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ICYMI: NYT Report Highlights Mike Shirkey’s Close Relationship with Militias, Empathy for Insurrectionists

Shirkey: “I understand where they come from.” Yesterday, the New York Times detailed Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey’s ties to militia groups in a troubling report about how the GOP’s behavior is exacerbating the extremism problem in Michigan. The Times details how Shirkey came to embrace his “new allies” – including the meeting he…

Govs On Deck – February 8, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 08, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 8, 2021

Another Monday and another 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 other…

Top Race Ratings Agency Ranks Maryland “Most At Danger Of Flipping Parties” in 2022

According to Cook Political Report, Maryland is the state “most at danger of flipping parties” in 2022. The race ratings agency ranked the state as a “toss up” next year, indicating it could be a good pickup opportunity for Democrats. More Marylanders favored Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the 2020 election than they favored Clinton over Trump…

Cook Political Report: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Won’t Be “As Easy to Knock Off” As Republicans Hoped

Cook Political Report’s 2022 governor ratings released last week bears bad news for Republicans in Michigan – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “won’t be as easy to knock off as some Republicans had initially hoped.” Cook rated the seat in Gov. Whitmer’s favor as “lean Democrat.” The race ratings agency cited Gov. Whitmer’s consistently high approval ratings, and pointed out that while…

Cook Political Report Labels Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Most Vulnerable GOP Incumbent

Cook Political Report released their 2022 governor race ratings – and stamped a big warning on Georgia: “Gov. Brian Kemp is very much in danger.” The race ratings agency also noted that Kemp is likely the most vulnerable incumbent governor. Kemp has pressure coming from all sides. He’s facing a fractured Republican base, and an increasingly Democratic landscape –…

Govs On Deck – February 5, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 05, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 5, 2021

Happy Friday, folks, and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” A question for the group – what is the socially acceptable number of wings to order for a solo Superbowl party? 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.…

Virginia Republicans’ Refusal to Take Pandemic Seriously Puts Lives At Risk As Chase Campaign Fails to Disclose COVID-19 Exposure to Volunteers

Volunteers for the Amanda Chase gubernatorial campaign were exposed to COVID-19 at an event with the state Senator last weekend – but true to form, the Chase campaign failed to notify its most ardent supporters of the exposure. Chase even questioned the motives of the volunteer who tested positive for COVID-19, saying, “I don’t know…

After RGA Loses “Dream Candidate” Candice Miller, Michigan GOP Free Falls Into Chaos

Since Michigan Republicans lost their top recruit for governor in 2022, the party has been in a constant state of chaos. Today, current MI GOP Chair Laura Cox accused her would-be successor Ronald Weiser of bribing a Macomb County politician $200,000 to stay out of the 2018 Secretary of State race. Weiser was supposed to be appointed party…

Govs On Deck – February 3, 2021

Govs on Deck Feb 03, 2021

Govs On Deck – February 3, 2021

It’s Wednesday and time for another 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…

🚨 Denver Riggleman Contemplating Third Party Campaign In Virginia

“After the anger that I’ve seen and the people that are running and what they’re saying, it’s hard not to.” Former VA GOP Rep. Denver Riggleman suggested during an interview yesterday that he might run as a third party candidate in the governor’s race because the candidate pool is weak and the nasty primary has been “difficult to…

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ICYMI: NYT Report Highlights Mike Shirkey’s Close Relationship with Militias, Empathy for Insurrectionists

Govs On Deck – February 8, 2021

Top Race Ratings Agency Ranks Maryland “Most At Danger Of Flipping Parties” in 2022

Cook Political Report: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Won’t Be “As Easy to Knock Off” As Republicans Hoped

Cook Political Report Labels Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Most Vulnerable GOP Incumbent

Govs On Deck – February 5, 2021

Virginia Republicans’ Refusal to Take Pandemic Seriously Puts Lives At Risk As Chase Campaign Fails to Disclose COVID-19 Exposure to Volunteers

After RGA Loses “Dream Candidate” Candice Miller, Michigan GOP Free Falls Into Chaos

Govs On Deck – February 3, 2021

🚨 Denver Riggleman Contemplating Third Party Campaign In Virginia