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After Calling Vacancies "A Crisis" On the Campaign Trail, State Police Shortage Worsens Under Lombardo (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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After Calling Vacancies "A Crisis" On the Campaign Trail, State Police Shortage Worsens Under Lombardo
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: The rising cost of living along with spikes in health insurance and retirement plan costs are blunting Nevada's attempts to recruit and retain state troopers, a police union leader said.
New reporting shows that Nevada's state police shortage has only worsened du more PR
Bombshell Reporting : Jon Husted's Ties to $61 Million Dollar Bribery Scandal Much Deeper Than Previously Known (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BOMBSHELL REPORTING: Jon Husted's Ties to $61 Million Dollar Bribery Scandal Much Deeper Than Previously Known
COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting from the Associated Press reveals that Senator Jon Husted's ties to the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history, are much deeper than previously known.
The new reporting reveals that Husted played a key role in negotiating the billi more PR
FACT CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Continues His Pattern of Lying to Ohio Students (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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FACT CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Continues His Pattern of Lying to Ohio Students
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Columbus, Ohio- During a speech at Ohio State University just weeks after his plan to close colleges and universities across the state drew backlash, billionaire scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy continued his pattern of lying to Ohioans. Here's a fact check on Ramaswamy's latest list of lies:
1. Ramaswamy said instead of investing more PR
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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8 News Now : Rising fuel costs slash thousands of Las Vegas inbound seats
KTNV : Las Vegas restaurant reflects on high prices since President Trump's last visit promising 'no tax on tips'
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving worki more PR
Idaho Democratic Chair Blasts GOP Legacy of "Costs, Chaos, and Corruption" (10)
BOISE, Idaho, April 24 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Costs, Chaos, and Corruption: The GOP Legacy
Idaho families were promised stability. Lower costs. A government that works for them. More than a year into this Republican regime, what are they getting? Higher costs, chaos, and corruption.
Skyrocketing prices mean the average household is paying $5,000 more this year. Republicans in Congress stood by wh more PR
MDP Chair Statement Slamming Mike Rogers for His Silence on Campaign Leaders' Connection to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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MDP Chair Statement Slamming Mike Rogers for His Silence on Campaign Leaders' Connection to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal
Mike Rogers has refused to answer questions even as one of his senior campaign leaders, Tim Cross, resigned amid reports about his "connection to a Midland church where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving children" and his adm more PR
MDP Condemns Trump DOJ's Demand for 2024 Ballots (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 20, 2026:
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MDP Condemns Trump DOJ's Demand for 2024 Ballots
Following the Trump DOJ's baseless and desperate request for Wayne County to turn over its 2024 ballots, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"This baseless demand from the Trump DOJ is yet another egregious attack on Michigan's election integrity. It also exposes Trump and the Michigan more PR
MDP Endorses Candidates for Key Statewide Offices (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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MDP Endorses Candidates for Key Statewide Offices
DETROIT -- Yesterday, the Michigan Democratic Party endorsed several candidates for key statewide positions, as more than 7,200 members showed up at the 2026 Endorsement Convention--the party's largest convention in history.
After the convention, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement more PR
MDP Launches Billboards, Digital Ads on Cancerous Chemicals That Mike Duggan Allowed Near Kids (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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MDP Launches Billboards, Digital Ads on Cancerous Chemicals That Mike Duggan Allowed Near Kids
DETROIT -- Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched new billboards across Detroit and a digital ad campaign calling out MAGA-funded Mike Duggan for allowing cancerous chemicals, including lead and arsenic, to be dumped in neighborhoods across Detroit--putting kids at risk and more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - Mike Rogers Silent as Tim Cross Steps Down From Campaign Leadership Team Due to Child Sex Abuse Scandal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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BREAKING: Mike Rogers Silent as Tim Cross Steps Down from Campaign Leadership Team Due to Child Sex Abuse Scandal
Mike Rogers is continuing to stay silent even as Tim Cross, a member of his campaign's senior leadership team, resigned today in disgrace amid reports about his "connection to a Midland church where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving childre more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: FBI Investigating Mike Duggan's Dirty Dirt Scandal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 24, 2026:
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FBI Investigating Mike Duggan's Dirty Dirt Scandal
"The FBI's involvement is an additional complication for Duggan"
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DETROIT -- In a shocking development, the FBI is now investigating Mike Duggan's dirty dirt scandal, according to new reporting from the Detroit Free Press. The growing scandal has enveloped Duggan's gubernatorial campaign and raised serious questions about more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Fireworks Fly As Perry Johnson Sues John James (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Fireworks Fly As Perry Johnson Sues John James
The chaotic and expensive Trump primary for governor got even messier today, with self-funder Perry Johnson suing two-time statewide loser John James over his campaign logo and website misleading "people into believing he's the incumbent."
James' logo features the words "John James governor," but the Detroit News reports that more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: GOP Gov. Candidates Embrace Trump Taking Over Michigan's Elections (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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GOP Gov. Candidates Embrace Trump Taking Over Michigan's Elections
At today's Michigan Press Association forum, each of the Republican candidates for governor signaled an interest in letting Donald Trump take over Michigan's elections--which comes as several candidates, including John James, continue to peddle debunked conspiracies about the 2020 election.
When asked if th more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Happy Earth Day, Detroit - Mike Duggan's Gift Is More Dirty Dirt (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Happy Earth Day, Detroit: Mike Duggan's Gift Is More Dirty Dirt
Detroiters are paying for 350% increase to clean up Duggan's mess
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DETROIT -- Today, on Earth Day, Detroiters deserve answers from MAGA-funded Mike Duggan, with The Detroit Metro Times reporting yesterday that Duggan's "contaminated dirt scandal keeps getting bigger."
The Metro Times reports that as Duggan more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Caught Lying About Being in Michigan, Was Actually Campaigning in Florida... Again (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 24, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Caught Lying About Being in Michigan, Was Actually Campaigning in Florida... Again
Yesterday, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers posted old pictures on social media to pretend he was campaigning in Michigan. In reality, he was spending the day in his home state of Florida.
This isn't the first time multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has lied to more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Has Refused Five Times to Speak Out About His Campaign Leaders' Connections to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Has Refused Five Times to Speak Out About His Campaign Leaders' Connections to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal
Mike Rogers continues to remain silent even as one of his senior campaign leaders, Tim Cross, resigned this week amid reports about his "connection to the Midland Living Word Church scandal" where three elders were convicted of sex crimes involv more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Trump Primary - James, Nesbitt "Still Claim Trump Won 2020 Election" (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Trump Primary: James, Nesbitt "Still Claim Trump Won 2020 Election"
As they battle for Donald Trump's endorsement in 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidates John James and Aric Nesbitt are going all-in on desperate lies about the 2020 election, with American Journal News reporting on their recent comments from an event in Midland.
"Who here believes the president won in more PR
Michigan Democrats Field Candidates in Every Single Congressional, State Senate, and State House District (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Michigan Democrats Field Candidates in Every Single Congressional, State Senate, and State House District
Today, on the candidate filing deadline, the Michigan Democratic Party is celebrating that Democratic candidates are running in all 13 congressional districts, all 38 State Senate districts, and all 110 State House Districts.
In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel relea more PR
NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Whatley Pushed Legislation That Made Him Richer & Drove Up Drug Prices For Seniors (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Whatley Pushed Legislation That Made Him Richer & Drove Up Drug Prices For Seniors
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Charlotte Observer : "Drug companies profited from the Big Beautiful Bill. So did Michael Whatley"
New reporting from the Charlotte Observer reveals DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley actively pushed for legislation that increased drug prices for North Carolina more PR
NEW VOTE: As Costs Skyrocket for Ohioans, Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Fifth Time (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW VOTE: As Costs Skyrocket for Ohioans, Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Fifth Time
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Husted : Iran war is 'good news for the global economy'
COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted voted for the fifth time to support the Administration's war in Iran, continuing to back the expensive foreign intervention in the Middle East that has sent costs skyrocketing for Ohioans.
Because of the Hust more PR
NEW WEBSITE: "The Whatley Files" Details Whatley's Pattern Of Protecting Predators (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW WEBSITE: "The Whatley Files" Details Whatley's Pattern Of Protecting Predators
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Today, the North Carolina Democratic Party is launching a new website, The Whatley Files, to highlight how DC insider Michael Whatley has a record of elevating people who engaged in predatory behavior, from convicted child sex predator Harvey West to Mark Robinson to Jeffrey Epstein.
View The Whatley F more PR
Ohioans in Dayton Call Out Jon Husted's Out of Touch Attacks on Hardworking Families (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohioans in Dayton Call Out Jon Husted's Out of Touch Attacks on Hardworking Families
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Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world"
DAYTON, OHIO - Today, Ohioans in Dayton gathered for the fourth stop of Husted's Real World Tour, calling out Jon Husted for his out of touch attacks on hardworking families.
Ohioans are already struggling more PR
PAIGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: Read What They're Saying About Paige Cognetti's Anti-Corruption Town Hall in NEPA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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PAIGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: Read What They're Saying About Paige Cognetti's Anti-Corruption Town Hall in NEPA
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"Cognetti explained how Bresnahan's corruption comes at a public cost"
In case you missed it, Paige Cognetti held an anti-corruption town hall in Nanticoke over the weekend alongside Navy veteran and retired astronaut U.S. Senator Mark Kelly and End Citizens United.
more PR
Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada Among LEAST AFFORDABLE States in the U.S. (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada Among LEAST AFFORDABLE States in the U.S.
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New reporting shows that Nevada is one of the least affordable states in the U.S. under Joe Lombardo's failed leadership. From a weak economy to health care outcomes to public safety, Nevadans are struggling "across multiple measures that make day-to-day life harder." Instead of offering plans to lower costs, Lombardo caves more PR
Vivek Ramaswamy is Still Focused on Shutting Down Ohio Colleges & Universities He Deems "Subpar" (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy is Still Focused on Shutting Down Ohio Colleges & Universities He Deems "Subpar"
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Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy is doubling down once again on his proposal to shut down Ohio colleges and universities to fund his disastrous tax scam. His plan drew immediate backlash from communities across the state who don't want to jeopardize their small businesses, jobs and access to education.
READ: more PR
VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Opposes Bipartisan Push to Lower Grocery, Utility, and Health Care Bills for Ohio Families (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Opposes Bipartisan Push to Lower Grocery, Utility, and Health Care Bills for Ohio Families
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Costs keep rising because of the Husted-backed war in Iran, but Husted says it's ' good news for the global economy '
COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted voted against multiple bipartisan proposals that would have lowered the skyrocketing cost of groceries, health care, and utility bills more PR
WASHINGTON EXAMINER: "The Whatley Files" Highlights Whatley's Pattern Of Protecting Predators (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WASHINGTON EXAMINER: "The Whatley Files" Highlights Whatley's Pattern Of Protecting Predators
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Washington Examiner: "The Whatley Files highlight his ties to disgraced figures [...] And they say it means he can never be trusted to protect the people of North Carolina from powerful predators."
In case you missed it, the North Carolina Democratic Party launched a new website, The Whatley more PR
Whatley's Windfalls: Michael Whatley Keeps Pushing for Policies That Enrich Himself & Hurt North Carolinians (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Whatley's Windfalls: Michael Whatley Keeps Pushing for Policies That Enrich Himself & Hurt North Carolinians
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DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly been exposed for pushing policies that send his personal stocks soaring while hurting North Carolina families:
1\. Whatley actively pushed for a bill that gave "a windfall to pharmaceutical companies," benefiting h more PR
While NC Families Paid $641 Million More at The Pump Since Iran War Started, DC Insider Michael Whatley's Oil & Gas Stocks Spiked (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While NC Families Paid $641 Million More at The Pump Since Iran War Started, DC Insider Michael Whatley's Oil & Gas Stocks Spiked
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NC Voices : "While families pay more at the gas pump and for basic goods, Whatley's financial ties to the oil industry position him to benefit as those costs remain elevated."
As new economic data reveals North Carolina families have paid over $641.5 milli more PR
WV Democratic Party Calls Out Deceptive GOP Mailer Designed to Mislead Voters (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 20 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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WV Democratic Party Calls Out Deceptive GOP Mailer Designed to Mislead Voters
The West Virginia Democratic Party is calling out a blatantly misleading mailer distributed by the West Virginia Republican Party that falsely claims, "Only Registered Republicans Can Vote on May 12th."
"This mailer is deliberately deceptive," said WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin. "That headline more PR
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