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Is This The Civility You Want, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest?

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Is This The Civility You Want, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest?

Bladen County GOP Shares Misogynistic Meme about Sen. Kamala Harris  If North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is serious about running on civility in the gubernatorial race, it looks like he’s going to have to battle his own party’s incivility first. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest launched his gubernatorial campaign exploratory calling for more civility. In…

New Jersey Transplant Gianforte’s Failure To Launch With Montana Republicans

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New Jersey Transplant Gianforte’s Failure To Launch With Montana Republicans

After defying the “deep concerns” of Montana Republicans and running for governor, Rep. Greg Gianforte is having even more problems with the party voters and activists. Gianforte is struggling to gain the support of Montana Republican legislators—who are rushing to his opponents in droves. Gianforte promised Montana Republicans he would retain his Congressional seat—then “duped”…

DGA Statement On Chris Sununu Auctioning Off His Veto of Paid Family Leave

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DGA Statement On Chris Sununu Auctioning Off His Veto of Paid Family Leave

VIDEO: Chris Sununu: “Is this legal? I’m selling vetoes. I don’t care.” At a Republican fundraiser in Wolfeboro on July 4, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu was featured as the auctioneer. At the event, Sununu literally auctioned off a copy of his veto of Senate Bill 1—a bill that would have enacted paid family and…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Taking.” The ad highlights why Andy Beshear is one of the country’s most effective Attorneys General. His record includes fighting for Kentucky families’ healthcare, delivering justice against child predators, ending the rape kit backlog and standing up to Matt…

Reeves Must Denounce Lawsuit Jeopardizing Mississippians’ Health Care Coverage

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Reeves Must Denounce Lawsuit Jeopardizing Mississippians’ Health Care Coverage

Today, oral arguments begin in New Orleans for a Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant-backed lawsuit that could end protections for Mississippians with a pre-existing condition and jeopardize funding if the state accepts federal dollars for health care. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Mississippi: Insurance companies could refuse to…

Matt Bevin Has The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Kentuckians Of Their Health Care

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Matt Bevin Has The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Kentuckians Of Their Health Care

Today, oral arguments begin in a Kentucky lawsuit that could end protections for Kentuckians with a pre-existing condition. Matt Bevin supports the end goal of this lawsuit: a full repeal the Affordable Care Act. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Kentucky: 479,600 Kentuckians who have gained coverage through…

Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone Must Denounce Lawsuit That Would Strip Louisianans Of Their Health Care

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Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone Must Denounce Lawsuit That Would Strip Louisianans Of Their Health Care

Today, oral arguments begin in New Orleans for a lawsuit that could end protections for Louisianans with a pre-existing condition. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Louisiana: 445,800 Louisianans who have gained coverage through Medicaid expansion could become uninsured. Insurance companies could refuse to cover 1.9 million Louisianans…

Govs On Deck – July 9, 2019

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – July 9, 2019

Good Tuesday morning – I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th and no one in DC floated away yesterday. 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…

What They’re Saying About Dan Forest’s Inflammatory Anti-Diversity Tirade

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What They’re Saying About Dan Forest’s Inflammatory Anti-Diversity Tirade

Over the Fourth of July weekend, national and North Carolina newspapers, editorial boards, and blogs denounced North Carolina GOP candidate for governor and current Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest’s inflammatory remarks disparaging diversity. In a recent sermon at Cornerstone Church, Forest stated, “No other nation, my friends, has ever survived the diversity and multiculturalism that America…

ICYMI: Bevin’s Feud With His Lieutenant Governor Makes National News

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ICYMI: Bevin’s Feud With His Lieutenant Governor Makes National News

In case you missed it, NPR profiled Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s feud with his Lieutenant Gov. Jenean Hampton. The months–long squabble shows the growing rift between Matt Bevin and the Tea Party activists who worked to elect him in 2015. This dispute isn’t going away—it’s making national news. Instead of trying to win over the…

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