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VIDEO: Gov. Kate Brown Speaks Out, Knute Buehler Still Silent on Kavanaugh

Yesterday, Governor Kate Brown continued her advocacy on behalf of Oregonian women by speaking out against Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. Meanwhile, her opponent Knute Buehler has failed to say anything about the allegations against Kavanaugh or the threat his nomination poses to women across the country. Buehler has spent his campaign for governor desperately…

Michigan Press Roundup: ‘It’s been a tough week for Bill Schuette’

Bill Schuette’s campaign is swirling in controversy and bad press, facing public backlash from prominent local businesses for his anti-LGBTQ record, while Republican and Independent leaders are crossing party lines to endorse Gretchen Whitmer. Meanwhile, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball is shifting its forecast for the race from “Toss-Up” to “Likely Democratic.” WKZO-Kalamazoo: “It’s been a tough…

A Record to Be Afraid of: Allan Fung’s Plan for Rhode Island

Allan Fung’s Claims There is ‘Nothing to Be Afraid Of’ – But He’s Been a Patsy for Trump’s Agenda Yesterday, Mayor Allan Fung said to the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, “even though I am Republican, there is nothing to be afraid of.” But in reality, Fung’s support for President Trump and record on the issues important to Rhode Island families…

Scotty Doesn’t Know: Walker Unable to Answer On Pre-Existing Condition Protections

Governor Scott Walker, who signed off on a lawsuit to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and its protections for pre-existing conditions, has recently taken to preposterously telling Wisconsin voters that he wants to protect provisions of the very law he is seeking to overturn. But according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, “Walker gives no details…

ICYMI: “Former Aides Give Wisconsin Gov. Walker Re-Election Headache”

“I have never seen a situation like this where there seems to be a building insurrection for a governor running for re-election,” A new report out from the Associated Press highlights a problem Governor Scott Walker’s campaign is facing from an unusual source: former top members of his own administration. Not only have three former…

ICYMI: Laura Kelly Is Showing Her Crossover Appeal. Kris Kobach And Greg Orman? Not So Much

In case you missed it, the Kansas City Star highlighted Democratic nominee Laura Kelly’s widespread bipartisan support in Kansas’ governor’s race. She has been racking up Republican endorsements, while Kris Kobach struggles to find support. Read the editorial in the Kansas City Star about Laura Kelly’s crossover appeal below: Laura Kelly is showing her crossover…

DGA Adds Georgia to “Unrig the Map” Program, Announces Major Redistricting Investment

Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced that Georgia will be added as the ninth “Unrig the Map” target for the 2018 election cycle. The DGA’s Unrig the Map project is a zero-overhead fund to win targeted gubernatorial races that are key to 2021 redistricting. Georgia joins eight previously announced Unrig the Map targets for 2018:…

Walker Stapleton Glossed Over LG Pick’s Involvement In One Of The Biggest Scandals In Military History

Colorado Sun report raises new questions about Stapleton’s lack of judgment On Friday, the Colorado Sun released a bombshell report on GOP Lt. Governor Nominee Lang Sias’ involvement in the Tailhook sexual assault scandal, one of the largest scandals in military history. In an interview with the Colorado Sun, Sias repeatedly refused to answer key…

Inslee: Republican Governors Should Rescind Their Support for Kavanaugh

DGA Chair: ‘I don’t care whether you’re Republican or Democrat, this is a very serious allegation’ Today, while campaigning with Molly Kelly in Manchester, N.H., Governor Jay Inslee called on New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu to immediately withdraw his endorsement of Brett Kavanaugh. In the wake of disturbing allegations of sexual assault committed by Supreme…

Cook Political Report: Primaries Left GOP With Weaker Nominees

Cook’s Jennifer Duffy: “Democrats generally nominated strong candidates while the same isn’t true for Republicans” In case you missed it, Cook Political Analyst Jennifer Duffy wrote on the state of play for gubernatorial races as we emerge from the primary season. And the top line? Republicans nominated weaker candidates. One big reason: Donald Trump. Despite…

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