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Donald Trump Snubs Rebecca Kleefisch, Encourages Sean Duffy to Run in Wisconsin GOP Primary

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Trump’s Statement Could Signal Hurdles for Kleefisch” Rebecca Kleefisch got her wish last week after saying, “I hope Donald Trump gets involved in this race,” but it didn’t turn out how she expected. Instead, Kleefisch was dealt a blow when Trump released a statement urging former Congressman, reality TV star, and Fox…

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee Unveils Plan to Move the State Forward Over the Next Decade

Gov. McKee’s Bold Agenda Promotes Equity, Supports Small Businesses, Addresses the Climate Crisis, and Invests in Families Continuing his work to build a better Rhode Island, Gov. Dan McKee announced his preliminary guiding document — RI 2030: Charting A Course for the Ocean State Over the Next Decade. Gov. McKee’s bold agenda for the state’s…

The Weekender (10/15/21)

Weekender Oct 15, 2021

The Weekender (10/15/21)

Welcome to the Democratic Governors Association’s Friday newsletter, The Weekender. Let’s get started. Virginia: This week, Terry McAuliffe announced that former President Barack Obama will campaign with him at an event in Richmond just ten days before Election Day. The event will follow visits by two other big names — First Lady Jill Biden and Stacey Abrams…

As Glenn Youngkin Dodges Questions on Whether He Wants Donald Trump to Campaign for Him, the DGA Calls on Glenn to Answer the Question:

After Donald Trump phoned into a rally for Glenn Youngkin to endorse him for furthering the MAGA movement, Youngkin happily accepted his praise — but today, he avoided answering whether he wants Trump to campaign with him. Youngkin has tried and failed to distance himself from the rally, which featured Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ and a…

Donald Trump Phones into Virginia to Once Again Crown Youngkin As His Hand-Picked Choice for Governor

Youngkin Says He “Appreciates” Trump’s Support At a Virginia rally for Glenn Youngkin and the GOP ticket hosted by congressional subpoena-dodger Steve Bannon, Donald Trump phoned in live to remind supporters that Glenn Youngkin will further his MAGA movement if elected governor. The rally kicked off by paying respect to the January 6th insurrection that…

Youngkin Campaign Surrogates Already Claiming the Election Will Be Stolen From Them

With weeks to go until election day, key allies on Glenn Youngkin’s campaign are peering into their ‘Big Lie’ crystal ball and already claiming that Democrats are trying to steal the election from them. On a right-wing talk show, top Youngkin surrogate, and Virginia’s most prominent election conspiracy theorist, Amanda Chase, made absurd and baseless…

New Records: James Craig Refused to Get Law Enforcement Certification

James Craig is in hot water after Michigan Radio acquired records showing he refused to get his certification as a law enforcement officer while serving as police chief in Detroit — even though he told Michiganders he would complete the process when he started the role in 2013. Michigan Radio adds that “Craig faced similar…

With Jack Ciattarelli Applauding Trump’s Record and Dodging Direct Questions on His Support for Trump, It’s Time for Jack to Answer the Question

In last night’s gubernatorial debate, Jack Ciattarelli praised Trump’s record. He completely dodged direct questions on whether he’d vote for Trump in 2024 and whether he’d welcome Trump to campaign for him. In response to Ciattarelli’s dodging, DGA Senior Communications Advisor Christina Amestoy released the following statement: “When’s the Trump-Ciattarelli rally in New Jersey?”

DGA Announces Record-Breaking Off-Year Third Quarter Fundraising

DGA Raised $29M in Q3, $54M to date in 2021 With a surge of grassroots donations and first-time donors, the DGA announced a record-breaking fundraising haul for Q3. The DGA raised over $29 million in the third quarter of this year alone — a 322% increase from the equivalent period in 2017, the last off-year…

DGA Statement on Second New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate

Following the second gubernatorial debate in New Jersey, DGA Political Director Marshall Cohen released the following statement: “In laying out his concrete record of fighting for New Jerseyans, Gov. Phil Murphy clearly demonstrated in tonight’s debate why he’s the only choice for governor. “Meanwhile, the only thing Jack Ciattarelli managed to prove is that his…

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Donald Trump Snubs Rebecca Kleefisch, Encourages Sean Duffy to Run in Wisconsin GOP Primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee Unveils Plan to Move the State Forward Over the Next Decade

The Weekender (10/15/21)

As Glenn Youngkin Dodges Questions on Whether He Wants Donald Trump to Campaign for Him, the DGA Calls on Glenn to Answer the Question:

Donald Trump Phones into Virginia to Once Again Crown Youngkin As His Hand-Picked Choice for Governor

Youngkin Campaign Surrogates Already Claiming the Election Will Be Stolen From Them

New Records: James Craig Refused to Get Law Enforcement Certification

With Jack Ciattarelli Applauding Trump’s Record and Dodging Direct Questions on His Support for Trump, It’s Time for Jack to Answer the Question

DGA Announces Record-Breaking Off-Year Third Quarter Fundraising

DGA Statement on Second New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate