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ICYMI: Derek Schmidt Continues Kris Kobach’s Legacy of Costing Taxpayers Millions

Attorney General Derek Schmidt is proving once more that he’ll only continue the unpopular policies and political stunts of Sam Brownback and Kris Kobach. A report from the Kansas Reflector details how Schmidt is costing Kansas taxpayers $1.9 million by finally conceding defeat in a legal battle started by the passage of Kobach’s signature law…

Govs On Deck – September 13, 2021

Govs on Deck Sep 13, 2021

Govs On Deck – September 13, 2021

Ah, another Monday. Welcome to “Govs on Deck”! As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at pawlak@dga.net You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, @MadelinePawlak, and @TaylorLeighScof. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other info/what other formats…

DGA Statement on Bill McSwain’s Entrance to Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

Today, former Trump appointee Bill McSwain announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, joining a crowded field of far-right Trump loyalists. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Just like the rest of the crowded field in the Republican primary, Bill McSwain is a right-wing politician who…

VIDEO: DGA Launches New Video Slamming Rebecca Kleefisch and Her Long Record of Failing Wisconsinites

After Rebecca Kleefisch declared her candidacy in the Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary, the DGA is launching a new video in Wisconsin, slamming Kleefisch for her record of failures and increasingly radical positions. Watch the new video here. As Lieutenant Governor during the catastrophic Scott Walker administration, Kleefisch helped slash funding for education while negotiating a…

DGA Statement on Kevin Rinke’s Entrance Into Michigan GOP Primary

Unimpressed with the hand-picked candidate of GOP insiders and serial question dodger James Craig, the crowded and divisive Michigan Republican primary for governor primary just got even messier. This time, self-funder Kevin Rinke officially launched his campaign for governor with news he’s ready to spend an “initial investment” of $10 million to buy the nomination, joining a…

Kim Reynolds Touts Benefits of the American Rescue Plan After Spending Months Fighting Against it

After making it “abundantly clear she’s not happy” with the American Rescue Plan, Kim Reynolds is attempting to do a complete 180 and take credit for the benefits of the overwhelmingly popular COVID relief package. Yesterday, Reynolds hypocritically touted her administration’s efforts to use ARP funding for housing assistance, ignoring the months she spent criticizing the plan…

DGA Statement on Rebecca Kleefisch’s Entrance to Wisconsin Governor’s Race

Today, Republican Rebecca Kleefisch announced her candidacy for governor of Wisconsin. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Rebecca Kleefisch would drag Wisconsin back to the era of Scott Walker, the last thing Wisconsinites need as they recover from the pandemic. Kleefisch championed Walker’s efforts to undermine public education, create a…

VIDEO: Glenn Youngkin Vows to Go “On Offense” Against Reproductive Rights in Virginia

As urgent nationwide calls grow to protect the right to choose following a near-total ban on abortion in Texas, the DGA launched a new video exposing Glenn Youngkin’s extreme position on outlawing abortion and restricting reproductive health care. Glenn Youngkin was caught on tape admitting to his closest supporters his secret plot to attack reproductive rights in…

DGA Statement on Paul Gazelka’s Entrance to Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary Race to the Right

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement after Republican State Senator Paul Gazelka announced his candidacy in the Minnesota Republican primary: “At every turn, Paul Gazelka has failed to put Minnesotans first and, instead, pursued a harmful partisan agenda that risks the well-being of Minnesota and its families. “Gazelka supported Republicans’ attempts to repeal the…

USA Today Details How Democratic Governors Are Leading on Voting Rights

USA Today: State Democratic Officials “Doing All They Can to Increase Participation and Turnout” A new USA Today article from Phillip M. Bailey highlights how Democratic governors are defending and expanding voting access as the fight to stop Republican assaults on voting rights has shifted to the states. In Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin,…

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ICYMI: Derek Schmidt Continues Kris Kobach’s Legacy of Costing Taxpayers Millions

Govs On Deck – September 13, 2021

DGA Statement on Bill McSwain’s Entrance to Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

VIDEO: DGA Launches New Video Slamming Rebecca Kleefisch and Her Long Record of Failing Wisconsinites

DGA Statement on Kevin Rinke’s Entrance Into Michigan GOP Primary

Kim Reynolds Touts Benefits of the American Rescue Plan After Spending Months Fighting Against it

DGA Statement on Rebecca Kleefisch’s Entrance to Wisconsin Governor’s Race

VIDEO: Glenn Youngkin Vows to Go “On Offense” Against Reproductive Rights in Virginia

DGA Statement on Paul Gazelka’s Entrance to Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary Race to the Right

USA Today Details How Democratic Governors Are Leading on Voting Rights