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A Message from the Chair: GOP Agenda: Harass People They Don't Like, Solve No Problems (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: GOP Agenda: Harass People They Don't Like, Solve No Problems
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Every day brings a new headline about Idaho cutting vital services, therapies for children with disabilities, law enforcement, firefighting, and schools.
Last week, Democratic legislators rolled out a package of budget solutions to limit the damage. What are Republican legislators up to? Pushing a slate of bills to har more PR
BOMBSHELL FOOTAGE: Epstein Co-Conspirator Confirms Backing Jon Husted Politically (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BOMBSHELL FOOTAGE: Epstein Co-Conspirator Confirms Backing Jon Husted Politically
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Epstein Co-Conspirator Les Wexner: "I helped him politically"
Husted Took $116,892 From Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just a Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release
Columbus, Ohio -Newly released deposition footage shows Jeffrey Epstein's longtime friend and benefactor confirming that he backed Jon Husted poli more PR
BOMBSHELL REPORTING: Jon Husted's Ties to $61 Million Dollar Bribery Scandal Much Deeper Than Previously Known (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- 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
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NEWS 5 CLEVELAND : Sen. Husted met with man accused of bribery 2 days before H.B. 6 was introduced, according to schedule
Columbus, Ohio -New reporting from News 5 Cleveland reveals that Senator Jon Husted's ties to the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history, more PR
Detroit Neighborhood Left Struggling After Mike Duggan Failed to Follow Through On Promises (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Detroit Neighborhood Left Struggling After Mike Duggan Failed to Follow Through On Promises
Duggan declined to comment on his mismanagement
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DETROIT -- In a shocking new report, WDIV Channel 4 exposed how Mike Duggan failed to follow through on promises made to residents of southwest Detroit after a massive water main break flooded a neighborhood on February 17, 2025. 150 f more PR
DNC Chair Ken Martin Statement on Ramadan (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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DNC Chair Ken Martin Statement on Ramadan
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement to mark the beginning of Ramadan:
"Tonight, as Muslim families across our country gather for the first night of Ramadan, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all those observing. May this sacred month bring spiritual renewal, justice for all, and meaningful reflection through prayers, more PR
DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby's Statement on the Special Election for the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby's Statement on the Special Election for the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment
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DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issued the following statement ahead of early voting for the special election on the constitutional amendment regarding redistricting:
"Beginning March 6, Virginians will have the opportunity to make their voices heard in this year's red more PR
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Tariff Edition) (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Tariff Edition)
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After Lombardo said we needed to "feel a little pain" from Trump's tariffs, SCOTUS ruled that they are unconstitutional
Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
The Supreme Court just struck down more PR
ICYMI: DNC Notches Legal Victory in NC, Fights to Protect Voting Rights for Military Spouses in MI (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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ICYMI: DNC Notches Legal Victory in NC, Fights to Protect Voting Rights for Military Spouses in MI
All across the country, the DNC is fighting hard to defeat Republicans' assault on Americans' right to vote. Earlier this week, in a major victory for North Carolina voters, the DNC blocked Republicans from purging over 73,000voters from the rolls, and yesterday, the DNC filed a le more PR
ICYMI: MIGOP Drama Ensues as State Republicans Trash Bergman (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: MIGOP Drama Ensues as State Republicans Trash Bergman
Congressman Jack Bergman loses support from UP state lawmakers after making endorsement in 38th state Senate District race
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Michigan GOP state legislators Ed McBroom, Greg Markkanen, and Karl Bohnak are taking back their endorsements left and right from Congressman Jack Bergman after he endorsed a candidate for t more PR
ICYMI: Newsweek - Inside DNC Chair Ken Martin's Plan To Turn Democratic Momentum Into Power (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: Newsweek: Inside DNC Chair Ken Martin's Plan To Turn Democratic Momentum Into Power
Key Point: "Martin's job is ensuring the right combination of resources and strategy translates into November victories that actually shift power. And he ascended to his current position by promising to invest in the Democratic state parties to rebuild the Democratic Party's organizing infr more PR
ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Accepted Donation from Known Nazi Reenactor (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Accepted Donation from Known Nazi Reenactor
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Columbus, Ohio - New reporting has revealed that Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign accepted a $500 contribution from notorious Nazi reenactor and former Ohio Congressional candidate Richard Iott. Ramaswamy's campaign has not refunded the contribution.
READ: Vivek Ramaswamy pocketed cash from notorious Nazi reenactor as his Ohio campaign hits th more PR
Jon Husted Scrambles Following Report He Took $116K Directly From Epstein Co-Conspirator (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Jon Husted Scrambles Following Report He Took $116K Directly From Epstein Co-Conspirator
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REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just a Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release
Columbus, Ohio -After taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner -including the maximum donation just a few weeks before he voted to block the release of th more PR
JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Even More Ties Revealed Between Husted and FirstEnergy (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Even More Ties Revealed Between Husted and FirstEnergy
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Husted and the Husted-DeWine administration mentioned 24 times yesterday
Text messages between Husted and indicted FirstEnergy executives at center of trial
Columbus, Ohio -Just days after new reporting revealed that Jon Husted held secret, unreported meetings with indicted FirstEnergy executives, Husted once again took c more PR
Lombardo Caught in Another Lie As Trump Admin Guts Solar Projects That Would Lower Utility Costs, Create Jobs (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Caught in Another Lie As Trump Admin Guts Solar Projects That Would Lower Utility Costs, Create Jobs
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In another broken promise to Nevadans, Joe Lombardo is failing to restore critical solar projects in Nevada that the Trump administration terminated. After Lombardo claimed to have cut a deal with Donald Trump to protect Nevada's renewable energy supply, a spokesman for Advanced Energ more PR
MDP Chair Joins Rev. Sheffield on "The Wake-Up Call" To Talk How Mike Duggan Can't Be Trusted (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MDP Chair Joins Rev. Sheffield on "The Wake-Up Call" To Talk How Mike Duggan Can't Be Trusted
Rev. Sheffield: "I'm in the 3D's: Don't Do Duggan, that's my slogan. We cannot afford to take this state backwards."
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DETROIT -- This morning, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined Reverend Horace Sheffield on "The Wake-Up Call" on 101.5 FM in Detroit to talk how Mike Duggan can't be more PR
MDP Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Tariffs Backed by Michigan Republicans (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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MDP Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Tariffs Backed by Michigan Republicans
This morning, the Supreme Court struck down the reckless tariffs supported by Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans, which have spiked costs for the average household by $1,000 in the last year, "destroyed" Michigan manufacturing jobs, and "failed" to shrink the U.S. trade deficit as pr more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Inflation Trends Accelerated After Price Hike Mike Mocked Michiganders' Affordability Concerns (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Inflation Trends Accelerated After Price Hike Mike Mocked Michiganders' Affordability Concerns
After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers was caught mocking Michiganders' affordability concerns, new data shows key inflation metrics "accelerated" again in December as "price pressures continued to pose a challenge for consumers."
Meanwhile, as Rogers falsely claims "working families [ more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Kijewski and Lloyd Battle It Out In Messy GOP AG Primary (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Kijewski and Lloyd Battle It Out In Messy GOP AG Primary
Michigan Republicans are facing yet another messy primary as Attorney General candidates Doug Lloyd and Kevin Kijewski lob accusations back and forth in a "neck and neck" race. Most recently, Lloyd accused Kijewski of coming to an Oakland County campaign forum, treating it just like "a photo op," and then quickly leaving more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Matt Hall Stands With Trump; Attacks Indiana Senate Republicans for Not Gerrymandering (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026:
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Matt Hall Stands With Trump; Attacks Indiana Senate Republicans for Not Gerrymandering
A secretive group linked to MAGA Speaker Matt Hall was attacking Republican senators in Indiana last year to support Donald Trump's redistricting push, with the Detroit News reporting this weekend on the group's attacks.
The Hall-linked group, Building A Better Economy, lists the same Kala more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: MIGOP Silent as GOP Candidate for Governor Anthony Hudson Threatens to Hang Elected Officials (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MIGOP Silent as GOP Candidate for Governor Anthony Hudson Threatens to Hang Elected Officials
Republican gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson--who previously incited a hate march in Dearborn--is now threatening to hang elected officials for treason, with Michigan Advance reporting that Hudson has made two such threats since the start of 2026.
Hudson even posted a video saying "It's time to more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Duggan Caught Lying; Claims Labor Endorsements He Doesn't Have (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026:
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Mike Duggan Caught Lying; Claims Labor Endorsements He Doesn't Have
As he continues to exclusively attack Democrats and is seemingly upset that Rick Snyder's harmful policies were repealed, Mike Duggan has now been caught lying, this time "claiming to have support from multiple labor unions that have, in fact, not endorsed his bid for Michigan's top political office."
The Det more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Duggan Grumpy Democrats Repealed Rick Snyder's Harmful Policies (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Mike Duggan Grumpy Democrats Repealed Rick Snyder's Harmful Policies
As he continues to refuse to stand up to Donald Trump and lies about endorsements that he doesn't have, MAGA-funded Mike Duggan is now upset that Democrats repealed Rick Snyder's harmful, anti-worker policies during the Democratic trifecta, like right to work and the retirement tax.
Michigan Advance reported more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Price Hike Mike Supports Higher Health Care Premiums as 34,000 Fewer Michiganders Enroll in ACA Plans (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Price Hike Mike Supports Higher Health Care Premiums as 34,000 Fewer Michiganders Enroll in ACA Plans
Multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers opposed extending ACA subsidies while premiums skyrocketed at the beginning of this year--now, tens of thousands of Michiganders are being forced to go without health care.
According to MLive, 34,000 fewer Michiganders have enrolled in ACA market more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Price Hike Mike's Canada Trade Threats Could Raise Michigan Gas Prices (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Price Hike Mike's Canada Trade Threats Could Raise Michigan Gas Prices
As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers continues to face blowback for supporting his billionaire Moroun family donors' corrupt scheme to block the Gordie Howe Bridge, FOX 17 West Michigan reports that the escalating Rogers-backed trade war with Canada could force Michigan drivers to pay higher gas prices at the p more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Report - Price Hike Mike's Agenda is Driving Up Electricity Bills for Michigan Families (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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REPORT: Price Hike Mike's Agenda is Driving Up Electricity Bills for Michigan Families
After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers was caught mocking Michiganders worried about higher costs, a new report (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-actions-are-increasing-utility-bills-in-michigan/) from the Center for American Progress reveals how Rogers and the more PR
Michigan Dems Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson's Legacy (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Michigan Dems Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson's Legacy
After spending his life fighting for civil rights as a preacher, activist, and political candidate, Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away today. In response to this political giant's passing, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Throughout his life, Reverend Jesse Jackson fought to impro more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Michael Whatley "Wholeheartedly" Supported Tariffs As They Raised Costs, Crushed Small Businesses, & Hurt NC Farmers (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Michael Whatley "Wholeheartedly" Supported Tariffs As They Raised Costs, Crushed Small Businesses, & Hurt NC Farmers
As the Supreme Court rules the President's reckless tariffs are illegal, here's a reminder that DC Insider Michael Whatley praised them, calling them "record setting in terms of [...] effectiveness" and saying he supports them "wholeheartedly" - even as they drove more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: NC Sees Largest Drop In ACA Enrollment In The Country (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 18, 2026:
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NC Sees Largest Drop In ACA Enrollment In The Country
North Carolinians' enrollment in the Affordable Care Act dropped by 22% - "the largest drop in the country" - after DC insider Michael Whatley cheered on the expiration of the ACA tax credits, causing monthly premiums to double or more for nearly a million North Carolinians.
Whatley has also called for the repeal of th more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: New From NPR - "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's FEMA Final Report Expected To Be 4 Months Late (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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NEW FROM NPR: "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley's FEMA Final Report Expected To Be 4 Months Late
New reporting from NPR reveals that the FEMA Review Council, led by "recovery czar" Michael Whatley, is expected to hand in their final report four months late. Previous reporting has outlined how the delayed report has left state recovery officials "hamstrung" and "in a difficult spot."
Whatle more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: North Carolina "Shoulder[ing] Billions in Costs" and Bleeding Manufacturing Jobs Thanks To Michael Whatley's Tariffs (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2026:
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North Carolina "Shoulder[ing] Billions in Costs" and Bleeding Manufacturing Jobs Thanks To Michael Whatley's Tariffs
New reporting from Fox News is highlighting how North Carolina is "bearing the brunt of hefty tariff bills." Whatley's tariffs are "raising prices" and devastating North Carolina's working families and small businesses.
This comes as Carolina Journal repor more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Raising Health Care Costs for North Carolinians (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Raising Health Care Costs for North Carolinians
As North Carolinians face skyrocketing premiums, DC insider Michael Whatley has repeatedly championed Republicans' efforts to raise health care costs on working families - all while raking in campaign cash from "donors linked to health care fraud" and giving billionaires a tax break.
His record more PR
N.C. Democratic Party: Whatley Called Out For "Disrespect[ing]" The Military, "Violating The Guidance" Of Military Officials (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Whatley Called Out For "Disrespect[ing]" The Military, "Violating The Guidance" Of Military Officials
"The Department of Defense has strict rules about campaigning on military installations. A candidate may not campaign or hold election-related activities on a Department of Defense installation."
New reporting from the News & Observer is highlighting how Michael Whatley "violat[ed] the gu more PR
NEW: Ramaswamy's Running Mate Received $5K Contribution from Billionaire Epstein Co-Conspirator (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW: Ramaswamy's Running Mate Received $5K Contribution from Billionaire Epstein Co-Conspirator
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Ramaswamy super PAC previously received $100K from separate billionaire Epstein associate
Columbus, Ohio- As Ohio Republicans continue to face questions about taking campaign cash from associates of Jeffrey Epstein, new reporting reveals Vivek Ramaswamy's running mate Rob McColley received $5,000 from longtim more PR
Ohio Democratic Party Rural Caucus Releases Rural Ohio Listening Tour Report (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohio Democratic Party Rural Caucus Releases Rural Ohio Listening Tour Report
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Columbus, Ohio- Today, the Ohio Democratic Party in conjunction with the Ohio Democratic Rural Caucus released the findings from its Building Country Roads, Rural Ohio Listening Tour.
The tour consisted of nine Saturday morning listening sessions across nine rural Ohio counties and took place over the course of October more PR
Ohioans Slam Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohioans Slam Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
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REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just A Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release
Columbus, Ohio -Today, Ohioans called out Senator Jon Husted outside his Columbus office for taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including a maximum donation more PR
REMINDER: Vivek Ramaswamy Super PAC Never Returned $100K from Epstein Associate (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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REMINDER: Vivek Ramaswamy Super PAC Never Returned $100K from Epstein Associate
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Columbus, Ohio - As questions continue to rise around Ohio Republicans' associations with Jeffrey Epstein and people close to Epstein, Vivek Ramaswamy needs to explain why his allied Super PAC never returned a $100k donation from known Epstein associate Glenn Dubin after pledging to return the contribution.
Glenn Dubin, a bi more PR
SHOT/CHASER: After Lombardo Vetoed Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Trump Wants Republicans to Own the Issue for the Midterms (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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SHOT/CHASER: After Lombardo Vetoed Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Trump Wants Republicans to Own the Issue for the Midterms
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After Joe Lombardo endorsed Donald Trump's plans to raise ACA premiums and force 115,000 Nevadans off their health care, the most vulnerable Republican governor's own record of opposing efforts to lower health care costs continues to haunt him.
SHOT: Joe Lomba more PR
This Week In #OHGov: Vivek Ramaswamy's Past Haunts Him As His Campaign Continues to Unravel (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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This Week In #OHGov: Vivek Ramaswamy's Past Haunts Him As His Campaign Continues to Unravel
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Columbus, Ohio- It was another bad week for Vivek Ramaswamy. His past continues to haunt him, whether it's Epstein dollars or refusing to return donations from known Nazi impersonators. Meanwhile, Ohioans are continuing to see through his plans to gut affordable healthcare and raise prices for working families.
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WATCH: GOV. DEWINE SAYS VIVEK RAMASWAMY MORE FOCUSED ON 2028 THAN DELIVERING FOR OHIOANS (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WATCH: GOV. DEWINE SAYS VIVEK RAMASWAMY MORE FOCUSED ON 2028 THAN DELIVERING FOR OHIOANS
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Columbus, Ohio- At the Politico's 2026 Governors Summit, when asked if Vivek Ramaswamy wants to be a good governor of Ohio or a national political celebrity, Governor Mike DeWine said "I don't know. I assume he wants to be both."
WATCH THE CLIP HERE
Ramaswamy has focused his attention on the national spotlight thr more PR
Zinke: Everyone's trying to find Epstein 'nugget' that doesn't exist (10)
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Zinke: Everyone's trying to find Epstein 'nugget' that doesn't exist
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Helena, MT - As massive fallout from the Epstein files continues to ripple across powerful circles, there are three key facts worth remembering:
1. Congressman Ryan Zinke voted to block the release of the Epstein files last year.
2. Zinke has repeatedly backed and defended the Trump administration as they resist transpa more PR
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