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Govs On Deck – November 2, 2020

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Govs On Deck – November 2, 2020

We all know what day it is. There are a lot of things I could overthink today, so for sanity’s sake I am choosing just two: whether or not Selena Gomez has a line of ice creams like the delivery truck outside my window claims and this edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder,…

ICYMI: State Health Care Admins Beg Gov. Parson to Take Action, Implement Mask Mandate as COVID-19 Patients Overwhelm Hospitals

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ICYMI: State Health Care Admins Beg Gov. Parson to Take Action, Implement Mask Mandate as COVID-19 Patients Overwhelm Hospitals

“We don’t seem to have a plan to try to decrease the cases and the hospitalizations.” – Texas County Memorial Hospital CEO Wesley Murray  In case you missed it, a report by the Missouri Independent has revealed hospital administrators from across the state are pleading with the governor to address surging COVID-19 cases and issue…

Govs On Deck – October 30, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – October 30, 2020

Happy freaky Friday from your worst nightmare – a stressed-out Democrat who’s decided that tweeting more is probably the answer – 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…

Four Days Out From Election, DGA Releases Final Strategy Memo

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Four Days Out From Election, DGA Releases Final Strategy Memo

A Tested Playbook in Untested Times: Localization in the Era of Polarization Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a memo to interested parties outlining the DGA’s playbook for the 2019-2020 gubernatorial cycle.  Key points include: If 2020 has taught Americans one thing, it’s the vital role their governors play in protecting their families, and our…

Gov. Kim Reynolds Thinks It’s Laughable To Follow CDC Guidelines

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Gov. Kim Reynolds Thinks It’s Laughable To Follow CDC Guidelines

At a campaign event this week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds mocked Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield and other Iowans who are following CDC guidelines and making sacrifices to slow the spread of coronavirus. After learning that members of her campaign were in contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for the virus, Greenfield set a good…

ICYMI: Press Herald Editorial Board Says South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem “Has No Business” Telling Maine How to Deal With COVID-19 Pandemic

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ICYMI: Press Herald Editorial Board Says South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem “Has No Business” Telling Maine How to Deal With COVID-19 Pandemic

At a Maine campaign event for President Trump on Wednesday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem had the audacity to take shots at Gov. Janet Mills’ COVID-19 response, accusing Gov. Mills of “overstepping her authority.” During the event, Noem proudly proclaimed that she made “very different decisions” in South Dakota. She sure did – Noem is…

Run From Forest’s Rallies Run

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Run From Forest’s Rallies Run

COVID-19 Case Confirmed At North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest Rally North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has been putting people in harms’ way for months with maskless, in-person campaign events. It’s now been confirmed that at least one person who attended a Forest rally has tested positive for COVID-19. For months,…

ICYMI: “We Are Not Rounding the Corner”: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Blasts President Trump For Lying On Coronavirus

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ICYMI: “We Are Not Rounding the Corner”: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Blasts President Trump For Lying On Coronavirus

At a barrage of super-spreader rallies this week, President Trump announced America is “rounding the corner” on coronavirus. His administration also released a document taking credit for “ending the COVID-19 pandemic.” And a report from the Daily Beast claims the White House has embraced a herd immunity strategy. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has had enough…

Govs On Deck – October 28, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – October 28, 2020

Welcome to Wednesday and 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, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other info/what…

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