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Rutherford Not Running in Maryland Is Yet Another Major RGA Recruitment Failure

Rutherford’s Announcement Comes as Cook Political Report Shifts Race from “Toss Up” To “Lean Dem” In a major recruitment failure for the RGA, Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, who was “best-positioned to offer himself to voters in 2022 as the logical heir to Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s legacy,” has announced he will not be seeking the…

ICYMI: DGA Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham Authors Op-Ed Praising Widespread Impact of American Rescue Plan

In case you missed it, DGA Chair and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham penned an op-ed praising the widespread impact of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Calling the relief package a “game changer,” Lujan Grisham detailed what steps Democratic governors will take to make sure the much-awaited direct aid gets into the hands of…

AJC Report: Vulnerable Incumbent Brian Kemp Set to Face Bruising GOP Primary As Soon As This Week

Yesterday, a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution made it increasingly clear that vulnerable incumbent Brian Kemp is set to face a bruising Republican primary, as Vernon Jones is “likely to announce” a campaign for governor as soon as this week. This comes as Trump is taking more and more steps to make good on his promise to campaign against…

VIDEO: “Back with Jack”: Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Drag New Jersey Back to the Christie Era

The DGA released a video today highlighting how Jack Ciattarelli wants to bring New Jersey back to the Christie administration. As a longtime state legislator, Ciattarelli was a huge supporter of the Christie administration, helping Christie attack teachers, public servants, and women’s reproductive health care. He also helped Christie drag New Jersey’s credit rating down…

Govs On Deck – April 9, 2021

Govs on Deck Apr 09, 2021

Govs On Deck – April 9, 2021

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

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Govs in Kentucky and Washington Expand Voting Access Amidst Republican Attacks on Democracy

As Republicans continue their assault on democracy and attempt to limit access to the ballot box, Democratic governors are fighting back and expanding voting rights. Yesterday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law a bipartisan bill to expand no-excuse early voting, require ballot drop boxes in every county, and create an online portal to register…

WATCH: Out-Of-Touch Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Suggests Voters Waiting in Long Lines Can “Order UberEats”

Kemp: “They can order a pizza. They can order Grubhub or UberEats.” Today on Newsmax, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended his voter suppression bill that criminalizes giving food or water to people waiting in long lines to vote by suggesting they can just “order UberEats.” (I mean, it’s one banana Michael. What could it cost,…

Govs On Deck – April 7, 2021

Govs on Deck Apr 07, 2021

Govs On Deck – April 7, 2021

It’s Wednesday, it’s sunny (at least in DC), and it’s 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, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be…

Democratic Governors Key To Successful Vaccine Rollout

President Joe Biden reported 150 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered within his first 75 days in office – and he credited governors as a key part of the country’s success. The U.S. is running one of the world’s most successful and efficient vaccine rollouts, topping Canada and other developed countries. The…

Thou Shalt Not Pay Taxes: Pro-Trump NJ Gov Candidate Thwarts Property Tax Laws By Living In A Church-Funded Million Dollar Mansion

Today, Politico reported pro-Trump gubernatorial candidate Phil Rizzo has avoided paying property taxes on his million-dollar mansion for years. In 2017, Rizzo sold his extravagant house to his church for $1.65 million, and then continued to live there with his family, rent and tax free. Like any good Trump disciple, Rizzo is following the Trump…

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Rutherford Not Running in Maryland Is Yet Another Major RGA Recruitment Failure

ICYMI: DGA Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham Authors Op-Ed Praising Widespread Impact of American Rescue Plan

AJC Report: Vulnerable Incumbent Brian Kemp Set to Face Bruising GOP Primary As Soon As This Week

VIDEO: “Back with Jack”: Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Drag New Jersey Back to the Christie Era

Govs On Deck – April 9, 2021

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Govs in Kentucky and Washington Expand Voting Access Amidst Republican Attacks on Democracy

WATCH: Out-Of-Touch Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Suggests Voters Waiting in Long Lines Can “Order UberEats”

Govs On Deck – April 7, 2021

Democratic Governors Key To Successful Vaccine Rollout

Thou Shalt Not Pay Taxes: Pro-Trump NJ Gov Candidate Thwarts Property Tax Laws By Living In A Church-Funded Million Dollar Mansion