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Govs On Deck – March 18, 2020

Govs on Deck Mar 18, 2020

Govs On Deck – March 18, 2020

Good Wednesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” Yup, you read that right – we’re going daily (for at least this week). Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. A different sort of week: Because…

Parson’s Dangerous Leadership Failure on COVID 19 Crisis Draws Criticism From Trump, Republican Think Tanks

While states across the country continue to take unprecedented action to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson let his state fall dangerously behind. Now, Parson’s failure to lead is earning him the criticism of President Trump and Republican think tanks. A report by the conservative American Enterprise Institute ranked Missouri…

Every State, Every Vote: The Need For Fair and Secure Elections in the Midst of the Pandemic

Yesterday, leaders in Ohio made a decision to postpone today’s Ohio primary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, setting off a court battle and confusing voters. Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement on COVID-19 disrupting our elections: “Given the chaos around the decision to postpone the Ohio primary, it…

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2020

Govs on Deck Mar 17, 2020

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2020

Good Tuesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” Yup, you read that right – we’re going daily (for at least this week). Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. A different sort of week: Because…

From One “Total Exoneration” To Another: Trump Impeachment Allies Get Exported to the Heartland

Eric Greitens Finds Political Allies in Trump Defenders During His Attempted Comeback Rumors around the potential return of disgraced former Gov. Eric Greitens gain steam every day. The latest revelation will not put them to rest. Some of Trump’s biggest allies are now all in for Greitens – and that should scare the bejesus out…

DGA Statement On Dr. Woody Myers, Presumptive Democratic Nominee for Governor of Indiana

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Dr. Woody Myers, presumptive Democratic nominee for Governor of Indiana: “Dr. Woody Myers has long been at the forefront of the fight to expand access to high-quality health care for Hoosiers. Passionate about serving others, Myers put himself through medical school and…

Trump +10 District Goes Blue As Suburban Voters Reject Chris Sununu At The Ballot Box

Last night, Chris Sununu’s candidate for State Representative lost in a district Trump carried by over 10 points in 2016 and Democrats have not won at the presidential level in nearly 25 years. Despite using Sununu’s support liberally in ads, voters rejected the “Sununu-Axelman Agenda” in traditionally red Hooksett. In suburban towns that have traditionally…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Brown Takes Broad Action on Climate Change

“Let me be clear. I am not backing down.” Democratic Oregon Gov. Kate Brown yesterday issued an executive order that outlines state-level steps to combat climate change. The executive order sets new greenhouse gas emissions goals based on current science and directs state agencies to put new measures into effect to reach them. The sweeping…

Govs Get It Done: Whitmer Proves Winning Formula for Dems

Wall Street Journal: Ahead of Critical Michigan Primary, Democrats Look to Governor for Winning Formula National Democrats are looking to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s winning formula to take back the White House in 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. Whitmer won Michigan by ten points in 2018, just two years after President Trump narrowly…

DGA Statement on Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock Entering Montana Senate Race

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee today issued the following statement on Governor Steve Bullock’s entrance in the Montana Senate race: “Steve Bullock has been a determined, effective governor, making progress for the people of Montana every year in office. That’s why we know he will make a terrific United States Senator. His decision to run…

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Govs On Deck – March 18, 2020

Parson’s Dangerous Leadership Failure on COVID 19 Crisis Draws Criticism From Trump, Republican Think Tanks

Every State, Every Vote: The Need For Fair and Secure Elections in the Midst of the Pandemic

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2020

From One “Total Exoneration” To Another: Trump Impeachment Allies Get Exported to the Heartland

DGA Statement On Dr. Woody Myers, Presumptive Democratic Nominee for Governor of Indiana

Trump +10 District Goes Blue As Suburban Voters Reject Chris Sununu At The Ballot Box

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Brown Takes Broad Action on Climate Change

Govs Get It Done: Whitmer Proves Winning Formula for Dems

DGA Statement on Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock Entering Montana Senate Race