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Adam Putnam Limps Through Memorial Day Weekend

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Adam Putnam Limps Through Memorial Day Weekend

Putnam’s a Proud NRA Sellout, But Wishes We’d All Forget That Adam Putnam has been having a rough few weeks trying to wash off the stench of being a proud NRA sellout. From protests to columns to social media, Putnam’s entire brand is being defined by that infamous tweet. He only made it worse when…

FACT CHECK: Rauner’s Leadership Shifted the State’s Infrastructure Plan into Reverse

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FACT CHECK: Rauner’s Leadership Shifted the State’s Infrastructure Plan into Reverse

In a fitting bit of symbolism, Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the state’s new six-year infrastructure plan in front of a bridge that’s been slated for replacement since 2013. But the announcement also comes after years of Bruce Rauner entirely failing to manage the infrastructure of the state, leaving us with a system rated “C-Minus” and costing drivers…

ICYMI: Wisconsin Republicans Panic About Scott Walker’s Reelection Odds

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ICYMI: Wisconsin Republicans Panic About Scott Walker’s Reelection Odds

“They don’t realize how jammed up they are” The New Yorker’s latest story on the rise and fall of the Tea Party in Wisconsin reveals just how nervous Republicans there are about Governor Scott Walker’s reelection chances. Key quotes below: “The energy on the Democratic side, especially among women, that’s real…There are Republicans who think…

VIDEO: The Knives Came Out on Day 1 of GOP’s ‘Bloody Runoff’

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VIDEO: The Knives Came Out on Day 1 of GOP’s ‘Bloody Runoff’

WXIA Report – ‘Cagle, Kemp Sharpen GOP Runoff Attacks’ There’s a reason the Gainesville Times is already calling the race between Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp a “bloody runoff.” Both candidates used their first post-primary television sit-downs to amp up their attacks on each other. Cagle went straight for Kemp’s record as Secretary of State,…

Rauner Continues Playing Politics with Illinois Families’ Safety

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Rauner Continues Playing Politics with Illinois Families’ Safety

Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner’s office quickly flip-flopped on whether the Governor even supported portions of his own public safety proposal. Rauner previously rewrote a gun safety bill in an effort “kill the bill,” so it was surprising to hear his criminal justice director tell legislators the Governor would be willing to drop the controversial items of his rewrite…

What They’re Saying: Georgia GOP ‘Sharpens Knives’ Ahead of ‘Bruising’ Runoff

What They’re Saying: Georgia GOP ‘Sharpens Knives’ Ahead of ‘Bruising’ Runoff

What They’re Saying: Georgia GOP ‘Sharpens Knives’ Ahead of ‘Bruising’ Runoff   Kemp and Cagle Attacking Each Other on Day One The runoff between Brian Kemp and Casey Cagle isn’t even a day old, and Georgia voters are already bracing themselves for an ugly campaign. The candidates have two months to court the ultra-conservative GOP…

Tim Pawlenty Declares Mission Accomplished For The Rich

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Tim Pawlenty Declares Mission Accomplished For The Rich

Pawlenty Reassures His Former Employer Saying: “The Rich Are Going to Be Fine” Tim Pawlenty left Minnesota’s finances, education system, and economy in shambles before running off to The Swamp to make millions shilling for Wall Street. He dutifully advocated for allowing banks to escape damages after cybersecurity breaches, removing consumer safeguards, and of course,…

DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Texas

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DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Texas

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the nominations of Lupe Valdez and Gov. Greg Abbott for governor in Texas: “Congratulations to Lupe Valdez on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Texas,” said Pearson. “An Army veteran and Dallas County Sheriff, Lupe has been serving her community and…

DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Arkansas

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DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Arkansas

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the nominations of Jared Henderson and Gov. Asa Hutchinson for governor in Arkansas: “Congratulations to Jared Henderson on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor of Arkansas,”said Pearson. “As someone who has devoted his career building a stronger economy and better schools, Jared…

DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Georgia

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DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Georgia

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the Republican primary results in Georgia: “This primary has revealed the Republican candidates as the extreme far-right ideologues they really are,” said Pearson. “Now that we’re down to two candidates, Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp are about to put on a two-month…

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