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“No Different Than the Flu”: Gov. Mike Parson Bucks Responsibility for COVID-19, Likens Virus To The Flu Or Car Wrecks

At a press conference yesterday, GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson refused to take responsibility for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, likened the virus to the flu or a car wreck, and harassed a reporter, all in one minute. When asked whether he takes responsibility for the virus’s toll on Missouri after he chose to…

As Mike Cooney Launches “Women for Cooney,” Greg Gianforte’s Anti-Women Record Comes Under Fire

Gianforte Has Missed Key Votes For Women And Families In Congress While Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney reaffirms his commitment to women’s rights and launches “Women for Cooney”, GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte’s anti-women record is coming under attack. Over the past few weeks, Montanans have admonished Gianforte for missing more votes in Congress than 93%…

DGA Statement on President Trump’s Testing Comments At Tulsa Rally

At a campaign rally in Tulsa, President Trump mocked COVID-19 testing, saying he told his staff: “Slow the testing down, please.” Trump’s team tried to defend the comment as a joke, but Trump has frequently claimed if we stopped testing, we’d have very few cases and refused to clarify his comments in an interview released…

ICYMI: Dem Govs Will Play Key Role in 2020 Presidential Race

“They are seen as steady leaders who have done a good job handling this crisis. And that’s a great contrast to how people are viewing Trump right now.” Democratic governors represent a sharp contrast to President Trump in their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Trump administration fumbled its response and refused to…

Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 22, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’ve got a long one today. We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a…

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding DACA Program

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling that blocked the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “Today’s Supreme Court decision isn’t just a win for Dreamers – it’s a win for all Americans. Dreamers grew up here, went to school…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Expands Access to Vote-by-Mail and Ensures Fair, Safe Elections

On Tuesday, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation to expand vote-by-mail and promote safe participation in the 2020 general election. The new law requires election officials to send vote-by-mail applications to all recent voters in Illinois. The bill also gives local officials the power to implement social distancing policies at in-person polling stations to…

Govs On Deck – June 17, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 17, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 17, 2020

Happy Wednesday and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We are also going to expand our content to the “pandemic plus” model…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad Against Gianforte In Montana

Today, Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released its first TV ad in Montana, “800 THOUSAND.” The ad highlights how GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is only out for himself at Montanans’ expense. As a candidate for Congress, Gianforte praised a bill that would eliminate healthcare coverage for 70,000…

Every State, Every Vote: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Bill Increasing Funding For Absentee Ballot Measures

Cooper: “Making sure elections are safe and secure is more important than ever during this pandemic, and this funding is crucial to that effort.” Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020 into law, ensuring all North Carolina voters will have the opportunity to safely cast their vote during the…

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“No Different Than the Flu”: Gov. Mike Parson Bucks Responsibility for COVID-19, Likens Virus To The Flu Or Car Wrecks

As Mike Cooney Launches “Women for Cooney,” Greg Gianforte’s Anti-Women Record Comes Under Fire

DGA Statement on President Trump’s Testing Comments At Tulsa Rally

ICYMI: Dem Govs Will Play Key Role in 2020 Presidential Race

Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding DACA Program

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Expands Access to Vote-by-Mail and Ensures Fair, Safe Elections

Govs On Deck – June 17, 2020

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad Against Gianforte In Montana

Every State, Every Vote: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Bill Increasing Funding For Absentee Ballot Measures