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The Seattle Times on Dave Reichert’s “Troubling Nod Toward Trump”: “Not a Profile in Courage”

The Seattle Times on Dave Reichert’s “Troubling Nod Toward Trump”: “Not a Profile in Courage” After it was reported by The Seattle Times that former U.S. Congressman and Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert privately told a group of his supporters that he “would vote for the former president,” and that he “love[s] Donald Trump’s…

DGA Statement on North Dakota’s GOP Primary Results

DGA Statement on North Dakota’s GOP Primary Results Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Congressman Kelly Armstrong becoming the GOP nominee for governor in North Dakota: “Tonight’s results in North Dakota’s GOP primary are yet another example of the way that toxic MAGA extremism now consumes the Republican Party. Instead…

DGA Statement on Merrill Piepkorn’s Primary Victory in North Dakota

From the Chair’s Desk Jun 11, 2024

DGA Statement on Merrill Piepkorn’s Primary Victory in North Dakota

DGA Statement on Merrill Piepkorn’s Primary Victory in North Dakota Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement on State Senator Merrill Piepkorn officially securing the Democratic nomination for governor in North Dakota: “Congratulations to Senator Merrill Piepkorn on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in North Dakota tonight. Sen. Piepkorn is running to…

WATCH: Kelly Ayotte Attacks NH Marriage Equality Law, Says She Believes “In Marriage As Between a Man and a Woman”

WATCH: Kelly Ayotte Attacks NH Marriage Equality Law, Says She Believes “In Marriage As Between a Man and a Woman” Footage has resurfaced of former U.S. Senator and Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte advocating against New Hampshire’s own marriage equality law. In the video, then-Senate candidate Ayotte claimed, “I absolutely support and believe in…

RECAP: Another Bad Weekend For Mark Robinson As More Reports Detail Extremism and Threats to North Carolina’s Economy

RECAP: Another Bad Weekend For Mark Robinson As More Reports Detail Extremism and Threats to North Carolina’s Economy Two new articles from this weekend underscore how Mark Robinson’s embrace of dangerous conspiracy theories and extreme rhetoric are wrong for North Carolina. New reporting from the Daily Mail uncovered new comments from Mark Robinson where he…

After Getting Caught Promising to “Unravel” Abortion Access, Dave Reichert Launches New Ad Lying to Washington Voters

After Getting Caught Promising to “Unravel” Abortion Access, Dave Reichert Launches New Ad Lying to Washington Voters As former Congressman Dave Reichert is facing increasing backlash for his harmful position on ripping away reproductive rights, including a new report this week revealing he promised to “unravel” state laws at an event held by an extreme…

DGA Statement on Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut

From the Chair’s Desk Jun 07, 2024

DGA Statement on Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut

DGA Statement on Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut DGA Chair Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, the first time the Supreme Court recognized the right to use contraception: “Despite a landmark ruling nearly 60 years ago, the right to contraception is now…

USA Today: Abortion “Still on Voters’ Minds” in New Hampshire

USA Today: Abortion “Still on Voters’ Minds” in New Hampshire OBGYN Dr. Ellen Joyce: “Here in New Hampshire, people feel very … attached to their freedoms” USA Today reported on voters’ views on the state of reproductive rights across the country in key states ahead of the 2024 election, including New Hampshire, where “fear of…

As Republicans in Washington Block Protections, GOP Gov. Candidates Threaten Access to Contraception

As Republicans in Washington Block Protections, GOP Gov. Candidates Threaten Access to Contraception As Republicans in the United States Senate block legislation to codify the right to contraception, GOP candidates in governor’s races across the country have extreme records and plans that threaten access to contraception and abortion medication in their states. Just last month,…

“I Have a MAGA Hat at Home With His Signature On It”: Behind Closed Doors, Dave Reichert Fully Embraces Trump

“I Have a MAGA Hat at Home With His Signature On It”: Behind Closed Doors, Dave Reichert Fully Embraces Trump A new report from The Seattle Times removes any lingering doubts about former U.S. Congressman and Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert’s MAGA agenda. According to The Seattle Times, “Dave Reichert has avoided publicly stating…

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The Seattle Times on Dave Reichert’s “Troubling Nod Toward Trump”: “Not a Profile in Courage”

DGA Statement on North Dakota’s GOP Primary Results

DGA Statement on Merrill Piepkorn’s Primary Victory in North Dakota

WATCH: Kelly Ayotte Attacks NH Marriage Equality Law, Says She Believes “In Marriage As Between a Man and a Woman”

RECAP: Another Bad Weekend For Mark Robinson As More Reports Detail Extremism and Threats to North Carolina’s Economy

After Getting Caught Promising to “Unravel” Abortion Access, Dave Reichert Launches New Ad Lying to Washington Voters

DGA Statement on Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut

USA Today: Abortion “Still on Voters’ Minds” in New Hampshire

As Republicans in Washington Block Protections, GOP Gov. Candidates Threaten Access to Contraception

“I Have a MAGA Hat at Home With His Signature On It”: Behind Closed Doors, Dave Reichert Fully Embraces Trump