Recent Press Releases
National Alliance for Retired Americans Endorses Kate Marshall for Her Leadership Fighting the Privatization of Medicare and Social Security
Desperate Times Call for Bogus Claims . . . Well at Least According to the NRCC's Latest Ad
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Advantage Marshall: Twice as Much Cash on Hand
Kate Marshall for Congress Nears Quarter Million Dollar Mark for Campaign
Press Releases
National Alliance for Retired Americans Endorses Kate Marshall for Her Leadership Fighting the Privatization of Medicare and Social Security
Nevada Seniors express their anger for Mark Amodei's plan to end their Medicare, dubbing him Calamity Amodei
Reno, NV - A group of 30 Nevada Seniors joined members of the national Alliance for Retired Americans as they endorsed Kate Marshall for Congress for her "leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security and Medicare privatization." Seniors attending the endorsement event dubbed Mark Amodei "Calamity Amodei" as they expressed their outrage for Amodei's plan to end Medicare and support for Marshall's pledge to protect Nevada seniors. Amodei has repeatedly spoken of his support for the Ryan budget plan to end Medicare even calling it "excellent."
"Your positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older Americans. Your leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security and Medicare privatization and strengthening the Social Security and Medicare systems exhibits that commitment," said Barbara Easterling, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans.
"I am thankful for this important endorsement and the Alliance for Retired Americans and I will work together to combat Mr. Amodei's reckless plan to turn over our Medicare to private insurance companies, give seniors vouchers and double their out of pocket costs," Marshall said. "My opponent wants to end Medicare, but I stand with Nevada seniors and will fight to protect Medicare and Social Security in Congress because you have paid into it all your lives and you have earned it, plain and simple."
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Desperate Times Call for Bogus Claims . . . Well at Least According to the NRCC's Latest Ad
NRCC attack ad on Marshall blatantly false
Reno, NV – The same day the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) began airing a desperate attack ad in Nevada, rife with incorrect information and misleading statements, the Kate Marshall for Congress campaign responded by debunking every false claim-- amounting to every claim made in the advertisement. The blatantly false attack ad aimed at Marshall is a clear attempt to try to distract Nevada voters from Mark Amodei's reckless, billion dollar tax hikes and taxpayer funded pay raises.
"Mr. Amodei appears to be running scared from his failed record of sponsoring a billion dollar, job killing tax increase while voting to give himself a pay raise on the taxpayers' dime," said Marshall spokesman James Hallinan. "Unfortunately for him, Nevada voters won't be fooled by desperate attempts from inside the Beltway to distract from Amodei's self-admitted record on raising taxes. In stark contrast, Kate Marshall's prudent financial management has made, and saved, millions of dollars for Nevada taxpayers and helped attract jobs to the state at a time when Nevadans need them the most."
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Marshall's Proven Financial Record vs. Amodei's Job Killing, Billion Dollar Tax Increases With 13.4% unemployment Nevadans just can't afford reckless Mark Amodei & his job killing taxes
Reno, NV – The Kate Marshall for Congress campaign today began airing two different ads highlighting the clear contrast in the Nevada 02 special Congressional election between fiscally responsible State Treasurer Kate Marshall, and billion dollar tax-raising aficionado Mark Amodei. In "Common Sense," Treasurer Marshall talks about her record of saving Nevadans millions of dollars, refusing to take a pay raise, and increasing services without raising taxes. "Judge Me" features Mark Amodei talking about his very own billion dollar tax increase package taxing everything from car repairs to movie tickets, but if that wasn't bad enough it even included a tax on creating jobs.
Advantage Marshall: Twice as Much Cash on Hand
Raises over $100k more than opponent for race
Reno, NV – After releasing strong fundraising numbers, Kate Marshall's campaign this afternoon also announced Marshall had twice as much cash on hand as her opponent for the finance period ending June 30, 2011. In addition to Marshall's hefty $200k in the bank, she has also raised over $100k more than her opponent for the race. Nevadans' increasing support for Marshall's focus on job creation and promise to protect Medicare and Social Security is reflected in the race's financial picture.
Kate Marshall for Congress Nears Quarter Million Dollar Mark for Campaign
Marshall raises $170,000 in last 24 days of second quarter
Reno, NV – As Kate Marshall continues to talk to Nevadans about her pledge to protect our Medicare and Social Security, her campaign announced today raising over $243,000 for the election and having over $200k in the bank at the end of the second quarter. The strong grassroots support for Kate Marshall's campaign to create jobs and protect Nevadans' Medicare and Social Security continues to gain momentum. Marshall raised $170,000 for the second quarter and grassroots contributions made up an astounding 85% of donations.
"I'm excited and energized by the overwhelming support Nevadans have shown my campaign," Kate Marshall said. "This election is about Nevadans, and with 12.5% unemployment and Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block, Nevadans want someone who will fight for their families. In Congress, I won't give in to the special interests or dole out billions of dollars in bailouts to Wall Street and big oil companies, but I will bring my proven record of even-handed financial management and dedication to fighting for Nevada's working families to Washington."
Kate Marshall Wins Democratic Nomination for Nevada Special Election
Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall wins nomination with near unanimous consent
Reno, NV - The Democratic Party of Nevada picked State Treasurer Kate Marshall to be their nominee in the special election for Congressional District 2. In a vote by the Nevada Democratic Central Committee, Marshall won on the first ballot with near unanimous consent.
Marshall, who has served Nevada as State Treasurer since 2006, has twice been successfully elected statewide. She has been widely credited for saving taxpayer money by uncovering and eliminating no bid contracts and off the book accounts – that were draining the state's economy. Marshall navigated Nevada through the worst economic recession since the Great Depression, and made the state a profit in every quarter of every year that she has served as Treasurer.
Marshall Reports Over $75,000 Raised In First Period
Raises 50% more than closest Republican
Reno, NV – State Treasurer Kate Marshall today released her campaign finance report for the first period of the Special Election in CD-2. Marshall reported raising over $75,000 for the period from 156 donors.
With over 80 percent of funds raised coming from within Nevada, Marshall is showing strong, early support in her campaign to become the new Congresswoman from the 2nd Congressional District. Her fundraising total eclipses her closest Republican opponent by almost 50%.
Kate Marshall “Nevada’s Taxpayer Watchdog” Files Paperwork for Congress
Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall officially files for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District
Reno, NV - Today, Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall filed formal paperwork to run for Congress in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
"Congress needs to put Nevada families first. I'll work every day to bring jobs to northern Nevada, control runaway spending and make government perform for Nevadans and not special interests. That's what I have done in Carson City and that's what I'll do in Washington.
Known as Nevada's "Taxpayer Watchdog," Marshall has brought common sense solutions to government, earning a reputation for cutting government waste and spearheading initiatives that help middle class families. She is widely credited for saving taxpayer money by uncovering and eliminating no bid contracts and off-the-books accounts that were robbing taxpayers and draining the state's economy.
