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Twelve Days Since Gov. Mike Parson’s Positive COVID-19 Test, Public Still Left In Dark

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Twelve Days Since Gov. Mike Parson’s Positive COVID-19 Test, Public Still Left In Dark

Why Won’t Parson Say If His Staff Members Have Tested Positive? It’s been twelve days since Mike Parson was diagnosed with COVID-19, and the public is still in the dark. The Parson administration is refusing to disclose how many of the governor’s staff members have also tested positive for the virus. Even the Trump administration…

ICYMI: Herald-Dispatch and Charleston Gazette-Mail Endorse Ben Salango Over Absent Gov. Jim Justice

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ICYMI: Herald-Dispatch and Charleston Gazette-Mail Endorse Ben Salango Over Absent Gov. Jim Justice

“West Virginians deserve a governor who cares enough to do the job with the competence and dedication the job demands.” With less than a month until the election, Democratc nominee Ben Salango has picked up two major editorial board endorsements over Gov. Jim Justice. Both ed boards agreed Salango’s humble background and work ethic make…

Govs On Deck – October 5, 2020

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Govs On Deck – October 5, 2020

Happy Monday 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 us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

DGA-Backed Group Launches Ad In Montana

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DGA-Backed Group Launches Ad In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a TV ad in Montana, “Public Land.” The ad features a small business owner who relies on access to public lands for his business. But New Jersey multimillionaire Greg Gianforte doesn’t care about that. As Montana’s sole congressman, Gianforte introduced a pair…

ICYMI: Two Major Washington Papers Endorse Gov. Jay Inslee’s Candidacy

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ICYMI: Two Major Washington Papers Endorse Gov. Jay Inslee’s Candidacy

“One of the Nation’s Best Economies”; “Strong Leadership” Two of Washington State’s Editorial Boards have endorsed Gov. Jay Inslee’s re-election bid citing his “strong leadership” during the pandemic as well as his work to make Washington State “one of the nation’s best economies.” The Union Bulletin, which has twice endorsed Gov. Inslee’s Republican challengers, was…

Charlotte Observer, News & Observer, & Durham Herald-Sun Endorse Gov. Roy Cooper

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Charlotte Observer, News & Observer, & Durham Herald-Sun Endorse Gov. Roy Cooper

“Cooper Has Been a Strong and Steady Leader Who Has Made Ambitious Proposals for a Better State” Citing his leadership during the pandemic as well as his commitment to “Medicaid expansion and meaningful pay raises for teachers,” The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer, and the Durham Herald-Sun strongly endorsed Gov. Roy Cooper’s re-election campaign.…

ICYMI: In Scathing Editorial, St. Louis Post Dispatch Endorses Nicole Galloway Over Gov. Mike Parson Due To His “Horrendous” Handling of Pandemic and Refusal to Lead

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ICYMI: In Scathing Editorial, St. Louis Post Dispatch Endorses Nicole Galloway Over Gov. Mike Parson Due To His “Horrendous” Handling of Pandemic and Refusal to Lead

On Saturday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial Board endorsed Nicole Galloway for governor and came out swinging against incumbent Gov. Mike Parson. The ed board doesn’t waste any time calling Parson out for what he is – an “accident of history” and a reluctant leader who “continually falls short.” The Post-Dispatch gives Galloway a glowing…

Mike Cooney Demolishes Greg Gianforte In First Gubernatorial Debate

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Mike Cooney Demolishes Greg Gianforte In First Gubernatorial Debate

Gianforte Came Under Fire for Restricting Access To Health Care, Public Lands, and  Lying to Law Enforcement Following Infamous 2017 Assault Tonight, in Montana’s first gubernatorial debate, Mike Cooney demolished Greg Gianforte’s record on public lands, highlighted his devastating record on restricting access to health care, and pushed the Republican to apologize to Montanans for…

Every State, Every Vote: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Attempts to Suppress Vote By Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Boxes

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Every State, Every Vote: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Attempts to Suppress Vote By Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Boxes

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott just made it more difficult for Texans to vote during the pandemic. Yesterday, he ordered localities to only accept ballots at one ballot-drop box per county. In sizable counties such as Brewster, which is larger than the entire states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, some voters could be forced to…

Govs On Deck – October 2, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – October 2, 2020

It’s Friday and boy, is it October. Time for 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 us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let…

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