May 14, 2008Dean Announces Joint Fundraising Agreement with Clinton and Obama Campaigns
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean announced today that the DNC has signed a joint fundraising agreement with the Clinton and Obama campaigns. As part of the agreement, a new entity, "Democratic White House Victory Fund," has been formed. The fund will allow both...
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May 14, 2008Pressure Mounts on McCain to Release Tax Returns
The McCain campaign's decision to withhold Cindy McCain's tax returns is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum. This morning, editorials in both the Washington Post and Washington Times echoed calls for the McCain campaign to release Cindy McCain's tax returns. This...
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May 14, 2008MUST READ: More Lobbyist Problems for McCain Campaign
Days after two senior McCain campaign aides resigned after news reports revealed that their lobbying group had worked on behalf of the repressive regime in Myanmar, a new report reveals more lobbyist problems for John McCain's campaign. According to the Wall Street Journal, the lobbying group...
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May 14, 2008McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and A Balanced Budget
John McCain says he "will not leave office without balancing the federal budget." But an analysis by the non-partisan FactCheck.org reveals McCain's plan is "full of holes" and doesn't even add up. According to FactCheck.org, McCain's "pronouncement on cutting...
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May 13, 2008Will John McCain Ever Denounce John Hagee's Views?
Reverend John Hagee today apologized for his offensive comments about Catholics. Despite spending a year courting Hagee's endorsement and refusing to distance himself from the controversial pastor, John McCain reportedly played no role in the apology. McCain has repeatedly refused to publicly...
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May 13, 2008McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and His Environmental Record
John McCain says that on environmental issues we must "act quickly." But a look at his record tells a very different story. In recent years when McCain had the chance to act to help the environment, he instead cast votes in the Senate against important environmental protections or...
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May 12, 2008McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and the Environment
On the campaign trail John McCain casts himself as a conservationist and environmentalist, saying we have a "sacred duty to be proper stewards of the resources upon which the quality of American life depends." Yet at the same time, McCain's fundraisers and advisers helping his...
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May 9, 2008Dean: Land Deals for Donors Show McCain's Real Priorities, Blatant Hypocrisy
On the same day John McCain gave a speech aimed at repositioning himself as a "moderate" for the general election by claiming to be a "conservationist," the Washington Post highlights Senator McCain's true priorities. According to the report, Senator McCain reversed himself and backed...
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May 9, 2008McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and Spending
John McCain says he wants to spend the American people's "hard earned money wisely" and that "[e]armarks restrict America's ability to address genuine national priorities." But the truth is, McCain's economic proposals have been anything but responsible and have...
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May 9, 2008DNC Chairman Howard Dean Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with GWU Students
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean commemorated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this week at an event at George Washington University co-hosted by the school's College Democrats, Indian Students Association and the Racially and Ethnically Mixed Students Association...
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Feb 21, 2008'Once in a Lifetime'
Wyoming Democrats could make a difference this year in the race for the party's presidential nomination.
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Jan 29, 2008Freudenthal: Reconsider property tax relief for seniors
Gov. Freudenthal criticizes two recent decisions of the Joint Revenue Committee that result in Exxon avoiding an estimated $3 million a year in taxes, while people over 65 will receive no meaningful property tax relief.
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Jan 4, 2008Democrats plan house parties, organize brilliantly
The Wyoming Democratic Party organization is in better shape than it has been in years. Staffing has increased, they remain aggressive with fundraising, and more than a dozen strategy house parties are planned across the state in the coming weeks.
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Dec 20, 2007DCCC targets 40 GOP seats
DCCC Targets 40 GOP Seats
December 20, 2007 By David M. Drucker, Roll Call Staff
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, convinced that its vulnerable incumbents are now well-positioned for re-election, is shifting...
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Sep 29, 2007Gary Trauner, opening remarks
Gary Trauner, 2006 Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, opens the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Sep 29, 2007Party Builder of the Year, Kim Floyd of the Wyoming AFL-CIO
Sen. John Hastert introduces the Wyoming Democratic Party's Party Builder of the Year, Kim Floyd of the Wyoming AFL-CIO, during the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs.
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Sep 29, 2007Gov. Dave and first lady Nancy Freudenthal
Gov. Dave Freudenthal and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal provide words of encouragement for Wyoming Democrats at the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Mar 30, 2007Gary Hart: Our energy policy is to fight for foreign oil
Although the Bush administration met in secret with multinational energy firms to craft the country's energy policy early in the Bush presidency, former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart said he's pretty sure he knows what that policy is.
"It is the policy of the United States of America to import oil from...
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Sep 26, 2006Election blog is up and running!
From now through the election, Communications Director Bill Luckett will post daily to the Official Blog of the Wyoming Democratic Party, commenting on news articles and other relevant events as we approach Election Day on Nov. 7. Executive Director Kyle DeBeer and Field Director Kaydee Dahlin...
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Aug 29, 2006Negative campaigning editorial
It is pretty clear that many residents of this state - Republican and Democrat - have been appalled by these attacks. Letters to the editor, comments on Web forums and just general conversation have indicated that this is not the way things are done in Wyoming. Additionally, one might consider...
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Aug 29, 2006Former State GOP Chair criticizes Hunkins/Hill negative campaign.
GOP cmteman Bill Scarlett: "The state party knows that I'm not pleased by the personal attacks...we don't have to get into the silly ad attacks." Scarlett said the GOP should focus on issues, such as the meth crisis, job creation and education. Ex-WY GOP Chair Wallace Ulrich "echoed" Scarlett's...
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Aug 25, 2006County GOP rebuts state boss
In a letter to his fellow Teton County Republicans last week, County GOP Chair Bill Scarlett distanced his organization from Drake Hill, chair of the Wyoming Republican Party...
"I know I speak for the four Teton County members of the Wyoming State Republican Party when I say that we...
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Jul 20, 2006Rasmussen Reports:
"In the governor’s race, incumbent Governor Dave Freudenthal continues to top Republican challenger Ray Hunkins with a 58% to 29% lead. The governor’s overall favorability ratings remain high, registering in at 78% among all voters according to the current results. He also continues to rank...
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Economy
Dec 20, 2007Building the Wyoming we want
Building the Wyoming We Want
By Gov. Dave Freudenthal
Wyoming residents face a time of unparalleled opportunity. We’re witnessing modest increases in population, strong growth in the energy fields and new...
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Nov 29, 2007Freudenthal: Use AML funds to build Wyoming's economic future
Use AML funds to build Wyoming's economic future
By Gov. Dave Freudenthal
For decades the federal government has failed to pay Wyoming its full entitlement under the Abandoned Mine Lands program. Currently, the state is owed approximately $600 million....
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