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ICYMI: Govs Whitmer and Walz Discuss “Reckless” Trump Rallies and the White House’s Politicization of COVID-19 Deaths

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ICYMI: Govs Whitmer and Walz Discuss “Reckless” Trump Rallies and the White House’s Politicization of COVID-19 Deaths

Gov. Walz: “It’s just cruel and heartless on a scale that we have never witnessed out of leadership.” On MSNBC this afternoon, two Great Lakes Governors reacted to the Trump campaign rallies and the President’s false claim that “if you take the blue states out,” the United States would have a low COVID-19 death toll.…

After Shocking Revelation That Gov. Chris Sununu Gave Pandemic Funding to Crisis Pregnancy Center, Planned Parenthood NH Action Fund PAC Endorses Democratic Candidate Dan Feltes

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After Shocking Revelation That Gov. Chris Sununu Gave Pandemic Funding to Crisis Pregnancy Center, Planned Parenthood NH Action Fund PAC Endorses Democratic Candidate Dan Feltes

There continues to be no doubt that Gov. Chris Sununu is enacting Donald Trump’s agenda in New Hampshire. Sununu has tried to hide his anti-choice views but a new report shows he approved funding for an anti-science, anti-choice group. Like Trump, Sununu supports stripping away access to vital reproductive health care services. The report shows…

GOP Candidate Dan Forest Claims Science Doesn’t Back Up Masks On Same Day CDC Director Says Masks Could Be More Effective Than A Vaccine

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GOP Candidate Dan Forest Claims Science Doesn’t Back Up Masks On Same Day CDC Director Says Masks Could Be More Effective Than A Vaccine

Forest: “I don’t think that there’s any science that backs that up. That’s my personal opinion.” Hours after CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield testified that masks could be even more effective than a vaccine at protecting against COVID-19, GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Forest said he doesn’t think there’s any scientific evidence backing up mask requirements…

DGA Responds to the President’s Attacks On Governors During ABC Town Hall

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DGA Responds to the President’s Attacks On Governors During ABC Town Hall

Last night during a town hall on ABC, President Trump said his response to the COVID-19 pandemic “made a lot of governors feel good” and it “enhanced their reputation,” although he didn’t think they deserved it. Trump also claimed the federal government “got them supplies” while governors “didn’t have anything.” DGA Executive Director Noam Lee…

Govs On Deck – September 16, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – September 16, 2020

Turns out, it’s Wednesday which means it’s 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, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let…

ICYMI: Indiana Business Leaders Chastise Gov. Eric Holcomb For Refusing to Expand Access to Mail-In Voting During The Pandemic

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ICYMI: Indiana Business Leaders Chastise Gov. Eric Holcomb For Refusing to Expand Access to Mail-In Voting During The Pandemic

Indiana business and municipal leaders are calling on GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb to take decisive action and expand access to mail-in voting during the pandemic. According to the Washington Post, Indiana is one of only six states without either no-excuse absentee voting or the ability to cite fear of contracting COVID-19 as a reason to…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

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In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on them to end their attacks on the United States Postal Service. The governors also urge Congress to deliver an additional $25 billion in funding…

ICYMI: Bloomberg: Trump Confronts a Blue Wall of Governors

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ICYMI: Bloomberg: Trump Confronts a Blue Wall of Governors

In at least three crucial swing states, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, the Democratic governor is significantly more popular than President Trump. In a Bloomberg opinion piece yesterday, Francis Wilkinson argues this “blue wall” is a sign the Trump campaign is in trouble – the policies, management styles, and values of Democratic governors are more aligned…

DGA Statement on Gov. John Carney Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Delaware

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DGA Statement on Gov. John Carney Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Delaware

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on Governor John Carney’s securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Delaware: “Congratulations to Gov. Carney on securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Delaware. In his first term, Gov. Carney built the largest infrastructure program in Delaware history, fought for clean water and…

Cook Political Report Downgrades Mike Parson’s Reelection Chances Again

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Cook Political Report Downgrades Mike Parson’s Reelection Chances Again

Cook Political Report Moves Missouri Governor’s Race From Likely R to Lean R Cook Political Report has downgraded GOP Gov. Mike Parson’s chances in the Missouri governor’s race for the second time, citing “strong fundraising” from Democratic candidate Nicole Galloway and Parson’s “miscues” on the COVID-19 pandemic. Parson has mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic at every…

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