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What They’re Saying: Louisiana Republicans Fight Each Other Before First Debate Tonight

As the first debate begins tonight, the Louisiana Republican Party is reeling from Eddie Rispone’s attack on his fellow Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham. It’s a recipe that divided the LA GOP in 2015, leading many to blame the infighting for Gov. Edwards’ victory. And now they’re at it again just in time for both men…

DGA Releases New Video: “Worst Nightmare”

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

DGA Releases New Video: “Worst Nightmare”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association is releasing a new video, “Worst Nightmare,” highlighting how Louisiana Republicans infighting is the party’s worst nightmare. There’s less than a month left until the jungle primary and Eddie Rispone decided to go after his fellow Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in a new TV ad. Louisiana Republicans warned Abraham…

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

“This program is an absolute game-changer for New Mexico” – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham “[O]ne of the boldest state-led efforts to expand access to higher education” – The New York Times Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced her plan to make college tuition-free for New Mexico’s in-state students. The program, called…

Phil Scott’s Sabotage Of Working Vermonters’ Health Care

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

Phil Scott’s Sabotage Of Working Vermonters’ Health Care

Last week, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott continued his war on affordable health care for Vermonters by saying he opposes increasing Medicaid funding for working families. This isn’t the only way Scott has tried to burden Vermonters with higher health care costs. Older adults and children stand to lose if Scott’s wish list becomes reality. Under…

Then/Now: Moody’s Upgrades Louisiana’s Credit Outlook To “Positive,” Way Up From “Negative” Rating In Jindal Years

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

Then/Now: Moody’s Upgrades Louisiana’s Credit Outlook To “Positive,” Way Up From “Negative” Rating In Jindal Years

Gov. John Bel Edwards has turned Louisiana’s budget crisis around from the failed Jindal era and one credit agency is taking notice. During the Jindal years, Louisiana had a $2 billion budget deficit and its credit outlook slipped from “stable” to “negative.” Thanks to Gov. Edwards’ bipartisan leadership that turned Jindal’s deficit into a surplus,…

Edwards, Beshear Outraised Their Republican Opponents Last Week

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear both outraised their Republican opponents in reports filed last week. Gov. Edwards raised more than both Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone combined and raised more than any candidate in history in the July to September fundraising period. Abraham and Rispone weren’t able to find…

Bevin Longs For The Days When Kentuckians With Pre-Existing Conditions Had More Expensive Health Care That Covered Less

Last week, Bevin continued his war on Kentuckians’ health care by longing for the days when Kentuckians with pre-existing conditions had disastrous high-risk pools, which offered skimpier benefits at a much higher cost. Bevin said, “We used to have that before the ACA existed…I think we should go back to something like that.” Kentucky had…

With A Month To Go, Rispone And Abraham Take the Gloves Off

Louisiana Republican leaders warned Rep. Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone against attacking each other, but Rispone felt no reservations about throwing the first punch, airing an attack ad against Abraham tomorrow. So much for GOP unity. This isn’t the first infighting among Louisiana Republicans this year. In March, Rispone’s campaign circulated a website slamming Abraham.…

Govs On Deck – September 16, 2019

Govs on Deck Sep 16, 2019

Govs On Deck – September 16, 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 Tells Taxpayers Out-Of-State Trips On Their Dime Are “None Of Their Business”

A report earlier this week from the Courier-Journal detailed Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s out-of-state trips on a state-owned plane. Bevin refused to disclose the reason for many of these trips. Now Bevin says it’s “none of their business.” He also said, “I have used the plane for personal reasons and used it to speak to…

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What They’re Saying: Louisiana Republicans Fight Each Other Before First Debate Tonight

DGA Releases New Video: “Worst Nightmare”

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

Phil Scott’s Sabotage Of Working Vermonters’ Health Care

Then/Now: Moody’s Upgrades Louisiana’s Credit Outlook To “Positive,” Way Up From “Negative” Rating In Jindal Years

Edwards, Beshear Outraised Their Republican Opponents Last Week

Bevin Longs For The Days When Kentuckians With Pre-Existing Conditions Had More Expensive Health Care That Covered Less

With A Month To Go, Rispone And Abraham Take the Gloves Off

Govs On Deck – September 16, 2019

Bevin Tells Taxpayers Out-Of-State Trips On Their Dime Are “None Of Their Business”