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Sep 03, 2012, 11:41 ET FWD: Democratic Party Releases 2012 Platform

Today the Democratic National Committee announced that it has posted online the 2012 Democratic Party Platform, which will be officially adopted by...

Sep 23, 2011, 02:00 ET New DNC Video: "GOP 2012: A Lot of Reasons Not to Elect Them"

The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100929/DNCLOGO ) During the Fox...

Sep 22, 2011, 11:32 ET DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Statement on GOP Presidential Debate in Orlando

Following the Fox News/Google Republican presidential debate held in Orlando tonight, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following...

Sep 12, 2011, 08:45 ET DNC Announces New Effort to Raise Awareness, Allow People to Communicate Their Support for the American Jobs Act

Today, the Democratic National Committee announced a new comprehensive effort to engage the American people in the important task of getting Congress ...

Sep 07, 2011, 04:12 ET DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Andrea Mitchell's Breast Cancer Diagnosis

DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Andrea Mitchell's announcement that she was diagnosed with breast cancer:...

Sep 05, 2011, 06:55 ET DNC Response to SC Tea Party Forum from Communications Director Brad Woodhouse

The following was issued today by the Democratic National Committee: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100929/DNCLOGO ) "While the rest of...

Aug 24, 2011, 03:43 ET DNC: Congressman Cedric Richmond and Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory Blast Republicans for Supporting Middle Class Tax Hike

Today on a press conference call organized by the Democratic National Committee, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-2) and Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory ...

Aug 23, 2011, 07:40 ET DNC: Republicans Want to Increase Payroll Tax, Affecting Nearly 160 million American Families

Missouri Democratic Party Chairwoman Susan Montee and Congressman Russ Carnahan will hold a press call on Wednesday, August 24 at 9 am to discuss the ...

Aug 16, 2011, 07:00 ET DNC: Rick's "Reality" Tour

The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100929/DNCLOGO) Perry's Iowa debut...

Aug 15, 2011, 05:23 ET DNC: Rick Perry Says He Would Have Supported Default, Jeopardizing Our Economy for Middle Class Families and Seniors

The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100929/DNCLOGO) Add Rick Perry's...

Aug 13, 2011, 10:35 ET Politico: DNC Ad Swats 'Corporations Are People' Comment

The Democratic National Committee is up with a broadcast and cable ad in Des Moines, featuring footage of Mitt Romney's now-famous "corporations are...

Aug 13, 2011, 09:28 ET DNC: Dems' TV Ad in Iowa Attacks GOP Front-Runner Romney on Day of Straw Poll

The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: Democrats went on-air Saturday in Iowa with a television ad attacking former...

Aug 13, 2011, 07:10 ET Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Statement on Ames Straw Poll Results

Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement today on the results of the Iowa GOP's Ames Straw Poll: ...

Aug 13, 2011, 01:23 ET DNC Jumps on Romney Remark in New Ad

That didn't take long. Less than 48 hours after former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney took the stage at the Iowa State Fair, the Democratic National...

Aug 11, 2011, 07:56 ET New DNC Video: "Romney and the Luckiest People in the World"

The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100929/DNCLOGO) At a campaign stop...

Aug 10, 2011, 10:53 ET New DNC Website - Check it Out!

The Democratic National Committee continued its roll out of "Extreme Aims: Wrong for Seniors. Wrong for the Middle Class", its campaign to define the ...

Aug 10, 2011, 02:49 ET Memo to Reporters: On GOP Turf, Dems Expose Vulnerability of Walker, Republicans, According to the Democratic National Committee

Tuesday's historic Wisconsin recall elections showed just how vulnerable Republicans are in the November 2012 elections – and how vulnerable Gov....

Aug 09, 2011, 01:19 ET DNC Response To Latest Pawlenty Ad

Please see below for a response to Tim Pawlenty's latest ad. Despite claims in the ad, Pawlenty's record shows he lacks leadership. He is taking cues ...

Aug 08, 2011, 03:55 ET DNC: The GOP's Extreme Aims in the News

The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100929/DNCLOGO) Today the...

Aug 04, 2011, 11:47 ET NH Democrats: Huntsman Will Leave NH's Centrist Majority in the Dust

New Hampshire Democratic Chairman Ray Buckley released the following statement today on Huntsman's visit to the Granite State. (Logo:...

Aug 03, 2011, 07:51 ET DNC: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Responds to GOP's Baseless Attack on Illinois and the President

Earlier today on a press conference call with reporters Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus joined failed gubernatorial candidate...

Aug 03, 2011, 05:43 ET DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Slams Republicans for Playing Partisan Politics, Allowing Partial Shutdown of FAA and Loss of More Than 70,000 Jobs

DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the partial shutdown of the FAA: (Logo:...

Aug 02, 2011, 06:15 ET DNC and Congressman Clyburn Discuss Outcome and Importance of the Debt Agreement Reached in Congress

Today, the Democratic National Committee and Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. James Clyburn held a press conference call to discuss the importance...

Jul 29, 2011, 04:55 ET DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Statement on the 46th Anniversary of the Signing of Medicare

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law. Today marks the 46th anniversary of that signing. In recognition of that...

Jul 28, 2011, 01:11 ET Indiana Democratic Party Blasts Romney for Refusing To Discuss His Failed Economic Record with Average Hoosiers

Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker released the following statement today in advance of GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney's visit to Northwest...