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As Kemp’s Set to Sign Criminal Carry Bill, Here’s 5 Times Georgia Law Enforcement Officials Opposed It

Today, Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign a dangerous criminal carry bill that would allow Georgians to carry concealed handguns without a permit or license, making it easier for criminals and abusers to carry guns and Georgia families less safe. Both Kemp and his GOP rival David Perdue are pushing the legislation, although 70%…

Stefanowski Refuses To Condemn Ads From Right-Wing Extremist

Stefanowski’s Silence on Divisive Ad Shows What Side He’s Really On Bob Stefanowski is staying silent as a far-right extremist pours millions in PAC money into hateful, divisive ads to support Stefanowski in the race for governor. The ads are being funded by Sean Fieler, a Stefanowski donor and well-known anti-choice, anti-gay marriage, Trump-supporting extremist.…

DGA Statement on Trump Not Endorsing Bill McSwain

After Bill McSwain went to great lengths to court Donald Trump’s endorsement, including a bizarre and false letter repeating election conspiracies that led even Bill Barr to attack him, DGA Deputy Communications Director Sam Newton is releasing the following statement on Trump’s anti-endorsement of McSwain: “Sorry, Bill. You’re fired.” ###

Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

Latest News Apr 11, 2022

Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

“As abortion foes…grow more emboldened to push restrictive measures…[Democratic] governors have increasingly become the biggest obstacle standing in their way.” While national threats to Roe v. Wade and access to a safe and legal abortion continue, a new column from the Washington Post is detailing how Democratic governors are taking action to protect abortion access…

Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People

Latest News Apr 11, 2022

Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People

New reporting is highlighting how Florida’s housing crisis is spiraling out of control “with no end in sight,” as residents are struggling to afford skyrocketing rents. But instead of helping people, Ron DeSantis “wallowed in culture-warrior legislation while the state’s real crisis of affordable housing went unaddressed this legislative session,” according to a Palm Beach…

With the Colorado GOP Primary Ballot Set, Eventual Nominee Guaranteed to be Unelectable

Latest News Apr 11, 2022

With the Colorado GOP Primary Ballot Set, Eventual Nominee Guaranteed to be Unelectable

After spending a messy weekend at the Colorado GOP State Assembly embracing divisive conspiracy theories — including that the 2020 election was stolen — Republicans solidified who will appear on their primary ballot for governor. Surprise, surprise, the candidates are both far-right, far-removed from Colorado values, and completely unproven and unelectable. First on the ballot…

Does Kelly Schulz Agree With Blocking Paid Sick Leave for Families?

Latest News Apr 11, 2022

Does Kelly Schulz Agree With Blocking Paid Sick Leave for Families?

Kelly Schulz will have to answer whether she agrees with blocking paid family leave after Gov. Larry Hogan, who endorsed Schulz, recently vetoed a statewide paid family leave insurance program. While the Democrats overrode the veto, the Time to Care Act is set to provide Marylanders up to 24 weeks of paid leave for new…

ICYMI: Donors Invest Big in Governors Races as Battle for Democracy Shifts to the States

Latest News Apr 11, 2022

ICYMI: Donors Invest Big in Governors Races as Battle for Democracy Shifts to the States

A new Washington Post opinion column highlights how donors are recognizing the increased importance of electing Democratic governors as Republicans ramp up their assaults on democracy. “There’s been an awakening process,” DGA donor Sheila Markin Nielsen told the Washington Post. “Governors matter more than ever,” said DGA supporter Josh Wachs. In the wake of Republicans’…

Driven by New Donors, DGA Announces Record-Breaking Fundraising in First Quarter of 2022

Latest News Apr 11, 2022

Driven by New Donors, DGA Announces Record-Breaking Fundraising in First Quarter of 2022

In the Q1 of the Midterm Election Year, the DGA Raised Over $23 Million The DGA is shattering fundraising records heading into the 2022 midterms, reporting raising a massive $23.25 million in Q1 across all entities — the DGA’s largest first-quarter fundraising in history. After breaking fundraising records in 2021, these numbers solidify a trend…

ICYMI: Desperate for Trump’s Endorsement, WI GOP Primary Field Flocks to Mar-a-Lago

The GOP candidates for Wisconsin governor are all rushing to one place, and it’s not even in Wisconsin — it’s Donald Trump’s Florida resort Mar-a-Lago. “A pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago has become a requisite for Wisconsin Republicans in 2022,” the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today. The Republican candidates have been too busy scrambling for Trump’s blessing…

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As Kemp’s Set to Sign Criminal Carry Bill, Here’s 5 Times Georgia Law Enforcement Officials Opposed It

Stefanowski Refuses To Condemn Ads From Right-Wing Extremist

DGA Statement on Trump Not Endorsing Bill McSwain

Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People

With the Colorado GOP Primary Ballot Set, Eventual Nominee Guaranteed to be Unelectable

Does Kelly Schulz Agree With Blocking Paid Sick Leave for Families?

ICYMI: Donors Invest Big in Governors Races as Battle for Democracy Shifts to the States

Driven by New Donors, DGA Announces Record-Breaking Fundraising in First Quarter of 2022

ICYMI: Desperate for Trump’s Endorsement, WI GOP Primary Field Flocks to Mar-a-Lago