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John James Caught Lying About Charity Donations as RGA’s Recruitment Failure in Michigan Drags On

As the Michigan GOP struggles to find a legitimate candidate to run for governor, the Detroit News reported yesterday that two-time failed politician and potential gubernatorial back-up option John James failed to follow through with a commitment to donate 5% of his campaign contributions to charity — a promise that was central to his losing Senate campaign. This latest…

Under Gov. Lamont’s Leadership, CT is a Leader on Getting Shots in Arms

CT Mirror: “Connecticut became the first state Monday to fully vaccinate at least half its adult population against the novel coronavirus” Governor Ned Lamont continues to make positive waves for his strong response to COVID-19, announcing yesterday that Connecticut was the first state in the nation to fully vaccinate more than half of its adult…

Govs On Deck – April 30, 2021

Govs on Deck Apr 30, 2021

Govs On Deck – April 30, 2021

Happy Friday, folks! Welcome to today’s edition of “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 amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @SamNewton. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

New Food & Wine Report: Top 7 States With Best Pizza Are All Led by Democratic Governors

In case you missed it, a new report today from Food & Wine on the “ten best pizza states in America” is revealing that the top seven best states to eat pizza are all led by Democratic governors. DGA Communications Director David Turner released the following statement: “It was already baked in with voters that Democratic governors…

Watch: CNN Discusses How Trump is “Actively Working” to Encourage Nasty GOP Primaries in Governor’s Races

Trump is actively “recruiting primary challengers against Brian Kemp, the Republican governor of Georgia” Earlier this week, CNN reported on air how former President Trump is engaging in governor’s races across the country to ensure far-right, Pro-Trump candidates emerge from GOP primaries – including in Georgia, where vulnerable incumbent Brian Kemp is already facing a nasty Republican…

The Other “New”: Jay Block Finally Gets Press Coverage In *checks notes*… New Hampshire?

The Other “New”: Jay Block Finally Gets Press Coverage In checks notes… New Hampshire?

In case you missed it, Jay Block, who recently announced his run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in New Mexico, got a shoutout in the evening news. The problem? It wasn’t a New Mexico station, it wasn’t even a news station in a neighboring state. No, Jay Block got his only news coverage some 2,200…

Chaos Escalates in New Jersey Republican Primary Civil War

Latest News Apr 29, 2021

Chaos Escalates in New Jersey Republican Primary Civil War

The disorder and disarray in the crowded New Jersey Republican primary is ramping up and it is getting nasty. Just this week, Trump-wannabee gubernatorial candidate Hirsh Singh penned a column declaring a “Civil War” against fellow candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his own party. Meanwhile, negative attack mailers are being sent out against Singh and Phil…

New Editorial from the Iola Register: “Gov. Kelly Is A Voice of Reason”

Latest News Apr 29, 2021

New Editorial from the Iola Register: “Gov. Kelly Is A Voice of Reason”

“Kelly is our bulwark against extremism.” A new editorial from the Iola Register praised Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly for her steady leadership in the face of GOP extremism. Gov. Kelly took a powerful stand against divisive and job-killing legislation by vetoing a harmful transgender sports bill, along with another unnecessary bill to make voting more difficult…

VIDEO: On Day 100 of the Biden-Harris Administration, Democratic Governors Know Help is Here

Latest News Apr 29, 2021

VIDEO: On Day 100 of the Biden-Harris Administration, Democratic Governors Know Help is Here

To commemorate Day 100 of the Biden-Harris administration, the DGA released a new video today highlighting the decisive action President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have taken in the first 100 days of his presidency to help beat the virus and jumpstart the American economy. The video features Democratic governors from across the country detailing…

Rep. Mike Kelly Skips Gov Race in PA as RGA Recruitment Failures Continue

Latest News Apr 29, 2021

Rep. Mike Kelly Skips Gov Race in PA as RGA Recruitment Failures Continue

In the latest recruitment failure for the RGA, GOP Congressman Mike Kelly is not running for governor, according to one report – joining Senator Pat Toomey who has also already decided to stay on the sidelines. Kelly’s decision to join Toomey and not run means he’s going to avoid what is already gearing up to a messy and extreme…

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John James Caught Lying About Charity Donations as RGA’s Recruitment Failure in Michigan Drags On

Under Gov. Lamont’s Leadership, CT is a Leader on Getting Shots in Arms

Govs On Deck – April 30, 2021

New Food & Wine Report: Top 7 States With Best Pizza Are All Led by Democratic Governors

Watch: CNN Discusses How Trump is “Actively Working” to Encourage Nasty GOP Primaries in Governor’s Races

The Other “New”: Jay Block Finally Gets Press Coverage In *checks notes*… New Hampshire?

Chaos Escalates in New Jersey Republican Primary Civil War

New Editorial from the Iola Register: “Gov. Kelly Is A Voice of Reason”

VIDEO: On Day 100 of the Biden-Harris Administration, Democratic Governors Know Help is Here

Rep. Mike Kelly Skips Gov Race in PA as RGA Recruitment Failures Continue

The Other “New”: Jay Block Finally Gets Press Coverage In checks notes… New Hampshire?