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DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s Victory in Kentucky

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gina Raimondo released the following statement on Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s victory in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, a major pickup for Democrats: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect Andy Beshear for his well-deserved victory tonight in Kentucky. Kentuckians now have a champion in the governor’s office who has spent his career fighting for children and…

Louisville Courier Journal Endorses Andy Beshear, Whose Vision Is “Right For Kentucky Families”

Yesterday, the Louisville Courier Journal endorsed Attorney General Andy Beshear’s campaign for governor. The Courier Journal lauded Beshear for his plan to “prioritize education and economic diversification above all else.” The editorial goes on to praise Beshear for his “holistic vision for helping Kentucky’s families and for advancing the commonwealth.” On the other hand, Bevin…

ICYMI: Roll Call: Health Care On The Ballot in Kentucky, Louisiana, And Mississippi

In case you missed it, Democratic candidates for governor are running to expand and protect access to health care in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In Kentucky, Democrat Attorney General Andy Beshear would scrap a rule implemented by GOP Gov. Matt Bevin that could take health care away from 400,000 Kentuckians if enacted. In Louisiana, if…

DGA Releases New Video, “Names“

Today the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Names.” The video highlights Gov. Matt Bevin’s record of insults hurled at Kentucky teachers. During Saturday’s debate, Bevin lied and said he never called teachers names. Well, he did. Bevin said teachers were throwing a temper tantrum, said they had a thug mentality, compared teachers to…

Matt Bevin Insults Teachers, But Stands Silently While West Virginia Gov. Justice Takes Advantage of Kentuckians

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has no problem insulting teachers and working families. But when it comes to standing up to billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies who are stiffing coal country…Bevin is silent. Today, companies tied to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have been ordered to pay $35 million in damages for defaulting on…

Lexington Herald-Leader Endorses Andy Beshear, Calls Him “Both Temperamentally And Substantively Ready” For Governor’s Office

Today, the Lexington Herald-Leader endorsed Attorney General Andy Beshear for Governor, praising him for his “deep understanding of Kentucky’s most crucial issues.” The paper has the second-largest circulation in Kentucky. The editorial board noted Beshear “understands exactly where Kentucky’s revenue-starved schools need the most help, and he support[sic] pay raises and moral support to overworked…

DGA Releases New Video, “Right Thing“

Today the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Right Thing.” The video highlights Attorney General Andy Beshear’s latest endorsement from one of Matt Bevin’s primary opponents, William Woods, who said voting for Beshear is the “right thing to do.” Bevin continues to have problems uniting his party behind him. Bevin is feuding with his…

We Can’t Make This Up…Jim Justice Ditched West Virginians To Defend Himself In Court

According to a new ProPublica/Charleston Gazette-Mail report, Jim Justice ended a press conference early so he could race across town to defend one of his embattled coal businesses in court. It’s clear that Justice remains a part-time governor because he’s only concerned about himself and not West Virginians. Jim Justice previously argued it “doesn’t matter”…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad, “Air.” The ad highlights how Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his cronies fly high while Kentuckians pay the price. Bevin used a taxpayer-funded plane to travel to fundraisers and his vacation home in Maine. Bevin got caught hiding…

With Two Weeks Left, Bevin Continues to Have Trouble With Republicans

The cracks in Bevin’s support among members of his own party are becoming more apparent with two weeks left until Election Day. In a Washington Post profile of the race, Republican Betty Sanders said she is a strong Trump supporter but won’t vote for Bevin because “there is no excuse for betraying a teacher” and…

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