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DNC on Texas Democratic State Lawmakers Defending Voting Rights

Today, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement in response to news that Texas Democratic state lawmakers will break quorum in defense of voting rights in Texas and block further consideration of anti-voter bills HB 3 and SB 1: “Texas Democratic state lawmakers are once again standing up for millions as they continue their relentless […]

Kristi Noem Wants You To Know She Cost Her Constituents Their Lives

This weekend’s CPAC had it all — Donald Trump’s Big Lie, anti-vaccine energy, and cowardly kowtowing to the loser ex-president. And to top it off, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spent her speech touting her own failed leadership that contributed to thousands of her constituents losing their lives. That’s right. Republican leaders continue to make […]

What They’re Reading: Local Media Highlights What Upcoming Tax Cut Will Mean for Middle Class Families

New Hampshire mother of two: “These payments are going to help me get up to that next level, so I can be independent” Starting Thursday, July 15, middle-class families will start receiving monthly tax cuts as part of the Child Tax Credit expanded in the American Rescue Plan. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats – […]

ICYMI: Washington Times: Dems ready attack on GOP’s pro-police ‘credibility,’ cite no votes on Jan. 6 commission, police fund

Key Point: “After Republicans hammered ‘defund the police’ rhetoric throughout the 2020 election, Democrats are now poised to flip the message back onto the GOP. House Democrats are prepared to invoke Republicans’ voting records, including naysaying on the Jan. 6 commission, to prove the party is not as pro-law enforcement as they claim.” Washington Times: Dems ready […]

ICYMI: Local Reporters, Political Strategists Not Buying What James Craig is Selling

“I know James Craig, but he has thin skin. […] This was a statement by the Republicans and those folks that came there that this is their choice, we have crowned him the nominee…” – Adolph Mongo LANSING — Over the weekend on Deadline Detroit’s “The Week That Was” hosted by Craig Fahle, local panelists […]

IN THE STATES: Democrats Continue to Tout Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that Majority of Americans Support

After a successful campaign over Fourth of July highlighting the reality that “America is back together” thanks to President Biden and Democrats, the DNC kept its foot on the gas this week by announcing a dramatic expansion of the DNC’s “I Will Vote” initiative with Vice President Harris. This historic investment, which includes $25 million in voter […]

One Year Later: America is Building Back Better

One year ago today, President Biden unveiled his plan to Build Back Better and rebuild our economy after the previous administration incompetently handled the worst pandemic in over a hundred years. Just a few short months into his administration, President Biden has already delivered on his promises, creating millions of jobs, helping struggling families get […]

“We’re Not Trying To Coronate Anybody,” Says MIGOP Co-Chair Ron Weiser Who is Currently Facing AG Investigation of His 2018 Attempt to Do Just That

LANSING — During James Craig’s Tuesday “dress rehearsal” speech in Jackson County, MIGOP Chair Ron Weiser reportedly told AP that the thumb-on-the-scale optics of coordinating an “off-Broadway” venue for Craig to test out his stump speech was purely coincidental. As a reminder, none of the six officially declared gubernatorial candidates were invited to speak at […]

Vice President Harris Announces $25 Million Expansion of DNC’s ‘I Will Vote’ Initiative

Today, Vice President Harris announced a dramatic expansion of the Democratic National Committee’s ‘I Will Vote’ initiative to address and overcome efforts across the country to make voting more difficult and burdensome. The DNC will invest $25 million in voter education, voter protection, targeted voter registration, and technology to make voting more accessible and to […]