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Every State, Every Vote: Federal Court Strikes Down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Pay-To-Vote Law

On Sunday, a federal judge struck down GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ voting restrictions which required felons to repay all outstanding court costs before they could register to vote. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle called the pay-to-vote law “unconstitutional” and said it served no purpose “other than perhaps to discourage felons from…

ICYMI: Months After North Carolina’s First COVID-19 Case, Dan Forest Still Has No Idea What He’s Talking About

The Atlantic Asks Dan Forest What He Would Do If He Were In Charge Of COVID-19 Crisis In a new piece from The Atlantic, Dan Forest is asked “exactly what he would have done instead, or what he would do if there’s another outbreak next year.” Despite spending most of his time throwing out vague…

Govs On Deck – May 21, 2020

Govs on Deck May 21, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 21, 2020

Good Thursday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let me know what…

DGA Releases New Video, “Profiteering Off a Pandemic”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Profiteering Off a Pandemic.” As the CDC warned of a looming public health catastrophe, GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Greg Gianforte, the richest member of Congress who constantly touts his business acumen, downplayed the threat of the coronavirus, telling Montanans they should “stay the course” on their…

Every State, Every Vote Responds to the President’s Threats to Withhold Critical Funds from Michigan and Nevada

Today, President Trump threatened to withhold critical funding from Michigan and Nevada for enacting vote-from-home measures and working to protect democracy during the pandemic. Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement: “President Trump’s baseless accusations of voter fraud and threats against states are dangerous to the health of our…

Govs On Deck – May 20, 2020

Govs on Deck May 20, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 20, 2020

Good Wednesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let me know what…

Rock Bottom: Parson’s Pathetic Pandemic Performance Polls Poorly – Again

Poll Shows Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Ranks 48th Out of 50 Governors A SurveyMonkey/Washington Post-Ipsos poll ranked GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson 48th out of 50 governors. This comes after a Microsoft News poll from early March ranked Parson 49th out of 50 governors. Parson’s pandemic response has been ridiculed by Missouri editorial boards, public…

Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Release Memo Outlining Plan to Make Health Care Top Election Issue

“Health Care Is On Every Ballot, From Top To Bottom” DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy joined the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Attorneys General Association, and Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee to release a memo outlining health care as the top issue for upcoming elections. Republicans are continuing their…

Govs On Deck – May 19, 2020

Govs on Deck May 19, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 19, 2020

Good Tuesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let me know what…

COVID Kickbacks: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Uses Pandemic To Benefit His Political Allies

Sununu Approved “Retroactive Deals Worth Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to Political Benefactors” A new investigation from NHPR details how GOP New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu “has authorized several no-bid, retroactive deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to political benefactors, without the traditional outside approval.” Sununu has avoided efforts to clarify how he is…

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Every State, Every Vote: Federal Court Strikes Down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Pay-To-Vote Law

ICYMI: Months After North Carolina’s First COVID-19 Case, Dan Forest Still Has No Idea What He’s Talking About

Govs On Deck – May 21, 2020

DGA Releases New Video, “Profiteering Off a Pandemic”

Every State, Every Vote Responds to the President’s Threats to Withhold Critical Funds from Michigan and Nevada

Govs On Deck – May 20, 2020

Rock Bottom: Parson’s Pathetic Pandemic Performance Polls Poorly – Again

Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Release Memo Outlining Plan to Make Health Care Top Election Issue

Govs On Deck – May 19, 2020

COVID Kickbacks: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Uses Pandemic To Benefit His Political Allies