PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Martha McSally is still "dodging questions" on Republicans' legal effort to end pre-existing condition coverage protections, according to a new report from The Hill -- but McSally can't escape the truth that she owns her party's lawsuit. McSally voted to lay the groundwork for the Republican suit in December 2017, and she has stood by the suit for months, as it has moved through the courts, offering increasingly flimsy excuses to avoid oppo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - McSally's favorability rating has dropped 15% since May 2019, across OH Predictive Insights' polling * * * A new Arizona poll shows that U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's job approval rating has dropped by 15% over the past year, the latest confirmation that Arizonans don't trust McSally to put them first in Washington. The poll, from OH Predictive Insights, shows McSally with a -4 net job approval rating, a -15 dip versus McSally's approval rat more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: For the second time this year, Donald Trump on Thursday floated Republican-led earned benefit cuts, proclaiming, "Oh, we'll be cutting," in response to a Fox News host's question about cutting "entitlements" to "deal with the debt." It's the latest sign that U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's party leaders are looking to slash earned benefits programs -- just don't expect her to stand up for Arizonans' retirement and health care security. Trump made similar  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - In March 2019, the FEC forced McSally to refund $120,000 in illegal campaign contributions - McSally was also forced to pay a $5,000 fine stemming from separate 2014 violations * * * One year ago this week, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) forced U.S. Sen. Martha McSally to refund "more than $120,000" in illegal 2018 campaign contributions and pay a $5,000 fine over 2014 campaign violations. And that wasn't even McSally's biggest FEC  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 9: The Trump Administration has failed to deliver economic prosperity for the Latinx community across the country and Republicans' family separation policies are cruelly breaking up families. Here is a recap of where Trump's policies have fallen short for the Latinx community across the U.S. and in Arizona: Trump's decision to rescind DACA could devastate the Latinx community and the economy Center For American Progress: "CAP estimates that more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Democratic Party of Georgia announced victory in their lawsuit challenging Georgia's absentee ballot procedures that lack enforceable standards and disenfranchise voters who cast absentee ballots. Despite a series of reforms following the 2018 elections, Georgia has not standardized how election officials notify voters that their ballots were re more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 13 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement by Chairwoman Nikema Williams on proactive measures the party is taking to combat the spread of the coronavirus: "Out of an abundance of caution for public health, we have decided to postpone all party events for the foreseeable future, including DPG's State Celebration scheduled for March 21st. "The Democratic Party of Georgia takes the concerns of public health professionals extremely seriously, and we are putting the health and safety of Georgians more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 13 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement by Chairwoman Nikema Williams on the suspension of legislative session: "Today, after pressure from activists and Democratic legislators, Republican leadership finally suspended legislative session -- but not before rushing through contentious legislation to threaten voting rights and criminal justice reforms while worried Georgians prepare for a pandemic. "Our communities are scared, our vulnerable are at risk, and our leaders are taking advantage  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 13 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * - In the middle of public health emergency, Republicans go home for the weekend without finishing aid package to support Georgia families and leave DC * * * Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell just took the weekend off without an emergency aid package on COVID-19. The House emergency aid package would enact critical measures like free testing, paid emergency leave, and food ass more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on March 10: * * * - Chair Perez, FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo, and Local Leaders Kick Off Voter Registration Canvass Launch in Oakland Park * * * Yesterday, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo, and Broward County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Busch launched a voter registration canvass kickoff in Oakland Park. At the event, Chairs Perez, Rizzo and Busch spoke about the clear contrast between Democrats and Republicans on issu more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 12 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: On March 10, the Florida Legislature passed Alyssa's Law, a bill that would require all schools to implement a panic alarm system. The bill is now heading to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature. Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement and congratulated the work of State Senator Lauren Book and State Representatives, Michael Gottlieb, and Dan Daley for passing this measure, as well as the work of Alyssa's pa more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 10 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Ahead of Donald Trump's upcoming fundraiser north of Orlando, the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is launching a digital billboard contrasting the Trump and Democratic health care agendas. The billboard is in English and Spanish and will run Monday, March 9th through Sunday, March 15th. It is on the intersection of Kirkman Rd. and International Dr. in Orlando. The billboard is part of a new campaign FDP is launching to hold Trump accountable for his three more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Kelly Loeffler has already come under fire for her secretive private jet, but now has the perfect use for it with her latest endorsement from Nikki Haley, who failed to adequately report private flights * * * The latest endorsement for unelected "political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler shows that even if Valentine's Day is long gone, sometimes perfect matches can still find each other. Loeffler has been in hot water ever since an AJC more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 14 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 13: * * * - Even before she took office, Loeffler broke with Georgia businesses to support a discriminatory bill rather than stand with bipartisan Equality Act * * * Today marks the one-year anniversary since the introduction of the bipartisan Equality Act to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination -- but it's also nearly 3 months since unelected "political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler officially stood behind controversial legi more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 14 -- The Green Party issued the following news release on March 13: The New York State Green and Libertarian Parties applaud the State Supreme Court ruling that stopped the Democratic Party's attempt to assassinate smaller political parties. Justice Ralph Boniello Thursday tossed out the law establishing a commission purportedly set up to create a system of publicly financed campaigns, but instead deviated into attacks on third party and independent candidates. The Judge ruled that the measure creating the panel was  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 12 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Vice Chairwoman Cordelia Lewis Burks after the 2020 legislative session adjourned sine die: "The legislative process looks to be bought and sold by special interests and Statehouse Republicans aren't even trying to hide it. If you're a special interest, it pays to have friends like Eric Holcomb. This session exposed Statehouse Republicans' proclivity for cutting deals for friends that dump cash into GOP campaign accounts. Working Hoosiers not plyi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 13 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Lauren Ganapini regarding the party's preparations for the May 5 primary election and state convention: Indiana Democratic Party State Convention "This is a rapidly developing situation, and we want to be as prepared as possible. Hoosier Democrats intend to hold the Party's state convention on June 13 as planned, but we are also developing contingencies in case an alternative event is necessary. Any contingency will ensure the  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 14 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following statement: Friday, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced that Louisiana's Presidential Preference Primary will be moved from April 4 to June 20. Statement by Senator Karen Carter Peterson, Chair of Louisiana Democratic Party: "We want to ensure every Louisianian has the chance to make their voice heard in this election. "The Louisiana Democratic Party is committed to working with our Governor, Secretary of State and the Democratic National Committee more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 9 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement: Following the conclusion of the Maine Democratic Party statewide caucuses, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra issued the following statement: "What I saw from Maine Democrats this week gives me hope for this election cycle. Mainers turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard in Tuesday's Presidential Primary, and today thousands joined together to Rise and Organize for caucuses around the state. "Thank you to every Democrat who came out more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 12 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rather than coming home last week to answer questions from Mainers about her presidential vote, Senator Susan Collins spent the weekend fundraising with Trump allies in Florida at a series of swanky events that had a minimum contribution of $5,600. With just five days left until Maine's filing deadline, it's clear that Senator Collins is more interested in filling her campaign coffers with out of state cash than being honest with Mainers about her suppor more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 11 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's been one week since Senator Susan Collins told CNN that she "already answered that question" after refusing to say how she voted in Maine's presidential primary. Seven days later, Mainers are still waiting for answers to basic questions from their Senator, which she's refusing to provide. Senator Collins' avoidance of questions from Mainers about her presidential vote is a dramatic shift from her position in 2016, when she endorsed Jeb Bush in the p more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 10 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 8: After Senator Susan Collins spent last week refusing to say whether she voted for Trump in Maine's presidential primary, the Portland Press Herald reported that roughly one in five Maine Republicans left their presidential primary ballot blank. Collins seems to have no intention of coming clean with Mainers about her vote, so we still don't know if she was one of the more than 300 Bangor residents who left their Republican ballots blank accordi more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 14 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: With just three days left until the filing deadline, the window is rapidly closing for Senator Susan Collins to set the record straight on her support for Trump's reelection before Mainers' choices for the Republican US Senate primary are set in stone. Senator Collins is back in Maine for the weekend and this will likely be the last opportunity for Mainers to get answers to the questions they've been asking for weeks before their choices for US Senate a more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 13 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 12: With just four days left until the filing deadline, Mainers' choices for the Republican US Senate primary are "nearly set" and it seems increasingly likely that Mainers may have just one Republican senate candidate without any answer from Senator Susan Collins on whether she is supporting Donald Trump's reelection. Mainers deserve to know where Senator Collins stands before their choices for US Senate are locked in. Collins' record of suppor more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 13 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following memo by Chair Terje Anderson: TO: VERMONT DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY FROM: VERMONT DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR TERJE ANDERSON RE: CORNAVIRUS & COVID-19 In light of the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vermont Democratic Party is making major changes to our planned activities in the coming weeks.In light of the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vermont Democratic Party is making major changes to our planned activities in the coming weeks.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on proactive and preventative measures the party is taking to combat the spread of coronavirus: "Due to public health concerns, I am regretfully announcing the postponement of the Michigan Democratic Party's annual Legacy Dinner scheduled for March 20th. "I will also call an emergency State Central Committee telephonic meeting for tomorrow night to ask the Committee to cancel the Michigan Democratic Party's March 21st convention more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on the Democratic primary turnout explosion: "Last night, Michigan saw a turnout explosion, setting a record for votes cast in a Michigan Democratic primary and increasing turnout by over 28.8% over 2016. "From his attacks on health care and access to clean water to his failure to grow manufacturing jobs in our state, Donald Trump has broken promise after promise to Michigan and yesterday, Democratic voters showed they're ready t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 13: Three years ago today, in the midst of Donald Trump's initial attacks on the Affordable Care Act, the Congressional Budget Office released a devastating report on the effects of Trump's broken promise. The report found 24 million Americans at risk of losing health insurance if Trump succeeded in repealing the law, despite his past promise to Michiganders' to make health care "a lot less expensive and much better coverage." Since his fir more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 12: * * * - In Now-Deleted Posts James has said the Law that Protects Coverage for 1.7 Million Michiganders with Pre-Existing Conditions Must Be Overturned - Today is James' 280th Day Without Doing an Interview with MI TV Outlet, 173rd Day Since Answering Questions from MI Print Media * * * Today, John James said he supported protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions despite stating in a since-deleted video that the health care law more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report highlights the Trump administration's move to block Michigan and other states from using Medicaid to address Covid-19. As the pandemic spreads across the state, Donald Trump is refusing to issue a critical waiver allowing state government to more quickly get citizens insured, despite Governor Whitmer having declared a state of emergency. Trump's refusal to fight the virus comes after he spent months playing political games while downpl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In Tuesday's Michigan Democratic primary, Michigan Democrats voted in record setting numbers. Turnout exploded in communities throughout the state by over 30% over 2016 as voters showed they were eager to send a message to Donald Trump and reject his broken promises. Here's what they're saying: The Detroit News: Turnout in Tuesday's presidential primary in Michigan surged as Democratic voters in polling places across the battleground state said th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Out-of-State Billionaire with Far Right Anti-Michigan Agenda Funneling Over One Million Dollars to Benefit James - It's Been 280 Days Since James Has Done a MI TV Interview, 173 Days Since He Answered Questions From MI Print Media, 85 Days Since He Was at a Public Event * * * As failed Senate candidate John James remains in hiding from Michigan press and voters, a super PAC almost single-handedly funded by an out-of-state billionaire wit more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 12 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement by Executive Director Lauren Gepford on March 11 regarding the presidential primary election: "We feel positive and excited that what we've heard through on-the-ground conversations with our base is shown in today's data - Missouri Democrats are united to defeat Donald Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot this November. ABC News exit polls found the vast majority of Missouri Democrats (82%) will support the eventual Democratic nominee. " more PR

HELENA, Montana, March 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 10: Heading into the 2019 Legislative Session, senior Republican Legislators outlined their major goal for the next months: to elect a Republican Governor. Indeed, in a session that saw a Democratic-led coalition pass landmark legislation to expand health coverage, fund repairs to our crumbling infrastructure, and invest in education, Republican leadership sought to obstruct every major victory for Montana's working families in the hopes that t more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 13 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Nebraska Democratic Party on Thursday called on Secretary of State Bob Evnen and Governor Pete Ricketts to consider moving entirely to Vote-by-Mail ballots for the May 12 Primary Election in light of the coronavirus pandemic. "Health officials are urging an abundance of caution in light of this pandemic, which is spreading rapidly and increasingly wreaking havoc across our country," said NDP Chair Jane Kleeb. "This is a public health crisis and more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: With the candidate filing period now closed, Nevada voters have a clear picture of Republicans' weak bench of 2020 hopefuls. From the State Legislature to Congress, the GOP put forth a slate of rejects in a pathetic attempt to save their party from extinction. With competition like this coupled with the work NV Dems has put in up and down the state, Democrats are well suited to expand our majority in the Senate, maintain our supermajority in the Ass more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair William McCurdy II regarding the upcoming county conventions: "Due to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the Nevada State Democratic Party is taking every precaution possible as we begin preparations for our county and state conventions. "For this reason, we are canceling our county conventions scheduled to take place on April 18, 2020. "We will provide county chairs with additional guidance regarding conducting the necessary busines more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Out of an abundance of caution and after careful consideration of Gov. Mike DeWine's guidance regarding large, public events, the Ohio Democratic Party announced it would postpone its annual Legacy Dinner -- originally set for Sunday, March 15 -- until a later date. "As individuals and organizations, we all have a responsibility to the broader community -- particularly the most vulnerable -- to make decisions that reduce the likelihood of further spread," said Oh more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 10 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Alicia Andrews on the coronavirus: I understand the concern that most Oklahomans have about the coronavirus. It can be difficult to discern the truth with differing messages coming from the White House and the CDC. Therefore, the Oklahoma Democratic Party is relying on healthcare professionals to help guide us through the process of creating safety and contingency plans for our State Convention. The Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Ex more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump refuses to reverse course on his erratic trade policies -- and it's threatening jobs in Pennsylvania. Now, an AK Steel plant in Butler is at risk of closing because of Trump's tariffs, and 1,500 jobs are on the line. "Time and again, Trump's erratic trade policy has killed Pennsylvania jobs and the latest news about AK Steel is no different," said Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesman Andres Anzola. "Working families are paying th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release March 11: * * * - Both Republican Senators stand behind rule that would make it harder for nearly 10,000 Georgia students who were defrauded and looking for debt relief * * * Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler put Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and her scammer for-profit college allies ahead of Georgia students. Both Perdue and Loeffler voted to uphold a DeVos rule that would make it exceedingly more difficult for student victims of fraudulen more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - Texas Democrats Will Win in November Through Data * * * The Texas Democratic Party announced our Texas Model. Our Texas Partisanship Model will allow us to predict the partisan affiliation of potential voters in Texas with an unprecedented degree of accuracy to build the biggest Democratic movement this state has ever seen and help campaigns across our state prioritize their resources and time. To read more about our new, innovative Texas Mod more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document on March 12: The United States House of Representatives introduced the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including: - Free coronavirus testing for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured; - Paid emergency leave with both 14 days of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave; - Enhanced Unemployment Insurance, a first step that will extend protections to furloughed workers; - Strengthened food security ini more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - Program Puts Quality Conversations, Community and Relationship Building, and Aggressive Voter Registration First * * * The Texas Democratic Party launched our innovative, relational, constituency-driven organizing program that will grow to be the most robust in Texas Democratic Party history. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the coordinated campaign, and their effort will help carry us to victory in November. To read details of the new, e more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document on March 13: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, Texas continues to lack basic testing, facilities, and laws to prevent spread and provide economic security. Governor Abbott is set to hold a press conference to give an update on the state's inadequate response to COVID-19. Here are 10 questions Governor Abbott needs answer during his press conference today: * Why have only 104 people -- out of 28 million Texans -- been tested or are getting more PR