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MEMO: Gov. Edwards has clearest path to victory

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MEMO: Gov. Edwards has clearest path to victory

To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Date: October 11, 2019 Re: Gov. Edwards has clearest path to victory Gov. John Bel Edwards is well-positioned to win tomorrow or in the runoff next month. Despite more than $7 million in negative ads spent against him, Edwards maintains high job approval and favorability ratings…

Galloway Outraises Parson Despite Special Interests Powering His Campaign  

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Galloway Outraises Parson Despite Special Interests Powering His Campaign  

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s campaign is powered by Jefferson City Insiders…but even with all of the help of these special interests, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway outraised Parson by $228,000. Parson is relying on these well-connected special interests to fund his campaign. Last month, the Kansas City Star highlighted Parson’s troublesome relationship with Jefferson City…

Govs Get It Done: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Expands Access to Ballot Box

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Govs Get It Done: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Expands Access to Ballot Box

  New law allows for same-day voter registration at every polling location Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Tuesday making same-day voter registration available at every polling location in the state. Same-day registration had previously been available in 2018 at only select voting locations.  The law, aimed at increasing voter participation, will go into…

SUNUNU SAID WHAT?: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Thinks Raising The Minimum Wage Is Dumb

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SUNUNU SAID WHAT?: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Thinks Raising The Minimum Wage Is Dumb

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu keeps proving he’s out-of-touch with working Granite Staters. Today, he said, “We are not doing dumb things like raising the minimum wage. That would be disastrous.” Sununu took a $20,000 raise but vetoed a minimum wage increase for Granite Staters. Raising the minimum wage to $12 would directly affect 115,000…

Govs Get It Done: Optimism In Illinois Hits Four-Year High Under Gov. Pritzker’s Leadership 

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Govs Get It Done: Optimism In Illinois Hits Four-Year High Under Gov. Pritzker’s Leadership 

A new poll in Illinois shows that the percentage of Illinois residents who believe the state is headed in the right direction has doubled under Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s leadership. Gov. Pritzker also holds a 59 percent approval rating in his ninth month in office. The poll, conducted by the Survey Research Office at the…

Bevin Needs To Stop Insulting Kentucky Taxpayers, Reimburse For Full Cost Of Out-Of-State Flights

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Bevin Needs To Stop Insulting Kentucky Taxpayers, Reimburse For Full Cost Of Out-Of-State Flights

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s plane scandal keeps gaining altitude. Bevin told Kentuckians his out-of-state trips on the state plane were “none of their business.” He even admitted he used the plane for personal reasons. Then, Bevin released a partial list detailing some of the flights. Now we’re finally learning about some of the trips Bevin…

Gov. Edwards Earns The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate Endorsement   

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Gov. Edwards Earns The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate Endorsement   

  The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate Editorial Board: Edwards’ pragmatism “is what Louisiana needs” The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate endorsed Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards for re-election yesterday, praising him for his pragmatism and solving the state’s budget crisis. The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate commends Gov. Edwards for his bipartisanship and his…

Govs On Deck – October 7, 2019

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Govs On Deck – October 7, 2019

Good Monday morning! Welcome to this week’s edition of “Govs on Deck” – the weekly tip sheet dedicated to keeping you informed about what is happening in Democratic governors’ offices around the country. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @MichBeyer.…

Bevin Insults His Lieutenant Governor…On Her Home Turf

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Bevin Insults His Lieutenant Governor…On Her Home Turf

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin just can’t stop insulting his hand-picked lieutenant governor. Bevin removed Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton from the Republican ticket earlier this year and  fired two of her staff members without her permission. The spat has gone on for months, with Hampton even suing Bevin in court to reverse the firings. Hampton has…

ICYMI: RGA Forced To Pull Ad Featuring Man Accused Of Sexual Harassment

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ICYMI: RGA Forced To Pull Ad Featuring Man Accused Of Sexual Harassment

Today, the Republican Governors Association was forced to pull an ad featuring Greg May, who was accused of sexual harassment. May was the subject of a harassment suit in 2008 where he is accused of propositioning a woman for sex and when she refused, he asked her to perform oral sex. May was also involved…

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