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Dem Govs Get it Done: Under Laura Kelly Economic Development “Has Never Been Stronger Than It Is Right Now”

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Dem Govs Get it Done: Under Laura Kelly Economic Development “Has Never Been Stronger Than It Is Right Now”

Hutchinson/Reno Chamber of Commerce President Debra Teufel: “Economic development is a top priority in Kansas…under Gov. Laura Kelly’s direction.” After years of mismanagement and underfunding by the Brownback administration with Derek Schmidt by his side, Gov. Laura Kelly is leading a “comprehensive, bold effort” to revitalize the Kansas economy. In a new op-ed to the…

Rebecca Kleefisch Flip-Flops on Support for Recalls

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Rebecca Kleefisch Flip-Flops on Support for Recalls

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Recalls for Thee, But Not for Me” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has caught Rebecca Kleefisch flip-flopping her stance on recalls for political benefit. Kleefisch opposed a 2012 recall attempt when she was the target, but she’s now thrown her support behind a school board recall driven by far-right conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19…

Glenn Youngkin Wants to Bring the Betsy DeVos Education Agenda to Virginia

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Glenn Youngkin Wants to Bring the Betsy DeVos Education Agenda to Virginia

Glenn Youngkin didn’t wait until he was elected to confirm he’ll bring the Donald Trump-Betsy DeVos education agenda to Virginia. Yesterday, Betsy Devos appeared as a surrogate on his behalf. Terry McAuliffe’s campaign predicted this. They released an ad titled “Starving Schools,” showing how Youngkin’s education plan would follow the Trump-DeVos playbook and result in…

Rebecca Kleefisch Refuses to Denounce Campaign Leadership’s Derogatory Tweets on White Supremacy and Transgender Issues

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Rebecca Kleefisch Refuses to Denounce Campaign Leadership’s Derogatory Tweets on White Supremacy and Transgender Issues

New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes a member of Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign leadership for posting tweets containing harmful comments regarding white supremacy and transgender issues. Since 2019, Scarlett Johnson posted tweets suggesting she isn’t worried about white supremacy, calling Planned Parenthood a white supremacist group and asking, “how many gay men want to…

Despite Its Deep Unpopularity with Nevadans, The Extreme GOP Primary for Governor is Focused Exclusively on the Big Lie

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Despite Its Deep Unpopularity with Nevadans, The Extreme GOP Primary for Governor is Focused Exclusively on the Big Lie

Just when it seemed like the Nevada GOP gubernatorial primary couldn’t get more crowded and extreme, Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore has decided to jump in the race. Fiore’s candidacy is sure to stir up chaos and drag all other candidates further to the right. The new addition to the field comes as assumed…

Desperate to Defend Anti-Science Record, Paul LePage and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Attempt to Rewrite History

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Desperate to Defend Anti-Science Record, Paul LePage and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Attempt to Rewrite History

At a campaign event today, Paul LePage and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu will scramble to rewrite history and criticize Gov. Janet Mills’ handling of the pandemic — but a look back at LePage’s anti-health, anti-science record shows his handling of COVID would be catastrophic. LePage vetoed opioid treatment bills and blocked health care expansion…

New Poll Shows Charlie Baker’s “Not in the Stratosphere Anymore”

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New Poll Shows Charlie Baker’s “Not in the Stratosphere Anymore”

Among MA GOP primary voters Baker is deep underwater (54% unfavorable vs. 30% favorable) and losing head-head against a Trump-endorsed primary challenger by more than 20 points (29-50%)  New polling shows that Charlie Baker is in deep trouble with voters in his own party and faces a tough shot at getting reelected if he chooses…

DGA Statement on Gov. Tim Walz’s Reelection Announcement

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DGA Statement on Gov. Tim Walz’s Reelection Announcement

Today, following the announcement that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is running for reelection in 2022, DGA Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement: “Amidst unprecedented challenges, Gov. Tim Walz has been a strong leader dedicated to uplifting those who are too often left behind.  “Gov. Walz’s commitment to bridging divides to improve solutions for…

Crowded Nevada GOP Primary Goes Even Further to the Right as Dean Heller and Joe Lombardo Fail to Clear the Field

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Crowded Nevada GOP Primary Goes Even Further to the Right as Dean Heller and Joe Lombardo Fail to Clear the Field

Just when it seemed like the Nevada GOP gubernatorial primary couldn’t get more crowded and extreme, Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore has decided to jump in the race. Fiore’s candidacy is sure to stir up chaos and drag all other candidates further to the right. The new addition to the field comes as assumed…

Dem Govs Get it Done: President Biden’s Visit to CT Highlights Gov. Lamont’s Success in Making the State “a Model” for Child Care Programs

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Dem Govs Get it Done: President Biden’s Visit to CT Highlights Gov. Lamont’s Success in Making the State “a Model” for Child Care Programs

As President Biden visited a child development center in Connecticut on Friday, Gov. Ned Lamont was in the spotlight for his record of expanding access to child care for families — which is both supporting kids and helping parents get back to work. The Hartford Courant reported: “For Connecticut, the Biden visits highlight the impact of about $300 million…

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