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Heidi Ganahl Comes out of Hiding to Declare Extreme Anti-Choice Agenda

After months of ducking forum appearances, Hiding Heidi Ganahl came out of the shadows to unveil her plans to take away Coloradans’ right to access reproductive health care. At a recent appearance at a Republican forum, Ganahl vowed to “protect the unborn” and called legislation that would declare that every pregnant individual has a fundamental…

Republicans Refuse to Support Gov. Evers’ Plan to Lower Costs, Improve Education, and Fund Child Care

Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature are blocking Gov. Tony Evers’ efforts to lower costs, fund child care, and improve education for Wisconsinites. Less than a minute into a special session called by the governor, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin state legislature gaveled out, refusing to take action on Gov. Evers’ plan to put Wisconsin’s record surplus…

Editorial Columnist Slams “Vile,” “Despicable” Kari Lake for Far-Right Antics, Calls Out RGA Chair Gov. Doug Ducey for Enabling Extremism

In a new opinion article for the Arizona Republic, editorial columnist Elvia Díaz criticized Kari Lake’s far-right antics and hit Gov. Doug Ducey for enabling extremist Republicans like Lake. Lake showed just how extreme the primary field is when she called a Ducey staffer “OUT OF TOUCH” for charitably sending support to Ukraine. Lake is…

Richard Irvin Dodges Questions About His Campaign, Record in Six-Minute “Presser”

Richard Irvin finally talked to the press he’s been running from in a rare six-minute “presser” yesterday, but his q&a session didn’t glean any new information. Instead, Irvin continued as he has in the two months since entering the race by dodging and refusing to answer important questions. Radio Silent Richard refused to answer the…

EDITORIAL: Gov. Ron DeSantis Puts Personal Political Ambitions Above Floridians’ Lives

Yesterday, the South Florida Sun Sentinel published a scathing editorial, slamming Gov. Ron DeSantis for endangering Floridians for his own national political benefit. The editorial board wrote: “He’s a ruthless politician who will knowingly sacrifice anything, especially truth, to his incandescent personal ambition.” This comes as his conspiracy-peddling surgeon general discouraged healthy children from getting…

DGA Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Reelection Announcement

From the Chair’s Desk Mar 08, 2022

DGA Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Reelection Announcement

Today, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement regarding Gov. Janet Mills’ 2022 reelection campaign announcement: “Gov. Janet Mills has delivered strong, bipartisan leadership for Maine families throughout her governorship. As she puts the needs of working people over partisan politics, Gov. Mills has focused on expanding access to health care, investing in…

DGA Statement on Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Reelection Announcement

From the Chair’s Desk Mar 07, 2022

DGA Statement on Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Reelection Announcement

Today, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement regarding Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 2022 reelection campaign announcement: “Gov. Steve Sisolak has led Nevada through the pandemic and emerged even stronger with record-breaking economic growth and investments in education, health care, and public safety. While the Republican candidates for Nevada governor focus on the Big…

Politico Highlights New Focus for Donors: Save the Governors

Democratic Donor: “If You Care About Democracy, You Need to Worry About These Governors’ Races” This weekend, Politico reported that governors’ races are taking on newfound importance for major donors as Democratic governors are increasingly seen as “existential for the party’s presidential prospects, if not democratic governance itself.” In interviews with dozens of Democratic donors,…

Scott Jensen’s Positive-Putin Comments Spark GOP Infighting in Minnesota Primary

Jensen: “I never really expected any help from Mr. Putin, but I’m getting it.” Conspiracy theorist and Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen is taking heat from his fellow Republican candidates for previous pro-Putin comments he made. When his COVID-19 conspiracies were aired on Russian state-run tv, Jensen boasted about getting support from Putin, saying,…

In Daily Beast Op-Ed, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Highlights Democratic Governors as “Brick Wall” Protecting Voting Rights

In a new op-ed for the Daily Beast, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison highlights the importance of electing Democratic governors in 2022 to protect and expand voting rights. “We cannot afford Republican governors and secretaries of state who will undermine democracy if it means Donald Trump will say nice things about them,” Harrison wrote. “We need…

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Heidi Ganahl Comes out of Hiding to Declare Extreme Anti-Choice Agenda

Republicans Refuse to Support Gov. Evers’ Plan to Lower Costs, Improve Education, and Fund Child Care

Editorial Columnist Slams “Vile,” “Despicable” Kari Lake for Far-Right Antics, Calls Out RGA Chair Gov. Doug Ducey for Enabling Extremism

Richard Irvin Dodges Questions About His Campaign, Record in Six-Minute “Presser”

EDITORIAL: Gov. Ron DeSantis Puts Personal Political Ambitions Above Floridians’ Lives

DGA Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Reelection Announcement

DGA Statement on Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Reelection Announcement

Politico Highlights New Focus for Donors: Save the Governors

Scott Jensen’s Positive-Putin Comments Spark GOP Infighting in Minnesota Primary

In Daily Beast Op-Ed, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Highlights Democratic Governors as “Brick Wall” Protecting Voting Rights