Category: DNC

Over the weekend, while Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that lowers costs for families and fights inflation, Senate Republicans voted against making prescription drug prices like insulin cheaper for American families. After blocking bills that would prevent oil companies from price gouging, make baby formula more available, and help lower costs, Senate […]

As Democrats are on the cusp of delivering historic legislation to lower costs, reduce the deficit, and tackle inflation, Republicans are sending out bad spin and trying to distract from Senate Republicans’ unanimous opposition. In case there was any confusion: The Republican Party has no plans to bring down costs and is completely out of […]

This past weekend, Indiana Republicans voted to pass a near-total abortion ban in the Hoosier State — which GOP Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law on Friday. Indiana became the first state to pass an abortion ban after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped the American people of their constitutional right to make their […]

Senate Republicans shamelessly voted to protect tax cheats. That’s right — while Democrats work to lower costs and ensure corporations and the ultra wealthy pay their fair share, Republicans have worked tirelessly to let them keep lining their pockets.  This isn’t a partisan issue: 73 percent of Americans, including majorities across party lines, support tougher crackdowns on […]

Adam Steen: “I would definitely outlaw contraception” Today’s MAGA Hot Mic honor falls on Trump-endorsed GOP candidate for Wisconsin Assembly Adam Steen. Not only does Adam Steen oppose all abortions under any circumstance, but he promised he would outlaw contraception in Wisconsin if given the chance.  New York Times: “Mr. Steen’s far-right views are not […]

While Democrats are focused on fighting inflation and tackling the climate crisis, Republicans have repeatedly voted against legislation to help lower costs for Americans. Over the weekend, every single GOP senator voted against the Inflation Reduction Act.  Republican senators blocked a cap on out-of-pocket insulin costs for Americans with private insurance, making clear they will […]

On the 57th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: 57 years ago today — thanks to the tireless work of civil rights heroes and everyday Americans — President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act into law.  For decades after, the cause of voting rights […]

Today’s MAGA Hot Mic moment comes from Indiana GOP State Rep. Karen Engleman.  Karen Engleman led a group of Indiana House Republicans in an attempt to remove exceptions for rape or incest from the state’s proposed near-total abortion ban yesterday.  WFYI Indianapolis: “The House vote displayed a similar division among Republicans seen in the state […]

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and DNC Executive Director Sam Cornale, a Wisconsin native, called out Donald Trump and the extremist Wisconsin Republicans he has endorsed ahead of his speech in Waukesha tonight. During the press call, speakers blasted the defeated former president and Wisconsin Republicans like Tim Michels for spreading blatant misinformation about the […]

In the states this week, Democrats across the country continued “Too Extreme GOP” press tours and events calling out Republicans’ ultra-MAGA agenda of cutting key benefits like Social Security and banning abortion with no exceptions. In Georgia: Albany Herald: Local Democrats boost party candidates during news conference in Albany  In North Carolina: The Enterprise: Davis, […]