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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

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

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

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 Apr 28, 2021

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

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

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

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…

Letter Slamming Chaotic Convention from VA GOP Candidates Shows Bad Blood in Primary is Getting Worse

As fears of a rigged Republican primary in Virginia continue to grow, a new joint letter from Kirk Cox and Glenn Youngkin teaming up with frontrunner Amanda Chase is showing that the bad blood between the candidates is getting even worse. In fact, Chase, Cox and Youngkin all signed a joint letter to the Virginia Republican Party…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Renegotiates Walker-Kleefisch Failed Foxconn Deal, Saves Taxpayers $2.77 Billion

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers this week successfully negotiated an agreement between the state and Foxconn, saving taxpayers $2.77 billion. The new agreement also maintains accountability measures requiring job creation to receive incentives and protects hundreds of millions of dollars in local and state infrastructure investments made in support of the project. The previous deal, agreed to…

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Rep. Mike Kelly Skips Gov Race in PA as RGA Recruitment Failures Continue

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

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

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

Govs On Deck – April 28, 2021

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

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

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

Letter Slamming Chaotic Convention from VA GOP Candidates Shows Bad Blood in Primary is Getting Worse

Dem Govs Get It Done: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Renegotiates Walker-Kleefisch Failed Foxconn Deal, Saves Taxpayers $2.77 Billion