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“Debacle,” “Dumpster Fire,” and “Embarrassment” — James Craig’s Attempted Reboot Yesterday Was A Complete Disaster

Yesterday, James Craig tried to reboot his campaign as he continues to dodge questions. It was a complete disaster, including multiple locations, a missed event in Flint, refusing to answer questions, baselessly blaming the governor for his poor planning, and even admitting that improving infrastructure is not one of his priorities. Here’s just a sample…

More Maryland MAGA Infighting After Campaign Finance Complaint Against Steele

Michael Steele’s potential run for governor continues to stir up tension in Maryland’s MAGA primary. After a fellow Republican filed a campaign finance complaint against him, Steele is now under the microscope of the Maryland State Board of Elections and feuding back-and-forth with his GOP primary opponents, who are attacking him from every angle. The…

DGA Statement on Gavin Newsom’s Victory in the California Recall

DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory in the recall election. “Congratulations to Gov. Gavin Newsom on his victory in the Republican recall election. Gov. Newsom is a bold leader who has courageously navigated California through unprecedented crises while successfully fending off dangerous distractions by…

DGA Statement on James Craig’s “Entrance” Into Michigan GOP Primary

After being shadily handpicked by insiders, spending months dodging questions, and even hosting a bizarre press conference where reporters were locked outside the room, James Craig is finally coming clean about the fact he signed paperwork over a month ago to enter Michigan’s GOP primary for governor. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released…

ICYMI: Derek Schmidt Continues Kris Kobach’s Legacy of Costing Taxpayers Millions

Attorney General Derek Schmidt is proving once more that he’ll only continue the unpopular policies and political stunts of Sam Brownback and Kris Kobach. A report from the Kansas Reflector details how Schmidt is costing Kansas taxpayers $1.9 million by finally conceding defeat in a legal battle started by the passage of Kobach’s signature law…

Govs On Deck – September 13, 2021

Govs on Deck Sep 13, 2021

Govs On Deck – September 13, 2021

Ah, another Monday. Welcome to “Govs on Deck”! As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at pawlak@dga.net You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, @MadelinePawlak, and @TaylorLeighScof. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other info/what other formats…

DGA Statement on Bill McSwain’s Entrance to Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

Today, former Trump appointee Bill McSwain announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, joining a crowded field of far-right Trump loyalists. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Just like the rest of the crowded field in the Republican primary, Bill McSwain is a right-wing politician who…

VIDEO: DGA Launches New Video Slamming Rebecca Kleefisch and Her Long Record of Failing Wisconsinites

After Rebecca Kleefisch declared her candidacy in the Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary, the DGA is launching a new video in Wisconsin, slamming Kleefisch for her record of failures and increasingly radical positions. Watch the new video here. As Lieutenant Governor during the catastrophic Scott Walker administration, Kleefisch helped slash funding for education while negotiating a…

DGA Statement on Kevin Rinke’s Entrance Into Michigan GOP Primary

Unimpressed with the hand-picked candidate of GOP insiders and serial question dodger James Craig, the crowded and divisive Michigan Republican primary for governor primary just got even messier. This time, self-funder Kevin Rinke officially launched his campaign for governor with news he’s ready to spend an “initial investment” of $10 million to buy the nomination, joining a…

Kim Reynolds Touts Benefits of the American Rescue Plan After Spending Months Fighting Against it

After making it “abundantly clear she’s not happy” with the American Rescue Plan, Kim Reynolds is attempting to do a complete 180 and take credit for the benefits of the overwhelmingly popular COVID relief package. Yesterday, Reynolds hypocritically touted her administration’s efforts to use ARP funding for housing assistance, ignoring the months she spent criticizing the plan…

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The Latest

“Debacle,” “Dumpster Fire,” and “Embarrassment” — James Craig’s Attempted Reboot Yesterday Was A Complete Disaster

More Maryland MAGA Infighting After Campaign Finance Complaint Against Steele

DGA Statement on Gavin Newsom’s Victory in the California Recall

DGA Statement on James Craig’s “Entrance” Into Michigan GOP Primary

ICYMI: Derek Schmidt Continues Kris Kobach’s Legacy of Costing Taxpayers Millions

Govs On Deck – September 13, 2021

DGA Statement on Bill McSwain’s Entrance to Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

VIDEO: DGA Launches New Video Slamming Rebecca Kleefisch and Her Long Record of Failing Wisconsinites

DGA Statement on Kevin Rinke’s Entrance Into Michigan GOP Primary

Kim Reynolds Touts Benefits of the American Rescue Plan After Spending Months Fighting Against it