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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

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

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…

In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

As a disturbing pattern of attacks on Asian Americans is rising, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey doubled down on his previous racist comments about the virus. When asked if he regretted calling COVID-19 “The China flu,” Shirkey responded: “Not at all. Not at all. Nope.” [11:30] During an interview earlier this year, Shirkey echoed…

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

The VA GOP gubernatorial candidates will do anything to prove they are the most like Donald Trump – but Pete Snyder has taken that gambit a little too far. Snyder was caught shrouding information from the IRS, a key element of the Trump playbook. Axios reports Snyder’s organization, the Virginia 30 Day Fund, filed its application for tax exemption…

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

Latest News Mar 18, 2021

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

As Sabato’s Crystal Ball and other publications report he is considering a gubernatorial run next year, Maryland Rep. Andy Harris is trying to rewrite his failed record on COVID-19, softening his tone on the pandemic. But mere months ago, Harris was encouraging vaccine hesitancy at a town hall, calling COVID-19 the “Wuhan virus,” and protesting…

ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

“His magic carpet ride really is probably over.” With a fraction of the funds he had in 2018, plummeting popularity, pitiful support among Republicans, and weeks of failing to stand up a statewide vaccination program, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has dropped like a lead balloon and his chances of re-election are going down with him.…

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 17, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Happy Wednesday and happy St. Patty’s Day! Read this newsletter – I’m Irish-ish. 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…

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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

In Light Of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down On Racist Comments About COVID-19

ICYMI: Tax Cheat Pete Snyder Hides Information from the IRS

“Committed Trump Acolyte” Andy Harris Tries to Run From Controversial COVID Record As He Considers Statewide Run

ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021