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As Florida Republicans Look to Pass Texas-Style Abortion Ban, Ron DeSantis Refuses to Oppose the Extreme and Dangerous Bill

When asked about a dangerous Texas-style abortion ban that his party is pushing in Florida, Ron DeSantis “fumbled” his response, refusing to oppose it and dodging questions. While Roe V. Wade is under attack like never before with news the Supreme Court will soon hear a direct challenge to the case, the Florida bill, which…

LePage Announces His Campaign Promising to Return to His Old Antics of Fighting Against Health Care Coverage

In a thirty-minute-long ramble to a mostly maskless crowd, Paul LePage officially announced he’s running for governor (again) after leaving office as one of the most unpopular governors in Maine’s modern history. So what is he offering to Maine voters that’s new this time around? Pretty much nothing. Instead, LePage spent his announcement bragging about…

ICYMI: Politico Puts Paul LePage on Blast for Extremism and Failed Policies

Politico: “Paul LePage is back. And Maine is terrified.” Today, Politico put on full display the fear Mainers are feeling about Paul LePage’s entrance into the gubernatorial race. The return of the self-described “Donald Trump before Donald Trump” could be devastating to Maine’s progress under Gov. Janet Mills. LePage declared his candidacy in Maine’s Republican…

Daily Beast Exposes Republican Gubernatorial Candidates for Boosting Trump’s Election Lie

A new report from the Daily Beast exposes Republican gubernatorial candidates in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey for spreading Donald Trump’s election lies. The article says the GOP’s shift to the far-right “has aspiring Republican governors in blue states walking a narrow path, casting doubt on President Joe Biden’s victory, even if they won’t…

ICYMI: ‘Radical Rebecca’ Kleefisch Running as Wisconsin’s Donald Trump

Cap Times Opinion: “Rebecca Kleefisch Would Govern Wisconsin Like Donald Trump Governed the USA — In a Word, Disastrously.” In an opinion column published by the Capital Times today, editor emeritus Dave Zweifel says Rebecca Kleefisch is running as “Wisconsin’s Donald Trump.” Zweifel cites Kleefisch’s unfaltering praise for Trump and radical policies as signs that…

VIDEO: DGA Launches Video Contrasting Gov. Janet Mills’ Leadership Against Paul LePage’s Failures

Ahead of Paul LePage’s GOP gubernatorial primary campaign launch, the DGA is releasing a new video contrasting Gov. Janet Mills’ leadership against LePage’s failures on education, health care, and bipartisanship. Watch the video here. During his failed tenure as governor, LePage underfunded schools by $1.3 billion and blocked health care for Maine families. Since then,…

NEW AUDIO: As Roe V. Wade is Threatened like Never Before, James Craig Vows “I Will Do Whatever I Can” to Keep Total Abortion Ban on the Books in Michigan

A secret recording captured Michigan GOP candidate for governor James Craig taking an extreme stance on restricting reproductive rights. In the recording, Craig promised to do “whatever I can” to restrict abortion by stopping the repeal of an archaic Michigan law that completely bans abortion. The nearly 100-year-old law that Craig supports keeping on the books makes it a…

Kelly Schulz Copies Larry Elder’s Playbook on Prolonging the Pandemic

Kelly Schulz has finally made clear that she intends to imitate her fellow Republicans’ disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent radio interview, Schulz said she opposes popular policies that keep the economy growing, schools open, and families safe, like vaccine mandates and policies ensuring masking in schools. After months of hiding, it’s…

Maryland Matters: Dan Cox Has a Shot in Increasingly Nasty GOP Primary As Kelly Schulz is Still Silent

In a new column published in Maryland Matters, long-time Maryland political commentator Frank DeFilippo details how die-hard Trump supporter Del. Dan Cox “could easily win the Republican primary in a low turnout non-presidential election year.” Cox has campaigned using Trump-like rhetoric and positions that excite the far-right base. Maryland Matters’ Frank DeFilippo says, “Cox could…

Every State, Every Vote: Emails, Texts Show DeSantis Voter Suppression Bill Crafted by GOP to Help Republicans Win Elections

New reporting from Politico exposes emails and text messages that show how the new voter suppression bill in Florida championed by Ron DeSantis was specifically designed for the purely political intentions of shutting out Democratic voters from the ballot box and helping Republicans win more elections. The new law was drafted by Florida Republicans in…

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