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DGA Statement on Kevin Nicholson’s Entrance to the Wisconsin GOP Primary for Governor

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DGA Statement on Kevin Nicholson’s Entrance to the Wisconsin GOP Primary for Governor

Today, failed Republican Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson announced his candidacy for governor of Wisconsin. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Kevin Nicholson wants to slash programs for Wisconsin working families while giving handouts to his wealthy friends. Nicholson supported the GOP’s disastrous tax cuts for the rich and big corporations…

Radio Silent Richard Runs From Reporters

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Radio Silent Richard Runs From Reporters

Irvin on Day 9 of Dodging Questions It’s been nine days since he entered the Illinois GOP primary for governor, and Radio Silent Richard Irvin still refuses to answer questions, a new video shows. Last night, Irvin was caught dodging reporters and eventually running away to avoid saying where he stands. Irvin vaguely said he’ll…

ICYMI: Kevin Nicholson Feuds with Party Leadership, Fanning Flames of Wisconsin GOP Civil War

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ICYMI: Kevin Nicholson Feuds with Party Leadership, Fanning Flames of Wisconsin GOP Civil War

Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Kevin Nicholson is on a crash course with his own party after attacking the state Republican Party leader in front of a crowd. Nicholson “made clear on Saturday he’s planning to run an insurgent campaign” at a Manitowoc County Republican event — slamming the GOP as a “broken…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces Five New Major Land Conservation Projects

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces Five New Major Land Conservation Projects

Today, Gov. Janet Mills announced five new land conservation projects — the first to be funded under the Land for Maine’s Future program that Gov. Mills reinvigorated with $40 million in the most recent state budget. “Maine people value the outdoors,” said Gov. Mills, “and each of these projects represents an exceptional opportunity to preserve…

ICYMI: Philadelphia Inquirer Highlights Importance of Electing a Democratic Governor to Protect Voting Rights

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ICYMI: Philadelphia Inquirer Highlights Importance of Electing a Democratic Governor to Protect Voting Rights

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Inquirer published a report saying Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial election will decide whether voting restrictions are signed by a new Republican governor or blocked by a Democratic governor. “It’s likely to be one of the most high-stakes consequences of the election, one that could ripple into the 2024 presidential campaign,” wrote the Inquirer. New…

DGA Announces Record-Breaking Off-Year Fourth Quarter Fundraising

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DGA Announces Record-Breaking Off-Year Fourth Quarter Fundraising

DGA Raised $19M in Q4, $73M total in 2021 With a surge of grassroots donations and first-time donors, the DGA announced a record-breaking fundraising haul for Q4. DGA raised over $19 million in Q4, a 44% increase from Q4 of 2017  — the last off-year following a presidential election. The DGA raised over $73 million…

After Spending Big on Hate Groups, Billionaire Right-Wing Donors Divided on Who to Back in Wisconsin GOP Primary

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After Spending Big on Hate Groups, Billionaire Right-Wing Donors Divided on Who to Back in Wisconsin GOP Primary

The Wisconsin GOP remains bitterly divided over who to nominate as the Republican candidate for governor. In their latest episode of disarray and disunity, top conservative donor Dick Uihlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for governor, even after his wife, Liz Uihlein, maxed out in donations to Rebecca Kleefisch and gave $200,000 to a…

New Poll Shows Mike DeWine Trailing Jim Renacci in GOP Primary

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New Poll Shows Mike DeWine Trailing Jim Renacci in GOP Primary

Mike DeWine’s reelection odds are looking slimmer and slimmer with yet another poll showing him losing to GOP primary challenger and failed-Senate candidate Jim Renacci. The new poll shows Renacci in the lead, beating DeWine 46-38. The poll also shows Dewine underwater with GOP primary voters, with 52% viewing him unfavorably, including 33% who have…

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Delivers “Big Win for Michigan” — Historic GM Investment Creating 4,000 Jobs

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Delivers “Big Win for Michigan” — Historic GM Investment Creating 4,000 Jobs

Today, General Motors made the “single largest investment announcement in GM history” thanks to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s leadership and bipartisan economic plan to attract new plants. GM will invest a historic $7 billion across the state, including a new battery cell plant, and create 4,000 jobs to make Michigan the “hub” of electric vehicle manufacturing.…

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Plan to Expand Access to Pre-K

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Gov. Janet Mills Announces Plan to Expand Access to Pre-K

Gov. Janet Mills is providing Maine families with increased access to pre-K programs with a two-part investment totaling $10 million. The first grant of $2.7 million will go to 14 school administrative units to expand or create pre-K programs. The second round of $6.3 million grants will be awarded later this year. In total, the…

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