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DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Fred Hubbell’s Primary Victory in Iowa

Latest News Jun 06, 2018

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Fred Hubbell’s Primary Victory in Iowa

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Fred Hubbell winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Iowa: “I congratulate Fred Hubbell on earning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Iowa. Fred has a long history of public service and bringing people together to solve Iowa’s problems. As the…

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Primary Victory in New Mexico

Latest News Jun 06, 2018

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Primary Victory in New Mexico

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in New Mexico: “Congratulations to Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham on her historic nomination for Governor of New Mexico. If elected, Michelle would be the first Democratic Hispanic woman elected governor in American…

DGA Statement on Kim Reynolds’ Nomination in Iowa

Latest News Jun 06, 2018

DGA Statement on Kim Reynolds’ Nomination in Iowa

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Governor Kim Reynolds’ nomination in Iowa: “Governor Kim Reynolds has failed Iowa by putting her right-wing agenda ahead of the families and small businesses of her state. From education to health care and the economy, Reynolds’ misplaced priorities have lined the pockets…

DGA Statement on Steve Pearce’s Nomination in New Mexico

Latest News Jun 06, 2018

DGA Statement on Steve Pearce’s Nomination in New Mexico

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce’s gubernatorial nomination in New Mexico: “Rep. Steve Pearce is too extreme for New Mexico. “New Mexico Republicans just nominated a Donald Trump clone for governor. Steve Pearce is ranked asone of the top 10 most far-right Republican members…

Rauner Still Needs to Answer for His Admin’s Mismanagement at Quincy

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner returns to the Quincy Veterans’ Home where three years of Legionnaires’ outbreaks killed 13 and enveloped his administration in scandal. The past six months has been a constant drip of new revelations about the Rauner administration’s fatal mismanagement at Quincy, and instead of addressing what went wrong, Rauner’s team has focused…

MEMO: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election

MEMO To: Interested Parties From: DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson Date: June 5, 2018 Re: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election As Iowa voters cast their ballots today in the state’s primary election, Governor Kim Reynolds finds herself in a vulnerable position that is sure to worsen as she heads into the general election…

Rauner Says Budget Was Only Possible Thanks to Donald Trump’s Policies

Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed a full-year budget for the first time since he was inaugurated in 2015 and went out of his way to praise President Donald Trump’s policies for helping make it happen. Asked why a budget happened this year and not in his first three years, Rauner offered one theory when he said Illinois was “fortunate” to…

After Pawlenty Thumbed Nose At Activists, GOP Convention-Goers Let Him Have It

“Disappointed”, “He should have been here”, “Disgrace”, “Turned his back on the Republican Party” Tim Pawlenty decided to skip the Minnesota GOP endorsement convention so he could spend a few extra months banking a few more paychecks from Wall Street. As you can imagine, the reaction from Republican activists – who affiliate with Trump more…

ICYMI – Sun Editorial: Laxalt takes self-serving approach to Republican primary

In case you missed it, the Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board slammed Adam Laxalt for trying to get two of his opponents removed from the only GOP gubernatorial debate before the primary. Throughout the campaign, Laxalt has tried to hide from voters, press, and anyone else who might be critical of him. From donor protection…

What Was the Point of Rauner’s Three Year Budget Crisis?

The Democratic Governors Association releases the following statement through spokesperson Sam Salustro regarding news that Governor Bruce Rauner signed the first budget of his term after forcing the state to endure three years of crises: “Bruce Rauner’s budget signature is three years too late. Thanks to Rauner’s failed leadership, Illinois’ debt soared, credit rating dropped,…

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DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Fred Hubbell’s Primary Victory in Iowa

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Primary Victory in New Mexico

DGA Statement on Kim Reynolds’ Nomination in Iowa

DGA Statement on Steve Pearce’s Nomination in New Mexico

Rauner Still Needs to Answer for His Admin’s Mismanagement at Quincy

MEMO: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election

Rauner Says Budget Was Only Possible Thanks to Donald Trump’s Policies

After Pawlenty Thumbed Nose At Activists, GOP Convention-Goers Let Him Have It

ICYMI – Sun Editorial: Laxalt takes self-serving approach to Republican primary

What Was the Point of Rauner’s Three Year Budget Crisis?