Updates Archive - Page 182 of 504

After Entertaining Trump’s Election Lies, Mike Shirkey Criticizes FBI For Warning Against Armed Protests At State Capitols

Following the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building last week, the FBI is warning that Trump supporters are plotting armed protests at all 50 state capitols. The Michigan Advance reported today that State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey downplayed the credible threats of violence during a radio interview, saying the FBI’s warning “hurts my…

DGA Statement Calling on Republicans to Refuse Political Contributions from Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein

A new report shows Republican mega-donors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein contributed millions of dollars to the Tea Party Patriots, one of the groups responsible for last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Leaders of the Tea Party Patriots spread election disinformation leading up to the planned “Stop the Steal” rally. The Uihleins have donated millions of dollars to Republican…

Govs On Deck – January 13, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 13, 2021

Govs On Deck – January 13, 2021

Just another uneventful Wednesday in the nation’s capital. To keep things interesting, here is 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…

DGA Statement on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s Inauguration

DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s inauguration in Washington: “Congratulations to Gov. Jay Inslee on his inauguration. Under Gov. Inslee’s leadership, Washington state has had one of the country’s strongest economies and was consistently ranked one of the best states for working families. He has been…

GOP Civil War: Weak VA GOP Candidate Pool Drives Two More Candidates to Enter Governor’s Race, Chase Threatens Independent Run Again

The VA GOP primary for governor is turning out to be a bigger train wreck than anyone could have imagined. Two more GOP candidates entered the race yesterday, all but ensuring the convention will be a brutal competition to prove who is the most conservative, and state Sen. Amanda Chase renewed her threat to run as an…

DGA Statement on Glenn Youngkin’s Decision to Enter the Virginia Governor’s Race

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement after Republican Glenn Youngkin announced his candidacy in Virginia’s race for governor: “Glenn Youngkin’s entrance to the Virginia governor’s race ensures the GOP convention will be a brutal competition to scrape together the most delegates and prove who is the most conservative. The more candidates enter…

And Then There Were Two: Doug Steinhardt Exits NJ Gov Race, Two Trump Loyalists Still Vying It Out For GOP Nomination

Former NJ GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt announced today that he is exiting the New Jersey governor’s race – but that still leaves two Republican candidates who have fully embraced Donald Trump’s divisive agenda. Both Hirsh Singh and Jack Ciattarelli are Trump loyalists who have supported Trump and his disastrous policies. Just this past year, Ciattarelli:…

DGA Statement on Sergio de la Peña’s Decision to Enter the Virginia Governor’s Race

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement after Republican Sergio de la Peña announced his candidacy in Virginia’s race for governor: “The last thing Virginia needs is another Trump loyalist running for governor. Like Amanda Chase and Kirk Cox, Sergio de la Peña fully supports Donald Trump’s divisive agenda, which poses a dangerous threat…

Govs On Deck – November 11, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 11, 2021

Govs On Deck – November 11, 2021

Welcome to Monday and 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 other info/what…

ICYMI: North Carolina Gov. Cooper and Michigan Gov. Whitmer Discuss How Their Leadership in Divided States Can Be A Roadmap for Biden to Unite the Country

“We need aggressive healing, a strong voice that will continue to understand that diversity is our strength.” The challenges facing the Biden-Harris administration are like nothing any president-elect has seen since the Great Depression. A global pandemic has wrought havoc on our economy and our health, and the American people seem more divided than ever.…

Chip in to protect our blue firewall!

The Latest

After Entertaining Trump’s Election Lies, Mike Shirkey Criticizes FBI For Warning Against Armed Protests At State Capitols

DGA Statement Calling on Republicans to Refuse Political Contributions from Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein

Govs On Deck – January 13, 2021

DGA Statement on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s Inauguration

GOP Civil War: Weak VA GOP Candidate Pool Drives Two More Candidates to Enter Governor’s Race, Chase Threatens Independent Run Again

DGA Statement on Glenn Youngkin’s Decision to Enter the Virginia Governor’s Race

And Then There Were Two: Doug Steinhardt Exits NJ Gov Race, Two Trump Loyalists Still Vying It Out For GOP Nomination

DGA Statement on Sergio de la Peña’s Decision to Enter the Virginia Governor’s Race

Govs On Deck – November 11, 2021

ICYMI: North Carolina Gov. Cooper and Michigan Gov. Whitmer Discuss How Their Leadership in Divided States Can Be A Roadmap for Biden to Unite the Country