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Leading GOP Primary Candidate for Minnesota Governor Announces He Wants to Jail the Secretary of State

In yet another outrageous and anti-democratic display, Minnesota GOP primary frontrunner Scott Jensen announced he believes Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon deserves jail time for how he’s managed the state’s election system. At a GOP organizing convention, Jensen warned “the hammer’s coming down” on Simon and declared, “Steve Simon, you maybe better check out…

Kelly Schulz, Who Has Extreme Anti-Choice Record, Stays Silent As Roe v. Wade Faces Unprecedented Threats

After reports are revealing a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, Kelly Schulz must answer questions about how she is running to bring her extreme anti-choice agenda to the governor’s office.. As a state legislator, Schulz co-sponsored legislation creating a constitutional amendment that would have effectively banned abortion with no exceptions.…

DGA Statement on Report of SCOTUS Draft Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on the reported U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade: “Women deserve access to safe, legal reproductive care, including abortion, and Democratic governors are the strongest and last line of defense to protect this right. While this is not an official…

Joe Lombardo Hit With Resounding Rejection at Nevada GOP Convention

Latest News May 02, 2022

Joe Lombardo Hit With Resounding Rejection at Nevada GOP Convention

Even Trump’s endorsement can’t spare Lombardo from a “vote of no confidence” Joe Lombardo continues to stumble in the Nevada GOP primary for governor, failing to win the state party’s endorsement vote at their convention this weekend. Lombardo’s stinging rejection comes even after his campaign attempted to right the ship with an endorsement from Trump.…

Why Won’t Richard Irvin Face His Opponents?

Latest News May 02, 2022

Why Won’t Richard Irvin Face His Opponents?

Irvin skips debate, commits to another one avoiding his biggest critics Illinois voters still haven’t been able to hear from Richard Irvin after Irvin skipped yet another debate last week — one he had previously promised to attend. Irvin then went one step further in his debate dodging game, committing to a debate later this…

Ryan Quarles Jumps Into Kentucky Race for Governor, Solidifying Crowded GOP Primary

Latest News May 02, 2022

Ryan Quarles Jumps Into Kentucky Race for Governor, Solidifying Crowded GOP Primary

Over the weekend, Ryan Quarles quietly made his intention to run for the GOP nomination for governor in 2023 clear in a bizarre Saturday evening announcement in what is shaping up to be a crowded and divisive Republican primary. This comes as recent polls show strong support for Gov. Beshear as he puts Kentucky families…

VIDEO: Republican Candidates for Governor Leave Wisconsin for Mar-a-Lago to Kiss Trump’s Ring

Latest News May 02, 2022

VIDEO: Republican Candidates for Governor Leave Wisconsin for Mar-a-Lago to Kiss Trump’s Ring

After the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that “a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago has become a requisite for Wisconsin Republicans in 2022,” the DGA launched a new video hitting the far-right field for begging for Trump’s blessing while ignoring real problems Wisconsinites face. Watch the new video here. Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels each visited Mar-a-Lago this…

Darren Bailey Heads to Mar-a-Lago As Illinois GOP Candidates Duke It Out for Trump’s Blessing

In a new twist to the already chaotic Illinois GOP gubernatorial primary, Darren Bailey just dropped a potential bombshell, saying he met with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago this week and will be “releasing details soon.” It’s no surprise that Bailey made the trip south — with a crowded field desperate for far-right votes, kissing up…

In a Massive Win for Kansas Families, Gov. Laura Kelly Secures Plan to Axe the Food Tax

Gov. Laura Kelly just delivered a massive win for Kansans in every corner of the state that will put money back into their pockets. Last night, in a bipartisan vote, Kansas legislators passed Gov. Kelly’s plan to axe the tax on groceries. Kansas currently has the nation’s second-highest state sales tax on groceries. By axing…

Rebecca Kleefisch Ignored Wisconsin’s Broken Unemployment System for Years

Scott Walker-Appointed Workforce Development Secretary: “When [Kleefisch] had the opportunity to do something about the system, she chose to play politics and do nothing” A Wisconsin State Journal op-ed shows Rebecca Kleefisch knew of major issues with Wisconsin’s unemployment system for years, but she and Scott Walker refused to address them, according to Manny Perez,…

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Leading GOP Primary Candidate for Minnesota Governor Announces He Wants to Jail the Secretary of State

Kelly Schulz, Who Has Extreme Anti-Choice Record, Stays Silent As Roe v. Wade Faces Unprecedented Threats

DGA Statement on Report of SCOTUS Draft Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Joe Lombardo Hit With Resounding Rejection at Nevada GOP Convention

Why Won’t Richard Irvin Face His Opponents?

Ryan Quarles Jumps Into Kentucky Race for Governor, Solidifying Crowded GOP Primary

VIDEO: Republican Candidates for Governor Leave Wisconsin for Mar-a-Lago to Kiss Trump’s Ring

Darren Bailey Heads to Mar-a-Lago As Illinois GOP Candidates Duke It Out for Trump’s Blessing

In a Massive Win for Kansas Families, Gov. Laura Kelly Secures Plan to Axe the Food Tax

Rebecca Kleefisch Ignored Wisconsin’s Broken Unemployment System for Years