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ICYMI: Maine and South Dakota Demonstrate the Difference a Democratic Governor Can Make

“If you could only live in Maine or South Dakota right now as Covid-19 continues its rampage, which state would you choose?” During the COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic governors have led with facts and science, while many Republican governors have ignored public health experts and are still railing against life-saving measures like mask mandates. The contrast…

ICYMI: As COVID-19 Pandemic Hammers the U.S., GOP Governors Refuse to Implement Precautionary Measures, Preaching “Personal Responsibility”

“This really demands a coordinated, orchestrated, higher-level response than just saying to an individual person, ‘Here’s what you might want to try.’” New models predict there could be nearly 400,000 COVID-19 deaths if the U.S. doesn’t implement any new COVID-19 restrictions, and more if states continue to ease measures. And yet, instead of implementing mask…

“We’ve Seen Stories On Both Sides”: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Makes Excuses for Terrorist Who Murdered Two People In Wisconsin

When asked about the behavior of the terrorist who opened fire on protestors in Wisconsin, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said “We’ve seen stories on both sides involving protesters and then against protesters as well.” Gov. Noem was echoing a claim that President Trump made three years ago about the violence that erupted in Charlottesville,…

Politico Moves South Dakota and Kansas Governor Races to “Toss-Up”

Politico: ‘Democrats in Kansas, Oklahoma and South Dakota are within striking distance of shocking gubernatorial wins’ Yesterday, Politico moved both South Dakota and Kansas governor’s races towards Democrats, rating them both as a “Toss-up.” Today, Politico reported on Democrats in both states finding success as they’ve “latched onto local issues.” State Senator Laura Kelly has…

DGA Statement on South Dakota Primary Results

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding South Dakota’s primary election results: “The DGA congratulates state Sen. Billie Sutton on officially becoming the Democratic nominee in South Dakota,” said Pearson. “Billie Sutton has a powerful story of perseverance that resonates with all South Dakotans, and a record of reaching…

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ICYMI: Maine and South Dakota Demonstrate the Difference a Democratic Governor Can Make

ICYMI: As COVID-19 Pandemic Hammers the U.S., GOP Governors Refuse to Implement Precautionary Measures, Preaching “Personal Responsibility”

“We’ve Seen Stories On Both Sides”: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Makes Excuses for Terrorist Who Murdered Two People In Wisconsin

Politico Moves South Dakota and Kansas Governor Races to “Toss-Up”

DGA Statement on South Dakota Primary Results