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Memo: State of the Pennsylvania Governors Race

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Memo: State of the Pennsylvania Governors Race

To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Subject: State of the Pennsylvania Governors Race As we head into the final stretch of the Pennsylvania primary we are starting to assess potential general election matchups. Given the importance of this open race, we can’t wait to start the fall campaign until we have an…

Tim Michels “Hopes” His Business Continues to Seek Millions in State Contracts Even If He’s Elected Governor

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Tim Michels “Hopes” His Business Continues to Seek Millions in State Contracts Even If He’s Elected Governor

New reporting shows Tim Michels plans to continue his history of unethical business practices by encouraging his family’s construction business to keep seeking millions in state contracts if he’s elected governor. This despite there being a “state law bar[ring] officials from taking actions that benefit them financially,” creating “ethical challenges” for Michels. Michels entered the…

Joe Lombardo Crashes and Burns in Rare Public Appearance

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Joe Lombardo Crashes and Burns in Rare Public Appearance

“No Show Joe” proved why he’s been dodging appearances and questions throughout the Nevada GOP primary when he absolutely bombed in a candidate forum this week. At the event, Lombardo dismissed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s policy to expand health care coverage to 350,000 more Nevadans as “bullshit.”  And in yet another example of how out-of-touch he…

Gov. Dan McKee Pens Op-Ed Highlighting Rhode Island’s Investments in Child Care at a Critical Moment for Early Childhood Learning

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Gov. Dan McKee Pens Op-Ed Highlighting Rhode Island’s Investments in Child Care at a Critical Moment for Early Childhood Learning

In a new op-ed in the Boston Globe, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos are highlighting the state’s critical need to invest in early childhood education — and the action he’s taking to fix the child care crisis and create a strong early learning system. Gov. McKee explained a series of…

In Debate, PA GOP Primary Candidates Continue to Embrace Dangerous Stances on Completely Banning Abortion, Attacking Mail Voting

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In Debate, PA GOP Primary Candidates Continue to Embrace Dangerous Stances on Completely Banning Abortion, Attacking Mail Voting

WHYY: “No matter who wins Pennsylvania’s Republican gubernatorial primary, the candidate will probably be someone who supports essentially outlawing abortion, getting rid of mail voting.” In their debate last night, the crowded Pennsylvania GOP primary field continued to push their far-right positions, including banning abortion with no exemptions and restricting mail voting. “Abortion, in particular,…

Gov. Lamont Lands Budget Deal To Deliver Massive Tax Cut and Provide Direct Relief for Families

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Gov. Lamont Lands Budget Deal To Deliver Massive Tax Cut and Provide Direct Relief for Families

Gov. Lamont’s Budget Also Includes Major Investments in Child Care, Mental Health Working families across Connecticut are set to see relief on taxes and other kitchen table costs thanks to Governor Ned Lamont, as he just landed a deal on the state budget that provides nearly $600 million in tax relief. The unprecedented tax relief…

In Tonight’s PA GOP Primary Debate, Get Ready for A Display of Out-Of-Touch Extremism From The Leading Candidates

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In Tonight’s PA GOP Primary Debate, Get Ready for A Display of Out-Of-Touch Extremism From The Leading Candidates

Tonight, the leading Pennsylvania Republican candidates for governor will finally face off in a primary debate. With Lou Barletta, Doug Mastriano, Bill McSwain and Dave White taking the stage, the debate is guaranteed to be a display of the far-right extremism that has defined the chaotic primary. As the primary election gets closer, the leading…

Michigan GOP Candidates Face Challenges After Submitting Their Ballot Petitions with Major Fraud and Forgery

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Michigan GOP Candidates Face Challenges After Submitting Their Ballot Petitions with Major Fraud and Forgery

Multiple Challenges Show “Craig’s nearly 10,000 challenged signatures would give him far fewer than the minimum 15,000 valid voter signatures needed to make the ballot.”   Multiple challenges are being filed against the nominating petitions submitted by Republican gubernatorial candidates James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry Johnson after a review found extensive evidence of fraudulent…

Taxpayers Are On The Hook For Richard Irvin’s Conflicts Of Interests

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Taxpayers Are On The Hook For Richard Irvin’s Conflicts Of Interests

Richard Irvin is under fire for businesses and individuals that have donated to his campaign receiving tens of millions in contracts and tax incentives. In one case, Irvin even “had his staffers lobby” on behalf of one of the companies, leading to the company receiving approval for a project after a previous rejection. The pay-to-play…

Mayor Irvin Was An Outspoken Supporter of the Black Lives Matter Movement — But Candidate Irvin Now Says He Faked Support

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Mayor Irvin Was An Outspoken Supporter of the Black Lives Matter Movement — But Candidate Irvin Now Says He Faked Support

Richard Irvin’s constant flip-flops on important issues have become par for the course for the Rauner Reboot campaign, but his latest comments on the Black Lives Matter movement show he’ll tell any lie to break out of the messy and increasingly nasty GOP primary. As Mayor, Irvin said he “strongly and passionately” supported the Black…

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