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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2024-07-21 ( 55 items )  
Arizona Democratic Party Statement on Trump's Extreme MAGA VP Pick (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 15, 2024: * * * Today, Donald Trump announced Senator J.D Vance, a far-right and devout MAGA loyalist, as his VP pick. Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party Yolanda Bejarano issued the following statement in response: "J.D. Vance has a long and detailed record of extremism that doesn't align with Arizonans values," said Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party Yolanda Bejarano. "Donald Trump picked a Vice President who is in lockstep with more PR

At RNC, Mike Rogers Can't Run Away From His Toxic Record of Selling Out Michiganders (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: As Mike Rogers speaks at the Republican National Convention today, he can't run away from his extensive record of walking through the revolving door to enrich himself at Michiganders' expense and supporting dangerous abortion bans. "Mike Rogers can't run away from his long record of enriching himself at Michiganders' expense and supporting dangerous abortion bans. Rogers is only looking out for himself, and that's why Michigan famil more PR

AZGOP Spotlighted for Political Violence, Disrupting Conference (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Within the first few days the Republican National Convention, the Arizona GOP has gained national attention for spotlighting Shelby Busch, who threatened to lynch election officials and repeatedly disrupted the conference to the point the Trump campaign has considered pulling back members of the delegation. WATCH CNN's coverage of the story here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a38wlm-eMkH8iKEy83j0NakgJeRfB7ZH/view?usp=sharing This comes as the Trum more PR

BAD NEWS BERNIE: Moreno Says He Supports National Abortion Ban Three Times In One Week (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: It's been another bad week for Bernie Moreno as he was caught doubling (dare we say tripling) down in support of a national abortion ban three separate times in the past week. Plus, Moreno still owes Ohioans answers on the lies he's telling on the campaign trail and his attempts to "turn himself into someone he is not." NEED-TO-KNOW THIS WEEK: * Three separate times in the past week, Bernie Moreno has doubled down in support of a national abortion ban that would  more PR

Biden-Harris 2024 Holds Press Call in Response to Trump's VP Selection of J.D. Vance (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news: * * * This afternoon, Biden-Harris 2024 hosted a press call featuring Campaign Chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, National Advisory Board Member Senator Elizabeth Warren, President of Reproductive Freedom for All Mini Timmaraju, and Executive Director of Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights Dr. Lauren Beene in response to Donald Trump selecting J.D. Vance as his running mate. If elected, Vance will enable Trump to turn his extreme Project 2025 dreams into a realit more PR

Despite Claims of Independence, Kemp and Trump Are in Lockstep on Extreme Agenda (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Governor Brian Kemp closed out day two of his Donald Trump loyalty tour at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last night after mending fences to earn a speaking slot at breakfast in the Georgia Republican delegation hotel, fifty-miles outside of Milwaukee. While Governor Kemp was unwilling to break the law to help Trump overturn the 2020 election, both he and Trump have demonstrated a fondness for pushing extreme, right-wing policies.  more PR

ELECTED LEADERS CALL OUT DAVID MCCORMICK'S INVESTMENTS IN CHINA'S LARGEST FENTANYL PRODUCER (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Keystone: Dave McCormick Invested In Chinese Fentanyl Before Wanting To Ban It During Campaign * * * Philadelphia city Councilmembers Mike Driscoll, Jim Harrity, and Quetcy Lozada slammed David McCormick's record of investing over a million in the biggest fentanyl producer in China. "David McCormick put profits over the thousands of Pennsylvania families who have been devastated by the fentanyl epidemic across the Commonwealth - from my more PR

Florida Democratic Party: ICYMI - 'How Property Insurance Premiums Shot Up When Rick Scott Was Governor' (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 13 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, Floricua highlighted how property insurance premiums "shot up" while Rick Scott was Governor. Thanks to Scott's cozy relationship to Florida's insurance industry and sweetheart deals for his donors, Floridians now face the highest property insurance rates in the country - with premiums nearly four times higher than the national average. Click here (https://floricuanews.com/2024/07/11/how-property-insurance-premiums-shot-up-when-rick-scott-was- more PR

Florida Democrats Respond to Rick Scott's Speech at the RNC (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on July 16, 2024: * * * FDP Chair Nikki Fried: Scott's agenda would be a "disaster for women and working families" * * * Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement in response to Rick Scott's speech at the Republican National Convention: "Rick Scott has been MIA since last Tuesday but will never miss an opportunity to boost himself," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "Floridians deserve to know the truth about Rick Scott's ou more PR

Florida Democrats Respond to Trump's Choice of J.D. Vance for Running Mate (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on July 15, 2024: Today, Donald Trump announced that J.D. Vance would serve as running mate for his presidential campaign. Vance, a U.S. Senator from Ohio, is best known for his 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which exploited the stories of people living in rural Appalachia and framed poverty as a moral failing. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "J.D. Vance built his career around insulting rural Americans and t more PR

GET THE FACTS: Ted Cruz's Record of Border Obstruction (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: When it comes to securing our southern border and fixing our broken immigration system, Ted Cruz has had 12 years to do something, and has nothing to show for it. His record is clear: At every turn - he's part of the problem, not the solution. Check the tape: * In 2013, Ted Cruz proudly "led the fight to defeat" the Gang of Eight's comprehensive immigration reform package. * It would have provided $4.5B in border security funding (including fencing) and 3,50 more PR

Green Convention Keynote Speaker: Margaret Kimberley of Black Agenda Report (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Green Party of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Keynote speaker at the Green Presidential Nominating Convention on August 17: Margaret Kimberley, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report * Biography of Ms. Kimberley * Black Agenda Report * Green Party Presidential Nomination Convention, Aug. 15-18 online * Media Credentialing Registration * Media Kit * * * Margaret Kimberley, Executive Editor and Senior Columnist of Black Agenda Report, will be the keynote speaker at the Green Party's Presiden more PR

Greg Abbott Auditions for President While Energy Capital of the World Recovers (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on July 17, 2024: Lights, camera, action: tonight, Greg "Governor Absent" Abbott's keynote at the Republican National Convention built upon his audition for his next job - completely neglecting the responsibilities of the job he already holds. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Tonight, thousands of Texans' in the 'energy capital of the world' were unable to view Abbott's address due to the devastating effects of Hu more PR

ICYMI: 'Scott Hasn't Returned Donations From Businessman Accused of Trust Fraud' [Axios Tampa] (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on July 16, 2024: Today, new reporting from Axios Tampa exposed Rick Scott for refusing to return more than $85K from a donor accused of stealing $100 million from a trust fund for people with special needs. Scott only acknowledged the contributions after Axios inquired and refused to return the full amount. Click here (https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/07/16/rick-scott-donations-businessman-trust-fraud-2024) to read the story. See key excerpts b more PR

ICYMI: Gianforte is Ignoring the Montana Constitution (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Yet another example of how this governor thinks basic rules don't apply to him" * * * Bombshell reporting from the Daily Montanan suggests Governor Greg Gianforte is ignoring the Montana Constitution by failing to live in Helena. Gianforte is juggling multiple mansions across the state of Montana- but which one is his primary residence? The Montana Constitution clearly states that the Governor must "reside at the seat of government" in Helena more PR

ICYMI: PA DEMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CALLED OUT DAVID MCCORMICK'S 'ALARMING' INVESTMENTS IN CHINA'S LARGEST FENTANYL PRODUCER (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Keystone: Dave McCormick Invested In Chinese Fentanyl Before Wanting To Ban It During Campaign "To Say It's Alarming Is Almost An Understatement" * * * Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick's investments in the biggest fentanyl producer in China -- the source of the vast majority of the fentanyl trafficked into the U.S. -- is under continued scrutiny following a recent report from Keystone Newsroom. Pennsylvani more PR

In the News: DNC Announces Largest-To-Date $15 Million Investment to Battleground State Parties (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The DNC is doing the work on the ground to win On Tuesday, as Republicans gathered during the Project 2025 Republican National Convention to fall in line behind Donald Trump, the Democratic National Committee announced the largest-ever investment to date made to battleground state parties $15 million to state Democratic parties in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The investments re more PR

IN THE STATES: As Trump and Vance Double Down on Their Project 2025 Agenda, Democrats Are Mobilizing Across the Country to Stop Them (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Kicking off the week, the DNC announced a $15 million investment in battleground state parties the largest investment this cycle to date as Democrats continue to meet voters where they are. While Trump and MAGA Republicans are busy pushing their extreme Project 2025 agenda, Democrats are putting in the work by pouring investments into battleground states, expanding on-the-ground operations and engaging communities, so that Democrats win up and down the  more PR

MAGA Monica De La Cruz Lies on Stage at Republican National Convention (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Tonight, Monica De La Cruz's speech at the Republican National Convention conveniently ignored that it was her MAGA allies in Congress who failed to deliver a single bill for Texas working families, despite President Biden and Democrats' efforts to strengthen border security, uplift middle and working class Texas, and protect reproductive healthcare. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "De La Cruz's appearance at the R more PR

MAGA Republicans Promised National "Unity" at the RNC - It Didn't Last Long (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: GOP Commitment to Unite the Country Ends Within Mere Hours as they Return to Same Divisive Rhetoric The American people were told to expect a unifying message from the Republican National Convention this week, but it was over before it began. The Convention kicked off just 2 days ago, and immediately the GOP fell back on the same divisive rhetoric that has long driven voters away from the MAGA Party. But don't just take it from us: Donald Trump: "[D more PR

Maine Democratic Party Statement on Laurel Libby Representing Maine at the RNC (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 20 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 19, 2024: * * * In response to state representative Laurel Libby serving as a Republican National Convention delegate for fellow white supremacist defender Donald Trump, the Maine Democratic Party released the following statement: "After a white supremacist murdered a counter-protester at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, then-President Trump stood before the American people in the aftermath of the tragedy and insisted more PR

Missouri Democratic Party Condemns Political Violence Following Shooting at Trump Rally (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement on July 14, 2024: * * * Following the shooting at former President Donald Trump's political campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Russ Carnahan released the following statement: "Violent political acts and rhetoric have no place in America. This is a time for leaders of all parties to resolve to bridge our deep and dangerous divisions. Our hearts go out to all the victims and their families, and we express our dee more PR

Montana Democrats' Legislative Listening Tour Prioritizes Hearing From Citizens (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Montana Democrats held open public meetings across the state to generate input to help create next year's legislative agenda * * * Montana Democrats recently completed a series (https://montanademocrats.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1aa7f723f714b48fd09acb25d&id=a78ed96fae&e=8c47c7bcb4) of well-publicized, open, public meetings in 13 different towns and rural communities across Montana to receive input directly from citizens about how their more PR

NEW OP-ED: 'Sheehy, Gianforte Slash Their Property Taxes While Montanans' Property Taxes Skyrocket' (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new op-ed from Sheila Hogan, the executive director of the Montana Democratic Party, outlines how "out-of-state multimillionaires Tim Sheehy and Greg Gianforte slashed their taxes while working Montanans got slapped with record-high property tax bills for 2023." Read more below: Helena Independent Record: Sheehy, Gianforte Slash Their Property Taxes While Montanans' Property Taxes Skyrocket July 13, 2024 Sheila Hogan * Out-of-state multimillionai more PR

New: Kari Lake Doubles Down on 'Men And Women Aren't Equal. We Aren't Equal' (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: ARIZONA -- Kari Lake doubled down on her belief that men and women are not equal, saying "men and women aren't equal. We aren't equal." Kari Lake on July 14th, 2024: "I did a speech once saying that men and women aren't equal. We aren't equal." Lake's new comment references a June 2021 speech to young women in which Lake said, "We know that God did not create us to be equal to men." Kari Lake: "We know that God did not create us to be equal to men.  more PR

New: Tim Sheehy 'Says He Put Employees First--As Former Workers Sue' (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from the Daily Kos highlighted Tim Sheehy's false claims of running a successful business and taking care of his employees while two former employees are in the middle of suing him. At a recent campaign event, Sheehy said, "as a small business owner, you know, you don't balance the budget in your business, you don't get paid. I've been there. I've gone years without a paycheck before, when I've made sure my team gets paid first, I'll get  more PR

NV Dems Chair Statement on Trump Choosing MAGA Extremist J.D. Vance As Vice Presidential Candidate (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 16, 2024: * * * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement on Donald Trump choosing MAGA extremist J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential candidate: "J.D. Vance is the quintessential MAGA extremist. He is a climate denier who has disparaged Social Security and Medicare, rails against the Affordable Care Act, supports a national abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest, refuses to say whether or n more PR

Out-of-State Anti-Abortion Group Pours Resources Into Montana to Prop Up Tim Sheehy (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * SBA Pro-Life America, an anti-abortion group, backs Sheehy because of his support for a national abortion ban * * * New reporting from the Helena Independent Record highlighted how Tim Sheehy's extreme anti-abortion endorser Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) is doing everything they can to strip away Montanans' reproductive freedoms and prop up Sheehy. SBA only endorses candidates, like Sheehy, who back a national abortion ban.SBA says  more PR

Out-of-Stater Navigator: Sheehy Refuses to Divest From Bridger Aerospace, Creates Conflicts of Interest (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tim Sheehy's plot to enrich himself if he gets elected to the U.S. Senate was on full display this week. Across the state, Montanans watching NBC Montanalearned how Sheehy's refusal to divest would create massive conflicts of interest if he were elected to office. More news broke that Sheehy "conducted business" with a Chinese drone company that has been sanctioned by two administrations for data sharing and that Sheehy compared himself to a falsely ac more PR

Out-of-Stater Navigator: Tim Sheehy Continues to Lie About His Business Record (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Once again, Tim Sheehy made it clear that Montanans can't trust him. This week, he lied about his business record and hid behind an extreme anti-abortion group that is working alongside him to take away Montanans' reproductive freedoms. Shady Sheehy will do anything but be honest about who he is and what he believes. SHEEHY "SAYS HE PUT EMPLOYEES FIRST--AS FORMER WORKERS SUE" New reporting from the Daily Kos highlighted Sheehy's false claims of runnin more PR

PA DEMS STATEMENT ON DAVID MCCORMICK'S RNC SPEECH (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 16, 2024: * * * Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson TaNisha Cameron issued the following statement in response to David McCormick's RNC speech: "David McCormick tried to hide behind false attacks because he knows he can't defend his record of investing millions in Chinese military companies, supporting an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, and funding China's largest fentanyl producer. This November, Pennsylva more PR

QUICK CLIP: Bernie Moreno Reiterates Support For National Abortion Ban (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Bernie Moreno: "There's Some Things We Can Do Federally" * * * This morning on CNN, Bernie Moreno reiterated his support for a national abortion ban for the third time in one week, saying "there's some things we can do federally" to ban abortion. Just days ago, Moreno said "he still believes in national legislation" to ban abortion and that his stance is "crystal, crystal clear" and "has not changed." Moreno has said that he is "100% pro-life with no exce more PR

QUICK CLIP: Bernie Moreno Tells Reporters He Still Backs National Abortion Ban [Heartland Signal] (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Last week, Bernie Moreno reiterated his support for a national abortion ban, saying his "position is crystal, crystal clear, has not changed on abortion" and that "he still believes in national legislation" to ban abortion- confirming that he is "100% pro-life with no exceptions." Moreno has also received $5,000 in campaign contributions and an endorsement from SBA Pro-Life America, an organization that pledged to only back candidates who support a national abortio more PR

RECORD SCRATCH: Bernie Moreno Says He Supports National Abortion Ban Three Times In One Week (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Three separate times in the past week, Bernie Moreno has doubled down in support of a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohio voters. Let's rewind: Last Wednesday, Moreno confirmed "he still believes in national legislation" to ban abortion. The next day, Moreno said his stance on abortion is "crystal, crystal clear" and "has not changed." Moreno has previously said he is "100% pro-life with no exceptions" and "absolute pro-life, no exceptions more PR

Reminder: Kari Lake Would 'Gut' Medicare (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: ARIZONA -- Kari Lake has "propose[d] massive cuts to Medicaid and Medicare," jeopardizing health care coverage for nearly 150 million Americans and threatening to spike costs for Arizonans. Lake said "obviously we have to cut spending and [...] I think we can slash the federal government by 50%. Most of it is just grossly overweighted." More recently, Lake said the federal government should cut its budget by 50% -- or better yet 75%." In order to re more PR

REMINDER: Moreno Still Owes Ohioans Answers About His "Dubious Claims" On The Campaign Trail (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After reporting revealed last week that Moreno lied about "learn[ing] English from watching Ronald Reagan's speeches" and that "the timeline doesn't make sense," Moreno must answer questions about the "string of inconsistencies" "dogg[ing]" his campaign. Moreno owes Ohioans answers on a number of lies, including attempts to "turn himself into someone he is not," the "signature pitch" of his campaign, and other "dubious claims." Questions Moreno must answer about t more PR

Reminder: Thousands of New Jobs Head to North Texas Thanks to CHIPS Act, Cruz Voted No (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: New funding just announced from the CHIPS and Science Act will create 2,000 jobs in Sherman, supporting GlobalWafers' North Texas semiconductor manufacturing site. Sen. John Cornyn helped pass the bipartisan bill providing these funds. So did Rep. Colin Allred. But Ted Cruz voted no. From securing our border, to lowering drug costs, to investing in Texas jobs and infrastructure: Ted Cruz has proven time and time again that he will never be part of the solution.  more PR

RNC PLATFORM SHINES AN UNCOMFORTABLE SPOTLIGHT ON DAVID MCCORMICK'S LONG RECORD OF SELLING OUT TO CHINA (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * As CEO of Bridgewater, David McCormick Oversaw the Investment of Tens of Millions in Chinese Military Companies * * * David McCormick's record of selling out to U.S. adversaries -- including investing millions in blacklisted Chinese military companies -- is under new scrutiny as he's at odds with the Republican Party's plan to promote standing up to China at the Republican National Convention this week. Pennsylvania Democratic Party spok more PR

Statement From Montana Democrats on Steve Daines' Speech to the RNC (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 18, 2024: * * * Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan released the following statement regarding Sen. Steve Daines' speech at the RNC: "Montana's Junior Senator, Steve Daines, took the stage tonight in Milwaukee as one of the staunchest opponents of abortion and the rights of Montana women ever elected to federal office in the United States. When Senator Daines' lips moved, all anyone heard were the words of Mitch McConnell and  more PR

Statement From Nancy DiNardo, Connecticut Democratic Party Chair, on J.D. Vance for Vice President (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 17 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 16, 2024: * * * "JD Vance is the embodiment of the new MAGA Republican and a mirror for Donald Trump. He supports a national abortion ban, he thinks Project 2025 is 'full of good ideas' and he wouldn't have certified the 2020 election. "American voters know better. They will choose the ticket that preserves a woman's s access to abortion, promotes unity, creates opportunity and lowers cost for everyone, and that is the team of Joe Biden more PR

STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Reacts to Trump Choosing MAGA Extremist Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance As Vice Presidential Candidate (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * After Trump announced his running mate and potential Vice President, Chair Barnes highlights how deeply out of touch Republicans are with Michigan * * * Today, Donald Trump officially announced that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will be his running mate for the 2024 presidential election -- because this campaign clearly didn't have enough extremists on the ticket. Before Vance joined, Trump had already built an extremist platform  more PR

STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Responds to Trump Campaign Sham Suit Against Whitmer and Benson (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 16, 2024: * * * Chair Barnes slams Trump's attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters with politically motivated lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer and Sec. Benson * * * Yesterday, the Trump campaign filed a sham lawsuit to undermine the integrity of November's election. This ridiculous suit claims that Governor Whitmer and Secretary of State Benson overstepped their authority in growing the state's voter registration efforts. "It's unfortunately n more PR

Trump Address to Republican National Convention Spotlights Extremist Agenda (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 18, 2024: * * * Tonight, the Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement in reaction to Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention: "Trump's agenda is extreme and would be disastrous for Americans. Despite lying about his involvement in Project 2025, Trump is complicit in this same agenda that would ban abortion nationwide, hurt the middle class, and that poses the greatest threat to Dem more PR

WATCH: Biden-Harris 2024, DNC Host Press Conference Calling Out Trump-Vance Project 2025 Agenda to Terminate Health Care, Gut Social Security, and Destroy Unions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today in Milwaukee, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, and Biden-Harris 2024 Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks hosted a press conference calling out Donald Trump and J.D. Vance's extreme Project 2025 agenda to rip away health care access, slash Social Security and Medicare, and rig the economy for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations at the expense of working families. WATCH THE PR more PR

Watch: Georgia Democrats Announce Legal Challenge to Georgia's Leadership Committee Law (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: Today, Georgia Democrats hosted a press conference announcing a legal challenge to Georgia's 2021 leadership committee law. The bill, SB 221, was signed into law by Kemp "without any public notification from his office." Though Kemp is longer eligible to seek re-election as governor, this law allows him to sidestep campaign finance restrictions and continue raising money -- stacking the deck in favor of his preferred political candi more PR

What Montanans Are Saying: 'Tim Has Trouble With the Truth' (10)
HELENA, Montana, July 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Tim Sheehy "chose to avoid the financial burden placed on the rest of us Montanans" * * * Recent letters to the editor publishing in newspapers across Montana show: Multimillionaire transplant Tim Sheehy is under fire for his conflicts of interest, dodging property taxes, and support for transferring off our public lands. Montanans are asking whether multimillionaire Sheehy can truly represent Montana when he "chose to appeal his property app more PR

What Ohioans Are Saying: Moreno Is 'A Liar Looking Out For Himself' Who 'Doesn't Care About' Ohioans (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In letters to the editor, Ohioans are speaking out against Bernie Moreno's "pattern of lying on the campaign trail" and record of "putting Ohioans last" that has "made it clear he is wrong for Ohioans." Read More: The Columbus Dispatch: Bernie Moreno for Bernie Moreno Jo Baldwin July 10, 2024 * U.S. Senate Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has shown Ohioans time and time again that he doesn't care about us and will say or do anything if he thinks it will help more PR

WHAT PENNSYLVANIANS ARE SAYING: DAVID MCCORMICK LIED ABOUT HIS RECORD, CELEBRATED DOBBS DECISION (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Scranton Times-Tribune Letter to the Editor: "With Dave McCormick, the Only Thing We Can Count on Is Being Misled" PennLive Letter to the Editor: "David McCormick, Celebrated The Dobbs Decision As A ... 'Huge Victory'" * * * Pennsylvanians are calling out Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick for lying about being a job creator following a new report from WHYY exposing McCormick's real record of laying off hundr more PR

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Kari Lake's "Scorched Earth" RNC Speech "Increase[d] Her Support By 0" (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * In Post-Speech Combative Interview, Kari Lake Asks "What is true?" * * * Last night, Kari Lake delivered a "scorched earth" speech at the Republican National Convention, and in a combative post-speech interview asked "what is true?" in response to a question about her failed lawsuits in her attempt to overthrow the results of the 2022 election. Lake's speech was a "blistering attack" that left reporters observing "if there was a unity memo, K more PR

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Lake's Effort to Overturn 2022 Governor Race "Raises the Question of Which Office Lake Actually Wants" (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 16 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Kari Lake continued to deny the results of the 2022 election, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to "either order a new 2022 gubernatorial election, or 'proportionally strike 275,000 ballots'" and declare her governor - which "raises the question of which office Lake actually wants." Arizona courts have previously ruled that Lake "will not get a do-over of the 2022 election she lost," "nor is Lake entitled to a new trial." In April, the U.S.  more PR

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT KARI LAKE'S TOXIC AGENDA: Banning Abortion, Denying Elections, Gutting Medicare (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake will do or say anything to gain power, stay in the limelight, and advance her toxic agenda. As Kari Lake takes the stage at tonight's Republican National Convention, she can't hide her record of supporting abortion bans, denying elections, and calling for cuts to Medicare and veterans' benefits. Here's what you need to know about Kari Lake: Lake supports banning abortion and ripping away Arizonans' freedom to make their own health care de more PR

What to Know Ahead of MAGA Sam Brown's RNC Speech (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Toxic policy positions, ethics scandals, & MAGA loyalty define Sam Brown's second doomed Senate campaign * * * As Sam Brown takes the stage at the Republican National Convention later today, it's putting a spotlight on how deeply out of step the GOP candidate is with hardworking Nevadans. Catch up on Brown's toxic policy stances, numerous ethics scandals, and unwavering loyalty to MAGA politics below: Brown's toxic policies are deeply out of more PR

What Trump/Vance 2024 Means for Texas in 2025 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on July 15, 2024: Today, in response to Donald Trump naming Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for 2024, Texas Democrats are calling him out for what he is, a MAGA extremist who, like Senator Ted Cruz, pushes bogus election denialism, an agenda that would cut Social Security and Medicare, and who wholeheartedly supports Texas' near-total abortion ban. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Donald Trump picked J.D more PR

What You Need To Know About Bernie Moreno (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Five Facts About Bernie Moreno's Record Of Looking Out For Himself, Not Ohioans * * * Bernie Moreno has shown Ohioans over and over that he is only looking out for himself - whether it's the "dubious claims" "dogg[ing]" him on the campaign trail, his record of "stiffing workers" and "shredding evidence" to get out of paying his employees, or his support for a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohioans who voted to protect abortion rights more PR

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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * WHYY: "McCormick Has Faced Criticism Recently For [...] Reports [...] That He Invested In Chinese Fentanyl Companies" * * * Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick's investments in the biggest fentanyl producer in China are in the spotlight this week following a new report from Keystone Newsroom. What Pennsylvanians Are Reading: WHYY: * McCormick has faced criticism recently for his time as the CEO of Pittsburgh more PR