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Govs On Deck – February 5, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 05, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 5, 2021

Happy Friday, folks, and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” A question for the group – what is the socially acceptable number of wings to order for a solo Superbowl party? 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.…

Virginia Republicans’ Refusal to Take Pandemic Seriously Puts Lives At Risk As Chase Campaign Fails to Disclose COVID-19 Exposure to Volunteers

Volunteers for the Amanda Chase gubernatorial campaign were exposed to COVID-19 at an event with the state Senator last weekend – but true to form, the Chase campaign failed to notify its most ardent supporters of the exposure. Chase even questioned the motives of the volunteer who tested positive for COVID-19, saying, “I don’t know…

After RGA Loses “Dream Candidate” Candice Miller, Michigan GOP Free Falls Into Chaos

Since Michigan Republicans lost their top recruit for governor in 2022, the party has been in a constant state of chaos. Today, current MI GOP Chair Laura Cox accused her would-be successor Ronald Weiser of bribing a Macomb County politician $200,000 to stay out of the 2018 Secretary of State race. Weiser was supposed to be appointed party…

Govs On Deck – February 3, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 03, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 3, 2021

It’s Wednesday and time for another 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 @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

🚨 Denver Riggleman Contemplating Third Party Campaign In Virginia

“After the anger that I’ve seen and the people that are running and what they’re saying, it’s hard not to.” Former VA GOP Rep. Denver Riggleman suggested during an interview yesterday that he might run as a third party candidate in the governor’s race because the candidate pool is weak and the nasty primary has been “difficult to…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Bill to Expand Medicaid and Aid Kansas’ COVID-19 Recovery

Today, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly announced a renewed push for Medicaid expansion, introducing a proposal that includes legalizing marijuana to cover the state’s share of the cost. Despite pushback from Republicans in the legislature, Gov. Kelly has never stopped fighting for affordable, accessible health care. Last year, she reached a bipartisan deal with Republican Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, but…

The Michigan GOP Has An Extremism Problem

Insurrectionist Ryan Kelley joins governor’s race, crystallizing the state of the the Michigan Republican Party Allendale Township official Ryan Kelley filed to run for Michigan governor as a Republican today. Kelley is facing calls for removal from his position after he was spotted at the U.S. Capitol insurrection. This isn’t the first time Michiganders have called for Kelley’s removal from…

Govs On Deck – February 1, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 01, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 1, 2021

Happy February, guys! Welcome to Monday’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 @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

“I Would Stop That”: NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Take Away Wage Increases For Working New Jerseyans In the Midst of a Pandemic

During a radio interview last week, NJ GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli declared his support for stopping the increase of the New Jersey minimum wage from $12/hour to $15/hour by the year 2024. Ciattarelli’s comment on the minimum wage demonstrates how harmful his policy ideas are for working families in New Jersey, especially those who have suffered financially…

Govs On Deck – January 29, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 29, 2021

Govs On Deck – January 29, 2021

Happy Friday, folks, and welcome to 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 @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what…

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Govs On Deck – February 5, 2021

Virginia Republicans’ Refusal to Take Pandemic Seriously Puts Lives At Risk As Chase Campaign Fails to Disclose COVID-19 Exposure to Volunteers

After RGA Loses “Dream Candidate” Candice Miller, Michigan GOP Free Falls Into Chaos

Govs On Deck – February 3, 2021

🚨 Denver Riggleman Contemplating Third Party Campaign In Virginia

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Bill to Expand Medicaid and Aid Kansas’ COVID-19 Recovery

The Michigan GOP Has An Extremism Problem

Govs On Deck – February 1, 2021

“I Would Stop That”: NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Take Away Wage Increases For Working New Jerseyans In the Midst of a Pandemic

Govs On Deck – January 29, 2021