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Govs On Deck – March 3, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 04, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 3, 2021

Happy Wednesday and welcome to today’s edition of “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 amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

VIDEO: Republican Party of Virginia’s Convention of Chaos

The DGA released a video today highlighting the mayhem surrounding the Virginia Republican nomination fight. The Virginia GOP has spent nearly every weekend fighting one another – and now, they’re heading towards a convention of chaos. Frontrunner candidate and self-proclaimed “Trump in heels” Amanda Chase has preemptively accused the Virginia GOP of cheating, and even sued the…

Democratic Governors Association Welcomes Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee

Today, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. As Gov. Raimondo transitions to this new role in the Biden administration, Lt. Gov. Dan McKee will become Rhode Island’s next governor. Gov. McKee has served as Rhode Island’s lieutenant governor since 2014. Born and raised in the Ocean State, Gov.…

DGA Statement on Confirmation of Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo As U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Today, Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement: “Congratulations to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo on her new role as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Raimondo is the right person to help Americans recover from the pandemic and build…

ICYMI: Over the Weekend, Virginia GOP Infighting Escalates at Candidate Forum

Over the weekend, Virginia Republicans were at each other’s throats, showing that solidifying a nomination method has done little to tamp down the flames of the GOP civil war. Nearly all of the candidates attended a candidate forum hosted by the chairman of the Battlefield Chapter of Virginia Patriots, who is known for posting inappropriate videos back in 2017. The biggest…

Govs On Deck – March 1, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 01, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 1, 2021

Guys, it’s March. That’s wild. It’s also Monday (less wild) so that means another edition of “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 amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to…

ICYMI: As Michigan GOP Blocks COVID-19 Relief, Majority Leader Mike Shirkey’s Company Takes $1.7 Million PPP Loan

As Michigan Republicans continue to delay federal COVID-19 relief for their constituents, Michigan GOP Senate Leader Mike Shirkey’s business accepted $1.7 million in federal COVID-19 assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to a new report from The Detroit News. This is the second loan his company has received, bringing the total up to $3.5 million.…

Govs On Deck – February 26, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 26, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 26, 2021

Happy Friday, everyone, and welcome to today’s edition of “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 amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what…

During QPAC Week, Trump Lays Plans to “Exact Revenge” on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp

According to Politico, Donald Trump has told advisors he’s eager to “exact revenge […] against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp” for failing to overturn his state’s election results in Trump’s favor. Trump has been actively recruiting primary challengers against Kemp in Georgia, including Rep. Doug Collins and football player Herschel Walker. Trump is also gearing up…

At QPAC, Ron DeSantis Touts Florida’s Corrupt Vaccine Rollout As a Model for the Nation

At QPAC this morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis advertised his state as a model for handling the pandemic, saying “Florida got it right.” In MAGA fantasyland, that might be true, but in reality, DeSantis has politicized the distribution of the state’s limited vaccine supply, allowing his political allies and those in affluent communities to jump the…

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Govs On Deck – March 3, 2021

VIDEO: Republican Party of Virginia’s Convention of Chaos

Democratic Governors Association Welcomes Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee

DGA Statement on Confirmation of Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo As U.S. Secretary of Commerce

ICYMI: Over the Weekend, Virginia GOP Infighting Escalates at Candidate Forum

Govs On Deck – March 1, 2021

ICYMI: As Michigan GOP Blocks COVID-19 Relief, Majority Leader Mike Shirkey’s Company Takes $1.7 Million PPP Loan

Govs On Deck – February 26, 2021

During QPAC Week, Trump Lays Plans to “Exact Revenge” on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp

At QPAC, Ron DeSantis Touts Florida’s Corrupt Vaccine Rollout As a Model for the Nation