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Florida Republican: Gillum Will Make a ‘Heck of a Governor’

In case you missed it, the Fort Myers News-Press reported on the huge crowds coming out to support Mayor Andrew Gillum’s inspiring campaign, even in ruby red areas of Florida. This is just more evidence of cross-party support from independents and Republicans. Read the News Press’ story below More than 1,000 people come out…

Kobach’s Hand: The Endorsement Heard ’Round the World

New York Times: ‘Kobach’s gift to Kansas Democrats’ In last night’s Kansas gubernatorial debate, Kris Kobach defined himself as Sam Brownback’s man. Kansans noticed, and so did national reporters. This morning, the New York Times’ Matt Flegenheimer and Jonathan Martin wrote about “Kobach’s gift to Kansas Democrats.” Read the New York Times’ take on Kobach’s…

CAMPAIGN-DEFINING MOMENT: Kobach Raises Hand to Endorse Brownback

Debate Moderator: ‘Raise Your Hand if You Think Sam Brownback Was A Good Governor;’ Kobach Raised His Hand One moment in tonight’s Kansas governor debate crystallized the entire campaign. At the beginning of the debate in Wichita, the moderator asked candidates to “raise your hand if you think Sam Brownback was a good governor.” Kansas…

DGA Calls on Kim Reynolds to Fire Steve King from Reynolds Campaign

Latest News Oct 30, 2018

DGA Calls on Kim Reynolds to Fire Steve King from Reynolds Campaign

National Democrats and National Republicans Agree on King; Why Is Iowa’s Governor Silent? Today, the Democratic Governors Association joined the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Chair in condemning Rep. Steve King’s rhetoric and association with white nationalist groups. The DGA called on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to follow suit and fire Steve King from his role…

Lawrence Journal-World: ‘Orman campaign treasurer resigns, endorses Kelly, says Kobach must be stopped’

Latest News Oct 30, 2018

Lawrence Journal-World: ‘Orman campaign treasurer resigns, endorses Kelly, says Kobach must be stopped’

In case you missed it, Greg Orman’s campaign treasurer resigned from the campaign today, and immediately endorsed Democrat Laura Kelly for Kansas governor. In his endorsement, former Republican State Senator Tim Owens wrote “Electing Kris Kobach governor is one of the worst things that could happen to our state.” Read more from the Lawrence Journal-World…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

Latest News Oct 30, 2018

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

Today, A Stronger Ohio, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “All Across Ohio.” The ad highlights Mike DeWine’s close relationship with his special interest backers. While collecting millions of dollars in campaign checks, DeWine sued to roll back protections for pre-existing conditions and supported massive cuts to Medicaid…

CNN New Day: Races for Governor Carry High Stakes

Latest News Oct 30, 2018

CNN New Day: Races for Governor Carry High Stakes

Avlon: “The real news might be from swing states Trump won, and where Democratic candidates seem to have an edge” On this morning’s CNN New Day, John Avlon highlighted the high stakes of governors races across the country. Many of the governors elected in the 2018 cycle will oversee redistricting in 2021. Among the highlights…

DGA-Backed Group Launches First Ad in Alaska

Ad: ‘Mike Dunleavy: a Politician with No Plan and a Risky Record on Crime” Today, Defeat Dunleavy, an independent organization backed by the Democratic GovernorsAssociation’s PAC (Democratic Action), released a new TV ad, “Dangerous.” The ad is up on television in Alaska with a significant six-figure buy. The ad highlights Mike Dunleavy’s failure to lead…

Chris Sununu AGAIN Calls Paid Family Leave a “Vacation”

Sununu doubles down on opposition to paid family leave Today, at a Concord Monitor editorial board meeting, Chris Sununu doubled down and once again called paid family and medical leave time off a “vacation.” Sununu uniquely thinks the issue he campaigned on in 2016 is a “terrible idea.” Sununu remains opposed to paid family and medical…

Cook Political Report Moves Oklahoma to Tossup

Cook’s Jennifer Duffy: Oklahoma is ‘Quickly Becoming a Jump Ball,” GOP Strategists ‘Concerned’ About Stitt Today, Cook Political Report moved Oklahoma towards Democrats, rating it as a “Tossup.” Cook’s Jennifer Duffy reports that Republican strategists are “concerned that Stitt hasn’t been able to close the deal.” Duffy also wrote that for Democrats, “former Attorney General…

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Florida Republican: Gillum Will Make a ‘Heck of a Governor’

Kobach’s Hand: The Endorsement Heard ’Round the World

CAMPAIGN-DEFINING MOMENT: Kobach Raises Hand to Endorse Brownback

DGA Calls on Kim Reynolds to Fire Steve King from Reynolds Campaign

Lawrence Journal-World: ‘Orman campaign treasurer resigns, endorses Kelly, says Kobach must be stopped’

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

CNN New Day: Races for Governor Carry High Stakes

DGA-Backed Group Launches First Ad in Alaska

Chris Sununu AGAIN Calls Paid Family Leave a “Vacation”

Cook Political Report Moves Oklahoma to Tossup