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Every State, Every Vote: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Establishes Vote-By-Mail Election for July Primary

Murphy: “No one should have to choose between their health and exercising their right to vote.” On Friday, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order automatically sending every registered voter a pre-paid mail-in ballot or application for the state’s July 7th primary. This measure ensures all New Jersey voters will have the…

ICYMI: North Carolina Editorial Board Praises Gov. Roy Cooper’s Pandemic Response and Tells Republicans to “Get Out Of The Way”

This is an “Effort Motivated for Partisan Political Advantage” Today, the WRAL Editorial Board praised Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and ordered Republican Senate Leader Phil Berger to “just get out of the way.” Gov. Cooper has received widespread praise and sky-high approvals for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic –…

Govs On Deck – May 18, 2020

Govs on Deck May 18, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 18, 2020

Happy Monday 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 other…

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…

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Every State, Every Vote: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Establishes Vote-By-Mail Election for July Primary

ICYMI: North Carolina Editorial Board Praises Gov. Roy Cooper’s Pandemic Response and Tells Republicans to “Get Out Of The Way”

Govs On Deck – May 18, 2020

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