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DGA Releases New Video, “Even Republicans”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Even Republicans,” highlighting Democratic Kentucky gubernatorial nominee Andy Beshear is gaining support from Republicans like state Sen. Dan Seum, a former Senate Majority Caucus Chairman. Heading into Fancy Farm this weekend, Beshear is uniting Republicans and Democrats behind his message to put Kentucky first. State Sen.…

WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Welcomes Democratic Presidential Candidates to Detroit

Gov. Whitmer: “The world now knows that the path to the presidency goes through the Great Lakes state, the great state of Michigan.” In case you missed it, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the Democratic presidential candidates to Detroit for the CNN Democratic Presidential Debates. Whitmer received a standing ovation when she walked on stage.…

DGA Breaks Record and Raises Nearly $19M In the First Half of 2019

Latest News Jul 30, 2019

DGA Breaks Record and Raises Nearly $19M In the First Half of 2019

Individual donations grew by 47 percent to fuel new record Today, the DGA announced it raised nearly $19 million across all entities in the first half of 2019, a new record for this fundraising period. After a historic 2018 cycle, the DGA’s expanding donor base fueled the new all-time high. The number of unique individual…

RERELEASED: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

Latest News Jul 30, 2019

RERELEASED: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Memo: RERELEASED: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success Date: July 30, 2019 As the Democratic presidential primary continues to evolve, Democratic governors’ victories in 2018 are being recognized as the roadmap to win back the White House in 2020. This week, candidates take the…

Reeves World Scrambling A Week Before The Republican Primary

Latest News Jul 30, 2019

Reeves World Scrambling A Week Before The Republican Primary

Rankin County ‘Kingmaker’: “‘Anybody but Tate.’ That saying’s starting to catch on.” New poll: Reeves short of avoiding runoff With just a week left until the Mississippi Republican gubernatorial primary Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ allies are panicking. It’s been rocky for Reeves from the start but warning bells have now become full sirens. For the…

What They’re Saying: Andy Beshear Scores Endorsement From Sitting Republican State Senator

Latest News Jul 30, 2019

What They’re Saying: Andy Beshear Scores Endorsement From Sitting Republican State Senator

It’s Fancy Farm this week and Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andy Beshear has the momentum with a new endorsement from Republican state Sen. Dan Seum, who is a former Senate Majority Caucus Chairman. After having the weakest primary performance from a sitting Kentucky governor ever, Matt Bevin’s support within his own party continues to crumble.…

Yikes: Forest Floundering As Cooper Breaks Fundraising Record

Cooper has a 5:1 cash on hand advantage to Forest Today, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest reported his fundraising numbers today and…well, it’s a yikes from us. Forest reported raising $1.3 million this period and has $1 million cash on hand. These numbers are light years apart from Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced raising…

ICYMI: Whitmer Playbook Shows How Democrats Win Michigan In 2020

Whitmer: Voters want “solutions not positions” In case you missed it, The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty profiled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decisive victory in 2018 and asked what lessons 2020 Democratic presidential candidates can draw from her victory in this critical swing state. Gov. Whitmer discusses how her laser-like focus on kitchen table issues, including…

Govs Get It Done: Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Earned Paid Leave Plan Sets Potential Model for Country

Paul Pellman, CEO of Kazoo: “Maine’s new sick leave policy for workers sets a precedent other states may follow” Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is earning national praise for the bipartisan earned paid leave bill she signed into law in May. In an article published last week on CNBC, Paul Pellman, CEO of Kazoo, called…

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 29, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2019

Good Monday morning! 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. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, and @MichBeyer.…

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The Latest

DGA Releases New Video, “Even Republicans”

WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Welcomes Democratic Presidential Candidates to Detroit

DGA Breaks Record and Raises Nearly $19M In the First Half of 2019

RERELEASED: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

Reeves World Scrambling A Week Before The Republican Primary

What They’re Saying: Andy Beshear Scores Endorsement From Sitting Republican State Senator

Yikes: Forest Floundering As Cooper Breaks Fundraising Record

ICYMI: Whitmer Playbook Shows How Democrats Win Michigan In 2020

Govs Get It Done: Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Earned Paid Leave Plan Sets Potential Model for Country

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2019