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In Second Rousing Debate Performance, Mike Cooney Unmasks Greg Gianforte’s Lies On Public Lands, Health Care, And Character

After demolishing Greg Gianforte’s record three nights ago, Lt. Governor Mike Cooney came back to finish the job in the second televised debate of the Montana gubernatorial election. Highlighting Greg Gianforte’s record on public lands, his devastating record on restricting access to health care, and his repeated lies to the people of Montana, Cooney made…

Democratic Governors Respond to President Trump Ending Stimulus Negotiations Over State Aid

Today, President Trump announced he would instruct his aides to stop negotiations with Congressional Democrats over the next stimulus package because “Nancy Pelosi is asking for $2.4 Trillion Dollars to bailout poorly run, high crime, Democrat States, money that is in no way related to COVID-19.” Maine Gov. Janet Mills, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Nevada…

Ben Salango Launches Campaign Ad Hitting Jim Justice For His Disgraceful Legacy of Taking From Hard Working West Virginians

West Virginia Democratic candidate Ben Salango launched a new campaign ad today, “Hands Dirty.” The ad shows Salango rock climbing as he describes how unlike billionaire Gov. Jim Justice, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty to help West Virginians. As Kanawha County Commissioner, Salango grew the economy, helped small businesses, and developed new…

DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Calls For State Aid in Next Federal Stimulus Package

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a COVID-19 stimulus package that includes substantial cash assistance for states and localities, but it is unlikely to pass the Republican-led Senate. Republicans like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have repeatedly questioned the need to “bail out” states, as state and local governments are forced to cut more…

Twelve Days Since Gov. Mike Parson’s Positive COVID-19 Test, Public Still Left In Dark

Latest News Oct 05, 2020

Twelve Days Since Gov. Mike Parson’s Positive COVID-19 Test, Public Still Left In Dark

Why Won’t Parson Say If His Staff Members Have Tested Positive? It’s been twelve days since Mike Parson was diagnosed with COVID-19, and the public is still in the dark. The Parson administration is refusing to disclose how many of the governor’s staff members have also tested positive for the virus. Even the Trump administration…

ICYMI: Herald-Dispatch and Charleston Gazette-Mail Endorse Ben Salango Over Absent Gov. Jim Justice

Latest News Oct 05, 2020

ICYMI: Herald-Dispatch and Charleston Gazette-Mail Endorse Ben Salango Over Absent Gov. Jim Justice

“West Virginians deserve a governor who cares enough to do the job with the competence and dedication the job demands.” With less than a month until the election, Democratc nominee Ben Salango has picked up two major editorial board endorsements over Gov. Jim Justice. Both ed boards agreed Salango’s humble background and work ethic make…

Govs On Deck – October 5, 2020

Govs on Deck Oct 05, 2020

Govs On Deck – October 5, 2020

Happy Monday and welcome to today’s 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 other…

DGA-Backed Group Launches Ad In Montana

Latest News Oct 05, 2020

DGA-Backed Group Launches Ad In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a TV ad in Montana, “Public Land.” The ad features a small business owner who relies on access to public lands for his business. But New Jersey multimillionaire Greg Gianforte doesn’t care about that. As Montana’s sole congressman, Gianforte introduced a pair…

ICYMI: Two Major Washington Papers Endorse Gov. Jay Inslee’s Candidacy

Latest News Oct 05, 2020

ICYMI: Two Major Washington Papers Endorse Gov. Jay Inslee’s Candidacy

“One of the Nation’s Best Economies”; “Strong Leadership” Two of Washington State’s Editorial Boards have endorsed Gov. Jay Inslee’s re-election bid citing his “strong leadership” during the pandemic as well as his work to make Washington State “one of the nation’s best economies.” The Union Bulletin, which has twice endorsed Gov. Inslee’s Republican challengers, was…

Charlotte Observer, News & Observer, & Durham Herald-Sun Endorse Gov. Roy Cooper

Latest News Oct 05, 2020

Charlotte Observer, News & Observer, & Durham Herald-Sun Endorse Gov. Roy Cooper

“Cooper Has Been a Strong and Steady Leader Who Has Made Ambitious Proposals for a Better State” Citing his leadership during the pandemic as well as his commitment to “Medicaid expansion and meaningful pay raises for teachers,” The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer, and the Durham Herald-Sun strongly endorsed Gov. Roy Cooper’s re-election campaign.…

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In Second Rousing Debate Performance, Mike Cooney Unmasks Greg Gianforte’s Lies On Public Lands, Health Care, And Character

Democratic Governors Respond to President Trump Ending Stimulus Negotiations Over State Aid

Ben Salango Launches Campaign Ad Hitting Jim Justice For His Disgraceful Legacy of Taking From Hard Working West Virginians

DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Calls For State Aid in Next Federal Stimulus Package

Twelve Days Since Gov. Mike Parson’s Positive COVID-19 Test, Public Still Left In Dark

ICYMI: Herald-Dispatch and Charleston Gazette-Mail Endorse Ben Salango Over Absent Gov. Jim Justice

Govs On Deck – October 5, 2020

DGA-Backed Group Launches Ad In Montana

ICYMI: Two Major Washington Papers Endorse Gov. Jay Inslee’s Candidacy

Charlotte Observer, News & Observer, & Durham Herald-Sun Endorse Gov. Roy Cooper