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In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

As a disturbing pattern of attacks on Asian Americans is rising, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey doubled down on his previous racist comments about the virus. When asked if he regretted calling COVID-19 “The China flu,” Shirkey responded: “Not at all. Not at all. Nope.” [11:30] During an interview earlier this year, Shirkey echoed…

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

The VA GOP gubernatorial candidates will do anything to prove they are the most like Donald Trump – but Pete Snyder has taken that gambit a little too far. Snyder was caught shrouding information from the IRS, a key element of the Trump playbook. Axios reports Snyder’s organization, the Virginia 30 Day Fund, filed its application for tax exemption…

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

As Sabato’s Crystal Ball and other publications report he is considering a gubernatorial run next year, Maryland Rep. Andy Harris is trying to rewrite his failed record on COVID-19, softening his tone on the pandemic. But mere months ago, Harris was encouraging vaccine hesitancy at a town hall, calling COVID-19 the “Wuhan virus,” and protesting…

ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

“His magic carpet ride really is probably over.” With a fraction of the funds he had in 2018, plummeting popularity, pitiful support among Republicans, and weeks of failing to stand up a statewide vaccination program, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has dropped like a lead balloon and his chances of re-election are going down with him.…

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 17, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Happy Wednesday and happy St. Patty’s Day! Read this newsletter – I’m Irish-ish. 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, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know…

As Granite Staters Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Chris Sununu Opposes ARP

Today, Dr. Jill Biden is scheduled to visit the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, New Hampshire to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan and to emphasize the $126 billion going towards reopening America’s schools. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other forms of relief is doled out to Granite Staters, Gov. Chris…

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

Bad news for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this morning: a new poll from the Des Moines Register shows the majority of Iowans hope she does not seek re-election in 2022. Additionally, more Iowans now disapprove of her job performance than approve, and the majority disapprove of her handling of COVID-19. These poll results reflect the…

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

Following Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement forming a committee to oppose Republicans’ recall campaign in California, Democrats across the country announced their support for Gov. Newsom. Instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19, Republicans are wasting taxpayer money, time, and energy on a partisan recall in the middle of a national crisis. The Republican recall is…

ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

Trump still has a tight grip on state Republicans, according to a report from CBS News. Just look at Virginia’s race for governor, where party leaders brawled for weeks over how to choose a nominee and the GOP candidates are in an all-out race to the right in an effort to win over Trump’s base.…

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Today, President Joe Biden is flying to Pennsylvania to celebrate the American Rescue Plan. As Pennsylvanians stand to benefit greatly from the ARP, Republicans in Pennsylvania, including GOP candidate Joe Gale, still refuse to support the bill. Overall, the state is set to receive $7.4 billion – including $5.1 billion for schools and stimulus checks…

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In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

As Granite Staters Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Chris Sununu Opposes ARP

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid