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Kim Reynolds Caught In Questionable Private Jet Scheme—Again

A new report from the Associated Press in Iowa shows that Governor Kim Reynolds and her family flew to Tennessee on a private jet owned by a state vendor to watch a football game. State law prohibits public officials from accepting gifts, but Reynolds claimed the flight was for a campaign event in seeking approval…

DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Rhode Island

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Allan Fung’s nomination in Rhode Island: “Allan Fung is a failed candidate with a disastrous record of failures, scandal and embracing Donald Trump’s agenda. Rhode Islanders have already rejected Fung when he ran for governor in 2014, and he’s only become a…

DGA Statement on Governor Gina Raimondo’s Primary Victory

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Jay Inslee (WA) released the following statement on Governor Gina Raimondo’s primary victory in Rhode Island: “Congratulations to my friend Governor Gina Raimondo on her primary victory tonight in Rhode Island. Under Raimondo’s leadership, Rhode Island has turned the corner: its economy has gone from one of the worst…

Laxalt Hiding From Voters

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

Laxalt Hiding From Voters

To say Republican nominee for governor Adam Laxalt’s campaign has been tight-lipped when answering questions is an understatement. Laxalt just doesn’t seem to think Nevadans deserve an answer on what he does as Attorney General, or his plans as governor. When in private, however, he must be able to answer some questions, because why else…

Republicans Are Bailing On Kobach

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

Republicans Are Bailing On Kobach

40% of GOP Legislators Refuse to Back Kobach Kris Kobach has a new problem: Republicans. After a contentious primary in Kansas that Kobach only won by 343 votes, tensions are still boiling over. Last week, former Republican governor Bill Graves shunned Kobach to endorse Democratic nominee Laura Kelly. And yesterday, the Kansas City Star reported…

MEMO: Panic in Walker World

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

MEMO: Panic in Walker World

Word around Wisconsin is that Team Walker is getting pretty nervous. As the AP recently reported, “Wisconsin’s tight race for governor is putting Republican Gov. Scott Walker on the defensive about his record on education, roads and health care.” There’s more than a whiff of panic in the air. Let’s do a quick recap: Walker spent $4 million on…

DGA Statement on Molly Kelly’s Primary Victory in New Hampshire

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

DGA Statement on Molly Kelly’s Primary Victory in New Hampshire

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Molly Kelly’s primary victory in New Hampshire: “Congratulations to Molly Kelly for winning the Democratic nomination for governor in New Hampshire,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “Molly will fight for Granite State families by improving New Hampshire’s schools and infrastructure, ensuring Granite Staters have access to…

DGA Statement on Chris Sununu’s Nomination in New Hampshire

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

DGA Statement on Chris Sununu’s Nomination in New Hampshire

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Governor Chris Sununu’s nomination in New Hampshire: “Over the past two years, Chris Sununu has made it clear at every turn that he puts special interests and Republican party politics ahead of the needs of the Granite State’s working families and small businesses. Whether…

“Buckle Up the Backwards Bus:” DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

Today, Nevada Families First, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad, “Express.” The ad highlights Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s cozy relationship with special interests, including the billionaire Koch brothers. Laxalt’s special interest donors have given him millions because they know they can count on him to oppose…

DGA Announces New $1 Million Donation to Mayor Andrew Gillum’s Political Committee, Forward Florida

Today, the DGA announced it donated $1 million to Andrew Gillum’s political committee, Forward Florida. This brings the DGA’s total donation to $2 million. “Andrew Gillum has strong grassroots momentum behind his campaign to rebuild Florida so that it works for everyone,” said DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson. “This additional $1 million investment will allow him to communicate…

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Kim Reynolds Caught In Questionable Private Jet Scheme—Again

DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Rhode Island

DGA Statement on Governor Gina Raimondo’s Primary Victory

Laxalt Hiding From Voters

Republicans Are Bailing On Kobach

MEMO: Panic in Walker World

DGA Statement on Molly Kelly’s Primary Victory in New Hampshire

DGA Statement on Chris Sununu’s Nomination in New Hampshire

“Buckle Up the Backwards Bus:” DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

DGA Announces New $1 Million Donation to Mayor Andrew Gillum’s Political Committee, Forward Florida