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DGA Statement on Michael Steele Creating Exploratory Committee for a Potential Run for Governor of Maryland

Yesterday, Michael Steele announced he is creating an exploratory committee for a potential run for governor in Maryland in 2022. Democratic Governors Association Deputy Executive Director Wendi Wallace released the following statement: “Michael Steele’s potential entrance into the GOP primary would only add to the growing infighting that will inevitably leave the Republican party in shambles. Donald…

The Weekender (7/23/21)

Weekender Jul 23, 2021

The Weekender (7/23/21)

Welcome to the Democratic Governors Association’s Friday newsletter, The Weekender. Let’s get started. Virginia: Terry McAuliffe continues to spread his optimistic agenda for progress in Virginia across the Commonwealth — and he has President Biden’s support along the way. President Biden is set to visit Arlington today to hold a grassroots event alongside McAuliffe. Thus far,…

With President Biden Campaigning Today with Terry McAuliffe, It’s Time for Glenn to Answer the Question:

In response to Joe Biden’s visit to Virginia today to attend a grassroots event in support of Terry McAuliffe, DGA Communications Director David Turner released the following statement: “When’s the Trump-Youngkin rally in Virginia?” ###

Mark Amodei Punts Decision on Whether to Join Unimpressive NV GOP Primary Field

Rep. Mark Amodei still hasn’t decided whether or not he wants to jump into the messy, far-right GOP field for governor in Nevada. One thing he has decided, though, is that he’s unimpressed with the other candidates in the Republican primary field. “Certainly no one has sucked the air out of the room, in a Republican…

ICYMI: While Scott Jensen Denies He’s “Anti-Vax,” Evidence Shows Otherwise

“Scott Jensen spread COVID conspiracy theories, and has appeared with top anti-vaccine activists many times” Former state Sen. Scott Jensen, a “doctor” and a Minnesota GOP candidate for governor continues to deny that he’s anti-vaccine, even as he pushes dangerous and disproven conspiracy theories about COVID-19. New reporting details how Scott Jensen continues to play a major…

ICYMI: Gov. McKee Announces Best Fundraising Quarter Ever with Over $320,000 Raised

Jul 21, 2021

ICYMI: Gov. McKee Announces Best Fundraising Quarter Ever with Over $320,000 Raised

Gov. Dan McKee’s campaign filed its second-quarter fundraising disclosure report today and reported a fundraising total of over $320,000 from 613 donors in 38 of Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns. The boost raises Gov. McKee’s cash-on-hand to more than $716,000. A spokesperson for the McKee campaign said they filed ahead of the August deadline…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Maine Government Savings Reach Historic High Under Mills Administration

Latest News Jul 21, 2021

Dem Govs Get It Done: Maine Government Savings Reach Historic High Under Mills Administration

Yesterday, Gov. Janet Mills announced that her administration had deposited another $223.6 million into the state’s rainy day fund, bringing it to a historic high of $491.9 million. Early in her term, Mills’ predecessor and recently announced GOP primary candidate Paul LePage and his fellow Republicans claimed Gov. Mills would drain the state’s savings account…

ICYMI: Gov. Steve Sisolak Gets “High Marks for COVID-19 and Economy” in New Poll

Latest News Jul 21, 2021

ICYMI: Gov. Steve Sisolak Gets “High Marks for COVID-19 and Economy” in New Poll

Poll Shows A Majority of Nevada Voters View Gov. Steve Sisolak Favorably A new poll shows Gov. Steve Sisolak receiving high marks from Nevada voters. The poll from OH Predictive Insights found Gov. Sisolak to be “enjoying a positive image among a majority of Silver State voters,” with 52% of Nevadans approving of the job Gov. Sisolak is doing…

Jack Ciattarelli Needs “Wiggle Room” to Lie to Voters About His Extreme Policies

Latest News Jul 21, 2021

Jack Ciattarelli Needs “Wiggle Room” to Lie to Voters About His Extreme Policies

In video footage recently obtained by POLITICO, Jack Ciattarelli was caught asking his base, conservative voters, for “wiggle room” to lie about his policies in order to get elected. Read the full report here. “I’m never gonna disrespect the base, but you guys got to give me a little wiggle room,” Ciattarelli told the conservative…

GOP Hypocrisy: “GOP Governors Who Blasted COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Now Take Credit For The Funds”

Latest News Jul 21, 2021

GOP Hypocrisy: “GOP Governors Who Blasted COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Now Take Credit For The Funds”

Across the country, GOP governors who incessantly bashed the American Rescue Plan are now attempting to take credit for it, as the impacts of the overwhelmingly popular bill reach more and more Americans. New reporting from the Huffington Post details how even the most extreme Republican governors seem to be realizing the error of their…

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DGA Statement on Michael Steele Creating Exploratory Committee for a Potential Run for Governor of Maryland

The Weekender (7/23/21)

With President Biden Campaigning Today with Terry McAuliffe, It’s Time for Glenn to Answer the Question:

Mark Amodei Punts Decision on Whether to Join Unimpressive NV GOP Primary Field

ICYMI: While Scott Jensen Denies He’s “Anti-Vax,” Evidence Shows Otherwise

ICYMI: Gov. McKee Announces Best Fundraising Quarter Ever with Over $320,000 Raised

Dem Govs Get It Done: Maine Government Savings Reach Historic High Under Mills Administration

ICYMI: Gov. Steve Sisolak Gets “High Marks for COVID-19 and Economy” in New Poll

Jack Ciattarelli Needs “Wiggle Room” to Lie to Voters About His Extreme Policies

GOP Hypocrisy: “GOP Governors Who Blasted COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Now Take Credit For The Funds”