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

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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

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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

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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…

DGA Launches TwoSidedSnyder.com in Virginia to Reveal Pete Snyder’s Shady Record As Longtime Political Insider

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DGA Launches TwoSidedSnyder.com in Virginia to Reveal Pete Snyder’s Shady Record As Longtime Political Insider

Today, the Democratic Governors Association is launching TwoSidedSnyder.com, a new website to reveal Republican candidate for governor Pete Snyder’s true record as a longtime member of the Washington establishment and shady party insider, as he dishonestly tries to run from his record in the Virginia GOP’s far-right race to be the most like Donald Trump.  The website details how…

DGA Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Statement on President Biden’s Address to the Joint Congress

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DGA Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Statement on President Biden’s Address to the Joint Congress

This evening, following President Biden’s first address to the joint Congress, Democratic Governors Association Chair New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement: “President Biden’s first 100 days in office have been defined by progress and competency. He articulated a clear vision for how the future of our country can be filled with…

“Brownback from the Dead” – DGA Releases Video Calling Out Colyer & Schmidt For Their Major Roles in the Failed Brownback Era

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“Brownback from the Dead” – DGA Releases Video Calling Out Colyer & Schmidt For Their Major Roles in the Failed Brownback Era

As the bruising GOP primary for governor in Kansas is heating up, the Democratic Governors Association is releasing a new video today – called “Brownback from the Dead” – that calls out Kansas GOP candidates for governor Jeff Colyer and Derek Schmidt for their leading roles in helping Sam Brownback crash the economy and harm…

Govs On Deck – April 28, 2021

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – April 28, 2021

It’s Wednesday, it’s warm, and it’s time for 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 info/what other formats…

Announcement from Latest Fringe Candidate in Michigan Highlights RGA’s Major Recruitment Failure

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Announcement from Latest Fringe Candidate in Michigan Highlights RGA’s Major Recruitment Failure

As the latest fringe Republican candidate is entering the race for governor in Michigan, it’s shining a light on the RGA’s major and ongoing failure to recruit anyone resembling a legitimate candidate. The new fringe candidate, Garrett Soldano, is a far-right, anti-masker, who is best known for leading a failed petition effort – filled with forged signatures – to…

ICYMI: As Voter Suppression Laws Sweep the Nation, Gov. Evers Protects Wisconsinites’ Access to the Ballot Box

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ICYMI: As Voter Suppression Laws Sweep the Nation, Gov. Evers Protects Wisconsinites’ Access to the Ballot Box

While Republicans across the country are waging a coordinated attack on civil rights, Gov. Tony Evers is standing strong in defending the right to vote for Wisconsinites. Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature are attempting to ram through a number of proposals that would severely limit access to the ballot box if passed. The proposals…

Ronna’s Runaway Highlights RGA’s Major Recruitment Failure in Michigan

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Ronna’s Runaway Highlights RGA’s Major Recruitment Failure in Michigan

Yesterday, Politico reported that Ronna McDaniel – the widely feared RNC Chair who has been at the helm while the DGA  *checks notes* flipped nine governor’s seats blue – told party insiders “she’s considered stepping down from her post to challenge Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022.”  It was only hours later that WOOD TV in Grand Rapids reported that McDaniel…

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