PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Democratic Party chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement on the PA GOP’s rebuke of Senator Pat Toomey: “With tonight’s vote to rebuke Senator Toomey, Pennsylvania Republicans have sent a loud and clear message: they are the party of Donald Trump, QAnon, anti-American extremists and the Big Lie — and dissent ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — Tomorrow, the Lehigh County GOP will host an annual fundraising breakfast. That’s a normal thing for a county party to do. What’s not normal is to invite a QAnon-supporting freshman Congresswoman from Colorado who live-tweeted Nancy Pelosi’s location during the Capitol Insurrection — but Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-3) will be a “featured speaker” ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — Today, the U.S. House will vote on President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which would provide $1,400 COVID relief direct payments to American citizens. The measure is overwhelmingly popular among the public — even with Republicans — yet the vast majority of Republican Congressmen from Pennsylvania already plan to oppose it. “There can be ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — As Congress prepares to vote on President Biden’s COVID relief bill this week, Pennsylvania Republicans continue to stick out like a sore thumb as one of the last remaining groups opposing the American Rescue Plan. Here are some of the lowlights: Sen. Pat Toomey — “The economy has come roaring back. Disposable income ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — Today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement on the start of open enrollment: “There is great news for Pennsylvanians this week — open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act has been extended by three months thanks to President Biden. From now until May 15th, Pennsylvanians should head to ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s State Committee voted to endorse the following candidates for the 2021 judicial races: Judge Maria C. McLaughlin for Supreme Court: Superior Court Judge McLaughlin is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania who personifies the meaning of hard work. First in her family to attend college, Maria worked hard to earn ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — Today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills issued the following statement on today’s “vote-a-rama” in the United States Senate: “Over 22,000 Pennsylvanians have died from COVID-19 and our communities are crying out for relief. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will help get vaccines in the arms of Pennsylvanians, and a lifeline to ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA — Today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills issued the following statement on Governor Wolf’s 2021 Budget Address: “Governor Wolf has worked tirelessly to lead Pennsylvania through this trying time — and his focus has always been on what’s good for working families. His budget reflects our priorities and values: a working class tax ... Read more
“From Harrisburg to Washington, the Republican Party has been hopelessly broken by conspiracy theories and extremists.” PENNSYLVANIA — The 2020 election was the most free, fair and transparent in the history of Pennsylvania, and Donald Trump lost both the commonwealth and the presidency. When a political party is out of power, it’s supposed to be ... Read more
PENNSYLVANIA – Today, following the news of PA-10 Rep. Scott Perry’s attempt to use the Justice Department to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement: “Scott Perry has disgraced South Central Pennsylvania, failed his country, and betrayed the trust of anyone who cares about ... Read more