National Journal: Inside the Effort to Boost Latino Midterm Turnout
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Think Progress: Hundreds rally outside Supreme Court in solidarity with Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez
… The demonstration, which began at the Hart Senate Office Building, was part of a nationwide walk-out, hosted by dozens of organizations, including the Women’s March, Planned Parenthood Action, Know Your IX, and the Progressive Turnout Project. According to the Facebook event page, nearly 20,000 people across the country participated in the action. Read full article …
9 News: A push to the polls for the midterm elections
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The Daily Dot: #MeToo founder, others organize walkout for Christine Blasey Ford
… “If you can’t walk out, you can show your support by posting a video or a picture to this event. Help spread the word: we believe Dr. Blasey Ford. We believe survivors. And we won’t stand for Senate Republicans’ despicable attempts to strong-arm a sexual assault survivor,” reads event’s description on Facebook. Other hosting …
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Progressive group pledges support for Bill Nelson, Lauren Baer
… The Progressive Turnout Project (PTP), a Chicago-based group aimed at helping elect Democratic candidates, says it will put money toward digital get-out-the-vote efforts supporting the campaigns of Bill Nelson and Lauren Baer. The group has raised nearly $14 million this election cycle according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Read full article here. …
Florida Politics: Progressive grassroots group backing four Democrats in congressional races
… The progressive Democratic grassroots group Progressive Turnout Project announced Thursday it will be backing four Florida Democratic candidates, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Lauren Baer, Mary Barzee Flores, and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, in their 2018 campaigns for Congress. Progressive Turnout Project, a Chicago-based political committee which has raised $14 million so far for this election cycle according to the Center for Responsive …
WOSU: 'Social Pressure' Mailers Inundate Ohio's 12th District
… The mailer was sent by the Progressive Turnout Project. Spokesperson Priyal Amin says these flyers, which she calls social pressure mailings, are not meant to intimidate voters. “Our goal is not to publicly shame people or offend them in any way,” Amin says. “We just want them to receive their voting record and understand …
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The Hill: Trump to visit Ohio in waning days of nail-biter House election
… O’Connor has also had help. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has spent about $340,000 in the race, and groups like Progressive Turnout Project, End Citizens United, House Majority PAC and Priorities USA have also gotten involved. Read the full story here. …
Huffington Post: Top Liberal Groups Plan Get-Out-The-Vote Blitz On Weekend Before Midterm Election
… Swing Left and 22 other progressive organizations announced a joint effort Tuesday aimed at mobilizing volunteers to get out the vote for Democratic candidates in the days leading up to the Nov. 6 congressional elections. The Last Weekend, as the groups are calling the initiative, would serve as a national call to action from …
The Detroit News: Conservative group attacks Bishop in ads for backing trillion-dollar spending bill
… The Progressive Turnout Project says it plans to spend more than $350,000 on turnout efforts in Michigan’s 11th District ahead of this fall’s midterm elections. The 11th District contest is considered a toss-up and might be Democrats’ best pickup opportunity, as retiring GOP Rep. Dave Trott leaves an open seat. The primary races on both sides are crowded with 10 …
