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Govs Get It Done: Gov. Tony Evers Creates 2020 Census Complete Count Committee in Wisconsin

“At the end of the day, the census isn’t just a head count—it’s about visibility, voice, and value.” – Gov. Evers Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers yesterday signed an Executive Order #55 creating a Complete Count Committee for the 2020 census. The committee will work to increase outreach and participation in the upcoming 2020 census,…

DGA Launches New Website: WhereIsEddieRispone.com

Today the Democratic Governors Association is launching a new website: WhereIsEddieRispone.com. The new website highlights the many times Eddie Rispone has ducked Louisiana voters since the gubernatorial primary. He hasn’t been seen on the campaign trail and no one can seem to say what he’s been up to. The website asks one simple question: “Where…

DGA Releases New Video, “Names“

Today the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Names.” The video highlights Gov. Matt Bevin’s record of insults hurled at Kentucky teachers. During Saturday’s debate, Bevin lied and said he never called teachers names. Well, he did. Bevin said teachers were throwing a temper tantrum, said they had a thug mentality, compared teachers to…

ICYMI: Rispone Offers Few Details About His Plans For Louisiana

After refusing to appear on the campaign trail, Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is catching flak for refusing to provide few details about what he’d do if elected. Rispone has skipped public events where he would have to explain his agenda. He was even caught lying about why he skipped a Baton Rouge Area Chamber…

REVEALED: Eddie Rispone Caught Lying About Why He Skipped Baton Rouge Area Chamber Forum

Despite Eddie Rispone’s evasions about why he couldn’t make the Baton Rouge Area Chamber forum, we now know he was at a fundraiser in Lafayette. Rispone didn’t even show up to the Baton Rouge business group’s forum even though his business is a member of the Chamber. Rispone said he had a scheduling conflict but…

Matt Bevin Insults Teachers, But Stands Silently While West Virginia Gov. Justice Takes Advantage of Kentuckians

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has no problem insulting teachers and working families. But when it comes to standing up to billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies who are stiffing coal country…Bevin is silent. Today, companies tied to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have been ordered to pay $35 million in damages for defaulting on…

Lexington Herald-Leader Endorses Andy Beshear, Calls Him “Both Temperamentally And Substantively Ready” For Governor’s Office

Today, the Lexington Herald-Leader endorsed Attorney General Andy Beshear for Governor, praising him for his “deep understanding of Kentucky’s most crucial issues.” The paper has the second-largest circulation in Kentucky. The editorial board noted Beshear “understands exactly where Kentucky’s revenue-starved schools need the most help, and he support[sic] pay raises and moral support to overworked…

The Advocate Columnist: Rispone’s Plan To Repeal Medicaid Expansion Shows How Much Of A Phony He Really Is

In case you missed it, The Advocate Columnist Lanny Keller lambasted Eddie Rispone’s plan repeal Medicaid expansion as “morally repugnant” and “completely at odds with the message of Rispone’s bio spot.” Rispone has tried to fashion himself as a rags-to-riches millionaire who hasn’t forgotten where he came from. His plan to freeze Medicaid, which could…

DGA Releases New Video, “Right Thing“

Today the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Right Thing.” The video highlights Attorney General Andy Beshear’s latest endorsement from one of Matt Bevin’s primary opponents, William Woods, who said voting for Beshear is the “right thing to do.” Bevin continues to have problems uniting his party behind him. Bevin is feuding with his…

What Phony Eddie Rispone’s Saying: Nothing

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is running into a problem: he’s too toxic to appear on the campaign trail. Eddie Rispone is largely absent from the campaign trail. In August, Rispone skipped “two of the higher-profile events gubernatorial candidates typically attend.” He skipped the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, which is known as a “regular stop”…

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