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ICYMI: DGA Executive Director Pens National Op-ed Praising Dem Govs For Their Steady Leadership During Pandemic

Noam Lee: “Not every Republican governor has ignored the experts, but the governors who have are all Republican.” In case you missed it, DGA Executive Director Noam Lee published an op-ed in Newsweek praising Democratic governors for their strong, steady leadership as they continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “From red to…

Shots Fired: Gov. Jim Justice’s GOP Opponent Releases New Attack Ads

Latest News May 15, 2020

Shots Fired: Gov. Jim Justice’s GOP Opponent Releases New Attack Ads

New Ad Comes As Republicans Privately Beg For Better Leadership The West Virginia GOP primary is shaping up to be an absolute bloodbath. GOP Gov. Jim Justice’s primary opponent Woody Thrasher released two more campaign ads this week, along with a string of endorsements from the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs Pac and long-time WV…

Govs On Deck – May 15, 2020

Govs on Deck May 15, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 15, 2020

Hey, everyone! Guess what? It’s Friday! 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…

ICYMI: Republicans Already Spinning A Loss For Gubernatorial Nominee Dan Forest’s Spiraling Campaign

Latest News May 15, 2020

ICYMI: Republicans Already Spinning A Loss For Gubernatorial Nominee Dan Forest’s Spiraling Campaign

Republicans Say “Forest’s Path to Victory Will Be Difficult” Yesterday, National Journal featured an article on North Carolina Republicans distancing themselves from Dan Forest’s sinking gubernatorial campaign. It’s no surprise Republicans are jumping ship as Forest has made it his mission to undermine the state’s public health response to the COVID-19 crisis. Forest has openly…

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide: Greg Gianforte Dodges Questions About His Stance on Public Land Access

Latest News May 15, 2020

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide: Greg Gianforte Dodges Questions About His Stance on Public Land Access

In Montana Wildlife Survey, Nearly Every Other Gubernatorial Candidate Pledges Support For Public Lands If there’s one thing that unites Montanans, it’s their shared love of public land access – regardless of political affiliation. But GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte just doesn’t get it (maybe it’s because New Jersey Greg is more focused on building…

Certified Clown Car: Republican Governors Association Unable To Field Viable Candidate To Take On Gov. Inslee

Latest News May 15, 2020

Certified Clown Car: Republican Governors Association Unable To Field Viable Candidate To Take On Gov. Inslee

Today at 5 PM PT, it became official – Washington State Republicans and the RGA have fielded perhaps the least qualified and least prepared batch of Pro-Trump candidates to take on popular Gov. Jay Inslee. Let’s review the tape: Leading the pack is Tim Eyman, best known for stealing a $70 chair from an Office…

ICYMI: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Denounces Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Decision to Throw State Into Chaos

Last night on CNN, Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers denounced the state Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his stay at home order. The ruling immediately ended Gov. Evers’ requirements for residents to stay “safer at home,” resulting in crowds of people descending into bars and restaurants. Gov. Evers said: “Today, absolutely, Wisconsin Republican legislators…

Govs On Deck – May 14, 2020

Govs on Deck May 14, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 14, 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…

ICYMI – Every State, Every Vote: KC Star Editorial: Will Missouri risk lives and force in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic?

Yesterday, the Kansas City Star Editorial Board urged GOP Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri legislature to implement no-excuse absentee voting for the upcoming August and November elections. The ed board said, “To do anything less will endanger voters and poll workers, who will face possible exposure to the coronavirus at the voting booth.” Even…

Govs On Deck – May 13, 2020

Govs on Deck May 13, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 13, 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…

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ICYMI: DGA Executive Director Pens National Op-ed Praising Dem Govs For Their Steady Leadership During Pandemic

Shots Fired: Gov. Jim Justice’s GOP Opponent Releases New Attack Ads

Govs On Deck – May 15, 2020

ICYMI: Republicans Already Spinning A Loss For Gubernatorial Nominee Dan Forest’s Spiraling Campaign

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide: Greg Gianforte Dodges Questions About His Stance on Public Land Access

Certified Clown Car: Republican Governors Association Unable To Field Viable Candidate To Take On Gov. Inslee

ICYMI: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Denounces Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Decision to Throw State Into Chaos

Govs On Deck – May 14, 2020

ICYMI – Every State, Every Vote: KC Star Editorial: Will Missouri risk lives and force in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic?

Govs On Deck – May 13, 2020