ATLANTA, Ga. – Today, former Republican Vice Presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) will visit three cities in the Florida panhandle as part of his tour to promote his new book, The Way Forward. Ahead of his visit, Steve Regenstreif, the …
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DNC Seniors Coordinating Council Chair Statement on Paul Ryan’s Visit to Florida


Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and DuBose Porter Discuss Voter Expansion today


Atlanta, GA— DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC Secretary and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Georgia Democratic Party Chair DuBose Porter held a press conference at the DNC summer meeting in Atlanta today to discuss the …
DNC Launches Project Ivy Tech Ecosystem


Tech Partner NGP VAN Releases Platform of APIs, Users, and Network Effects
Washington, DC – Earlier this year, the Democratic National Committee launched Project Ivy, the fourth iteration of the Democratic Party’s investment in…
DNC Launches VoyAVotar2014.com


Washington, DC – Today the DNC launched the Spanish website VoyAVotar2014.com as part of our Voter Expansion Project and commitment to increasing access to the ballot box for all Americans. VoyAVotar2014.com is the Spanish companion site to IWi…
DNC Chair Rep. Wasserman Schultz on GOP’s New Shutdown Threat


Washington, DC – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the GOP’s New Shutdown Threat:
“We now have it confirmed – electing a Republican Senate majority would put us back on the road to …
The logistics for BBQ with POTUS


I work for the Operations Team here at the DNC. That means that I spend a lot of time making sure things run smoothly at headquarters — that people are where they’re supposed to be so we can be the party that works for you. But being behind the scenes doesn’t always give me the opportunity to interact with our supporters and hear why they’re excited about the ideas that make our party what it is.
That’s why I love these contests.
Seriously: One of the most rewarding parts of my job is booking the flights and hotels for supporters who’ve won the chance to meet our President. There is just something so gratifying in knowing I have a hand in someone’s experience of a lifetime.
You’ll have an amazing journey. You can travel with a guest, and the flight and hotel stay are on us. You don’t have to worry about a thing — I’ll make sure it all runs smoothly.
Just chip in $3 or whatever you can to be automatically entered to win:
https://my.democrats.org/BBQ-with-Barack
President Obama is so excited to meet you, and I’m so excited to help get you there.
Good luck, and I hope we talk soon!
DNC/RNC FILE JOINT FEC ADVISORY OPINION REQUEST


WASHINGTON, DC – The Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee today filed an Advisory Opinion Request with the Federal Election Commission to ask that they may each raise federal funds into a segregated account under a se…
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement on the 79th Anniversary of the Social Security Act


Washington, DC – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the 79th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law:
“Seventy-nine years ago, our nation made a promise to its citizens that in recognition of a lifetime of hard work, older Americans would be guaranteed the opportunity to retire with dignity.
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act on August 14, 1935 as the nation recovered from the depths of the Great Depression. While Republicans have seized on recent economic crises as an excuse to renege on our promises, Democrats believe they are evidence of the renewed significance of upholding the sacred trust between seniors and our country. Just last week, a leading GOP presidential contender, Sen. Rand Paul, advocated raising the Social Security retirement age by 5 years.
“Democrats will continue to oppose Republican efforts that jeopardize the retirement security of seniors, including safety net privatization that would subject their fortunes to the whims of the stock market. We remain committed to preserving and protecting Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations.”
DNC Chair’s Statement on the 49th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965


Washington, DC – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the 49th anniversary of President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law:
“Forty-nine years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson sig…
Joint Statement from DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz and NJDC ED Moline on Rand Paul’s Israel Comments


Washington, DC – Today, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and National Jewish Democratic Council Executive Director, Rabbi Jack Moline released the followed joint statement in response to Rand Paul’s claim in Iowa that he never proposed …