Senator Susan Collins continues to face a deluge of criticism from her constituents who are calling her out for putting Mitch McConnell's priorities ahead of Mainers and attempting to "play both sides." It's clear that Mainers have been paying attention as Senator Collins voted to back Mitch McConnell's sham trial, when she took an "absurd" position to call new imp more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Before the impeachment trial began, Maine Democrats called on Senator Collins to fight for a fair trial by demanding the inclusion of witnesses and evidence, lifting the White House gag order, and refusing to vote to acquit the president without a fair process. Instead Senator Collins voted with Mitch McConnell 10 times against guaranteeing documents and witness testimony at any point in the trial, threw cold water on including vital evidence, and refused t more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: After voting with Mitch McConnell 10 times to block subpoenas for witnesses and evidence in the impeachment trial, Senator Collins "still won't definitively commit" to demanding witnesses and has repeatedly failed to meet the standard she set in 1999 of requiring witnesses and evidence to "get to the truth." Senator Collins on January 27, 1999: "I need witnesses" Click here (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/12/17/susan-collins-during-impeachm more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Warren on Thursday, the Michigan Democratic Party is reminding voters about the broken promises Trump doesn't want Michiganders to hear. After launching his campaign on the promise that he would, "save Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security without cuts," Trump has repeatedly threatened the critical programs. In the past week alone, Trump has indicated he will "take a look" at slashing Medicare, Medicaid, and Social more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Warren on Thursday, the Michigan Democratic Party is reminding voters about the broken promises Trump doesn't want Michigan voters to hear. The Trump tax scam has devastated Michigan workers, slashing taxes for corporations and the wealthy while incentivizing companies to move jobs overseas and hiking taxes on working families. Meanwhile, the federal budget deficit is projected to top $1.02 trillion this year in part more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: As farmers convene in Scottsdale for the International Dairy Foods Association's Dairy Forum 2020, Arizona Democrats are holding Donald Trump and his administration accountable by shedding light on his record of broken promises. The Trump administration is not supporting our farmers and producers. Instead, the Trump Administration is enacting policies that set farmers up to fail. See for yourself: * In 2018, nearly 2,700 dairy farms went under acros more PR