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Cooper Posts Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

Cooper’s campaign raises 3.5 times more than then-Gov. McCrory in 2015 Cooper raises 2 times more than he did in the comparable period in 2015 Yesterday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reported record-breaking fundraising numbers and raising $4.5 million in the first half of 2019. The Cooper campaign has $5.6 million cash on hand. Cooper…

ICYMI: Unfriendly Fire Rages On For Jim Justice

Kanawha GOP Executive Committee Member: “A complete and total embarrassment” In case you missed it, WV Metro News profiled the intraparty strife West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is causing. The WV GOP is dealing with multiple political fires: the Republican party chair unceremoniously removed members from the Kanawha County GOP Executive Committee vocal against Justice,…

Govs On Deck – July 15, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 15, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 15, 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. Coming up this week: Today, MAINE Gov. Janet MILLS will convene an opioid…

ICYMI: Gov. Ned Lamont Praised for Increasing Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

In case you missed it, Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont was praised in a Hartford Courant op-ed for his hard work to advance access to affordable, quality health care. The op-ed, written by Joanna Dornfeld, the senior director of state affairs for United States of Care, called the state’s work on Medicaid expansion and on…

ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

In case you missed it, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to Trump’s Census manipulation in a New York Times op-ed. The governors promised to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to curb participation and highlighted the work in their states to ensure every person…

DGA Statement on Eric Holcomb Re-Election Announcement

Today, the Democratic Governors Association Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement he is running for re-election: “Hoosiers are still waiting for do-nothing Gov. Eric Holcomb to show up for them. When educators needed a pay raise to combat a statewide teacher shortage, Holcomb stiffed them. While Hoosiers…

Is This The Civility You Want, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest?

Bladen County GOP Shares Misogynistic Meme about Sen. Kamala Harris If North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is serious about running on civility in the gubernatorial race, it looks like he’s going to have to battle his own party’s incivility first. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest launched his gubernatorial campaign exploratory calling for more civility. In…

New Jersey Transplant Gianforte’s Failure To Launch With Montana Republicans

After defying the “deep concerns” of Montana Republicans and running for governor, Rep. Greg Gianforte is having even more problems with the party voters and activists. Gianforte is struggling to gain the support of Montana Republican legislators—who are rushing to his opponents in droves. Gianforte promised Montana Republicans he would retain his Congressional seat—then “duped”…

DGA Statement On Chris Sununu Auctioning Off His Veto of Paid Family Leave

VIDEO: Chris Sununu: “Is this legal? I’m selling vetoes. I don’t care.” At a Republican fundraiser in Wolfeboro on July 4, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu was featured as the auctioneer. At the event, Sununu literally auctioned off a copy of his veto of Senate Bill 1—a bill that would have enacted paid family and…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Taking.” The ad highlights why Andy Beshear is one of the country’s most effective Attorneys General. His record includes fighting for Kentucky families’ healthcare, delivering justice against child predators, ending the rape kit backlog and standing up to Matt…

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The Latest

Cooper Posts Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

ICYMI: Unfriendly Fire Rages On For Jim Justice

Govs On Deck – July 15, 2019

ICYMI: Gov. Ned Lamont Praised for Increasing Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

DGA Statement on Eric Holcomb Re-Election Announcement

Is This The Civility You Want, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest?

New Jersey Transplant Gianforte’s Failure To Launch With Montana Republicans

DGA Statement On Chris Sununu Auctioning Off His Veto of Paid Family Leave

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky