COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 14 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following news on June 13, 2024: As corporate bailout costs for failing coal plants in Ohio and Indiana are projected to climb to $500 million over the next six months, Ohio House Democrats today highlighted consumer protections in a pair of bills the Democrats say would reverse the economic damage of the corrupt passage of House Bill 6. "Our job is to bring costs down for the people of Ohio, and that is what our bills would do. Instea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte's rare public appearance in Concord to file for the ballot yesterday was marked by the the hallmarks of New Hampshire's GOP gubernatorial primary: nasty infighting, questions about her MAGA bona fides, and an all-consuming need to pander to the furthest fringes of the Republican Party. As the Union Leader reports, Ayotte's filing day was overshadowed by her primary opponent,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement: * * * "Jared Golden is an independent fighter who has always put Maine families first. A combat Marine from a small business family, Golden has protected benefits seniors earned, made health care more affordable, supported Maine's lobstermen, and protected women's reproductive freedoms in Congress. Golden works with anyone to reduce costs for Mainers and fights for workers' rights no matter w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on June 11, 2024: * * * Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Congressman Kelly Armstrong becoming the GOP nominee for governor in North Dakota: "Tonight's results in North Dakota's GOP primary are yet another example of the way that toxic MAGA extremism now consumes the Republican Party. "Instead of focusing on solutions to the biggest more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This past week, the Democratic National Committee slammed Donald Trump as unfit to lead as he held his first post-conviction campaign events in Phoenix and Las Vegas with billboard campaigns welcoming him to the cities. As Trump spread more lies about his record as president and fanned the flames of hatred and division, voters were reminded of his quest for revenge and retribution and how he ripped off  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Duckworth: "Next time a Republican says they 'support IVF,' ask them if they also believe in embryonic personhood. Newsflash: You cannot do both." Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following fact sheet to outline the very real and growing threat Republican lawmakers in Congress and across the country are posing to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and ot more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: ICYMI: Murray, Duckworth Unveil Sweeping New Bill to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families Senator Murray: "You cannot support IVF and support fetal personhood laws. They are fundamentally incompatible!" Senator Duckworth: "Next time a Republican says they 'support IVF,' ask them if they also believe in embryonic personhood. Newsflash: You cannot do both." Today, U.S. Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, as the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on nationwide IVF protections to combat the ongoing assault on reproductive freedoms by MAGA Republicans, new reporting from Mother Jones shows that the North Carolina Republican Party's state platform calls for the government to legislate life as beginning at conception and opposes the destruction of embryos - mirroring the policies that imperiled IVF access in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As President Biden and Vice President Harris continue to deliver historic progress in reducing costs and expanding access to health care, Trump is threatening to terminate the Affordable Care Act, cut Medicare and Social Security, and put the health care coverage of 4.3 million Latinos at risk, including Latino seniors. For Latino communities who already face health care disparities, this isn't just abou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: MAGA Republicans' chaos was on full display across the country this past week as they defended Trump's offensive comments and bent their party rules to remain in lockstep with their extreme leader. All the while, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans across the country continue to push their extreme anti-reproductive freedom agenda forward - regardless of the consequences for women. Take a look at the lates more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: More than one in four Montana Republicans rejected Tim Sheehy in the Republican primary (while Jon Tester earned 97% of the Democratic vote). His feeble showing is no surprise - his campaign has been overshadowed by his many weaknesses and vulnerabilities. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: TIM SHEEHY LIMPS INTO GENERAL ELECTION FACING "SLEW OF BAD HEADLINES" Sheehy's lies and weaknesses are front and center as he l more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: According to news reports, Maryland Democrat Gov. Wes Moore is coming to North Carolina to campaign for Josh Stein this week. North Carolina Democrats, seeing Stein struggle to connect with voters, are desperate as the career politician struggles in his campaign. In an interview last weekend, Stein said "Who you consort with says a lot about who you are." So... who is Wes Moore? Like  more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, June 12 -- The National Association for Gun Rights issued the following agency statement on June 11, 2024: * * * For decades, the Gun Control Act (GCA) and the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) System have functioned to strip gun rights from millions of Americans without due process. These same gun control laws, which Hunter Biden is guilty of violating, are the same laws now being abused to federally-bar Donald Trump from possessing a firearm for the rest  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) has named Susan Mills as the 2024 Chair of the Judicial Victory Fund (JVF). Additionally, Kelly Daughtry has agreed to serve the Finance Chair of the Judicial Victory Fund. Mills currently serves as NCGOP Vice Chair. She is a lifelong North Carolina resident and resides in Cumberland County. Prior to being elected as NCGOP Vice Chair, Susan has  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 13 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: It's Groundhog Day in Charlotte, or, rather, Kamala Day (again). "An 'economic opportunity tour' is a curious decision for the Biden administration to tout, when their failed economic policies have produced record inflation, higher gas prices, and made it harder to afford the basics," said NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer. "Americans remember a roaring economy under President  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th Birthday of President George Herbert Walker Bush and honoring his service to the Nation. "President George H.W. Bush is an inspiration to all Texans," said Congressman August Pfluger. "He dedicated his life to serving our country in an incredible number of capacities--as a deco more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information about a State Department-linked Ukrainian NGO that published a list of Americans, labeled as "Trumpists to Communists" and including 116 Republican Representatives and 21 Republican Senators, who oppose further spending on Ukraine. Last week,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 14, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill has historically brought Democrats and Republicans together to craft a comprehensive package to support our nation's servicemembers, their families, and American military readiness. The legislation put forth by House Republicans a more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Leading up to the general election, Nevada Republicans know they have an infrastructure problem. Earlier this year, they scrapped all plans for minority outreach and closed offices across Nevada. Conservative radio host, Greg Neft warned Republicans that the NV Dems have an "excellent messaging machine" and urged the NVGOP to "[catch] up." Former Nevada GOP state party chair Amy Tarkanian told the Bosto more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: ***WATCH: Senator Murray's Remarks*** Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered the following remarks about the upcoming Senate vote on her Right to IVF Act at this afternoon's Senate Democratic leadership press conference. Murray discussed how Republicans' attempts to dismiss this vote and den more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on June 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Steve Daines (R-MT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and James Lankford (R-OK), introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President George Herbert Walker Bush on the o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 14, 2024: * * * Today, the Republican National Committee is holding a press conference where they're expected to peddle Donald Trump's election lies. * * * In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "Apparently it's news to Donald Trump, Michael Whatley, and the Republican Party - but Michigan voters sent Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the Whi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Last night's special election in Ohio shows Republicans everywhere are on shaky ground with voters Continuing trends of Democrats' overperformance in special elections, voters in Ohio sent Donald Trump's MAGA Republicans a strong message last night. In Ohio's 6th district special election, Democratic candidate Michael Kripchak overperformed by about 20 points, a stunning achievement that made a nail-bit more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 10 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: FEATURED NEWS Judge Aileen Cannon tosses another curveball in the Trump cases By Aaron Blake | The Washington Post As politics professor Katy Harriger, an expert on special counsels, points out, "As has been made clear in other areas, commitment to earlier precedent for precedent's sake is not an animating value of this Court. The current majority on the Roberts Court is generally hostile to appointme more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: After a brutal primary battle marked by GOP infighting, MAGA extremist Sam Brown is stumbling into November deeply out of step with Nevadans and with fractured support from his own party. Over the last year, Republicans have piled onto "Scam" Brown for his toxic support for reopening Yucca Mountain, his scam PAC that swindled grassroots Republican donors in order to pay off his own campaign debt, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "What we know is that Donald Trump wants an enabler. He doesn't want a governing partner. He doesn't want another Mike Pence, and I think that is clear. The litmus test is, are they going to be absolutely loyal to Trump over country or their oath of office, or, frankly, the American people? Everyone on that list has supported a Trump abortion ban in their state or has called for a national ban more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision on the abortion pill and House Democrats' efforts to defend reproductive freedom for every American. Below are excerpts from her interview: "That decision yesterday threw out an absolutely baseless case. And I am glad that for now Mifepristone, the abortion medication, remai more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on June 10, 2024: If you are covering Susan Crawford's candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: "After spending the weekend accommodating the fringe left with shameful resolutions, the Wisconsin Democrats are doubling down on extremism by pushing their bought-and-owned liberal lawyer Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Suprem more PR