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Richard Irvin Caught Trumping Up Crime Statistics to Promote Bogus “Tough-on-Crime” Platform

Irvin’s Claim Deemed “Misleading and Disingenuous” Richard Irvin has lied through the first two months of his campaign, and now he’s being called out for misleading Illinoisans with exaggerated crime statistics. Last week, a non-partisan watchdog fact-checked Irvin’s claim that he reduced homicides by 40% his first year in office. They found the claim “misleading…

After Dismal Polling Numbers, No Show Joe Dodges Questions About His Record

After months of hiding, Joe Lombardo finally sat down for an interview but still wouldn’t answer questions about his record that new polling shows will hurt him in the primary. See a local news anchor call him out here. “So Joe Lombardo has been the invisible man pretty much with media outlets reaching out to…

In Newsweek Op-Ed, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper Highlights How Democratic Governors are Using ARP Funds to Deliver Tangible Solutions

From the Chair’s Desk Mar 15, 2022

In Newsweek Op-Ed, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper Highlights How Democratic Governors are Using ARP Funds to Deliver Tangible Solutions

In a new op-ed for Newsweek, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper highlights how Democratic governors are “leading the charge” to turn American Rescue Plan funding into real solutions for working families in their states. “Whether it’s investing in child care and improving public education, or cutting costs and increasing public safety,” Gov. Cooper wrote, “Democratic…

DGA Launches Updated Site Calling Out Crickets From Radio Silent Richard Irvin

After two months of hiding from Illinoisans, Richard Irvin continues to dodge and refuse to answer questions. An updated website is now tracking the key issues Irvin’s remained radio silent on. The DGA updated GriffinSlate.com with a new scorecard today. View the site here. So far, Irvin has dodged or flip-flopped on abortion, supporting Trump, denouncing…

After Spending Nearly $2.5 Million on TV Ads, Joe Lombardo Still Not Shoring Up Support

A new PPP poll shows that, despite Joe Lombardo’s allies spending over two million dollars on TV ads to boost his campaign, Lombardo is only getting about a quarter of votes in the likely GOP primary for Nevada governor. That support disappears when voters hear the most likely attacks on his record. After hearing about…

Huh.

This week in the Arizona GOP primary for governor, Kari Lake — instead of fighting for Arizonans — fought with *checks notes* an Australian journalist. Asked if she agreed with Trump that January 6th defendants should get pardoned, Lake stormed off the set. DGA Senior Communications Advisor Christina Amestoy said: “Well that’s … something.” Watch…

Stefanowski Doubles Down on His Support for Trump: “I do agree with a lot of his policies”

After running as a die-hard Trump loyalist and giving his failed presidency an “A” rating, Bob Stefanowski is doubling down on his support for Trump’s harmful agenda, telling The Day, “I do agree with a lot of his policies.” Here are just some of the disastrous policies that Stefanowski strongly supports: Gutting health care coverage…

Joe Lombardo Cements a Pattern of Corrupt Behavior

Sheriff and candidate for Nevada governor Joe Lombardo is quickly establishing a pattern of corruption. In the latest in Lombardo’s saga of corrupt dealings, new reporting from the Las Vegas Review-Journal reveals how Lombardo elevated his right-hand man through police ranks — ignoring his record of misconduct that includes allegations involving sexual misconduct and drugs.…

ICYMI: Political Opportunist Richard Irvin Called Out for Flip-Flopping from Black Lives Matter to “All Lives Matter”

In a scathing new op-ed, chair of the Illinois House Legislative Black Caucus Rep. Kam Buckner slammed Richard Irvin for doing a complete 180 to embrace the “apathetically hateful retort” of “All Lives Matter” from his previous support of Black Lives Matter. Irvin began repeatedly using “All Lives Matter” in his campaign launch video, released…

New Report Reveals Bob Stefanowski’s Business Record Came Under Fire From Watchdog Groups

While Connecticut GOP candidate for governor Bob Stefanowski has bragged about his business record, new reporting is detailing how “Stefanowski’s business career included managing investments ‘associated with killings, forced evictions, violent protests, and severe environmental pollution.’” In his first failed campaign for governor, Stefanowski sent mailers bragging that he managed “$500 billion in assets” as…

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Richard Irvin Caught Trumping Up Crime Statistics to Promote Bogus “Tough-on-Crime” Platform

After Dismal Polling Numbers, No Show Joe Dodges Questions About His Record

In Newsweek Op-Ed, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper Highlights How Democratic Governors are Using ARP Funds to Deliver Tangible Solutions

DGA Launches Updated Site Calling Out Crickets From Radio Silent Richard Irvin

After Spending Nearly $2.5 Million on TV Ads, Joe Lombardo Still Not Shoring Up Support

Huh.

Stefanowski Doubles Down on His Support for Trump: “I do agree with a lot of his policies”

Joe Lombardo Cements a Pattern of Corrupt Behavior

ICYMI: Political Opportunist Richard Irvin Called Out for Flip-Flopping from Black Lives Matter to “All Lives Matter”

New Report Reveals Bob Stefanowski’s Business Record Came Under Fire From Watchdog Groups