MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting on WHPA Vote

In response to the U.S. Senate failing to codify abortion rights today, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting issued the following statement: Washington, D.C. – “This vote was important because every person in this country deserves to know where their elected leaders stand on whether they should have control over their own bodies. Every American should know if their elected official believes they are full citizens of this country or second-class citizens. But this needs to be a first step, not a last step.  “We’re not interested in show…

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MoveOn Announces Nail the Vote Campaign

Washington, D.C. – MoveOn Political Action unveiled its new Nail the Vote Campaign timed to the final weeks of the 2022 election season. Nail the Vote will reach and engage younger Americans with the help of pro-voting nail art worn, promoted, and even designed by celebrities, artists, and other influencers. As reported in Women’s Wear Daily, to maximize awareness of the campaign, MoveOn partnered with high-profile nail artists to create bespoke, voting-themed nail art for their celebrity clientele that include Natasha Rothwell, Hannah Bronfman, Jaime King, Jessica Marie Garcia, Elaine…

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In Wake of Historic Vote, MoveOn Political Action Launches New Ad Campaign In Battleground States

Washington, D.C. – Today, in the wake of the historic vote in the Senate, MoveOn Political Action is launching a new six-figure rapid-response ad campaign in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada, praising Democrats for passing the Inflation Reduction Act.  You can see the ads that will run statewide in each state here: AZ: https://youtu.be/5d0foMl5hSw GA: https://youtu.be/0dBxiJ2tnSw NV: https://youtu.be/PXXojOmpQi0 “This bill will dramatically lower costs for Americans and signifies a huge political win,” said MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting. “We will remind voters every day between now and Election Day…

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Schumer Set To Move Forward With Vote To End GOP Filibuster Of Voting Rights Legislation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is primed to have the upper chamber vote to end Republicans’ filibuster of voting rights legislation on Wednesday evening, likely followed by a vote to change how the filibuster functions. The plan is to offer a “talking filibuster” proposal to the floor, under which voting rights legislation would only require a simple majority to advance toward final passage following lengthy debate. <p>Changes to the filibuster look ill-fated at the moment: Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) have made clear that they won&#8217;t…

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WH defends OSHA vaccinate-or-test mandate after Senate disapproval vote

The White House on Thursday defended a heavily litigated regulation that would force workers at large companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested for the virus and said President Biden will veto a disapproval resolution if it makes it to his desk. The Senate voted 52-48 late Wednesday to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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House Democrats again delay infrastructure vote amid party divisions – CNN

House Democrats again delay infrastructure vote amid party divisions  CNN Hannity: Nancy Pelosi can’t seem to unite Democrats  Fox News Dozens of U.S. House progressives oppose quick infrastructure vote, Jayapal says  Yahoo News House delays infrastructure bill vote as progressives dig in – as it happened  The Guardian “us democrats” – Google News

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