{"id":1025454,"date":"2023-08-25T18:50:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T18:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1025454"},"modified":"2023-08-25T18:50:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T18:50:25","slug":"in-the-states-democrats-blast-republicans-race-to-the-maga-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/in-the-states-democrats-blast-republicans-race-to-the-maga-base\/","title":{"rendered":"IN THE STATES:\u00a0Democrats Blast Republicans\u2019 Race to the MAGA Base"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ahead of the RNC\u2019s first debate, Team Biden-Harris and the DNC launched a full-scale bracketing blitz against Republicans\u2019 MAGA agenda, including a new ad, a series of billboards, a banner plane, and a press conference contrasting the GOP\u2019s extremism against President Biden and Vice President Harris\u2019 historic record of accomplishments for the American people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2023\/08\/18\/biden-campaign-hits-trump-for-planning-to-skip-milwaukee-debate\/70621894007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/a>: Biden campaign hits Trump for wanting to &#8216;avoid appearing in Wisconsin&#8217; for Wednesday&#8217;s debate in Milwaukee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2023\/08\/22\/biden-campaign-releases-start-of-ad-campaign-ahead-of-republican-debate\/70645304007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milwaukee Sentinel Journal<\/a>: Biden campaign releases ad touting his economic record as Republicans gear up for Milwaukee debate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbs58.com\/news\/democrats-launch-media-blitz-in-wisconsin-to-counter-gop-debate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBS58<\/a>: Democrats launch media blitz in Wisconsin to counter GOP debate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisn.com\/article\/democrats-call-republican-presidential-candidates-extreme-milwaukee\/44892821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisn.com\/article\/democrats-call-republican-presidential-candidates-extreme-milwaukee\/44892821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WISN<\/a>: Democrats call Republican presidential candidates &#8216;extreme&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wispolitics.com\/2023\/gop-officials-tout-economic-impact-of-debate-24-convention-as-dems-slam-republican-presidential-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WisPolitics<\/a>: GOP officials tout economic impact of debate, \u201824 convention as Dems slam Republican presidential field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmj4.com\/news\/republican-national-convention\/dnc-chair-latest-high-profile-figure-to-visit-wisconsin-ahead-gop-debate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TMJ4<\/a>: DNC Chair latest high-profile figure to visit Wisconsin ahead GOP debate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1O4G7B06Q04kWcCMIgylGgYgnNWLy61lD\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WAUK<\/a>: DNC Chair Harrison On the Fight Against MAGA Extremism&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkow.com\/news\/democrats-strategize-to-counter-rncs-presidential-debate-coverage-in-milwaukee\/article_827d3268-4229-11ee-91b8-5798e261147c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WKOW<\/a>: Democrats strategize to counter RNC&#8217;s presidential debate coverage in Milwaukee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Massachusetts:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2023\/08\/23\/metro\/gop-presidential-debate-live-updates-analysis\/?p1=BGSearch_Overlay_Results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Boston Globe<\/a>: Republican presidential candidates spar on Trump, abortion, Ukraine in first debate. Here\u2019s how it unfolded.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New Jersey:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidernj.com\/jones-gop-debate-proved-why-biden-will-win-reelection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside NJ<\/a>: Jones: GOP Debate Proved why Biden will Win Reelection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pennsylvania:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YnTywkkQeKZVn7LZnSO9hV3C0IFAEWE5\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WURD<\/a>: DNC Chair Harrison Painting Contrast Between Bidenomics Agenda and the GOP\u2019s \u201cTrickle-Down\u201d Economic Agenda Ahead of GOP Debate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Florida:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/630414-ads-bashing-ron-desantis-jet-use-maga-fields-extremism-hit-milwaukee-for-gop-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida Politics<\/a>: Ads bashing Ron DeSantis jet use, \u2018MAGA field\u2019s extremism\u2019 hit Milwaukee for GOP debate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the weekend, the Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign announced a $25 million ad buy in battleground states spotlighting President Biden\u2019s economic agenda that\u2019s lowering costs for families, creating good paying jobs for all Americans, and investing in American manufacturing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Georgia:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/politics-blog\/bidens-25m-ad-blitz-targets-battleground-georgia\/ZLJG5F3P7JA4FNK3L4A2YSK6PU\/?auth0Authentication=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/a>: Biden\u2019s $25M ad blitz targets battleground Georgia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2023\/08\/20\/biden-targets-michigan-other-battleground-states-in-25m-ad-blitz\/70635824007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detroit News<\/a>: Biden campaign targets Michigan, other battleground states in $25M ad blitz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/politics-government\/article278382869.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The News and Observer<\/a>: Biden campaign invests $25 million in North Carolina and other battleground states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Nevada:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.8newsnow.com\/news\/politics\/biden-campaign-launches-25m-ad-buy-in-battleground-states-including-nevada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 News Now<\/a>: Biden campaign launches $25M ad buy in battleground states, including Nevada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to Maui to meet with first responders and community members in the wake of the devastating Maui wildfires and reaffirmed the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s commitment to helping restore the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Hawaii:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiinewsnow.com\/2023\/08\/21\/president-biden-visit-fire-ravaged-lahaina-meet-with-survivors-first-responders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaii News Now<\/a>: During whirlwind visit, Biden surveys \u2018overwhelming\u2019 devastation on Maui and comforts grieving residents&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Hawaii:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiinewsnow.com\/2023\/08\/22\/presidential-visit-lahaina-devastation-receives-mixed-reaction-among-residents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaii News Now<\/a>: For Maui residents, presidential visit offered a chance to grieve \u2014 and to vent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Hawaii:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staradvertiser.com\/2023\/08\/21\/breaking-news\/president-biden-first-lady-to-comfort-survivors-of-maui-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Star-Advertiser<\/a>: Bidens depart Maui after spending nearly 6 hours with residents, first responders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Hawaii:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mauinews.com\/news\/local-news\/2023\/08\/biden-the-country-grieves-with-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Maui News<\/a>: Biden: \u2018The country grieves with you\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Hawaii:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staradvertiser.com\/2023\/08\/22\/hawaii-news\/president-biden-sends-message-of-support-hope-after-touring-lahaina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honolulu Star-Adviser<\/a>: President Biden sends message of support, hope after touring Lahaina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the country, investments made from President Biden\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act continue to create new economic opportunities for all Americans in key industries such as manufacturing and clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Arizona:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tucson.com\/opinion\/column\/arizona-opinion-biden-visit-reminds-of-clean-energy-boom\/article_c09ca640-3b90-11ee-925b-8787e517590e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona Daily Star<\/a>: Arizona opinion: Biden visit reminds of clean-energy boom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pennsylvania:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/opinion\/2023\/08\/joe-bidens-inflation-reduction-act-is-working-pennlive-letters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PennLive<\/a>: Joe Biden\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act is working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Utah:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/opinion\/2023\/8\/19\/23836149\/inflation-reduction-act-biden-utah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deseret News<\/a>: Opinion: What Biden\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act has done for Utah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New Jersey:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/opinion\/2023\/08\/congressman-inflation-reduction-act-turbocharges-south-jersey-opinion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJ.com<\/a>: Congressman: Inflation Reduction Act turbocharges South Jersey | Opinion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Nevada:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nativenewsonline.net\/opinion\/trump-s-tribal-record-the-destructive-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Native News<\/a>: Trump\u2019s Tribal Record: The Destructive Era<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of the RNC\u2019s first debate, Team Biden-Harris and the DNC launched a full-scale bracketing blitz against Republicans\u2019 MAGA agenda, including a new ad, a series of billboards, a banner plane, and a press conference contrasting the GOP\u2019s extremism against President Biden and Vice President Harris\u2019 historic record of accomplishments for the American people.&nbsp; Over 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