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After FBI Raid, Disgraced Rudy Giuliani Coming to Pennsylvania to Campaign for Doug Mastriano

In further “confirmation of the Trumpification of Pennsylvania’s Republican Party,” disgraced and corrupt former attorney for Trump – Rudy Giuliani – is coming to campaign for far-right Doug Mastriano in Chambersburg next week. ABC in Harrisburg broke the story, reporting: “A week after FBI raid, Rudy Giuliani prepares to host Midstate fundraiser for Mastriano… Giuliani will host a…

DGA Announces New Treasurer, Kiki McLean

The DGA announced today that Kiki McLean will serve as a Treasurer for the 2021-22 cycle. “I am thrilled to announce Kiki as the new DGA treasurer. McLean has extensive experience building and leading. She brings extensive knowledge in strategic communications from an impressive career building successful Democratic organizations and developing public affairs strategies,” said Gov. Michelle…

ICYMI: As Voter Suppression Laws Sweep the Nation, Gov. Evers Protects Wisconsinites’ Access to the Ballot Box

While Republicans across the country are waging a coordinated attack on civil rights, Gov. Tony Evers is standing strong in defending the right to vote for Wisconsinites. Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature are attempting to ram through a number of proposals that would severely limit access to the ballot box if passed. The proposals…

ICYMI: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Joins DGA In Push For D.C. Statehood

Yesterday, the DGA announced Mayor Muriel Bowser is joining the organization as its newest member. Mayor Bowser joined DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. to make the announcement on CNN. “She’s an executive leader in the district working on all of the things that Democratic governors are responsible, from continuing to save lives, get folks…

DeSantis Rips Away Voting Rights Behind Closed Doors

Media was barred from entry as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed unnecessary legislation specifically designed to make it harder for Floridians to vote. While local news outlets were turned away, DeSantis proclaimed himself “Best Governor in the USA,” in a secretive signing ceremony limited to Donald Trump’s fan club and Fox News. The legislation, which has been referred to as…

New Poll Shows Gov. Phil Murphy With Strong Approval Ratings

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy continues to receive high marks from New Jersey voters, a new Monmouth University poll finds. Fifty-seven percent of New Jersey residents approve of the job Gov. Murphy is doing as governor. This is the second poll in as many months that puts the governor’s job approval rating well above fifty percent. The governor’s approval ratings remain strong across…

DGA Announces Mayor Muriel Bowser Is Joining As Its Newest Member In Push For D.C. Statehood

Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing that Mayor Muriel Bowser is joining the organization as its newest member. The District of Columbia, home to 700,000 residents, a majority of whom are people of color, has long lacked equal representation at the federal level. Its citizens pay taxes, serve in the military, but still lack…

John James Caught Lying About Charity Donations as RGA’s Recruitment Failure in Michigan Drags On

As the Michigan GOP struggles to find a legitimate candidate to run for governor, the Detroit News reported yesterday that two-time failed politician and potential gubernatorial back-up option John James failed to follow through with a commitment to donate 5% of his campaign contributions to charity — a promise that was central to his losing Senate campaign. This latest…

Under Gov. Lamont’s Leadership, CT is a Leader on Getting Shots in Arms

CT Mirror: “Connecticut became the first state Monday to fully vaccinate at least half its adult population against the novel coronavirus” Governor Ned Lamont continues to make positive waves for his strong response to COVID-19, announcing yesterday that Connecticut was the first state in the nation to fully vaccinate more than half of its adult…

Govs On Deck – April 30, 2021

Govs on Deck Apr 30, 2021

Govs On Deck – April 30, 2021

Happy Friday, folks! Welcome to today’s 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, and @SamNewton. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

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After FBI Raid, Disgraced Rudy Giuliani Coming to Pennsylvania to Campaign for Doug Mastriano

DGA Announces New Treasurer, Kiki McLean

ICYMI: As Voter Suppression Laws Sweep the Nation, Gov. Evers Protects Wisconsinites’ Access to the Ballot Box

ICYMI: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Joins DGA In Push For D.C. Statehood

DeSantis Rips Away Voting Rights Behind Closed Doors

New Poll Shows Gov. Phil Murphy With Strong Approval Ratings

DGA Announces Mayor Muriel Bowser Is Joining As Its Newest Member In Push For D.C. Statehood

John James Caught Lying About Charity Donations as RGA’s Recruitment Failure in Michigan Drags On

Under Gov. Lamont’s Leadership, CT is a Leader on Getting Shots in Arms

Govs On Deck – April 30, 2021