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Kansas GOP Plays Political Games with Education Funds

Republican senators in Kansas just passed a bill to cut dedicated funding for public schools by more than half a billion dollars – and attempted to paper over their recklessness by using federal relief funds that were supposed to go towards COVID-19 related expenses. Not only is this bait and switch potentially illegal, it’s also…

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Votes Against Bipartisan Bill To Protect Women From Abuse

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Votes Against Bipartisan Bill To Protect Women From Abuse

Yesterday, Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei voted against the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act, siding once again with his party over Nevadans. Not killing women should not be a partisan issue, but for out-of-touch Republicans like Amodei, even a public health crisis and a bill protecting women from abuse is a partisan political fight. Amodei, who…

In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

As a disturbing pattern of attacks on Asian Americans is rising, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey doubled down on his previous racist comments about the virus. When asked if he regretted calling COVID-19 “The China flu,” Shirkey responded: “Not at all. Not at all. Nope.” [11:30] During an interview earlier this year, Shirkey echoed…

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

The VA GOP gubernatorial candidates will do anything to prove they are the most like Donald Trump – but Pete Snyder has taken that gambit a little too far. Snyder was caught shrouding information from the IRS, a key element of the Trump playbook. Axios reports Snyder’s organization, the Virginia 30 Day Fund, filed its application for tax exemption…

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

As Sabato’s Crystal Ball and other publications report he is considering a gubernatorial run next year, Maryland Rep. Andy Harris is trying to rewrite his failed record on COVID-19, softening his tone on the pandemic. But mere months ago, Harris was encouraging vaccine hesitancy at a town hall, calling COVID-19 the “Wuhan virus,” and protesting…

ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

“His magic carpet ride really is probably over.” With a fraction of the funds he had in 2018, plummeting popularity, pitiful support among Republicans, and weeks of failing to stand up a statewide vaccination program, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has dropped like a lead balloon and his chances of re-election are going down with him.…

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 17, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Happy Wednesday and happy St. Patty’s Day! Read this newsletter – I’m Irish-ish. 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…

As Granite Staters Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Chris Sununu Opposes ARP

Today, Dr. Jill Biden is scheduled to visit the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, New Hampshire to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan and to emphasize the $126 billion going towards reopening America’s schools. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other forms of relief is doled out to Granite Staters, Gov. Chris…

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

Bad news for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this morning: a new poll from the Des Moines Register shows the majority of Iowans hope she does not seek re-election in 2022. Additionally, more Iowans now disapprove of her job performance than approve, and the majority disapprove of her handling of COVID-19. These poll results reflect the…

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

Following Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement forming a committee to oppose Republicans’ recall campaign in California, Democrats across the country announced their support for Gov. Newsom. Instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19, Republicans are wasting taxpayer money, time, and energy on a partisan recall in the middle of a national crisis. The Republican recall is…

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Kansas GOP Plays Political Games with Education Funds

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Votes Against Bipartisan Bill To Protect Women From Abuse

In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

As Granite Staters Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Chris Sununu Opposes ARP

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign