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DGA Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gina Raimondo released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause: “Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court underscores the importance of Democratic governors in protecting fair elections and representation. Democratic governors are now the strongest line of defense against repressive partisan gerrymandering. The…

MEMO: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Date: June 26, 2019 Re: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success Today, Democratic presidential candidates take the debate stage for the first time to woo primary and general voters alike. The same critical issues that resonated in 2018 are continuing to define the 2020…

DGA Releases New Video: “Making News“

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Making News,” highlighting how Matt Bevin is making news for all the wrong reasons. Over the past month, Bevin’s feud with his own lieutenant governor, Jenean Hampton, has escalated. At first, Bevin said he “doesn’t know anything” about the circumstances leading to the firing of Hampton’s…

ICYMI: Waller Listened To Mississippians On The Trail, Ramps Up Attacks on Reeves

In case you missed it, Mississippi Today profiled Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Waller, who changed his campaign strategy to directly go after Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves after listening to Misssissippians on the campaign trail. This was supposed to be an easy primary for Reeves. But he’s had to spend money on TV, navigate a base…

Govs On Deck – June 24, 2019

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Govs On Deck – June 24, 2019

Good Monday morning and 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. Coming up this week: Today, NEW JERSEY Gov. Phil MURPHY will visit…

ICYMI: West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Fires County Party Chair in Retaliation for ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Jim Justice

County Party Chair Cornelius Orchestrated ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Justice Cornelius: I have chosen to “stand against a crooked governor and a dishonest party chair whose loyalty was purchased last summer” In case you missed it, the infighting in West Virginia’s Republican Party reached a new level this week after Melody Potter, the party’s chairwoman,…

Shot/Chaser: Bevin ‘Doesn’t Know Anything’ About Hampton Staffer’s Dismissal

SHOT: “Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin says he doesn’t know anything about the circumstances that led to the dismissal of his lieutenant governor’s deputy chief of staff.” [AP, 6/3/19] CHASER: “Gov. Matt Bevin’s chief of staff: I fired Jenean Hampton’s aide. Here’s why.” [Courier Journal, 6/15/19]

What They’re Saying About Bevin’s Trainwreck Week

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin can’t seem to catch a break. His Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton put out a statement lambasting Bevin’s chief of staff for authorizing the firings of her staff members without her permission. Now, Matt Bevin’s Secretary of Health and Family Services may have broken the law to defend Matt Bevin trying to…

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Fails to Protect Vermonters

Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott last week vetoed a gun safety measure aimed at reducing firearm-caused suicides in. The bill, which would have implemented a 24-hour waiting period for the purchase of a firearm, was the effort of Alyssa and Rob Black whose 23-year-old son died by suicide with a gun he had purchased just…

ICYMI: Jim Justice Stiffs Kentucky Coal Country, Refuses to Pay What He Owes

While Justice refuses to pay total fines and fees, county cuts hot meals program and lays off dozens of workers In case you missed it, the Herald-Leader’s Linda Blackford lambasted West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice for refusing to pay his total bill owed to the residents of Knott, Pike, Harlan, and Magoffin Counties. All the…

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DGA Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause

MEMO: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

DGA Releases New Video: “Making News“

ICYMI: Waller Listened To Mississippians On The Trail, Ramps Up Attacks on Reeves

Govs On Deck – June 24, 2019

ICYMI: West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Fires County Party Chair in Retaliation for ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Jim Justice

Shot/Chaser: Bevin ‘Doesn’t Know Anything’ About Hampton Staffer’s Dismissal

What They’re Saying About Bevin’s Trainwreck Week

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Fails to Protect Vermonters

ICYMI: Jim Justice Stiffs Kentucky Coal Country, Refuses to Pay What He Owes