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After Attending A Superspreader Concert, Montana GOP Candidate Greg Gianforte Refuses To Take COVID-19 Test

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After Attending A Superspreader Concert, Montana GOP Candidate Greg Gianforte Refuses To Take COVID-19 Test

Montana GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte, who has railed against mask mandates and science-based policies during the pandemic, attended a concert on October 3rd that local health officials are warning could become a super-spreader event. Gianforte appeared maskless at the event, which violated local health guidelines. Several cases of coronavirus have already been linked to…

ICYMI: “An Easy Call”: Three More Montana Editorial Boards Endorse Democrat Mike Cooney Over Republican Greg Gianforte

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ICYMI: “An Easy Call”: Three More Montana Editorial Boards Endorse Democrat Mike Cooney Over Republican Greg Gianforte

Over the weekend, the Independent Record, Missoulian, and Montana Standard editorial boards all endorsed Democrat Mike Cooney for governor over Republican Greg Gianforte, citing Cooney’s years of dependable, steady leadership and dedication to the people of Montana, and Gianforte’s refusal to take the pandemic seriously. The Independent Record said, “Cooney is an empathetic leader with…

Govs On Deck – October 16, 2020

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Govs On Deck – October 16, 2020

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

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Misleads Missourians on COVID-19 Death Rate

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Misleads Missourians on COVID-19 Death Rate

With 19 days until the election, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is desperately trying to rewrite the facts on his disastrous COVID-19 response. In last week’s debate, Parson claimed the death rate in Missouri had drastically decreased, but reporting by the Kansas City Star shows this is misleading. The Star reports: “More Missourians have died from…

ICYMI: Greg Gianforte An “Unprecedented” Threat to Montana’s “Unique” Public Land Access

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ICYMI: Greg Gianforte An “Unprecedented” Threat to Montana’s “Unique” Public Land Access

Today, Outside Magazine slammed Montana GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte for his abysmal record on public land access, explaining that a potential Gianforte administration would result in “an unprecedented assault on public access, threatening jobs that rely on outdoor recreation and even potentially impacting the state’s booming outdoor-recreation economy.” New Jersey multi-millionaire Greg Gianforte has…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Lawsuit Filed By Gov. Steve Bullock Forces Postal Service to Reverse Changes That Slowed Mail Service Nationwide

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Lawsuit Filed By Gov. Steve Bullock Forces Postal Service to Reverse Changes That Slowed Mail Service Nationwide

Thanks to Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, the United States Postal Service agreed to reverse the harmful changes that slowed mail service nationwide and threatened to put the upcoming election at risk. Gov. Bullock filed a lawsuit against the USPS on September 8th, arguing that the changes impeded access to mail services in Montana, delayed delivery…

ICYMI: Parson’s PAC Caught Lying Again About Nicole Galloway

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ICYMI: Parson’s PAC Caught Lying Again About Nicole Galloway

Politifact Rates Uniting Missouri’s Claim That Galloway’s Campaign Is Funded By Groups Seeking to Defund the Police As False In an effort to stop Nicole Galloway’s momentum, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s political allies have been airing ads riddled with false claims about Galloway, Missouri’s Democratic State Auditor. Uniting Missouri, Parson’s PAC, released several ads attempting…

Gov. Roy Cooper Demolishes Dan Forest In Gubernatorial Debate

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Gov. Roy Cooper Demolishes Dan Forest In Gubernatorial Debate

Tonight, in North Carolina’s gubernatorial debate, Gov. Roy Cooper made the clear case for his re-election, citing his leadership on the COVID-19 pandemic and his record of fighting for working families. Republican Dan Forest, a walking red flag, doubled down on his extreme positions and demonstrated how he would be a public health hazard if…

56 Missouri Veterans Die at State Veterans Homes Since September 1, Gov. Mike Parson Calls Them The “Standard Nationwide”

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56 Missouri Veterans Die at State Veterans Homes Since September 1, Gov. Mike Parson Calls Them The “Standard Nationwide”

Thirteen Veterans Died at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home, Which Parson Visited One Day Before It First Reported a Positive Case  Today, the St. Louis Post Dispatch is reporting 56 veterans died of COVID-19 in Missouri veterans homes between September 1st and October 12th. The second-deadliest outbreak occurred at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home, which…

Govs On Deck – October 14, 2020

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Govs On Deck – October 14, 2020

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

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