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Daily Beast Exposes Republican Gubernatorial Candidates for Boosting Trump’s Election Lie

A new report from the Daily Beast exposes Republican gubernatorial candidates in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey for spreading Donald Trump’s election lies. The article says the GOP’s shift to the far-right “has aspiring Republican governors in blue states walking a narrow path, casting doubt on President Joe Biden’s victory, even if they won’t…

ICYMI: ‘Radical Rebecca’ Kleefisch Running as Wisconsin’s Donald Trump

Cap Times Opinion: “Rebecca Kleefisch Would Govern Wisconsin Like Donald Trump Governed the USA — In a Word, Disastrously.” In an opinion column published by the Capital Times today, editor emeritus Dave Zweifel says Rebecca Kleefisch is running as “Wisconsin’s Donald Trump.” Zweifel cites Kleefisch’s unfaltering praise for Trump and radical policies as signs that…

VIDEO: DGA Launches Video Contrasting Gov. Janet Mills’ Leadership Against Paul LePage’s Failures

Ahead of Paul LePage’s GOP gubernatorial primary campaign launch, the DGA is releasing a new video contrasting Gov. Janet Mills’ leadership against LePage’s failures on education, health care, and bipartisanship. Watch the video here. During his failed tenure as governor, LePage underfunded schools by $1.3 billion and blocked health care for Maine families. Since then,…

NEW AUDIO: As Roe V. Wade is Threatened like Never Before, James Craig Vows “I Will Do Whatever I Can” to Keep Total Abortion Ban on the Books in Michigan

A secret recording captured Michigan GOP candidate for governor James Craig taking an extreme stance on restricting reproductive rights. In the recording, Craig promised to do “whatever I can” to restrict abortion by stopping the repeal of an archaic Michigan law that completely bans abortion. The nearly 100-year-old law that Craig supports keeping on the books makes it a…

Kelly Schulz Copies Larry Elder’s Playbook on Prolonging the Pandemic

Kelly Schulz has finally made clear that she intends to imitate her fellow Republicans’ disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent radio interview, Schulz said she opposes popular policies that keep the economy growing, schools open, and families safe, like vaccine mandates and policies ensuring masking in schools. After months of hiding, it’s…

Maryland Matters: Dan Cox Has a Shot in Increasingly Nasty GOP Primary As Kelly Schulz is Still Silent

Latest News Sep 20, 2021

Maryland Matters: Dan Cox Has a Shot in Increasingly Nasty GOP Primary As Kelly Schulz is Still Silent

In a new column published in Maryland Matters, long-time Maryland political commentator Frank DeFilippo details how die-hard Trump supporter Del. Dan Cox “could easily win the Republican primary in a low turnout non-presidential election year.” Cox has campaigned using Trump-like rhetoric and positions that excite the far-right base. Maryland Matters’ Frank DeFilippo says, “Cox could…

Every State, Every Vote: Emails, Texts Show DeSantis Voter Suppression Bill Crafted by GOP to Help Republicans Win Elections

Latest News Sep 20, 2021

Every State, Every Vote: Emails, Texts Show DeSantis Voter Suppression Bill Crafted by GOP to Help Republicans Win Elections

New reporting from Politico exposes emails and text messages that show how the new voter suppression bill in Florida championed by Ron DeSantis was specifically designed for the purely political intentions of shutting out Democratic voters from the ballot box and helping Republicans win more elections. The new law was drafted by Florida Republicans in…

ICYMI: Jack Ciattarelli Slammed for Ties to Trump and Involvement in ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally

Latest News Sep 20, 2021

ICYMI: Jack Ciattarelli Slammed for Ties to Trump and Involvement in ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally

Star-Ledger Opinion: “With Democracy Under Attack, Ciattarelli Joined the Trump Crazies.” Yesterday, the Star-Ledger published an opinion article from editorial page editor Tom Moran slamming Jack Ciattarelli for his far-right views and repeated lies about headlining a ‘Stop the Steal’ rally ahead of the deadly January 6th insurrection. Three weeks after Joe Biden won the…

DGA Statement on Dean Heller’s Entrance to Nevada Governor’s Race

Latest News Sep 20, 2021

DGA Statement on Dean Heller’s Entrance to Nevada Governor’s Race

Today, former Senator Dean Heller announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Nevada. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Dean Heller is in this race to support his most important constituency — himself. Throughout his time in office, Heller let political convenience drive his actions rather than…

VIDEO: As Dean Heller Prepares to Re-Launch His Failed Political Career, His Spineless Agenda Is the Same as Ever

Latest News Sep 20, 2021

VIDEO: As Dean Heller Prepares to Re-Launch His Failed Political Career, His Spineless Agenda Is the Same as Ever

Today, ahead of Dean Heller’s campaign launch, the DGA launched a new video slamming Heller for his brand of spineless politics that Nevadans already rejected once before. Watch the new video here. As a senator, Dean Heller repeatedly used his political office for personal gain. Now, as he gears up to run for governor, the…

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Daily Beast Exposes Republican Gubernatorial Candidates for Boosting Trump’s Election Lie

ICYMI: ‘Radical Rebecca’ Kleefisch Running as Wisconsin’s Donald Trump

VIDEO: DGA Launches Video Contrasting Gov. Janet Mills’ Leadership Against Paul LePage’s Failures

NEW AUDIO: As Roe V. Wade is Threatened like Never Before, James Craig Vows “I Will Do Whatever I Can” to Keep Total Abortion Ban on the Books in Michigan

Kelly Schulz Copies Larry Elder’s Playbook on Prolonging the Pandemic

Maryland Matters: Dan Cox Has a Shot in Increasingly Nasty GOP Primary As Kelly Schulz is Still Silent

Every State, Every Vote: Emails, Texts Show DeSantis Voter Suppression Bill Crafted by GOP to Help Republicans Win Elections

ICYMI: Jack Ciattarelli Slammed for Ties to Trump and Involvement in ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally

DGA Statement on Dean Heller’s Entrance to Nevada Governor’s Race

VIDEO: As Dean Heller Prepares to Re-Launch His Failed Political Career, His Spineless Agenda Is the Same as Ever