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ROUND UP: Gov. Whitmer “Does Michigan Proud” With SOTU Response

Last night, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union. Whitmer’s speech was praised as “an inclusive, forward-looking message” and in direct contrast to Trump’s “bombastic” address that was filled with “exaggerations and falsehoods.” Throughout her remarks, Gov. Whitmer focused on what her Democratic governor colleagues are accomplishing…

Gov. Whitmer Delivers SOTU Response, Lifts Up Work of Democratic Governors Across the Country

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has been praised as a model for Democrats in the age of Trump, just delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address. Instead of responding to Trump’s falsities, Whitmer used her response to focus on what Democratic governors like her are actually doing to make Americans’…

Rural Hospitals Continue to Close As GOP Gov. Mike Parson Blocks Medicaid Expansion

In Missouri, seven rural hospitals have shut their doors since 2010 – eliminating 348 hospital beds across the state. So what’s helping to drive these closures? Missouri has not expanded Medicaid – and GOP Gov. Mike Parson has no desire to change that. The National Association of Rural Hospitals reports that Medicaid expansion can reduce…

Every State, Every Vote: Missouri Gov. Parson Continues to Block Voter’s Will on Redistricting

In case you missed it, last week GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson doubled down on his attempts to block Missourians’ wishes for a fair legislative redistricting process. In 2018, Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that would establish an independent, nonpartisan process to draw legislative maps. But immediately after passage, Parson and his GOP…

Leading Republican in North Carolina Gubernatorial Primary Bleeding Cash As Gov. Roy Cooper Breaks Fundraising Record

Leading Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest raised only $1.4 million in the second half of 2019, yet managed to spend $1.5 million, a burn rate of 107% during the off-year. It spells trouble for one of the Republican Governors Association’s top recruits if he can’t even manage to raise enough…

DGA Statement on Trump Administration’s Plan To Undermine Medicaid

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today released the following statement on the Trump administration’s plan to allow states to apply for a Medicaid block grant waiver: “This newest plan by the Trump administration is yet another blatant attempt by President Trump to rip away health care from American families. Promoting Medicaid…

Every State, Every Vote: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Creates Independent Redistricting Commission

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Monday signed an executive order creating a nonpartisan commission to help draw the state’s legislative maps next year. Wisconsin has one of the most gerrymandered state legislature maps in the country – an advantage that gave Republicans the majority of seats across the state despite losing the majority of votes. …

Richest Member of Congress, Greg Gianforte Donates $250,000 To Fully Cement Role As Creature of the Swamp

Gianforte Has Invested Nearly Five Times More To Elect National Republicans Than He Has In Montana Congress’ richest member and New Jerseyan, Greg Gianforte, today donated a whopping $250,000 to the National Republican Campaign Committee, making clear his priorities lie not with Montana families but with the pay-to-play culture of the D.C. swamp. Gianforte…

On Eve of Right to Life Rally, MO Gov. Mike Parson’s Anti-Choice Record Is Big Liability in Governor’s Campaign

In case you missed it, the Associated Press reported that Missouri’s gubernatorial race is being viewed as increasingly competitive thanks to GOP Gov. Mike Parson’s severe anti-choice record. Gov. Parson will become the first sitting Missouri governor to speak at the Midwest Right to Life Rally on Saturday. In 2019, Gov. Parson signed a bill…

ICYMI: Morning Joe Panel Discusses Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Political Playbook

Last week, Morning Joe discussed what issues led to Gov. Edwards’ successful reelection and how it could be a model for Democrats running in swing states. Gov. Edwards’ campaign pollster Zac McCrary talked about Gov. Edwards’ real record of bipartisan accomplishments that made it possible for him to be the first Democrat reelected as governor…

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