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ICYMI: Chris Sununu Inducted Into Voter Suppression Hall Of Shame

In case you missed it, Let America Vote, a national voting rights organization, inducted Gov. Chris Sununu into the Voter Suppression Hall Of Shame for his aggressive efforts to restrict the right to vote. Sununu has certainly earned this dishonor for trying to rig elections for himself and the Republican party. Sununu signed into…

We Can’t Make This Up…Jim Justice Ditched West Virginians To Defend Himself In Court

Latest News Oct 21, 2019

We Can’t Make This Up…Jim Justice Ditched West Virginians To Defend Himself In Court

According to a new ProPublica/Charleston Gazette-Mail report, Jim Justice ended a press conference early so he could race across town to defend one of his embattled coal businesses in court. It’s clear that Justice remains a part-time governor because he’s only concerned about himself and not West Virginians. Jim Justice previously argued it “doesn’t matter”…

Govs On Deck – October 21, 2019

Govs on Deck Oct 21, 2019

Govs On Deck – October 21, 2019

October 21st, 2019 Good Monday afternoon! Welcome to this week’s edition of “Govs on Deck” – the weekly tip sheet dedicated to keeping you informed about what is happening in Democratic governors’ offices around the country. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner,…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Latest News Oct 21, 2019

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad, “Air.” The ad highlights how Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his cronies fly high while Kentuckians pay the price. Bevin used a taxpayer-funded plane to travel to fundraisers and his vacation home in Maine. Bevin got caught hiding…

With Two Weeks Left, Bevin Continues to Have Trouble With Republicans

Latest News Oct 21, 2019

With Two Weeks Left, Bevin Continues to Have Trouble With Republicans

The cracks in Bevin’s support among members of his own party are becoming more apparent with two weeks left until Election Day. In a Washington Post profile of the race, Republican Betty Sanders said she is a strong Trump supporter but won’t vote for Bevin because “there is no excuse for betraying a teacher” and…

DGA Releases New Video, “Liar”

Latest News Oct 21, 2019

DGA Releases New Video, “Liar”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association is releasing a new video, “Liar.” You don’t need to take our word that Phony Eddie Rispone has a problem with the truth. Take it from GOP Rep. Ralph Abraham: Eddie Rispone is a liar. Louisiana Republicans warned Abraham and Rispone not to take the gloves off to no avail.…

Govs Get It Done: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Announces Largest Renewable Energy Contract In The Nation

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a new agreement representing the largest contract any state has negotiated to buy renewable energy to power state government. The historic contract puts Virginia state government on track to meet the ambitious goal of having 30 percent of the electricity consumed by state agencies and institutions to come from renewable…

Prominent Kentucky Columnist: Matt Bevin “Way Off Base,” Looks And Sounds “Like A Flailing Loser”

In the Courier Journal, Kentucky columnist Al Cross called out Matt Bevin’s bonkers post-debate spin as “way off base.” It was so embarrassing Cross even said Bevin looked and sounded “like a flailing loser.” Cross lambasts Bevin for trying to rewrite his record of insulting Kentuckians, defending a misstatement with another misstatement, and lashing out…

What They’re Saying: Eddie Rispone’s No Good, Terrible First Week In The Runoff

Now that we’re down to two people in the Louisiana runoff, Eddie Rispone hasn’t handled the spotlight well in his first week. Rispone’s having trouble adjusting since he can’t hide behind Rep. Ralph Abraham any longer. He’s had trouble uniting Republicans… Headline: “Unifying Louisiana’s Republicans in time for the gubernatorial runoff Nov. 16 could be…

NEW STUDY: Rispone’s Medicaid Enrollment Freeze Would Be “A De-Facto Repeal” Of Medicaid Expansion

Eddie Rispone supports a Medicaid freeze, which would “reverse the dramatic gains in health coverage” under the Medicaid expansion Gov. Edwards implemented, according to a new study. Over 450,000 working Louisianans have gained health care coverage thanks to Gov. Edwards’ decision to expand Medicaid. And it’s working. No rural hospitals have closed since the expansion…

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ICYMI: Chris Sununu Inducted Into Voter Suppression Hall Of Shame

We Can’t Make This Up…Jim Justice Ditched West Virginians To Defend Himself In Court

Govs On Deck – October 21, 2019

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

With Two Weeks Left, Bevin Continues to Have Trouble With Republicans

DGA Releases New Video, “Liar”

Govs Get It Done: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Announces Largest Renewable Energy Contract In The Nation

Prominent Kentucky Columnist: Matt Bevin “Way Off Base,” Looks And Sounds “Like A Flailing Loser”

What They’re Saying: Eddie Rispone’s No Good, Terrible First Week In The Runoff

NEW STUDY: Rispone’s Medicaid Enrollment Freeze Would Be “A De-Facto Repeal” Of Medicaid Expansion