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ICYMI: Hogan and Baker Approval Ratings Tank, Endangering Republicans’ Chances of Winning in 2022

With Donald Trump out of the White House, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan “have been knocked off their pedestals.” Unable to hide behind Trump anymore, their approval ratings have taken a nosedive and both have pitiful support among members of their own party, jeopardizing Republicans’ chances of keeping those seats red…

On Anniversary of Affordable Care Act, State Republicans Are Still Denying 2.2 Million Americans Access to Health Care

On the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic governors have continued to make strides in expanding and improving the American health care system, all while Republican governors remain hell-bent on denying vulnerable Americans access to health care. The American Rescue Plan, which zero Republicans in Congress voted for and all Republican governors refused…

Govs On Deck – March 22, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 22, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 22, 2021

It’s the first Monday of spring! How are everyone’s brackets holding up? Time for another edition of “Govs on Deck”! As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this…

As Floridians Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Ron DeSantis Opposes American Rescue Plan

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Jacksonville, Florida to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan. As stimulus checks continue to hit bank accounts and other relief is doled out to Floridians, Gov. Ron DeSantis still opposes the bill and says Florida was “treated very poorly.” Floridians stand to benefit greatly…

As Iowans Set to Receive Billions From ARP, Gov. Kim Reynolds Still Opposes Bipartisan COVID Relief Plan

Today, Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to visit Iowa to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other forms of relief is doled out to Iowans, Gov. Kim Reynolds still opposes the bill. Iowans stand…

Pete Snyder Touts Endorsement From Congressman Bob Good Who Has Repeatedly Sided With Capitol Insurrectionists

Today, VA GOP candidate Pete Snyder announced he was “honored” to receive the endorsement of Congressman Bob Good – one of the Trumpiest members of the Republican party, who is famous for spreading lies about the election and calling the pandemic that has killed more than 10,000 Virginians “phony.” Just yesterday, Good voted no to…

Govs On Deck – March 19, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 19, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 19, 2021

It’s Friday, folks! Time for another edition of “Govs on Deck”! As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

GOP Rep. Andy Harris Calls Honoring Capitol Police Officers Who Saved His Life During Deadly Riot a “Publicity Stunt”

Maryland GOP Rep. Andy Harris, potential candidate for governor and the standard bearer for the base of the Maryland GOP, chose to side with violent insurrectionists over Capitol police officers yesterday. Harris voted against the resolution awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during a violent insurrection. Three officers…

Kansas GOP Plays Political Games with Education Funds

Republican senators in Kansas just passed a bill to cut dedicated funding for public schools by more than half a billion dollars – and attempted to paper over their recklessness by using federal relief funds that were supposed to go towards COVID-19 related expenses. Not only is this bait and switch potentially illegal, it’s also…

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Votes Against Bipartisan Bill To Protect Women From Abuse

Yesterday, Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei voted against the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act, siding once again with his party over Nevadans. Not killing women should not be a partisan issue, but for out-of-touch Republicans like Amodei, even a public health crisis and a bill protecting women from abuse is a partisan political fight. Amodei, who…

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ICYMI: Hogan and Baker Approval Ratings Tank, Endangering Republicans’ Chances of Winning in 2022

On Anniversary of Affordable Care Act, State Republicans Are Still Denying 2.2 Million Americans Access to Health Care

Govs On Deck – March 22, 2021

As Floridians Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Ron DeSantis Opposes American Rescue Plan

As Iowans Set to Receive Billions From ARP, Gov. Kim Reynolds Still Opposes Bipartisan COVID Relief Plan

Pete Snyder Touts Endorsement From Congressman Bob Good Who Has Repeatedly Sided With Capitol Insurrectionists

Govs On Deck – March 19, 2021

GOP Rep. Andy Harris Calls Honoring Capitol Police Officers Who Saved His Life During Deadly Riot a “Publicity Stunt”

Kansas GOP Plays Political Games with Education Funds

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Votes Against Bipartisan Bill To Protect Women From Abuse