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ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

Trump still has a tight grip on state Republicans, according to a report from CBS News. Just look at Virginia’s race for governor, where party leaders brawled for weeks over how to choose a nominee and the GOP candidates are in an all-out race to the right in an effort to win over Trump’s base.…

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Today, President Joe Biden is flying to Pennsylvania to celebrate the American Rescue Plan. As Pennsylvanians stand to benefit greatly from the ARP, Republicans in Pennsylvania, including GOP candidate Joe Gale, still refuse to support the bill. Overall, the state is set to receive $7.4 billion – including $5.1 billion for schools and stimulus checks…

Another RGA Recruit Bites the Dust, Mayor Erin Stewart Says She Won’t Run for Governor in Connecticut

After failing to win her party’s nomination for lieutenant governor in 2018, Erin Stewart is once again abandoning a run for Connecticut’s highest office. Stewart announced earlier this week she will not run for governor next year, in yet another huge fail for the Republican Governors Association as they lose candidate after candidate for 2022.…

As Nevada Is Set To Receive $4.1 Billion in COVID Relief, Mark Amodei Must Answer for His “No” Vote on ARP

Latest News Mar 15, 2021

As Nevada Is Set To Receive $4.1 Billion in COVID Relief, Mark Amodei Must Answer for His “No” Vote on ARP

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to visit Las Vegas to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other relief gets doled out to Nevadans, Rep. Mark Amodei, who is seen as a potential 2022 gubernatorial candidate, still refuses to support the…

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Are the Last Line of Defense Against Voting Rights “Armageddon”

Latest News Mar 15, 2021

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Are the Last Line of Defense Against Voting Rights “Armageddon”

As Republicans across the country launch unprecedented attacks on voting rights, New York Magazine explains how Democratic governors on the ballot in 2021 and 2022 could be the last line of defense against this voting rights “armageddon.” Republicans have introduced 253 bills in 43 states seeking to limit voting rights and disenfranchise minority voters, low-income…

Minnesota Republicans Lose Top Recruit For Governor

Latest News Mar 15, 2021

Minnesota Republicans Lose Top Recruit For Governor

Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber announced over the weekend he would not be running for governor in 2022, leaving the Minnesota GOP in a state of disarray, and the RGA left without a viable candidate to take on popular Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. Former Republican House Speaker Kurt Zellers said, “I don’t know if there’s a…

As New Jersey Stands to Benefit From ARP, Jack Ciattarelli Stays Silent

Latest News Mar 15, 2021

As New Jersey Stands to Benefit From ARP, Jack Ciattarelli Stays Silent

Today, Dr. Jill Biden is making a visit to New Jersey to celebrate the impact of the American Rescue Plan. As New Jerseyans stand to benefit from the ARP, GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has refused to support the relief plan. Ciattarelli’s fellow Republicans in New Jersey all voted against stimulus checks for New Jerseyans,…

DGA Statement on California Recall Campaign

Latest News Mar 15, 2021

DGA Statement on California Recall Campaign

Today, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has formed a recall committee to fight back against the Republican Party’s latest scheme to disrupt COVID-19 recovery efforts and rile up the Trump base. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on the California recall: “Rather than allowing Californians to focus on…

GOP Civil War Heating Up Early As Primary Fights Start For 38 Gubernatorial Races

As eyes shift to the 38 governor’s races over the next two cycles, the GOP civil war is in full swing, with early primary contests proving to be Trump litmus tests and nasty infighting exploding across the country. In California, as Trump Republicans spend all their time and energy on a recall attempt that’s doomed to fail,…

DGA Statement on the American Rescue Plan

President Joe Biden has signed the sweeping bipartisan American Rescue Plan into law, which includes $350 billion in state aid. Democratic Governors Association Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement: “I’m incredibly grateful to President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats for delivering this desperately needed relief and support package to Americans.…

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ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Another RGA Recruit Bites the Dust, Mayor Erin Stewart Says She Won’t Run for Governor in Connecticut

As Nevada Is Set To Receive $4.1 Billion in COVID Relief, Mark Amodei Must Answer for His “No” Vote on ARP

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Are the Last Line of Defense Against Voting Rights “Armageddon”

Minnesota Republicans Lose Top Recruit For Governor

As New Jersey Stands to Benefit From ARP, Jack Ciattarelli Stays Silent

DGA Statement on California Recall Campaign

GOP Civil War Heating Up Early As Primary Fights Start For 38 Gubernatorial Races

DGA Statement on the American Rescue Plan