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Here We Go Again: Greg Gianforte’s New Running Mate Opposes Public Access

New Jersey Greg Gianforte and his new running mate, Kristen Juras, share the same goal: denying Montanans access to the state’s public lands. Juras has strongly criticized “the development of Montana law allowing public access to rivers via private land.” Gianforte has his own dodgy history with public access issues which maintain “sacred status” in…

Double Trouble: Gov. Sununu Receives His Highest Disapproval Rating Ever and Democrats Outnumber Republicans in New Hampshire

Gov. Chris Sununu is having a no-good, horrible, very bad day. For the first time since 2010, more Democrats than Republicans are registered to vote in New Hampshire and Sununu’s disapproval rating is at an all-time high. Democratic voters in New Hampshire are fired up about voting Republicans out of office: the week of the…

“The People Want Larger Teacher Raises And Medicaid Expansion. Give It To Them.”

Another North Carolina Editorial Board Excoriates Republicans for “Scare Tactics” And Ignoring Popular Opinion The Greensboro News & Record’s Editorial Board took Republican leadership to task for ignoring “the wishes of most of the state’s people” by standing against larger teacher raises and Medicaid expansion. The editorial ends by questioning the Republican opposition’s motives: “It’s…

Dan Forest Complains of “Identity Politics” After Stoking Tensions In North Carolina For Years

The Chief Architect of North Carolina’s “Bathroom Bill” Complains About Divisive Rhetoric Weeks After Accusing Planned Parenthood Of Seeking To “Destroy The Entire Black Race” In a recent interview with the AP, one of North Carolina’s most divisive figures, Dan Forest, complained that voters are “tired of identity politics”. Unsurprisingly, Forest failed to take responsibility…

Latest Super PAC Ad Proves Even Trump Might Not Be Enough To Save Mike Parson

Despite Republicans’ repeated touting of Trump’s popularity in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson’s Super PAC doesn’t seem to think the governor’s embrace of the president is all good news. In Uniting Missouri’s recent statewide ad, Mike Parson’s Super PAC wants Missouri voters to know about Parson’s close relationship with the president, except for the 65% of…

Dismal Approval Ratings For Greg Gianforte, New Poll Deems Him Least Popular Member of Montana’s Federal Delegation

A new poll from the University of Montana revealed that only 37% of Montanans feel that leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, Greg Gianforte, has done a good job in Congress. Gianforte is significantly less popular than Gov. Steve Bullock and every other member of the Montana federal delegation. Montana political analyst Lee Banville said Gianforte’s numbers…

Govs Get It Done: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Announces Enhanced Farm Safety Measures

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz yesterday announced a commonsense proposal to prevent farming accidents. The $250,000 fund would reimburse farmers who invest in safety equipment, create an awareness campaign highlighting the importance of agriculture safety, and promote the availability of the funding to farmers. Gov. Walz grew up on a farm, so he has firsthand experience…

“The Time is NOW”: Calls To Expand Medicaid Grow As Rural Hospital Closures Plague North Carolina

Today, the Editorial Board of WRAL called fervently on Republican opponents of Medicaid expansion to “save N.C.’s rural hospitals” and engage in “sincere and honest negotiations with the governor” who has been a staunch supporter. The editorial cites poll after poll which show “overwhelming support” for Gov. Roy Cooper’s position. Just last week, a new…

Vulnerable Mike Parson Files for Governor Under Haze of Disastrous Record as Greitens Continues to Tout Comeback

GOP Gov. Mike Parson filed as a candidate for governor today under a haze of rumors of a Greitens comeback and increased outrage over the dire state of health care in the state. His filing coincided with the airing of a third campaign ad by his Super PAC, marking another remarkably early campaign expenditure to…

Overridden: Dems Block Scott’s Attempt to Deny Vermonters A Raise

Vermont Democrats scored a historic victory for working families today as the House voted to override Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a minimum wage increase. The bill, which raises the minimum wage to $12.55 by 2022, will likely result in higher wages for 40,000 Vermonters, but out-of-touch Phil Scott has made it clear he…

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