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Desperate Walker Pouring on the Lies

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Desperate Walker Pouring on the Lies

Scott Walker’s desperation knows no bounds–this time he’s telling another blatant lie about his work to eliminate protections for the 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. Despite staking his political career on rolling back the Affordable Care Act, including protections for those with pre-existing conditions, Walker is suddenly claiming he would enact the “exact same”…

Politico Moves South Dakota and Kansas Governor Races to “Toss-Up”

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Politico Moves South Dakota and Kansas Governor Races to “Toss-Up”

Politico: ‘Democrats in Kansas, Oklahoma and South Dakota are within striking distance of shocking gubernatorial wins’ Yesterday, Politico moved both South Dakota and Kansas governor’s races towards Democrats, rating them both as a “Toss-up.” Today, Politico reported on Democrats in both states finding success as they’ve “latched onto local issues.” State Senator Laura Kelly has…

Fright Night: DeSantis and Trump on Healthcare

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Fright Night: DeSantis and Trump on Healthcare

Tonight’s Halloween rally is sure to be a frightening performance as Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis try to sell their tricks as treats to Floridians. DeSantis has stood shoulder to shoulder with Donald Trump, supporting his Trumpcare plan to cut healthcare for 24 million people and gut protections for pre-existing conditions. DeSantis’ solution to Floridians…

Florida Republican: Gillum Will Make a ‘Heck of a Governor’

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Florida Republican: Gillum Will Make a ‘Heck of a Governor’

  In case you missed it, the Fort Myers News-Press reported on the huge crowds coming out to support Mayor Andrew Gillum’s inspiring campaign, even in ruby red areas of Florida. This is just more evidence of cross-party support from independents and Republicans. Read the News Press’ story below More than 1,000 people come out…

Kobach’s Hand: The Endorsement Heard ’Round the World

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Kobach’s Hand: The Endorsement Heard ’Round the World

New York Times: ‘Kobach’s gift to Kansas Democrats’ In last night’s Kansas gubernatorial debate, Kris Kobach defined himself as Sam Brownback’s man. Kansans noticed, and so did national reporters. This morning, the New York Times’ Matt Flegenheimer and Jonathan Martin wrote about “Kobach’s gift to Kansas Democrats.” Read the New York Times’ take on Kobach’s…

CAMPAIGN-DEFINING MOMENT: Kobach Raises Hand to Endorse Brownback

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CAMPAIGN-DEFINING MOMENT: Kobach Raises Hand to Endorse Brownback

Debate Moderator: ‘Raise Your Hand if You Think Sam Brownback Was A Good Governor;’ Kobach Raised His Hand One moment in tonight’s Kansas governor debate crystallized the entire campaign. At the beginning of the debate in Wichita, the moderator asked candidates to “raise your hand if you think Sam Brownback was a good governor.” Kansas…

DGA Calls on Kim Reynolds to Fire Steve King from Reynolds Campaign

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DGA Calls on Kim Reynolds to Fire Steve King from Reynolds Campaign

National Democrats and National Republicans Agree on King; Why Is Iowa’s Governor Silent? Today, the Democratic Governors Association joined the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Chair in condemning Rep. Steve King’s rhetoric and association with white nationalist groups. The DGA called on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to follow suit and fire Steve King from his role…

Lawrence Journal-World: ‘Orman campaign treasurer resigns, endorses Kelly, says Kobach must be stopped’

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Lawrence Journal-World: ‘Orman campaign treasurer resigns, endorses Kelly, says Kobach must be stopped’

In case you missed it, Greg Orman’s campaign treasurer resigned from the campaign today, and immediately endorsed Democrat Laura Kelly for Kansas governor. In his endorsement, former Republican State Senator Tim Owens wrote “Electing Kris Kobach governor is one of the worst things that could happen to our state.” Read more from the Lawrence Journal-World…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

Today, A Stronger Ohio, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “All Across Ohio.” The ad highlights Mike DeWine’s close relationship with his special interest backers. While collecting millions of dollars in campaign checks, DeWine sued to roll back protections for pre-existing conditions and supported massive cuts to Medicaid…

CNN New Day: Races for Governor Carry High Stakes

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CNN New Day: Races for Governor Carry High Stakes

Avlon: “The real news might be from swing states Trump won, and where Democratic candidates seem to have an edge” On this morning’s CNN New Day, John Avlon highlighted the high stakes of governors races across the country. Many of the governors elected in the 2018 cycle will oversee redistricting in 2021. Among the highlights…

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