{"id":1050832,"date":"2025-01-17T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1050832"},"modified":"2025-01-18T19:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T00:24:17","slug":"in-the-states-democrats-lead-the-charge-against-republicans-attacks-on-democracy-and-freedoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/in-the-states-democrats-lead-the-charge-against-republicans-attacks-on-democracy-and-freedoms\/","title":{"rendered":"IN THE STATES: Democrats Lead The Charge Against Republicans\u2019 Attacks on Democracy and Freedoms\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Monday, the DNC hosted a press call featuring North Carolina Democratic leaders \u2013 former North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton \u2013 to denounce North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin and Republicans\u2019 efforts to throw out more than 60,000 lawfully cast ballots in last November\u2019s state elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/politics-government\/article298452658.html\">News &amp; Observer<\/a>: Democrats blast \u2018rock bottom maneuver\u2019 to throw out 60,000 ballots in NC Supreme Court race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncnewsline.com\/2025\/01\/13\/roy-cooper-supreme-court-jefferson-griffin-lawsuit\/\">NC Newsline<\/a>: Roy Cooper blasts \u2018egregious attack on the right to vote\u2019 in state Supreme Court race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcnews.com\/news\/politics\/election\/north-carolina-elections\/dnc-leaders-calling-ongoing-nc-supreme-court-legal-battle-an-assault-on-voting-rights\/\">Queen City News<\/a>: DNC leaders calling ongoing NC Supreme Court legal battle \u2018an assault on voting rights\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunc.org\/politics\/2025-01-13\/north-carolina-supreme-court-race-national-attention\">WUNC<\/a>: The contested race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat is drawing national attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/story\/national-democratic-party-boss-gop-s-challenge-to-60-000-nc-voters-egregious-assault-on-democracy\/21806373\/\">WRAL<\/a>: National Democratic Party boss: GOP&#8217;s challenge to 60,000 NC voters &#8216;egregious assault&#8217; on democracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/north_carolina\/article_b62df0d4-d1ed-11ef-a690-1f3ac3ae1ddb.html\">The Center Square<\/a>: Democrats lash out at Republicans, Griffin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpr.org\/2025-01-14\/nc-supreme-court-seat-gop-power-grab-democrats\">WUNC<\/a>: Fight for state Supreme Court seat part of a wider GOP power grab, Democrats say<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cardinalpine.com\/2025\/01\/13\/on-tuesday-advocates-will-read-the-names-of-all-60000-voters-jefferson-griffin-wants-to-erase\/\">Cardinal &amp; Pine<\/a>: On Tuesday, advocates will read the names of all 60,000 voters Jefferson Griffin wants to erase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.democracydocket.com\/news-alerts\/north-carolina-judge-denies-republicans-request-to-toss-60000-ballots\/\">Democracy Docket<\/a>: North Carolina Judge Denies Republicans\u2019 Request To Toss 60,000 Ballots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As we reflect on four years under President Biden\u2019s leadership coming to a close, the DNC and Democrats across the country highlighted the accomplishments the Biden-Harris administration has achieved across states. Today, our nation is stronger, more prosperous, and more secure than it was four years ago \u2013 a true testament to the extraordinary progress made possible under President Biden\u2019s leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Arizona: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/azmirror.com\/briefs\/democrats-tout-bidens-arizona-legacy-of-a-transformed-economy-and-historic-investments\/\">AZ Mirror<\/a>: Democrats tout Biden\u2019s Arizona legacy of a transformed economy and historic investments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlantavoice.com\/numbers-never-lie-biden-harris-administration-had-positive-effect-on-the-state-of-georgia\/\">Atlanta Voice<\/a>: Numbers Never Lie: Biden-Harris Administration had positive effect on the state of Georgia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/michiganchronicle.com\/biden-administration-legacy-leaves-michigan-stronger-with-jobs-investments-and-health-care-wins\/\">Michigan Chronicle<\/a>: Biden Administration Legacy Leaves Michigan Stronger with Jobs, Investments, and Health Care Wins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Nevada: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sn_F2VfVlQw\">KTVN<\/a>: President Biden\u2019s Legacy in Nevada\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncnewsline.com\/briefs\/as-biden-administration-prepares-to-depart-democrats-tout-policy-impacts-in-nc\/\">NC Newsline<\/a>: As Biden administration prepares to depart, Democrats tout policy impacts in NC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pennsylvania: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politicspa.com\/biden-recounts-pennsylvania-accomplishments-ahead-of-farewell-address\/140415\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=biden-recounts-pennsylvania-accomplishments-ahead-of-farewell-address\">PoliticsPA<\/a>: Biden Recounts Pennsylvania Accomplishments Ahead of Farewell Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsinexaminer.com\/briefs\/awaiting-bidens-farewell-address-democrats-tout-administrations-record\/\">Wisconsin Examiner<\/a>: Awaiting Biden\u2019s farewell address, Democrats tout administration\u2019s record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the country, MAGA Republicans are doubling down on their dangerous, anti-democratic agenda \u2013 from calling for harsh abortion bans and restrictions on women\u2019s reproductive health care access to advocating for discriminatory laws and undermining democracy and the will of voters for a grab of power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Minnesota: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motherjones.com\/politics\/2025\/01\/republican-minnesota-state-house-power-dfl\/\">Mother Jones<\/a>: Republicans Attempt Power Grab in Minnesota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Missouri: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstalert4.com\/2025\/01\/14\/gop-lawmakers-propose-over-dozen-bills-aiming-restrict-abortion-months-after-voters-pass-amendment-3\/\">KMOV<\/a>: GOP lawmakers propose over a dozen bills aiming to restrict abortion months after voters pass Amendment 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In North Carolina: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncnewsline.com\/2025\/01\/15\/gop-judge-jefferson-griffins-election-case-targets-people-who-voted-early\/\">NC Newsline<\/a>: GOP Judge Jefferson Griffin\u2019s election case targets people who voted early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Wisconsin: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/truthout.org\/articles\/wisconsin-gop-leader-says-court-ruling-could-lead-to-14-week-abortion-ban\/\">Truthout<\/a>: Wisconsin GOP Leader Says Court Ruling Could Lead to 14-Week Abortion Ban<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/texas-judge-rules-3-states-can-challenge-access-abortion-pill-mifepris-rcna188087\">NBC News<\/a>: Federal judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The contrast couldn\u2019t be clearer: While Republicans weaponize their power for their own gain, Democrats are delivering for hardworking Americans and fighting to lower costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Connecticut:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newstimes.com\/politics\/article\/connecticut-lawmakers-ratepayer-first-bill-20036762.php\">News-Times<\/a>: Connecticut lawmakers focused on lowering electricity costs, increasing energy production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Oklahoma: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomavoice.com\/2025\/01\/13\/oklahoma-senate-democrats-to-focus-on-wages-schools-basic-needs-in-2025\/\">Oklahoma Voice<\/a>: Oklahoma Senate Democrats to focus on 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