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ICYMI: Morning Joe Panel Discusses Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Political Playbook

Last week, Morning Joe discussed what issues led to Gov. Edwards’ successful reelection and how it could be a model for Democrats running in swing states. Gov. Edwards’ campaign pollster Zac McCrary talked about Gov. Edwards’ real record of bipartisan accomplishments that made it possible for him to be the first Democrat reelected as governor…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Jay Inslee Oversees Record Low Unemployment

Washington State reported 4.3% unemployment, the lowest since 1976 as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that Washington State achieved a record low unemployment rate. At 4.3%, Washington’s unemployment under Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, is the lowest ever recorded by the BLS since 1976. …

DGA Statement on Selection of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Deliver Democratic Response to State of the Union

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today released the following statement on Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer’s selection of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to deliver the Democratic Response to President Trump’s State of the Union address. The response will be delivered on Tuesday, February 4th. “I am incredibly proud that Governor Whitmer…

Jim Justice Wastes Taxpayer Dollars But Expects State Employees To Come Up With Cost-Cutting Measures

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wasted taxpayer dollars and gave away millions of dollars benefiting himself while expecting state employees to find new ways to save the state government money. This week, the State Employee Suggestion Award Board rewarded two state employees who found ways to save the state money; one found $13,000 and another…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. Pritzker Makes Voting Easier for Students

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker yesterday signed legislation allowing students to leave school to exercise their right to vote. The new law gives students permission to be absent from school for up to two hours to vote in any election, either on the day of or during early voting. The idea for the legislation was…

ICYMI: Missouri GOP Gov. Mike Parson Turns Back on Veterans’ Caregivers

More than 500 caregivers for Missouri’s veterans were left out in the cold last week after Gov. Mike Parson backtracked on the previously promised pay raises for the vital workforce. With nursing assistants making under $25,000 a year, Gov. Parson had promised the Missouri Veterans Commission an additional $3 million in his $30.9 billion budget…

ICYMI: Planned Parenthood “Created To Destroy The Entire Black Race” Says Leading Republican Gubernatorial Candidate In North Carolina

Dan Forest Showcases His Extremist Viewpoints Four Years After North Carolina Voters Rejected Radical Right-Wing Politics On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, North Carolina gubernatorial candidate, reiterated the debunked claim that Planned Parenthood was “created to destroy the entire black race.” The local NAACP strongly condemned his remarks saying “I’m not…

ICYMI: GOP Governors Using Public Office to Personally Profit

In case you missed it, last week, a Washington Post column detailed how multiple Republican governors are profiting while in office, despite massive ethics concerns. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, and former Florida Gov. Rick Scott are all taking a page out of President Trump’s corrupt business practices and using the…

Every State, Every Vote Responds to Florida Supreme Court’s Decision to Upholds GOP Gov. DeSantis’ Anti-Voter Policy

Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’ blow to voting rights in the state will stand. In June, Gov. DeSantis signed legislation mandating that convicted felons must pay fines and other fees related to their sentences before voting. The bill was a direct blow to a constitutional amendment, overwhelmingly approved by…

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Named Least Popular Incumbent Facing Reelection

In case you missed it, Morning Consult has ranked GOP West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice as the least popular incumbent facing reelection in 2020. While we’d like to congratulate the governor, we can’t say we’re surprised. After all, Gov. Justice has really put in the effort to secure this honor. Let’s take a trip down…

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