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On Anniversary of Extreme Abortion Ban, Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot in North Carolina

On Anniversary of Extreme Abortion Ban, Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot in North Carolina Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on the anniversary of Republicans overriding North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto to pass an extreme abortion ban: “One year ago today, North Carolina Republicans ignored the will of…

Thom Tillis on Mark Robinson: “I don’t think that he has the qualifications for the job.”

Thom Tillis on Mark Robinson: “I don’t think that he has the qualifications for the job.” More than two months after becoming North Carolina’s Republican nominee for governor, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is still struggling to unite his own party. Asked in an interview with Spectrum News if he was “on board” with Robinson being…

The 19th: “Democratic women governors brag on their states — and one another.”

The 19th: “Democratic women governors brag on their states — and one another.” A new article from The 19th profiles the unique bond among the eight Democratic women governors, highlighting how these eight women leaders have supported and learned from each other amid the challenges they face as chief executives. Meghan Meehan-Draper, Executive Director of…

DGA Statement on West Virginia’s GOP Primary Results

DGA Statement on West Virginia’s GOP Primary Results DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Patrick Morrisey winning the GOP primary for West Virginia governor: “West Virginia’s GOP primary was an expensive, chaotic mess dominated by the dangerous extremism and divisive politics that now defines the Republican Party across the entire country.…

Ayotte Still Silent on Endorsers Who Called 16-Year-Old Girls “Ripe” and “Fertile” and Threatened “Shooting Spree” Against Police

Ayotte Still Silent on Endorsers Who Called 16-Year-Old Girls “Ripe” and “Fertile” and Threatened “Shooting Spree” Against Police It’s been nearly a week since former Senator Kelly Ayotte has refused to renounce her endorsement from Republican state Representative Jess Edwards, who has garnered national attention for claiming that 16-year-olds are “ripe” and “fertile,” voting against…

DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Scott’s Announcement That He Will Run for Reelection

DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Scott’s Announcement That He Will Run for Reelection DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on Gov. Phil Scott announcing his reelection campaign: “Gov. Phil Scott’s decision to seek reelection will only further stifle progress on the issues that Vermont’s working families care about most. Gov. Scott’s legacy…

Dave Reichert Caught Denying Human Causes of Climate Change

Dave Reichert Caught Denying Human Causes of Climate Change Reichert: “The Guy Upstairs” is Responsible for Climate Change At a recent campaign event, former U.S. Congressman and Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert told a crowd of his supporters that “current state policies cannot counter the effects of climate change because only ‘the guy upstairs’…

More NH-GOV Infighting As Morse Condemns Ayotte for Failing to Renounce Jon Stone Endorsement

More NH-GOV Infighting As Morse Condemns Ayotte for Failing to Renounce Jon Stone Endorsement At a recent event in Nashua, Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse went after his primary opponent, former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, for refusing to renounce state Rep. Jon Stone’s endorsement. According to Morse, “we have a law enforcement officer that…

WRAL: Robinson Comments “Would Fit the Definition of Antisemitism” in New Legislation

WRAL: Robinson Comments “Would Fit the Definition of Antisemitism” in New Legislation New reporting from WRAL found that comments made by Lt. Governor Mark Robinson “would fit the definition of antisemitism” under a bill moving through the North Carolina legislature. This comes after previous reporting has shown how Robinson’s antisemitic comments have put Jewish North…

DGA Statement on Dave Reichert Officially Filing to be on the Ballot for WA-Gov

DGA Statement on Dave Reichert Officially Filing to be on the Ballot for WA-Gov DGA Deputy Communications Director Izzi Levy released the following statement on former congressman Dave Reichert filing for the ballot in Washington’s governor’s race: “Dave Reichert may have made it onto the ballot but his problems are just getting started. In the…

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