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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

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

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…

Teachers, Labor Unions, and NH Troopers Association Choose Dan Feltes Over Chris Sununu

NH Troopers Association Endorses Feltes For Governor After Backing Sununu in 2018 Just a week after the primary, NH Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes has received endorsements for governor from labor unions, teachers, elected officials, and law enforcement. Most notably, the New Hampshire Troopers Association backed Feltes over GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, who received the…

ICYMI: DGA’s Digital Program Makes Big Money Moves Under Chair Gov. Phil Murphy, Outraises RGA In First Half of 2020

Under the leadership of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, the Democratic Governors Association’s investment in a robust digital program is paying off big time – in August, the DGA raised $5.4 million from its digital program alone, more than it raised in all of 2016 and 2018. Even in the face of unexpected challenges, Gov.…

Govs On Deck – September 14, 2020

Govs on Deck Sep 14, 2020

Govs On Deck – September 14, 2020

Happy Monday and welcome to 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 us know what…

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Continues to Drag His Feet On Pandemic Response As COVID-19 Spreads Across Missouri At An Alarming Rate

University of Missouri Battles 44% Positivity Rate, Rural Areas Now Hit Harder Than Urban Areas Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s abysmal handling of COVID-19 has resulted in rapid virus spread across the state – the University of Missouri is grappling with a 44% positivity rate, and the virus is no longer confined to urban areas. The…

ICYMI: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Slams Trump For “Putting Countless Lives In Danger” With Crowded Indoor Rally In Nevada

“The President appears to have forgotten that this country is still in the middle of a global pandemic.” Over the weekend, Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak called out President Trump for holding a dangerous indoor rally in his state with no masks or social distancing requirements. Trump’s last indoor rally in Tulsa was linked to…

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Responds to Recordings of President Trump Saying He Wanted to Downplay Severity of COVID-19 Pandemic

“When I hear the February 7 anecdote, and I’m asked the question, ‘Do you think you could have saved more lives?’, the answer I have to believe is yes.” Yesterday on CNN, DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responded to recordings of President Trump in February saying he wanted to downplay the coronavirus. Gov.…

Govs On Deck – September 11, 2020

Govs on Deck Sep 11, 2020

Govs On Deck – September 11, 2020

It’s Friday and it’s time for another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Today, we are mourning and honoring all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and thanking those who risked their lives to save others. As always, questions or suggestions?…

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The Latest

ICYMI: Bloomberg: Trump Confronts a Blue Wall of Governors

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

Cook Political Report Downgrades Mike Parson’s Reelection Chances Again

Teachers, Labor Unions, and NH Troopers Association Choose Dan Feltes Over Chris Sununu

ICYMI: DGA’s Digital Program Makes Big Money Moves Under Chair Gov. Phil Murphy, Outraises RGA In First Half of 2020

Govs On Deck – September 14, 2020

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Continues to Drag His Feet On Pandemic Response As COVID-19 Spreads Across Missouri At An Alarming Rate

ICYMI: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Slams Trump For “Putting Countless Lives In Danger” With Crowded Indoor Rally In Nevada

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Responds to Recordings of President Trump Saying He Wanted to Downplay Severity of COVID-19 Pandemic

Govs On Deck – September 11, 2020