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With Two Weeks Before the Republican Primary, Reeves Lowers Expectations

Reeves: “It’s hard to get to 50.” Before he even steps on the debate stage tonight, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has set a new low bar for himself: for the first time he is publicly floating the possibility of a runoff in two weeks. Who can blame Reeves for lowering expectations? He is battling…

Abraham Files For Congress…While Running For Governor

In a real show of confidence in his floundering run for Louisiana governor, Rep. Ralph Abraham filed paperwork yesterday to run for Congress in 2020. Umm…..what? To be fair, his gubernatorial campaign hasn’t been smooth sailing. Stories of Abraham stiffing veterans and children with cancer overshadowed his campaign launch. Abraham was boasting about Trump’s visit…

Govs On Deck – July 22, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 22, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 22, 2019

Good Monday morning! Welcome to this week’s edition of “Govs on Deck” – the weekly tip sheet dedicated to keeping you informed about what is happening in Democratic governors’ offices around the country. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @MichBeyer.…

July 19, 2019: The Day One Of The RGA’s Favorite Louisiana Talking Points Was Laid To Rest

In case you missed it (looking at you, RGA), Louisiana’s unemployment rate saw the biggest drop among the states in the past year and is its lowest in 11 years. Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.3 percent, the lowest it has been since January 2008. “R.I.P. to one of the RGA’s favorite talking points,”…

DGA Releases New Video, “Bayou Boom“

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Bayou Boom,” highlighting how Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is bringing huge economic development wins to the Pelican State. Under Gov. Edwards’ tenure, Louisiana has seen significant economic wins. The state has its lowest unemployment rate in a decade. Louisiana has seen a new wave of…

DGA Statement on Holly Grange Announcement

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding North Carolina State Representative Holly Grange’s announcement that she is running for governor of North Carolina: “North Carolina Republicans are deeply divided heading into 2020 and now they will have an extensive primary fight. Both candidates will race to court the far-right.…

Why Isn’t Chris Sununu Using His Office To Defend New Hampshire From Trump’s Health Care Sabotage?

Yesterday, former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu cheered on the reckless lawsuit that would gut the Affordable Care Act. Which got us thinking—why isn’t New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joining a bipartisan group of attorneys general and governors who are suing to protect their states from this lawsuit’s devastating effects? Here are some of the…

Abraham, Rispone Find Few Donors Willing To Take Louisiana Back To The Failed Jindal Era

Abraham netted only $330K from the last fundraising period, Rispone lost $575K Meanwhile: Gov. John Bel Edwards breaks record for most COH for an incumbent governor at this point in the cycle Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards was prohibited from raising money during a legally-mandated 90-day fundraising blackout during the legislative session. Instead of using…

Cooper Posts Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

Cooper’s campaign raises 3.5 times more than then-Gov. McCrory in 2015 Cooper raises 2 times more than he did in the comparable period in 2015 Yesterday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reported record-breaking fundraising numbers and raising $4.5 million in the first half of 2019. The Cooper campaign has $5.6 million cash on hand. Cooper…

ICYMI: Unfriendly Fire Rages On For Jim Justice

Kanawha GOP Executive Committee Member: “A complete and total embarrassment” In case you missed it, WV Metro News profiled the intraparty strife West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is causing. The WV GOP is dealing with multiple political fires: the Republican party chair unceremoniously removed members from the Kanawha County GOP Executive Committee vocal against Justice,…

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With Two Weeks Before the Republican Primary, Reeves Lowers Expectations

Abraham Files For Congress…While Running For Governor

Govs On Deck – July 22, 2019

July 19, 2019: The Day One Of The RGA’s Favorite Louisiana Talking Points Was Laid To Rest

DGA Releases New Video, “Bayou Boom“

DGA Statement on Holly Grange Announcement

Why Isn’t Chris Sununu Using His Office To Defend New Hampshire From Trump’s Health Care Sabotage?

Abraham, Rispone Find Few Donors Willing To Take Louisiana Back To The Failed Jindal Era

Cooper Posts Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

ICYMI: Unfriendly Fire Rages On For Jim Justice