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Dem Govs Get It Done: Infrastructure Investments Lead to Largest Job Creation Commitment in Southwest Virginia in a Generation, Gov. Ralph Northam Announces

Gov. Ralph Northam announced yesterday that the Commonwealth’s investment to upgrade infrastructure in Wythe County has led to a major joint venture commitment to invest $714 million, create 2,500 new jobs, and return manufacturing of personal protective equipment from Asia to Virginia. “This is about investing to bring jobs back to the United States from…

Cobb County GOP Censures Brian Kemp, Threatening Re-Election Chances

It’s been another rough week for Gov. Brian Kemp. In the latest bout of Republican infighting, the Cobb GOP’s county committee recently passed a resolution censuring Kemp. GOP activist Debbie Dooley, who helped write the censure resolution, said, “Brian Kemp is the one that weakens the entire Republican ticket, and that’s what Republicans need to…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Protects Voting Rights by Vetoing Legislation That Would Suppress the Vote and Undermine Trust in Our Democracy

In the face of continuing Republican assaults on our democracy, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is safeguarding Michiganders’ right to vote by vetoing several bills which aimed to suppress the vote and undermine trust in our elections. “I will always protect our civil rights and stand up for our democracy that countless Americans have fought to…

Prominent Republican Donors Endorse Kevin Nicholson for Governor, Setting Stage for Messy WI GOP Primary

The Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary is shaping up to be an expensive and divisive race after well-known Republican donors Liz and Richard Uihlein recently threw their support behind likely Republican candidate Kevin Nicholson. The Racine Journal-Times warns that Nicholson has been increasing his name recognition for over a year ahead of the election, and the…

ICYMI: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Slams Rebecca Kleefisch for Lack of COVID-19 Plan

An article published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today slams Rebecca Kleefisch for her utter lack of leadership in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The report criticizes Kleefisch for opposing efforts to mandate vaccines or masks and not releasing a plan to navigate the pandemic, which has killed over 8,000 Wisconsinites and battered the state’s service…

Mark Amodei Once Again Throws Shade at Nevada GOP Primary Field, Puts Off Decision on Running for Governor

Amodei: “the happiest guy in the state right now has got to be Steve Sisolak, and rightfully so, the way things sit right now” Mark Amodei is procrastinating making his mind up on whether he wants to run for governor. But he’s made it more than clear on multiple occasions he’s unimpressed with the current…

Boston Globe Column on Paul LePage: “An Old Political Bully Who Can’t Learn New Tricks”

A new column in the Boston Globe details the many hurdles “combative, racially antagonistic Republican bully boy” Paul LePage faces as he desperately attempts to resurrect his political career from the ashes of his failed leadership decisions. One particular hurdle LePage faces is his “unflappable, non-nonsense” opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, who after 8 years of…

In New Interview, Jack Ciattarelli Proves Once Again He’s Not Ready for Primetime

With just over a month before Election Day in New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli continues to prove he’s not ready for prime time, and he’s certainly not qualified to be governor. In a new interview with WYNC, Ciattarelli ducked and dodged direct questions on everything from his support (or lack thereof) for LGBTQ+ New Jerseyans and…

VIDEO: New DGA Video Slams IL GOP Gubernatorial Field for Radical Anti-Choice Records

The DGA is launching a new video today that hits the crowded GOP gubernatorial field for their radical anti-choice records. Watch the video here. Darren Bailey has said he wants to outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape and incest, and Jesse Sullivan agrees on a near-total ban on abortion. Gary Rabine is a self-described…

Dan Cox Ramps Up Maryland’s MAGA Primary By Picking Anti-Mask, Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Science Running Mate

Will the rest of the GOP field follow his lead or denounce his fellow far-right running mate? In Maryland, diehard Trump loyalist and GOP candidate for governor Dan Cox has tapped far-right extremist Gordana Schifanelli as his running mate for lieutenant governor. Schifanelli has made a name for herself by spreading misinformation about the pandemic…

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