DLCC Press

Press account of @DLCC — promoting Democratic victories and holding Republicans accountable in state legislatures across the country.

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GOP candidate Tim Anderson came out against federal aid for Virginians, even though his businesses took in $700,000+ in federal relief. After his law firm got taxpayer money, it paid for his campaign’s social media & radio ads, as well as video production.
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In light of Virginia Del. John McGuire’s admission that he attended the insurrection on Jan 6, bringing the total number of Virginia lawmakers in attendance up to 3, the @DLCC is calling for the Virginia Republicans to condemn the actions of their members.
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NEW: On the same day as damning testimony from law enforcement during the first session of the January 6th committee, Virginia Del. John McGuire revealed that he was at the insurrection, bringing the number of lawmakers from Virginia in attendance up to 3. https://t.co/MSMjM1JXZt

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Missouri's Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Medicaid expansion, paving the way to cover nearly 300K people. This comes after GOP legislators refused to fund the program even though voters adopted a constitutional amendment demanding expansion in 2020.
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In a new interview, Colorado Representative Ron Hanks admitted to crossing police lines during the insurrection on January 6th. Republican leaders in Colorado have so far done nothing to condemn Hanks’s role in a deadly attack on American democracy.
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According to a new study, US medical debt has grown to over $140 billion, becoming the largest source of debt collections, larger than previously known. The burden is disproportionately concentrated in the GOP-led states that have yet to expand Medicaid.
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As the election approaches, Virginia House Dems continue to show financial strength, raising over $3 million combined in the latest reports. Dems also reported having almost $10 million in cash on hand, nearly double that of the House GOP’s $4.9 million.
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Virginia was named the best state in the country for business, under the leadership of a Dem trifecta that has prioritized economic growth & innovation since 2019. Virginia Dems have led the way on recovery from the pandemic & a nationwide recession.
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The GOP's crusade against the COVID vaccination campaign is disturbing, with many comparing vaccine mandates to life in Nazi Germany & the Holocaust, part of a long line of attacks on public health that the GOP has launched since the start of the pandemic.
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BREAKING: @DLCC & its affiliated orgs have raised $10 million so far this cycle, the fastest off-year fundraising pace in DLCC’s history. After raising an unprecedented $51 million during the 2020 cycle, DLCC continues to match GOP legislative fundraising.
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BREAKING: Virginia gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin revealed his hardline position against abortion, promising to go “on offense” if he wins & Republicans take control of the House of Delegates this November. This position is extreme for Virginians.
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On Jan 6th, at least 20 sitting GOP state legislators were present at the insurrection. Hundreds more spread lies or signed on to efforts to overturn the election results. 6 months later, few have faced any consequences for their complicity in this attack.
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New records show Trump & allies left texts & voicemails for Maricopa County election officials in the days after the election pressuring them to support unfounded claims of fraud. The Arizona GOP chair even urged county officials “to stop the counting.”
https://t.co/n44vJQIjEX

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“The best way to save American democracy is by building a Democratic firewall in every state that will loudly and clearly rebuke Republicans working to suppress the vote.” @JessicaPost @JasonFrierson @jimananich https://t.co/i35VYz64Ml

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An attempt by state Republicans to restrict access to birth control in Missouri has jeopardized $4.5 billion in federal funding and tax revenue for the state’s Medicaid program, threatening health care access for thousands of residents in the state. https://t.co/6T0oATJRY5

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BREAKING: @DLCC announces 2nd slate of Virginia Spotlight Candidates who will #KeepVABlue this November. Since flipping the legislature in 2019, Dems have been hard at work making progress for Virginians. These candidates are ready to defend that majority.
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Virginia Democrats are campaigning to hold their majority this November. Since flipping the General Assembly in 2019, Dems have delivered for their constituents, from dealing with the pandemic to tackling kitchen table issues to protecting civil rights.
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New footage shows that Arizona Rep. Mark Finchem was directly in front of the US Capitol building after rioters broke through a series of barricades and police lines, disproving Finchem’s previous claim that he was never within 500 yards of the building.
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Democrats notched two victories this weekend in the fight over voting rights, with Texas Democrats staging a walkout to kill GOP voter suppression legislation and Nevada Democrats passing legislation to permanently expand mail voting.https://t.co/P0nB4wxE8j

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Pride Month this year comes as Republicans attack equality across the country, with hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills being filed in state legislatures just in 2021--making this the worst year in recent history for anti-LGBTQ laws. https://t.co/CzFDvr2IZe