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Scott Jensen Reveals Extreme Stance on Reproductive Rights: “I Would Try to Ban Abortion”

Last week, Scott Jensen, the frontrunner in the MN GOP primary for governor, revealed his extreme stance on abortion. In an interview with Minnesota Public Radio, Jensen vowed he would “try to ban abortion” in the state of Minnesota if Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Jensen argued against abortion in all…

Lee Zeldin Votes to Defund the Police, Calls $2.9 Million Investment in NYPD “Crap I Don’t Support”

New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin voted against a spending package in the House that included $2.9 million in funding for NYPD. The spending package, which passed the House, will include funding for NYPD to help acquire new forensic equipment, PPE, and fund the department’s K9 unit. Despite this, Zeldin voted against the…

Geoff Diehl Cements Far-Right Ticket With Anti-Choice, Anti-Vax Running Mate

Trump-backed GOP primary frontrunner Geoff Diehl announced he’s picked a running mate who’s just as extreme as he is. Former state Rep. Leah Cole Allen, Goeff’s pick for lieutenant governor, is vehemently opposed to reproductive rights and is pandering to far-right extremists on vaccines. In fact, Politico reported that “Diehl’s campaign did not respond last…

ICYMI: Pennsylvania GOP Worried About Nominating a “Radioactive” Candidate” in Massive, Extreme Primary Field

After a “stampede of candidates” filed for the GOP primary, the Associated Press reported that Pennsylvania Republican party leaders are worried the crowded GOP primary field could fracture the base and produce an unelectable nominee. “We don’t want to allow a bad or poor candidate for the general election to potentially get through with a…

DGA Statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Submitting Signatures to Get on the Ballot

Today, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer submitted signatures to get her name on the ballot in the 2022 race for governor: “Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a strong leader who always puts Michigan first. By working across the aisle, she’s lowering costs and delivering $400 checks for every…

New York Times Calls Out Republican Governors’ ARP Hypocrisy

Latest News Mar 17, 2022

New York Times Calls Out Republican Governors’ ARP Hypocrisy

Economist: “To Trash a Policy and Then Take the Benefits of It — That’s a Pretty High Level of Hypocrisy” A new report from the New York Times is calling out Republican governors for hypocritically taking credit for state projects funded by the American Rescue Plan after opposing the legislation. “It’s absurd on several levels,”…

Pro-Perdue Group Spending Big on TV Ads to Oust Brian Kemp

Latest News Mar 17, 2022

Pro-Perdue Group Spending Big on TV Ads to Oust Brian Kemp

Vulnerable incumbent Brian Kemp’s battle to survive his Trump-backed Republican primary challenge David Perdue just got more expensive. Georgia Action Fund, a Pro-Perdue PAC is going up with its first “significant” TV ad buy in multiple Georgia media markets. Yesterday, Trump continued his crusade to oust Kemp, hosting a fundraiser for Perdue at Mar-a-Lago and…

Ah the Hypocrisy: Richard Irvin, Who Won’t Say Who He Voted for in ‘16 and ‘20, Attacks Opponent’s Running Mate for Criticizing Trump

Latest News Mar 17, 2022

Ah the Hypocrisy: Richard Irvin, Who Won’t Say Who He Voted for in ‘16 and ‘20, Attacks Opponent’s Running Mate for Criticizing Trump

In another example of utter hypocrisy, Richard Irvin is lashing out at GOP primary opponent Darren Bailey in a new ad calling Bailey’s running mate a “Never Trumper.” Meanwhile, Irvin has refused to answer whether he supports Donald Trump or who he voted for in the 2016 and 2020 elections. Irvin has dodged questions about…

Primary Opponents and Police Slam Gov. Mike DeWine for Signing Dangerous Concealed Carry Bill

Latest News Mar 17, 2022

Primary Opponents and Police Slam Gov. Mike DeWine for Signing Dangerous Concealed Carry Bill

Gov. Mike DeWine is facing heat from police organizations for signing legislation that allows people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training. The legislation also nixes the requirement that people tell law enforcement if they’re armed during traffic stops. Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey, the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, and…

Kim Reynolds Displays Blatant Hypocrisy on American Rescue Plan (Again)

Kim Reynolds is once again putting her hypocrisy on full display — attempting to take credit for the benefits of the American Rescue Plan after making it “abundantly clear she’s not happy” with the vital economic relief package. This time she proudly labeled a $100 million investment from the American Rescue Plan in Iowa’s airports…

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Scott Jensen Reveals Extreme Stance on Reproductive Rights: “I Would Try to Ban Abortion”

Lee Zeldin Votes to Defund the Police, Calls $2.9 Million Investment in NYPD “Crap I Don’t Support”

Geoff Diehl Cements Far-Right Ticket With Anti-Choice, Anti-Vax Running Mate

ICYMI: Pennsylvania GOP Worried About Nominating a “Radioactive” Candidate” in Massive, Extreme Primary Field

DGA Statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Submitting Signatures to Get on the Ballot

New York Times Calls Out Republican Governors’ ARP Hypocrisy

Pro-Perdue Group Spending Big on TV Ads to Oust Brian Kemp

Ah the Hypocrisy: Richard Irvin, Who Won’t Say Who He Voted for in ‘16 and ‘20, Attacks Opponent’s Running Mate for Criticizing Trump

Primary Opponents and Police Slam Gov. Mike DeWine for Signing Dangerous Concealed Carry Bill

Kim Reynolds Displays Blatant Hypocrisy on American Rescue Plan (Again)