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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
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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 womenand single mothers for society's ills... "played into negative and racist stereotypes about Black women".
* Daily Beast: Hovde said that being overweight is a choice and proposed that people with obesity should be forced to pay more for healthcare.
* Up North News: Hovde insulted farmers, saying they don't work hard anymore and "largely drive around a tractor"
It isn't surprising that someone whose "main business" is owning a $3 billion California bank and lives in a $7 million Laguna Beach mansion, is out of touch with Wisconsin values.
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Original text here: https://wisdems.org/wisdems-news/hovde-own-words-show-how-out-of-touch-he-is-with-wisconsin-values/
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
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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(ACA)
* Over 716,000 Virginians have enrolled for Medicaid coverage since the Virginia General Assembly expanded it in 2018
* 1,349,000 Virginians with pre-existing health conditions are now covered
* 45 percent of children in non-metro areas are covered by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program
Since 2017, Republicans have been attempting to repeal the ACA. They proudly campaign on ripping away protections for preexisting conditions and preventive care screenings from 45 million Americans, including seniors and children. Premiums and health care costs, including prescription drugs, would skyrocket by thousands of dollars a year for hardworking families.
"Time and time again, Republicans show Virginians that they don't care about their health and economic well-being. They care about the profits of Big Pharma and insurance companies," DPVA Chair Susan Swecker said. "The path to Democratic control of Congress and the White House runs through Virginia this November. President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democratic congressional leaders will never let Republican threats see the light of day. As we saw last November, Virginians are fired up to vote for Democrats because they know it is the only way to ensure the protection of affordable and quality care."
The contrast between President Biden and Donald Trump could not be clearer. The Biden-Harris administration has done the following in under three years:
* Lowered the cost of prescription drugs for seniors through the Inflation Reduction Act
* Capped out-of-pocket costs at $35 for a month's supply of insulin for seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare
* Lowered maximum out-of-pocket costs for Americans with employer and ACA coverage by an average of $400
* Invested $25 billion through the American Rescue Plan to help states strengthen home and community-based care programs
* Extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to nearly 700,000 women across 44 states and the District of Columbia
"Compare what Donald Trump tried to do to what President Biden has done. Instead of trying to destroy the Affordable Care Act, he's worked to improve it. We passed the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act. We lowered premiums for working families and expanded the number of people who were eligible for coverage," Rep. Bobby Scott said during a press call. "The contrast could not be more stark. Access to healthcare is at risk across the country if Republicans take control."
"When my daughter was born premature and I needed to have a hospital-grade pump to feed her, I knew that pump would be covered by the Affordable Care Act. I knew that all pregnancy-related services, maternal health services, cancer screening, mammograms, all would be covered because of the ACA. In Virginia, we were able to expand Medicaid because of the ACA, and over 400,000 Virginians got healthcare coverage," Rep. Jennifer McClellan said during a press call.
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Original text here: https://vademocrats.org/news/donald-trump-will-raise-virginians-healthcare-costs-president-biden-is-lowering-them/
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." -
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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." -NRCC Spokeswoman Savannah Viar
Background:
* Democrats outnumber Republicans in those not seeking re-election.
* Texas Department of Public Safety said ignoring the border crisis is "real life threat[s]."
* Inflation is expected to continue.
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2024/03/27/nrcc-statement-on-annie-kuster-retirement/
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
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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 SupremeCourt now.
Zinke's crusade against access to safe medication is only one of many far-right, extreme measures he and the House GOP have been pushing for to achieve their eventual goal of a nationwide abortion ban.
In the 118th Congress alone, Zinke and House Republicans have used their majority to try to roll back reproductive freedom every chance they get, from passing anti-abortion legislation that would punish doctors who perform abortions, use federal funds to spread misinformation, and prevent vulnerable communities from seeking essential health care.
Last week, the Republican Study Committee, which Zinke is a member of, released a budget proposal in support of a nationwide abortion ban without exceptions for rape, incest, or the woman's life. Zinke has even voted to criminalize abortion.
DCCC Spokesperson Mallory Payne:
"Let's be clear: Ryan Zinke, House Republicans, and the anti-abortion groups in front of the Supreme Court are working from the exact same playbook to criminalize abortion and restrict women's reproductive freedoms. Voters will hold Zinke accountable for his dangerous positions and vote him out this November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/reminder-zinke-pioneered-same-legislation-as-the-anti-abortion-groups-currently-in-front-of-supreme-court/
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
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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 medicationabortion, saying, "I would very much support banning those types of abortion pills." Lake has said abortion "is not health care," but that it is a "sacrifice" and an "execution."
* In Florida, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell slammed Rick Scott for his extreme attacks on medication abortion, including filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to restrict mifepristone access nationwide.
* In Michigan, the Michigan Democratic Party highlighted that Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash all have extensive anti-abortion records that are out-of-step with Michigan voters.
* In Montana, Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis, doctors, and Montanans who started their family with IVF treatment held a press conference calling out Tim Sheehy's opposition to women's reproductive freedom, including Sheehy's refusal to support federal protections for IVF treatment.
* In Nevada, the Nevada Democratic Party called out Sam Brown for refusing to condemn the mifepristone case.
* In Ohio, the Ohio Democratic Party blasted Bernie Moreno for his support for a national abortion ban without exceptions that would overturn the will of Ohioans who voted to protect reproductive rights last November.
* In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party highlighted David McCormick's support for a national abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest.
* In Texas, the Texas Democratic Party called out Ted Cruz for leading the charge to ban mifepristone.
* In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Democratic Party called out Eric Hovde for refusing to protect access to medication abortion.
* And the DSCC released a statement calling out NRSC Chair Steve Daines, Senators Cruz, Scott and GOP Senate leaders like Thune, Cornyn and Barrasso for signing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to restrict mifepristone access nationwide.
See also: GOPonAbortion.com; DSCC Statement Ahead of SCOTUS Mifepristone Case Oral Arguments (https://www.dscc.org/news/dscc-statement-ahead-of-scotus-mifepristone-case-oral-arguments/); Jezebel: 145 GOP Members of Congress Ask Supreme Court to Slash Access to the Abortion Pill (https://www.jezebel.com/145-gop-members-of-congress-ask-supreme-court-to-slash-access-to-the-abortion-pill).
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/news/in-the-states-democrats-hold-gop-senate-candidates-accountable-for-anti-choice-records-as-scotus-considers-restricting-medication-abortion-nationwide/
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
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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 Congressfor survivors of sexual assault - fighting for legislation to support them and ensure that collectively our nation continues to have the important conversations that center the fight for the safety and wellbeing of survivors.
"Her record of public service and delivering for New Hampshire is unmatched. I am constantly in awe of and inspired by her courage and will miss her as a colleague and friend. With her help, I'm confident that this seat will remain in Democratic hands so that Granite Staters can continue having a fighter for them in Congress."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-chair-statement-on-the-retirement-of-rep-annie-kuster/
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
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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 documentsin their possession" given that in other cases "information obtained in discovery has led to humiliating public disclosures."
A Phoenix based lawyer noted, "the discovery process [...] including private communications like text messages between Lake and others, is exactly why she and her lawyers chose to default."
In a video Lake released yesterday, "Lake even doubled down on her claims [...] saying that the suit was a continued attempt to interfere with the 2024 election." Her decision to attempt to skip discovery is a "sharp turn from a post on social media just a couple of months ago that she was looking forward to the discovery of evidence in the case."
Read more:
Arizona Republic Opinion: Stephen Richer inches closer to draining Kari Lake in defamation lawsuit. "Kari Lake has forfeited her right to defend herself against Stephen Richer's defamation lawsuit, no doubt terrified of what would come out during discovery."
The Guardian: Kari Lake won't contest claims she defamed Arizona election official. "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 in their possession. In other defamation cases, information obtained in discovery has led to humiliating public disclosures, including revelations that key Fox News talent knew claims about the election being stolen were false."
Arizona Mirror: Kari Lake gives up and won't defend herself in Stephen Richer's defamation lawsuit. "Lake even doubled down on her claims in the video, saying that the suit was a continued attempt to interfere with the 2024 election... Lake's statements in the video are a sharp turn from a post on social media just a couple of months ago that she was looking forward to the discovery of evidence in the case. [Phoenix personal injury lawyer Tom] Ryan thinks that the discovery process, in which both sides would have to provide information pertinent to the case to the other side, including private communications like text messages between Lake and others, is exactly why she and her lawyers chose to default."
Capitol Media Services/Tucson Sentinel: Kari Lake admits she defamed Republican election official. "In filing suit, Richer said Lake, her campaign and the Save Arizona Fund, a political action committee she has used to raise money, acted with "actual malice.''... Lake initially sought to have the case thrown out, claiming her comments were "mere rhetorical hyperbole'' that were never meant as statements of fact. A trial judge rejected that assertion, a decision upheld earlier this month by the Arizona Supreme Court. That left only two options for Lake: go to trial or concede... In admitting that she acted with actual malice, Lake also opens herself up to having to pay punitive damages....That could involve subjecting Lake to depositions to answer questions about her decisions to make the comments."
Arizona Republic: Kari Lake wants to forfeit ability to defend herself in ongoing defamation lawsuit. Here's why. "Faced with the prospect of turning over information that could be used against her at trial, former gubernatorial and current U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake is seeking to forfeit her ability to defend herself in court in an ongoing defamation case. Lake and her attorneys are requesting default judgment, which means a jury would decide damages in the suit. The request means Lake avoids discovery, the formal process of exchanging information between attorneys about witnesses and evidence that could be presented before a jury at trial."
Washington Post: Kari Lake won't defend her statements about Arizona election official. "Lake requested the judge set what is known as a default judgment hearing, which would essentially bypass the legal process for her to defend her comments. ...The request came Tuesday as the case entered a discovery process, a behind-the-scenes phase where both sides exchange information -- which can sometimes include emails, text messages and recordings -- in preparation for trial."
Arizona Family: "The latest filing appears to be an "about-face" with regard to Lake's legal strategy. In the past, Lake stated she would continue to mount a defense against the lawsuit. The new strategy seeks to avoid the legal discovery process, which would have required Lake to produce emails, text messages and other evidence that could show whether she knew that what she said about Richer was false when she said it."
ABC 15's Garrett Archer: "Election fraud fan fiction is always true right up to the point of discovery."
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Original text here: https://azdem.org/what-is-she-hiding-kari-lake-no-doubt-terrified-of-what-would-come-out-during-discovery/