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Bevin’s Bad Week (And It’s Only Wednesday)

The weekend can’t come fast enough for Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. He started off his week picking a fight with the General Assembly, dragging them back to Frankfort with just a few hours notice for a special legislative session. But it was yesterday when Bevin “cemented his place in the history books as the most…

Roundup: Dem Govs Condemn Republican Lawsuit Against Affordable Care Act

Democratic governors across the country condemned the decision by a Texas judge Friday that undermined the entirety of the Affordable Care Act. Democratic governors promised to fight the Texas decision and to lead in their states on ensuring more people had the ability to enroll for health coverage. Democratic governors have been a leading voice…

DGA Statement on Walker Signing Power Grab Legislation

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Jared Leopold released the following statement on Scott Walker’s decision to sign legislation restricting the powers of governor-elect Tony Evers: “By signing this shameful and undemocratic legislation, Governor Scott Walker is cementing his legacy of extreme partisanship and divisiveness. This power grab is an assault on democracy – and it will not…

Matt Bevin Melts Down – Again

Unstable and unpopular governor attacks the press Yesterday, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin went on an unhinged Facebook rant attacking the state’s largest newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal, for investigating a state-run agency. It’s no wonder that the scandal-plagued governor is worried. Already, he has been exposed for giving a $215,000 taxpayer-funded raise to a friend–a move…

DGA Announces New Treasurer, Donald R. Sweitzer

Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (R.I.) announced today that Donald R. Sweitzer will serve as the DGA Treasurer for the upcoming cycle. “I am pleased to announce Don Sweitzer as the new DGA Treasurer. Don has been a trusted advisor to Democrats for decades, and I’m lucky to have him as a friend,…

DGA Announces Record-Setting $138 Million Raised to Date In 2017-18 Cycle

DGA broke previous fundraising record by more than $50M, en route to biggest Democratic gubernatorial pickup since 1982 Over 2017-18 cycle, DGA spent 85% of its resources to win campaigns Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced it raised $16.6 million across all entities in the final weeks of October and November. The DGA filed its…

Ralph Breaks the Promises: Rep. Abraham Flips on Commitment to Constituents

Abraham 3 days ago: ‘My focus right now is on my job’ for next 2 weeks Abraham today: I’m running for governor The Democratic Governors Association released the following statement regarding Congressman Ralph Abraham’s announced candidacy in Louisiana’s gubernatorial race: “Ralph Abraham is a typical politician who can’t even keep his promises for 72 hours,”…

What They’re Saying: “Blatant Power Grabs” in Wisconsin and Michigan

As Wisconsin Republicans worked through the night to undermine the will of Wisconsin voters and Michigan Republicans prepare to do the same, they face widespread, national condemnation for their undemocratic power grab. Here is some of what leading national thinkers and reporters have to say: “It’s crazy, it’s undemocratic”- Mark Murray “[Republicans] have shown they…

DGA Statement on GOP Power Grabs

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (RI) released the following statement on the attempts by Republican lawmakers to restrict elected Democratic governors in Wisconsin and Michigan. “Changing the rules when you don’t like the outcome is a move befitting a playground bully, not elected leaders in the world’s greatest democracy. Yet unfortunately, that’s…

DGA Announces New Executive Director

Noam Lee to Lead Committee for Upcoming Cycle Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo announced that Noam Lee has been promoted to serve as the DGA’s Executive Director for the upcoming cycle. Lee has been a Democratic organizer and fundraiser for a decade. He has been with the DGA since 2013, having served…

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