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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

Today, A Better Maine, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Overfunded.” The ad uses Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody’s own words to highlight his disastrous plan for Maine schools. Despite Maine’s crumbling schools, underpaid teachers and struggling education system, Moody says Maine schools are “overfunded.” Maine schools deserve…

Stapleton ‘Utilizes’ Tom Tancredo While Courting Far-Right Voters

Stapleton Cozies Up With Known Trump Sycophant and White Nationalist Sympathizer While most Coloradans were enjoying the holiday weekend, indulging in barbecues and sunshine, GOP gubernatorial nominee Walker Stapleton was getting real cozy with his fringe, far-right allies. Stapleton was at a fundraiser on Saturday with known bigot Tom Tancredo. Tancredo has spent his recent…

DGA Statement on Massachusetts Primary Results

Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Jared Leopold released the following statement regarding Massachusetts primary election results: “Congratulations to Jay Gonzalez on winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Massachusetts,” said Leopold. “As the son of an immigrant, Jay joins the most diverse class of Democratic nominees ever. Jay Gonzalez has served the people of Massachusetts,…

Ron on the Run: DeSantis Goes Missing

Politico Florida: DeSantis ‘Fell Off the Radar’ After Racial Controversy Just days into the general election, Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis has pulled a Harry Houdini: disappeared into thin air. Politico reports on the state of race, writing that “Ron DeSantis fell off the radar” in the wake of DeSantis’ dog-whistle launch of his…

Fung’s Campaign Defined By Hiding on the Issues

In a new candidate profile, the Providence Journal highlights Mayor Allan Fung’s refusal to answer where he stands and shapeshifting on important policy issues. Of course this is nothing new for Mayor Fung—the Democratic Governors Association has been cataloging his failure to speak out for months. Earlier this spring, Fung even refused to comment on…

“Coming Off a High”: Rauner Admin Admits Gov Exaggerated Jobs Claims after Overseas Trips

Chicago Tribune Columnist: “… By Rauner’s Own Standards, He’s A Bigger Failure Than His Predecessor” A new column by Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn takes Governor Bruce Rauner to task for his “failure” to grow jobs in Illinois. Zorn points out that “by Rauner’s own standards” set in the 2014 campaign, “he’s a bigger failure than his predecessor”…

Day 163: Ives Still Not Endorsing Rauner, Still Not Optimistic for Him Either

Last night, Governor Bruce Rauner’s primary challenger went on CLTV to give her view of the race, and she didn’t exactly like what she saw from the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent. State Representative Jeanne Ives first noted that Rauner was not “talking about the solutions to some of our deepest problems,” then acknowledged that she…

Republicans versus Ron DeSantis

Carlos Curbelo Breaks with DeSantis Ron DeSantis is Struggling to Unify His Party Forget red vs. blue — just two days into the general election, Ron DeSantis is creating deep divisions within his own Republican party. This morning, Florida GOP Congressman Carlos Curbelo said DeSantis should apologize for his ‘monkey’ remark, which Curbelo called “offensive to a lot…

DGA Invests $1 Million in Mayor Andrew Gillum’s PAC, Forward Florida

Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced it invested $1 million in Andrew Gillum’s PAC, Forward Florida. The DGA made the investment on Wednesday evening, immediately following Gillum’s victory in Florida’s gubernatorial primary. “Winning the Florida governor’s race is a top priority for the DGA this year,” said DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson. “This significant investment…

Rauner Unleashes “Controversial” Vetoes on Illinois, Turns Back on Veterans and Teachers

Over the last few days, Governor Bruce Rauner’s unleashed a “series of controversial” vetoes on bipartisan legislation that left one analyst suggesting they “probably didn’t help him” in his tough reelection battle. In fact, Rauner made abundantly clear to Illinois teachers, veterans, families, and immigrants that he has turned his back on them. “This week, Bruce Rauner…

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