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And Then There Were Two: Doug Steinhardt Exits NJ Gov Race, Two Trump Loyalists Still Vying It Out For GOP Nomination

Former NJ GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt announced today that he is exiting the New Jersey governor’s race – but that still leaves two Republican candidates who have fully embraced Donald Trump’s divisive agenda. Both Hirsh Singh and Jack Ciattarelli are Trump loyalists who have supported Trump and his disastrous policies. Just this past year, Ciattarelli:…

DGA Statement on Sergio de la Peña’s Decision to Enter the Virginia Governor’s Race

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement after Republican Sergio de la Peña announced his candidacy in Virginia’s race for governor: “The last thing Virginia needs is another Trump loyalist running for governor. Like Amanda Chase and Kirk Cox, Sergio de la Peña fully supports Donald Trump’s divisive agenda, which poses a dangerous threat…

Govs On Deck – November 11, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 11, 2021

Govs On Deck – November 11, 2021

Welcome to Monday and 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 @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other info/what…

ICYMI: North Carolina Gov. Cooper and Michigan Gov. Whitmer Discuss How Their Leadership in Divided States Can Be A Roadmap for Biden to Unite the Country

“We need aggressive healing, a strong voice that will continue to understand that diversity is our strength.” The challenges facing the Biden-Harris administration are like nothing any president-elect has seen since the Great Depression. A global pandemic has wrought havoc on our economy and our health, and the American people seem more divided than ever.…

DGA Statement on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Inauguration

DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement regarding DGA Vice Chair Gov. Roy Cooper’s Inauguration in North Carolina: “Congratulations to Gov. Roy Cooper on his inauguration. Gov. Cooper has fought tirelessly for a stronger, safer North Carolina and has been a steadfast leader during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his first…

Govs On Deck – January 8, 2021

Govs on Deck Jan 08, 2021

Govs On Deck – January 8, 2021

This was some week. Welcome to Friday’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 @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what…

Kirk Cox Fails to Condemn Trump For Inciting Violent Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

In a statement released on Wednesday, VA GOP candidate for governor Kirk Cox refused to denounce Trump and his allies for their role in inciting the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol. Despite Cox’s failure to condemn Trump’s behavior, the facts are clear. The “Stop the Steal” rally that led to the riot was sparked…

NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Makes “Both Sides” Comparison on Capitol Attack

Both GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Stop Short of Condemning Trump In responding to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol this week, GOP candidate for governor Jack Ciattarelli echoed President Trump’s comments after Charlottesville, saying leaders from “both parties” share responsibility for the attack and “no one is innocent here.” This false equivalency is nonsense, and Ciattarelli…

DGA Statement on Biden’s Selection of Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo As U.S. Secretary of Commerce

President-elect Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Congratulations to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo on being selected to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. President-Elect Biden’s decision speaks to the leadership of Democratic governors…

Democratic Governors Condemn Insurrection at Capitol, Call On Republican Colleagues To Do the Same

Yesterday, a group of domestic terrorists led an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, spurred on by President Trump and Republicans who have embraced Trump’s violent rhetoric and spread anti-democratic conspiracies. For far too long, Republicans have enabled Trump and refused to condemn his inappropriate behavior because they benefited politically. While Democratic governors spoke out against…

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And Then There Were Two: Doug Steinhardt Exits NJ Gov Race, Two Trump Loyalists Still Vying It Out For GOP Nomination

DGA Statement on Sergio de la Peña’s Decision to Enter the Virginia Governor’s Race

Govs On Deck – November 11, 2021

ICYMI: North Carolina Gov. Cooper and Michigan Gov. Whitmer Discuss How Their Leadership in Divided States Can Be A Roadmap for Biden to Unite the Country

DGA Statement on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Inauguration

Govs On Deck – January 8, 2021

Kirk Cox Fails to Condemn Trump For Inciting Violent Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Makes “Both Sides” Comparison on Capitol Attack

DGA Statement on Biden’s Selection of Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo As U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Democratic Governors Condemn Insurrection at Capitol, Call On Republican Colleagues To Do the Same