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Alabama IVF Ruling Highlights the Stakes in NH-Gov Race Where Gov Can Appoint Judges – And Ayotte’s Work Appointing Anti-Abortion Judges

Alabama IVF Ruling Highlights the Stakes in NH-Gov Race Where Gov Can Appoint Judges – And Ayotte’s Work Appointing Anti-Abortion Judges Ayotte served as “sherpa” for Gorsuch nomination, filling SCOTUS seat Mitch McConnell held open for anti-choice justice Last week, in the latest attack on reproductive rights, the Alabama Supreme Court handed down a new…

The Grio: “Democratic Governors Holding The Line To Protect Black History and Books”

The Grio: “Democratic Governors Holding The Line To Protect Black History and Books” A new report from The Grio highlights how Democratic governors using their power to protect and expand access to Black history and books in the face of extreme Republican attacks, writing: “Democratic governors are on the frontlines in the battle over the…

Democratic Women Governors Join CNN to Discuss Being on the “Frontline” Protecting Reproductive Rights and Delivering For Their States

Democratic Women Governors Join CNN to Discuss Being on the “Frontline” Protecting Reproductive Rights and Delivering For Their States The governors discussed the recent ruling in Alabama on IVF and how reproductive rights will remain on the forefront of voters’ minds in 2024 On Friday, seven of the eight Democratic women governors sat down with…

DGA Statement on New MAGA California Recall Effort

DGA Statement on New MAGA California Recall Effort Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on the recall attempt in California: “After failing miserably the first time, MAGA extremists in California have launched another shameless attempt at a partisan power grab and are attacking Gov. Gavin Newsom for leading the…

MinnPost: “Walz takes on the GOP on IVF”

MinnPost: “Walz takes on the GOP on IVF” DGA Chair MN Gov. Walz: “I want to make sure governors educate people that when you elect a governor, they appoint judges that can rule on reproductive health care.” After the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision, which threatens access to IVF for millions of families and is…

RGA Chair Snubs Trump As Feud Continues

RGA Chair Snubs Trump As Feud Continues The Republican Governors Association’s feud with Donald Trump continued this week as new RGA Chair Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee refused to endorse former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary, saying “I have an obligation to not engage in the primary,” according to Politico. This comes as the…

DGA Chair Walz Talks Power to Appoint on Morning Joe: “Build up the firewalls in states, build up the ability to push back”

DGA Chair Walz Talks Power to Appoint on Morning Joe: “Build up the firewalls in states, build up the ability to push back” This morning, DGA Chair and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined Morning Joe, where he discussed the DGA’s new Power To Appoint Fund, stressing the importance of electing Democratic governors who have the…

Jay Ashcroft Opposes “Discounts” and Benefits for Veterans and Members of the Military at GOP Forum

Jay Ashcroft Opposes “Discounts” and Benefits for Veterans and Members of the Military at GOP Forum This weekend, at the Lincoln Days event, a forum for Republican candidates for statewide office, candidate for governor and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft declared his opposition to veterans and members of the military receiving “discounts” and suggested that…

Mark Robinson Once Again Attacks Teachers, Shares Plan to Gut Science & History From NC Public Elementary Schools

Mark Robinson Once Again Attacks Teachers, Shares Plan to Gut Science & History From NC Public Elementary Schools Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is once again attacking North Carolina’s teachers and public schools by touting his previous proposal to gut elementary schools of their science and social studies classes. At a campaign rally, Robinson attacked the…

DGA Chair Gov. Walz Touts Importance of Electing Dem Govs On Pod Save America

DGA Chair Gov. Walz Touts Importance of Electing Dem Govs On Pod Save America Last week, DGA Chair and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined Pod Save America, where he discussed the importance of electing more Democratic governors and highlighted the difference electing a Democratic governor can have on people’s lives. Gov. Walz stated: “My state…

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