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Politics - Parties, Candidates

News releases, reports, statements and associated documents from politicians, candidates and interested parties - covering the U.S. political arena including state and national political parties.

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Wisconsin Democratic Party: Eric Hovde's Own Words Show How Out of Touch He is With Wisconsin Values
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 28 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:

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Over the past few weeks, Hovde has reminded voters in his own words exactly what he thinks of them:

* Daily Cardinal: Eric Hovde said young people and college students lack "work ethic"

* Rolling Stone: Eric Hovde said he opposed the commercial alcohol industry in a state where the alcohol industry supports 161,000 jobs.

* Washington Examiner: Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate suggested banning alcohol sales in state known for its booze: Report

* 19th News: Hovde blamed women ... Show Full Article

VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DONALD TRUMP WILL RAISE VIRGINIANS' HEALTHCARE COSTS. PRESIDENT BIDEN IS LOWERING THEM.
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:

As President Biden and Vice President Harris lay out their plan to expand on the progress they've made in making health care more affordable and accessible and bringing down the costs of prescription drugs, Donald Trump is plotting to rip away access to lifesaving health care that has benefited hundreds of thousands of Virginians.

Here's how the Affordable Care Act has changed the lives of Virginians:

* More than 400,000 Virginians are currently signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act ... Show Full Article

NRCC Statement on Annie Kuster Retirement
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:

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If you are covering the news that Rep. Annie Kuster in NH-02 is the 27th House Democrat to not seek reelection, please consider the following statement from the National Republican Congressional Committee:

"Yet another extreme House Democrat does not want anything to do with running on the same ballot with failure Joe Biden. Add her to the ever growing list of Democrats fleeing for the exits rather than defend a broken border, rising gas prices and slow economy." - ... Show Full Article

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Reminder - Zinke Pioneered Same Legislation As the Anti-Abortion Groups Currently in Front of Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments that could "pave the way toward a national abortion ban" by severely restricting access to the medication mifepristone, Ryan Zinke and House Republicans have been simultaneously mounting a multiple front attack on reproductive freedoms in America.

Last September, Zinke voted for fervently anti-abortion legislation that would prevent women from receiving mifepristone through the mail or at pharmacies - the exact same issue before the Supreme ... Show Full Article

DSCC: In The States - Democrats Hold GOP Senate Candidates Accountable For Anti-Choice Records as SCOTUS Considers Restricting Medication Abortion Nationwide
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release:

As the Republican U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could restrict access nationwide to the medication abortion pill mifepristone, here is a look at how health care providers, voters, local leaders and Democrats in Senate battleground states are holding Senate Republican candidates accountable for their agenda opposing reproductive freedom and access to medication abortion.

* In Arizona, the Arizona Democratic Party called out Kari Lake's support for a complete ban on medication ... Show Full Article

DCCC Chair Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Annie Kuster
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:

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Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement upon the announcement that Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) will not seek re-election:

"Annie Kuster has been a tireless champion for the people of New Hampshire. During her time in Congress and as chair of the New Democrat Coalition, she's been a beacon for common-sense solutions to create good jobs, fight the opioid epidemic, and expand access to mental health care. She's a leading voice in Congress ... Show Full Article

Arizona Democratic Party: What is She Hiding? Kari Lake "No Doubt Terrified of What Would Come Out During Discovery"
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:

Yesterday, Kari Lake balked at the "prospect of turning over information" in the defamation case against her and her nonprofit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, raising questions for Arizonans about what she is hiding.

Reports since Lake's "surprise court filing" have raised questions about why "Lake's filing came right before the case entered the discovery phase - the process during which parties exchange potentially relevant evidence, including emails and other documents ... Show Full Article