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Primary Opponents and Police Slam Gov. Mike DeWine for Signing Dangerous Concealed Carry Bill

Gov. Mike DeWine is facing heat from police organizations for signing legislation that allows people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training. The legislation also nixes the requirement that people tell law enforcement if they’re armed during traffic stops. Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey, the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, and…

Kim Reynolds Displays Blatant Hypocrisy on American Rescue Plan (Again)

Latest News Mar 16, 2022

Kim Reynolds Displays Blatant Hypocrisy on American Rescue Plan (Again)

Kim Reynolds is once again putting her hypocrisy on full display — attempting to take credit for the benefits of the American Rescue Plan after making it “abundantly clear she’s not happy” with the vital economic relief package. This time she proudly labeled a $100 million investment from the American Rescue Plan in Iowa’s airports…

Mark Ronchetti MIA for Fifth GOP Forum in a Row

Latest News Mar 16, 2022

Mark Ronchetti MIA for Fifth GOP Forum in a Row

This week, Mark Ronchetti skipped his fifth straight public forum in the crowded Republican primary for governor. As GOP infighting escalates, Wrongchetti has been hiding out to avoid losing his already dismal support. The other candidates in the crowded GOP primary have slammed Ronchetti for refusing to show up at all five forums thus far.…

Gov. Janet Mills Praised for Nominating First Black Judge to Supreme Court

Latest News Mar 16, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills Praised for Nominating First Black Judge to Supreme Court

Nomination Contrasted with Paul LePage’s History of Racist Remarks A new opinion article in the Portland Press Herald praises Gov. Janet Mills for nominating the first Black judge to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. “Judge Rick Lawrence’s confirmation would be a giant step for Maine’s minority and Black communities,” wrote journalist Abdi Nor Iftin. Gov.…

Richard Irvin Caught Trumping Up Crime Statistics to Promote Bogus “Tough-on-Crime” Platform

Latest News Mar 16, 2022

Richard Irvin Caught Trumping Up Crime Statistics to Promote Bogus “Tough-on-Crime” Platform

Irvin’s Claim Deemed “Misleading and Disingenuous” Richard Irvin has lied through the first two months of his campaign, and now he’s being called out for misleading Illinoisans with exaggerated crime statistics. Last week, a non-partisan watchdog fact-checked Irvin’s claim that he reduced homicides by 40% his first year in office. They found the claim “misleading…

After Dismal Polling Numbers, No Show Joe Dodges Questions About His Record

After months of hiding, Joe Lombardo finally sat down for an interview but still wouldn’t answer questions about his record that new polling shows will hurt him in the primary. See a local news anchor call him out here. “So Joe Lombardo has been the invisible man pretty much with media outlets reaching out to…

In Newsweek Op-Ed, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper Highlights How Democratic Governors are Using ARP Funds to Deliver Tangible Solutions

From the Chair’s Desk Mar 15, 2022

In Newsweek Op-Ed, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper Highlights How Democratic Governors are Using ARP Funds to Deliver Tangible Solutions

In a new op-ed for Newsweek, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper highlights how Democratic governors are “leading the charge” to turn American Rescue Plan funding into real solutions for working families in their states. “Whether it’s investing in child care and improving public education, or cutting costs and increasing public safety,” Gov. Cooper wrote, “Democratic…

DGA Launches Updated Site Calling Out Crickets From Radio Silent Richard Irvin

After two months of hiding from Illinoisans, Richard Irvin continues to dodge and refuse to answer questions. An updated website is now tracking the key issues Irvin’s remained radio silent on. The DGA updated GriffinSlate.com with a new scorecard today. View the site here. So far, Irvin has dodged or flip-flopped on abortion, supporting Trump, denouncing…

After Spending Nearly $2.5 Million on TV Ads, Joe Lombardo Still Not Shoring Up Support

A new PPP poll shows that, despite Joe Lombardo’s allies spending over two million dollars on TV ads to boost his campaign, Lombardo is only getting about a quarter of votes in the likely GOP primary for Nevada governor. That support disappears when voters hear the most likely attacks on his record. After hearing about…

Huh.

This week in the Arizona GOP primary for governor, Kari Lake — instead of fighting for Arizonans — fought with *checks notes* an Australian journalist. Asked if she agreed with Trump that January 6th defendants should get pardoned, Lake stormed off the set. DGA Senior Communications Advisor Christina Amestoy said: “Well that’s … something.” Watch…

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Primary Opponents and Police Slam Gov. Mike DeWine for Signing Dangerous Concealed Carry Bill

Kim Reynolds Displays Blatant Hypocrisy on American Rescue Plan (Again)

Mark Ronchetti MIA for Fifth GOP Forum in a Row

Gov. Janet Mills Praised for Nominating First Black Judge to Supreme Court

Richard Irvin Caught Trumping Up Crime Statistics to Promote Bogus “Tough-on-Crime” Platform

After Dismal Polling Numbers, No Show Joe Dodges Questions About His Record

In Newsweek Op-Ed, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper Highlights How Democratic Governors are Using ARP Funds to Deliver Tangible Solutions

DGA Launches Updated Site Calling Out Crickets From Radio Silent Richard Irvin

After Spending Nearly $2.5 Million on TV Ads, Joe Lombardo Still Not Shoring Up Support

Huh.