Deadline White House: Democratic Governors Are “Some of the Most Essential and Trusted Voices” Right Now
Deadline White House: Democratic Governors Are “Some of the Most Essential and Trusted Voices” Right Now
Tonight, MSNBC’s Deadline White House showcased how Democratic governors are using their platform – and their power – to stand up for the American people amid the ongoing chaos in DC. As host Nicolle Wallace said, “[Democratic governors] are right now and will continue to be some of the most essential and trusted voices…” and “it will be up to them, largely, and others, to continue to give voice to the American people…”
Key quotes:
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro: “I’m going to encourage Pennsylvanians to speak up, to use their voices, to do it constructively, to not retreat. This is a moment to make your voices heard.”
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: “Some extreme members of the Michigan legislature are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality. Here’s my response to that: ‘hell no.’”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul: “I’m here to say New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years. And we are sure as hell not going to start now.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker: “My oath is to the constitution of our state and of our country. We don’t have kings in America, and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one…”
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