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DGA Announces Record-Setting $122M In 2017-18 Cycle

In Big Haul for Stretch Run, DGA Raises $17.8M in Pre-General Period of Oct 1-17 Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced raising $17.8 million across all entities in the pre-general period (October 1-17). The DGA will file pre-general reports today. The $17.8 million brings the DGA’s 2017-18 cycle-to-date fundraising to $121.7 million as of Oct.…

Former Cabinet Secretary Calls Out Scott Walker in The Atlantic

“National attention made the governor care more about his standing in the GOP than the people of Wisconsin.” Today, Scott Walker’s former cabinet appointee Peter Bildsten published a scathing op-ed in The Atlantic about the Wisconsin governor. He writes of Walker’s politicization of state agencies to serve his own political career ambitions and insistence that…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maryland

Ad: ‘Ben Jealous, the education governor Maryland needs.’ Today, Democratic Action, an independent expenditure backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched a new ad in Maryland. “Commitment” highlights Larry Hogan’s record of cutting millions from Maryland’s public schools and contrasts it with Ben Jealous’ commitment to fully funding education. The ad is up on Maryland…

Kobach-ing Away: DGA Launches New Video Highlighting KS Republicans Bailing on GOP Nominee

Fmr. GOP Governors, Fmr. U.S. Senator, Legislators and Local Elected Officials Back Kelly Today, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new web video highlighting the dozens of Kansas Republicans shunning Kris Kobach and endorsing Democrat Laura Kelly. Republican support for Kelly over Kobach is unprecedented. Former governors Bill Graves’ and Mike Hayden’sendorsements mean that every…

VIDEO: Stacey Abrams Emphasizes Health Care in Commanding Debate Performance

Last night, Stacey Abrams emphasized the importance of health care throughout her commanding performance in Georgia’s gubernatorial debate. Abrams repeatedly highlighted the economic development potential of bipartisan Medicaid expansion, a plan that 70% of Georgia voters support. Abrams also drew a clear contrast with Brian Kemp’s opposition to expansion as well as his record of…

ICYMI: Kevin Stitt Falsely Says He’s Stepped Down From His Company

Earlier this week, Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Kevin Stitt falsely claimed he had stepped down from his company, Gateway Mortgage. We wondered why he would feel like he needs to mislead Oklahomans. Maybe it’s because Gateway is currently being sued by Lehman Brothers? Or maybe it’s because it was ranked as one of the 15 shadiest…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad on Pearce’s Business Scandals In New Mexico

Latest News Oct 22, 2018

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad on Pearce’s Business Scandals In New Mexico

Today, Stronger New Mexico, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “No Sign.” The ad highlights Republican Congressman Steve Pearce’s latest controversy regarding his shady business practices. Pearce is under fire as law enforcement officials call for an ethics investigation into his conflicts of interests. This controversy isn’t the…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

Latest News Oct 22, 2018

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, “Path.” The ad highlights the difference between Mike DeWine’s career and Democrat Richard Cordray’s. While DeWine spent 42 years collecting campaign checks from his special interest backers, Cordray fought for everyday Americans at the nation’s top consumer watchdog.…

Scott Walker Recommits to Pre-Existing Conditions Lawsuit

Latest News Oct 22, 2018

Scott Walker Recommits to Pre-Existing Conditions Lawsuit

Walker Calls Lawsuit to End Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions “The Right Thing” This morning, Scott Walker was asked on a Wisconsin radio show if it was wrong for him to authorize the state’s lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act and its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. He responded by recommitting to the suit and saying…

What They’re Saying: ‘Democrats Mount a Midwestern Comeback’ in Gov Races

Latest News Oct 22, 2018

What They’re Saying: ‘Democrats Mount a Midwestern Comeback’ in Gov Races

‘Grim’ Prospects for Republicans in Midwest governors races With 15 days to go, Democrats are in strong position to flip multiple Midwest governor’s seats. Democrats’ message of investing in education and expanding health care are winning over voters, fueled by massive grassroots enthusiasm. But don’t take our word for it. Read more about coverage on…

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DGA Announces Record-Setting $122M In 2017-18 Cycle

Former Cabinet Secretary Calls Out Scott Walker in The Atlantic

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maryland

Kobach-ing Away: DGA Launches New Video Highlighting KS Republicans Bailing on GOP Nominee

VIDEO: Stacey Abrams Emphasizes Health Care in Commanding Debate Performance

ICYMI: Kevin Stitt Falsely Says He’s Stepped Down From His Company

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad on Pearce’s Business Scandals In New Mexico

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Ohio

Scott Walker Recommits to Pre-Existing Conditions Lawsuit

What They’re Saying: ‘Democrats Mount a Midwestern Comeback’ in Gov Races