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DGA Statement on the 49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

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DGA Statement on the 49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

The following is a statement from DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on the 49th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade: “On the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Democratic governors remain committed to protecting the right to choose. SCOTUS’ inaction on Texas’ near-total abortion ban has laid…

It’s Been How Long?

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It’s Been How Long?

DGA Launches Microsite Counting Up the Days Richard Irvin’s Remained Radio Silent Today, the DGA announced the launch of a new website, GriffinSlate.com, to spotlight Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin’s ongoing silence. Since launching his campaign nearly a week ago, the candidate still hasn’t made himself available for interviews. The clock is ticking and…

ICYMI: Billionaire GOP Donors Who Funded the Big Lie Donate to Rebecca Kleefisch, Potentially Snubbing Old Friend Kevin Nicholson

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ICYMI: Billionaire GOP Donors Who Funded the Big Lie Donate to Rebecca Kleefisch, Potentially Snubbing Old Friend Kevin Nicholson

The Daily Beast reports that billionaires Liz and Richard Uihlein have poured millions into groups affiliated with overturning the election — and now they’re supporting Rebecca Kleefisch for governor. New filing reports show Liz Uihlein donated $200,000 to a super PAC working to elect Kleefisch while the Uihleins’ nonprofit gave millions to “right-wing extremist organizations,…

Governor Evers Leads Charge to Remove Centuries-Old Abortion Ban

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Governor Evers Leads Charge to Remove Centuries-Old Abortion Ban

As access to reproductive health is under attack like never before, Gov. Tony Evers is leading the push to permanently protect the right to choose in Wisconsin law. Days before the 49th anniversary of the decision in Roe v. Wade, Gov. Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, State Sen. Kelda Roys, Rep. Lisa Subeck and advocates…

Richard Irvin Hiding From Interviews After Launching Campaign Atop the Griffin Slate

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Richard Irvin Hiding From Interviews After Launching Campaign Atop the Griffin Slate

It’s been almost a week since Richard Irvin entered the Illinois GOP primary for governor, but he still hasn’t made himself available for interviews. With the clock ticking, one has to assume Irvin is spending his time scrambling to learn what he and his backer Ken Griffin stand for and how to walk back his…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Praised for “First In the Nation” Effort to Keep Classrooms Open

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Praised for “First In the Nation” Effort to Keep Classrooms Open

On Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the Supporting Teachers and Families initiative, encouraging state workers and National Guard members to become licensed substitute teachers and child care workers to support schools and child care facilities facing COVID-related staffing shortages. Here’s what people are saying about Gov. Lujan Grisham’s plan to keep doors open for…

Following Abysmal Fundraising Numbers, Heidi Ganahl Scrambles to Maintain Appearance as Frontrunner in CO GOP Race for Governor

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Following Abysmal Fundraising Numbers, Heidi Ganahl Scrambles to Maintain Appearance as Frontrunner in CO GOP Race for Governor

Primary Opponent Neuschwanger Attracts More Donors, Shows Grassroots Appeal After miserable fourth-quarter fundraising, Heidi Ganahl is desperately trying to resuscitate her lackluster campaign for Colorado governor. Her latest scheme to inject life into her struggling campaign is a campaign relaunch on Saturday — just months after first launching her campaign in September. Of the $658,000…

Robin Vos, Worried About Kleefisch’s Chances in Tough Primary, Tells Kevin Nicholson to Sit Down

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Robin Vos, Worried About Kleefisch’s Chances in Tough Primary, Tells Kevin Nicholson to Sit Down

Vos: “If Kevin Nicholson is Listening — You Need to Not Run for Governor” Yesterday, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos got involved in ongoing infighting by demanding that Kevin Nicholson not run against Rebecca Kleefisch in the GOP primary for governor. “If Kevin Nicholson is listening — you need to not run for governor,” Vos…

DGA Statement on President Biden’s One-Year Anniversary in Office

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DGA Statement on President Biden’s One-Year Anniversary in Office

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on President Biden’s one-year anniversary since being sworn into office: “The first year of Joe Biden’s presidency has been defined by actual results Americans can see and feel in their everyday lives, beginning with an enormous vaccination effort that got hundreds of millions of…

GA GOP Civil War Gets Worse As Kemp Slams Perdue With An Ethics Complaint

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GA GOP Civil War Gets Worse As Kemp Slams Perdue With An Ethics Complaint

Complaint Comes Soon After Perdue Filed Lawsuit Against Kemp In a sign of how nasty the “epic GOP primary battle” in Georgia is getting, vulnerable governor Brian Kemp who is already facing a lawsuit from David Perdue is firing back with an ethics complaint of his own. Specifically, 11Alive reports that Kemp’s complaint says that…

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