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New Poll Shows Virginians Have Confidence in Gov. Ralph Northam’s Pandemic Response

A Hampton University poll released yesterday had two main takeaways: the majority of Virginians approve of the job Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam is doing, and nearly 3 in 4 Virginians disapprove of President Trump. The pollsters found “many Virginians have confidence” in Gov. Northam. The majority of Virginians feel the governor issued his stay at…

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2020

Govs on Deck Jul 29, 2020

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2020

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for “Govs on Deck” with David Turner. That’s right – you’re still stuck with me. Sorry, not sorry. Same Govs on Deck time, same Govs on Deck channel, coming at you Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at turner@dga.net. You…

Every State, Every Vote: Arizona Republicans Urge Supreme Court to Reinstate Discriminatory Voting Restrictions

Today, Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Republicans are making another attempt to disenfranchise minority voters in the state. The group petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate a pair of voting restrictions that will make it more difficult for people of color to vote in the fall. The restrictions were struck down by the 9th Circuit…

Gov. Janet Mills Continues to Receive High Marks from Mainers on Handling of COVID-19

A Colby College poll released yesterday shows Maine Gov. Janet Mills continues to receive high job approvals – 59% of Mainers had a favorable view of the governor. Gov. Mills has significantly outperformed President Trump and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who have both criticized Gov. Mills’ reopening plan. The poll showed the majority of…

Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

Senate Republicans laid out a proposal for the next COVID-19 stimulus package that seeks to slash benefits for unemployed Americans and doesn’t include substantial aid to states and localities. Democratic governors across the country have pushed back on Republicans’ attempts to cut support for unemployed Americans and leave states in the lurch: Connecticut Gov. Ned…

GOP Civil War: Former Republican Mayor Bashes Greg Gianforte For Lying to Montanans

Over the weekend, former Republican Mayor of Kalispell Tammi Fisher fanned the flames of the ongoing Montana GOP Civil War. She used her podcast “Montana Values” to bash Republican gubernatorial nominee Greg Gianforte for playing “dirty tricks” and repeatedly lying to Montanans. Fisher rubbed salt in the wounds that haven’t quite healed yet from the…

Every State, Every Vote Responds to the Lack of Election Assistance in the Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Proposal

Senate Republicans announced their proposal for the next COVID-19 relief bill – and it contains zero dollars in election assistance for states. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “We’ve already appropriated an awful lot of money for election assistance.” Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement regarding the lack of…

ICYMI: North Carolina Voters Agree 2:1 With Gov. Roy Cooper’s Decision to Protect North Carolinians

Last week, we said “Gov. Roy Cooper Was Right” – this week, it turns out the voters agree with us by a 2:1 margin. A new NBC News/Marist poll shows voters overwhelmingly agree with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to follow the advice of public health experts and stand strong against pressure from Republicans.…

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Blasts Senate Republicans for Leaving States Behind in COVID-19 Aid Package

“It’s completely irresponsible. I don’t know what country they’re looking at, frankly. This isn’t a blue state issue, it isn’t a legacy state issue, it’s an American issue.” Today, Senate Republicans announced they’ve reached an agreement on an aid package that seeks to slash benefits for unemployed Americans and doesn’t include substantial aid to states…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad in Montana, “Understands.” Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney understands what matters to Montanans. The ad grounds Cooney as a fourth-generation Montanan who has spent his career fighting to protect public lands. Cooney also worked with both Democrats and Republicans…

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New Poll Shows Virginians Have Confidence in Gov. Ralph Northam’s Pandemic Response

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Arizona Republicans Urge Supreme Court to Reinstate Discriminatory Voting Restrictions

Gov. Janet Mills Continues to Receive High Marks from Mainers on Handling of COVID-19

Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

GOP Civil War: Former Republican Mayor Bashes Greg Gianforte For Lying to Montanans

Every State, Every Vote Responds to the Lack of Election Assistance in the Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Proposal

ICYMI: North Carolina Voters Agree 2:1 With Gov. Roy Cooper’s Decision to Protect North Carolinians

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Blasts Senate Republicans for Leaving States Behind in COVID-19 Aid Package

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Montana