Senator Murray Rips House GOP CR as Dangerous and Derelict, Urges Responsible Bipartisan Path Forward
United States Senate Committee On Senate Appropriations : U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at Senate Democrats’ weekly leadership press conference to outline exactly why the partisan House Republican Continuing Resolution is dangerous and damaging to American interests.
Trump says crime is soaring, and immigrants are to blame. The data tell another story
Los Angelos Times : Former President Trump repeated claims during Tuesday’s debate that crime is “through the roof” and that much of it is being caused by immigrants. Data suggest both claims are incorrect. Click the link above to read the full story.
Senate Democrats hold news conference ahead of test vote on Right to Contraception Act
PBS News : In an election year effort to put Republicans on record on reproductive rights issues, Senate Democrats are holding a vote Wednesday to move forward with legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception.
Democrats grow more optimistic about flipping Florida
The Hill : Democrats are increasingly optimistic about their chances in Florida’s presidential and Senate races as polls show a tightening race in the state, which has dramatically trended toward the Republicans in recent election cycles.
U.S. Senate Dems will prioritize Montana and Ohio seats, campaign chief says
Ohio Capitol Journal : The chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said Tuesday his top priority this November is defending incumbents in tough races — placing Montana’s Jon Tester and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown at the top of the list for resources.
CBS News poll for 2024 Senate races shows Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
CBS News : In CBS News’ first poll of the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin is leading former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers by seven points. Meanwhile, Sens. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are ahead in their reelection bids by seven points and eight points, respectively.