MADISON, Wisconsin, May 23 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Following action taken this morning to bring the Right to Contraception Act to the floor of the U.S. Senate in June, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on Wisconsin's representatives in Washington D.C. to codify our right to contraception. "Wisconsinites overwhelmingly agree that the freedom to choose if, when, and how more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Three years ago this week, the House of Representatives voted to establish an independent commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol after Donald Trump encouraged a mob of his followers to storm the building and stop the confirmation of the 2020 election.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Today, vulnerable Republican Brian Fitzpatrick reaffirmed his full allegiance to the far-right wing of the Republican party by fundraising with Speaker Mike Johnson. While Johnson has "struggled to replicate [former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's] fundraising prowess," the fundraiser puts Fitzpatrick on the hook for Mike Johnson's extreme platform that includes a nationwide abortion ban with no e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on May 22, 2024: * * * "From voting to restrict access to reproductive care and then lying about her record back home, to proudly re-endorsing Donald Trump and gutting funding for critical services that Oregonians rely on most, Lori Chavez-DeRemer has quickly proven herself to be a part of the foundational problem in Congress - not the solution. Meanwhile, Janelle Bynum has spent years standing more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In case you forgot, here's a reminder that George Logan is besties with MAGA extremist Mike Johnson: And like any good friend, Logan is "proud to stand with" Mike Johnson - one of the most dangerous members of the Republican Party - and is aligning with his dangerous record and platform to: * Ban abortion nationwide with no exceptions for rape or incest and going as far as to push for 10 y more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: George Logan refuses to abandon Donald Trump despite the four-time indicted former president calling on Congressional Republicans to "defund the DOJ and FBI until they come to their senses." This comes as no surprise, considering Logan's record proves he'd join his extreme Republican Party to work against the interests of law enforcement in Congress. In the Connecticut General Assembly, Log more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: This week, Rob Mercuri reaffirmed his full allegiance to the far-right wing of the Republican party by fundraising with Speaker Mike Johnson. While Johnson has "struggled to replicate [former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's] fundraising prowess," the fundraiser puts Mercuri on the hook for Mike Johnson's extreme platform that includes a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions fo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The Seattle Times rebuked former U.S. Congressman and Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert for once again refusing to take a stand on former President Trump, encouraging him to "show leadership and not be coy about his thoughts about the Republican nominee for president." This isn't the first time Reichert has been called out for failing to make clear his position on Trump. Following the Washington more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Last night, in an interview with KTVN, Donald Trump dug his heels deeper into the Big Lie when he stated that Mike Pence "didn't have the courage to do what [he had] to do" when Pence refused to overturn the 2020 election, and that if Pence had, there would have been "different election results." After Nevada GOP leaders themselves attempted to aid Trump in stealing the election, Trump is threatening once more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 24 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 23, 2024: * * * Yesterday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody participated with Ron DeSantis on Sean Hannity's radio show to announce an investigation into the Starbucks company for its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In response, the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement: "The Republican Party's obsession with diversity, equity and inclusion is theater, as is A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As the Texas Republican convention kicks off today, DNC spokesperson Cameron Niven released the following statement: "The only thing that might compete with Texas Republicans' extremism is their dysfunction. When Lone Star Republicans aren't infighting and backstabbing, they're stripping away women's rights, spewing dangerous rhetoric, and competing to be Trump's Number one minion. This year, as Trump's  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "'Trump has floated dozens of names, and while he trots them around like sad show ponies on the campaign trail, it doesn't really matter who's in his good graces one day and who's shooting their dog the next,' DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin told Axios in a statement. 'Trump's VP contenders have all already shown they pass his extreme, MAGA litmus test.'" Axios: Scoop: Inside the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: With less than six months until the election, Republican state parties are demonstrating that they have no plan to win. As they elect MAGA extremists to lead their parties, bleed cash, and battle each other, it's clear that they don't have what it takes to build the infrastructure necessary for victory in November. In sharp contrast, with President Joe Biden at the helm, Democrats started investing in the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Hannity to discuss his confrontation with election-denier hypocrisy in the legacy media and the latest on the Trump trial. Watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On election-denier hypocrisy in the legacy media: "Most people have forgotten [the Democrats denied elections]. It isn't widely reported. There certainly wasn't a string of repeated interviews in whic more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Joe Lombardo was caught embracing far-right, anti-abortion Christian nationalist, David Barton. Barton travels the country promoting the idea that the United States should be governed according to the Bible and he is affiliated with far-right extreme anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ+ groups including Seven Mountains Dominionism, which seeks to influence elections with evangelical extremists who are  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This week, Trump's MAGA minions charged further through the door Donald Trump opened in overturning Roe, unleashing extreme attacks on women's reproductive freedoms. From reproductive rights to democratic rights, MAGA GOP state parties are falling over themselves to attack their constituents, even as their voter outreach fizzles and their funding dries up. Take a look at the latest: Trump's MAGA allies more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of members of the North Carolina Republican Party gathering for their state convention, DNC spokesperson Jackie Bush released the following statement: "Tomorrow in North Carolina, MAGA minions will descend on Greensboro, where they will undoubtedly double down on their extreme and unpopular agenda for North Carolinians. Following Donald Trump's chaotic lead, the state's GOP has elevated some of th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: In case you missed it, yesterday, ProPublica dropped a deep-dive story laying out exactly how chaotic and fractured the MIGOP has become as right-wing conspiracy theorists in the party threaten the foundation of our very democracy. Again and again, the MAGA MIGOP has made headlines for their complete dysfunction -- they have no ground game to speak of, they are badly out of touch with  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, this weekend, the Boston Globe reported on the vital role state parties are playing in this year's election - and nowhere is the contrast between Democratic and Republican state parties more stark than here in Michigan. As the piece notes, while Michigan Democrats and the Biden campaign are already on the ground with over 30 offices opened across the state and countless national more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The RNC, North Carolina GOP, and NRCC filed a request for Declaratory Ruling with the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) regarding its absentee ballot guidance and voter ID rules that we believe conflict with the law. In this Declaratory Ruling request, we are asking the NCSBE to conform its guidance and rules to North Carolina law to protect election integrity. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Democrats have failed to put North Carolina in play for President Biden in 2024. They've brought him in to visit. Brought him in to raise money. Brought both he and Vice President Harris in at the same time. Brought First Lady Jill Biden. Even brought him to the same city where President Trump was going to hold a rally. They've also signed some leases for offices. It's fair to ask, after  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 25 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Joe Lombardo and his "longtime friend", indicted fake elector and NVGOP Chair Michael McDonald apparently launched a site together for McDonald's personal slush fund, Alpha PAC. McDonald reportedly used Alpha PAC to mislead donors into paying recently-arrested fellow indicted fake elector, Clark County GOP Chair Jesse Law. Funny enough, while operated by an election denier, the website names "securing th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Donald Trump saying he picked Michael Whatley to lead the RNC because of his election denial credentials, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Donald Trump is once again openly touting his anti-democracy credentials by proclaiming himself 'the greatest [election] denier in history' while admitting that he handpicked MAGA extremist Michael Whatley to le more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: On National Be a Millionaire Day, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is recognizing Connecticut resident and mega-millionaire David McCormick, who is struggling to connect with Pennsylvanians because of his out-of-touch record of investing with China, selling out American workers, and supporting policies that benefit wealthy corporations at the cost of working class Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania Demo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release: The Rules Committee of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) passed Rule 46 in a 26-4 vote last night to close the Republican Primary in Texas. It will now be included in the Rules report for all the Delegates at the RPT Convention to vote for on Friday. Multiple states have closed their primary elections through Party rule, and have successfully defended that position in federal court. Chairman Rinaldi ma more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 24 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 23, 2024: * * * Today kicked off the first session of the Texas Republican Convention in San Antonio, Texas. There's nothing that Dan Patrick won't say-or do-to make his Lord and Savior, Donald Trump, proud. * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Dan Patrick is putting on a pretty good audition for Trump's #1 Bootlicker. His address to the Texas Republican more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on May 24, 2024: From the federal, to the state and local level - it is clear that Republicans in charge are inept and can't be trusted to govern. Today, Texas Democrats held a press conference at the site of the Texas Republican Convention featuring Congressman Joaquin Castro, Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Rep. Gene Wu, Rep. Josey Garcia and Adrian Reyna. Watch t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a news conference in the Senate Swamp to discuss how Republican abortion bans are hurting health care providers and worsening access to care for millions of people. Below are Senator Schumer's remarks, which can also be viewed here: "I want to thank Senator Murray for hosting today's presser, and my colleagues, Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Donald Trump's MAGA RNC Leaders Michael Whatley and Lara Trump prepare to speak at the North Carolina GOP convention this weekend, DNC Spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Donald Trump hand-picked Michael Whatley and Lara Trump to lead the RNC because above all, he knows he can count on them to push lies about the 2020 election and back him up as he refuses to commit to accepting more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Things to know: The majority of Tennessee registered voters consider themselves definitely or somewhat pro-choice, including 93 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of Independents and 30 percent of non-MAGA Republicans Differing attitudes between men and women on key state issues could prove influential on public policy in Tennessee and appears to be part of potentially significant national trend IVF and proposed more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: WATCH: Padilla denounces border bill and demonization of immigrants Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, delivered remarks on the Senate floor opposing the Border Act being voted on today in the Senate, and condemning the rise in hateful rhetoric directed at immigrants. Padilla condemned the immigration bil more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: With just over five months from the general election, let's check in on the state of Democrats and Republicans in Michigan. It's almost hard to keep up with everything happening with the Biden-Harris campaign here in Michigan. Last week, POTUS, FLOTUS, and the Second Gentleman visited Michigan and attended events starting in the UP and ending in Detroit with Biden's speech to the NAACP. This week, the more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced its slate of delegates and alternates for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. "It is an honor to represent the state of Wisconsin at the Republican National Convention," WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming said. "We know that the passion and unity of Republican voters will be on display in our delegation. And we are thrilled to welcome our neighbors more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on May 21, 2024: The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced Tuesday it will open a new South East Regional field office at 1701 Pearl Street, #5-0 in Waukesha. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, the Hovde campaign, the Wisconsin Federation of Young Republicans, and Republican candidates up and down the ballot Wisconsin Young Republicans Chairman Kyle Schroeder praised the decision to open  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 23 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: You can always count on a consummate Washington insider and career politician like Tammy Baldwin to cast stones from a glass house. In her latest attempt to distract voters from her tireless devotion to the failed Biden-Harris agenda, Tammy Baldwin is attempting to portray herself as a champion for Wisconsin seniors. Unfortunately for Baldwin, her latest pitch cannot outrun the revolving door in her office more PR