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Month: July 2014

Month: July 2014

    Four YES votes to sue the President

    Reichert, McMorris Rodgers, Herrera Beutler, and Hastings — They all voted YES on the resolution to sue the President. Just days to go on until recess, and they didn’t vote to raise the minimum wage. They didn’t vote to renew unemployment insurance. They didn’t vote on immigration reform. But they voted yes on this — because they are desperate to please the Tea Party. We'll do

    Endorse Gabriel Muñoz for State Senate

    Winning back the State Senate majority is one of the topic priorities of the Washington State Democrats this fall. That's why we're sending out a series of emails featuring our targeted races for State Senate. On July 29th, Chair Jaxon Ravens sent out this email asking people to support Gabriel Muñoz for State Senate: Dear Friend,

    Endorse Gabriel Muñoz for State Senate

    Winning back the State Senate majority is one of the topic priorities of the Washington State Democrats this fall. That's why we're sending out a series of emails featuring our targeted races for State Senate. On July 29th, Chair Jaxon Ravens sent out this email asking people to support Gabriel Muñoz for State Senate: Dear Friend,

    Endorse Seth Fleetwood for State Senate

    Winning back the State Senate majority is one of the topic priorities of the Washington State Democrats this fall. That's why we're sending out a series of emails featuring our targeted races for State Senate. On July 22nd, Chair Jaxon Ravens sent out this email asking people to support Seth Fleetwood for State Senate: Dear Friend,

    Add your name: Overturning Hobby Lobby

    “This fight is far from over.” That’s what Patty Murray said after Senate Republicans filibustered her anti-Hobby Lobby bill, the Not My Boss’s Business Act. This is going to be tough. Republicans are determined to block this bill. They won’t allow an up-or-down vote, even though a majority of Senators support it. But we’re equally determined. We aren’t giving up. We’ll keep

    Patty Murray stands up for women’s health

    When the Supreme Court made their ruling in the Hobby Lobby case, allowing private employers to interfere in a woman’s health care choices, Chief Justice Roberts suggested that Congress could draft legislation to override the decision. Senator Patty Murray has done just that. With growing opposition to the ruling, Senator Patty Murray and Colorado Senator Mark Udall have

    #FlipADistrict

    The HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher wants to help flip seats in Congress currently held by Republicans in "safe" districts, or districts not considered competitive by traditional media. That's why they've created their Flip a District contest. The "winner" of this contest will be featured on Real Time this fall, and Bill and his buddies will do everything they can to flip

    Register today for the August 5th Primary

    Today, July 7th, is the deadline to register to vote and update your voting information for the August 5th Primary Election! The Primary Election is an important milestone in the election year, even if there is not a competitive Primary Election race in your area. It plays a big role in building momentum for a campaign — That's why it's critical that you participate in the

    Endorse Judy Arbogast for State Senate

    Winning back the State Senate majority is one of the topic priorities of the Washington State Democrats this fall. That's why we're sending out a series of emails featuring our targeted races for State Senate. On July 3rd, Chair Jaxon Ravens sent out this email asking people to support Judy Arbogast for State Senate: Dear Friend, Last fall, Jan Angel won a State Senate seat in
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