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Paul LePage Threatens to “Deck” Dem Staffer, Failing Again to Rebrand Himself After Long Record of Violent Outbursts

Despite Paul LePage’s desperate attempts to rebrand himself, LePage threatened to “deck” a Democratic staffer at a campaign event last weekend according to the Daily Beast — proving he’s never changed. “Six feet away, or I’m going to deck you,” LePage said. “If you come into my space, you’re going down.” This is just the…

Gov. Laura Kelly Endorsed by Bipartisan Group of Farmers and Ranchers

“To me, she seems like a really strong leader.” A bipartisan group of 50 farmers and ranchers from every corner of Kansas announced they’re endorsing Gov. Laura Kelly for governor. One of the endorsers, Bernard Thompkins, a farmer in Sedgwick County said he’s choosing Gov. Kelly because of her “priorities that match ours…In the farming…

New TV Ad Holds Tudor Dixon Accountable for Dangerous Plan to Ban Abortion Without Exceptions for Rape, Incest, or the Health of the Mother

A new tv ad — “Banned” — from Put Michigan First highlights Tudor Dixon explaining in her own words her radical plan to ban abortion in Michigan without exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother. Watch the new ad here. The ad continues to hold Dixon accountable for saying the case of…

DeSantis Travels Country to Campaign for Radical Election Deniers

While Floridians are feeling the heat from some of the highest housing and health care costs in the country, Ron DeSantis is spending his time campaigning across the country alongside some of the biggest election denialists running for office. New reporting from Politico highlights how DeSantis “won’t say if 2020 was rigged” but is trying…

DGA Calls on Mark Ronchetti to Return Campaign Contribution from Fake Elector Who Tried to Overturn the Election for Donald Trump

Following reporting that GOP candidate for New Mexico governor Mark Ronchetti accepted a donation from a fake elector in New Mexico, the DGA is calling on Ronchetti to immediately return the contribution. SourceNM reports Mark Ronchetti accepted $2,000 from Lupe Garcia, one of New Mexico’s fake electors who tried to overturn the election for Donald…

DGA Statement on the Harmful Right-Wing Candidates Advancing to the General Election for Alaska Governor

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on the multiple harmful right-wing candidates advancing to the general election for governor of Alaska: “Gov. Mike Dunleavy has made life worse for Alaskans with deep cuts to higher education that hurt the economy and irresponsible budgeting that’s led to skyrocketing property taxes. He and his…

DGA Statement on Democratic Candidate for Alaska Governor Les Gara Advancing to the General Election

From the Chair’s Desk Aug 17, 2022

DGA Statement on Democratic Candidate for Alaska Governor Les Gara Advancing to the General Election

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on Democratic candidate Les Gara advancing to the general election for governor of Alaska: “As a former state representative and assistant attorney general, Les Gara is a proven fighter for the people of Alaska. Les is running for governor to increase opportunities for all…

After Messy Primary for Governor, Michigan GOP Heads Into State Convention Still Trapped in Chaos

Since their gubernatorial primary was imploded by recruiting failures, extremism, infighting, and a signature forging scandal, the Michigan GOP has only gotten more divided — foreshadowing chaos for Tudor Dixon at the upcoming state nominating convention. New reporting from Michigan Advance says two county Republican party conventions “erupted into conflict” last week with opposing factions…

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

New reporting from CNN and the Washington Post highlights the dangerous and unprecedented number of Big Lie conspiracy theorists running for governor across the country — and how they have the potential to seriously damage democracy if elected. “Governors play a major role in elections,” CNN wrote. “It is possible that some swing states will…

Mark Ronchetti Cozies Up to Ron DeSantis and his Extreme Agenda in New Mexico

“MAGA [devotee]” Mark Ronchetti welcomed Ron DeSantis to New Mexico with open arms yesterday — showing New Mexicans just how out of touch he really is with the issues that matter to them. New Mexico is just one stop for DeSantis on his radical campaign tour. DeSantis is also rallying alongside fellow extreme candidates for…

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Paul LePage Threatens to “Deck” Dem Staffer, Failing Again to Rebrand Himself After Long Record of Violent Outbursts

Gov. Laura Kelly Endorsed by Bipartisan Group of Farmers and Ranchers

New TV Ad Holds Tudor Dixon Accountable for Dangerous Plan to Ban Abortion Without Exceptions for Rape, Incest, or the Health of the Mother

DeSantis Travels Country to Campaign for Radical Election Deniers

DGA Calls on Mark Ronchetti to Return Campaign Contribution from Fake Elector Who Tried to Overturn the Election for Donald Trump

DGA Statement on the Harmful Right-Wing Candidates Advancing to the General Election for Alaska Governor

DGA Statement on Democratic Candidate for Alaska Governor Les Gara Advancing to the General Election

After Messy Primary for Governor, Michigan GOP Heads Into State Convention Still Trapped in Chaos

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

Mark Ronchetti Cozies Up to Ron DeSantis and his Extreme Agenda in New Mexico