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MEMO: Scott Walker Limping Into General Election

MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson DATE: August 13, 2018 RE: Scott Walker Limping Into General Election How the mighty have fallen. One-time “rising star” Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is now limping into his own general reelection campaign, down in the polls and with the political winds in his face. After…

“Tensions Rising Between Colyer and Kobach” as Messy Primary Drags On Into Week 2

United Behind Laura Kelly, Democrats Focus on Moving Past Brownback Years It’s week two of the Kansas GOP standoff between Gov. Jeff Colyer and Sec. of State Kris Kobach, and there’s no end in sight. With roughly a hundred votes separating them, both Colyer and Kobach are lawyering up preparing for a recount fight. The…

DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Hawaii

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on state Rep. Andria Tupola’s gubernatorial nomination in Hawaii: “Andria Tupola would be nothing more than a rubber stamp for the Trump agenda,” said Pearson.“Rep. Tupola proudly took selfies with President Trump and said that ‘we can mirror’ his policies in Hawaii. Hawaii…

DGA Statement on Governor David Ige’s Primary Victory in Hawaii

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement about Governor David Ige’s primary victory in Hawaii: “Congratulations to Governor David Ige on his primary victory in Hawaii,” said Inslee. “Under Governor Ige’s strong leadership, Hawaii now has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, while investing in infrastructure and a…

RGA in Full Panic Mode To Save Desperate Ducey

The Republican Governors Association booked $8.2 million in ad spending in Arizona in a vain attempt to save Governor Doug Ducey’s campaign. Three months out from election day, the RGA has already spent over 60% more than what the organization spent in 2014. There’s no secret why the RGA is pouring millions into Arizona to…

Rauner Coming Unglued Three Months Out

Down in the polls and with time running out, Governor Bruce Rauner’s desperate reelection campaign took a bizarre turn yesterday as the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent made a series of strange and outlandish remarks on the trail. At one point, Rauner channeled President Donald Trump by announcing a $1 million donation to his hand-picked Attorney…

Rauner Campaigns in Metro East, Blows Cover on Lame Excuse for Dodging Trump

Latest News Aug 09, 2018

Rauner Campaigns in Metro East, Blows Cover on Lame Excuse for Dodging Trump

Rauner Claimed He Couldn’t Attend Trump’s Metro East Rally Because He Had Just Been in Area Days Before Today, Governor Bruce Rauner campaigns in Metro East with state legislative candidates including former state Representative Dwight Kay, who once opposed expanding birth control options because insurance companies shouldn’t pay for “promiscuity.” But, wait! Didn’t Rauner say that…

VIDEO: CT GOV Candidates Double Down on Campaigning With Trump

Latest News Aug 09, 2018

VIDEO: CT GOV Candidates Double Down on Campaigning With Trump

All 5 Candidates Would ‘Absolutely’ Invite Trump to Connecticut Just in case the last invite got lost in the mail, Connecticut Republicans running for governor used last night’s debate to once again invite President Trump to come campaign with them. For months now, First Selectman Tim Herbst, David Stemerman, Mayor Mark Boughton, Bob Stefanowski, and Steve…

Fung and Morgan Fail on Gun Violence Prevention

Latest News Aug 09, 2018

Fung and Morgan Fail on Gun Violence Prevention

Governor Gina Raimondo released a new ad this week that highlights her leadership in keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, and the contrast between her and her Republican opponents could not be more clear. Candidates Mayor Allan Fung and Minority Leader Patricia Morgan have both been abject failures when it comes to…

Johnson and Pawlenty Refuse to Rescind Endorsements of Bigoted Rep. Jason Lewis

Latest News Aug 09, 2018

Johnson and Pawlenty Refuse to Rescind Endorsements of Bigoted Rep. Jason Lewis

Despite New Hate-Filled Recordings, Johnson and Pawlenty Standing By Their Buddy Yesterday, Buzzfeed dropped another bombshell report on Rep. Jason Lewis’ spiteful comments. The latest reports have Lewis comparing gays and lesbians to “rapists” and contending same-sex parents “could harm the kid.” This comes after CNN’s report exposing recordings from Lewis’ radio show where he…

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MEMO: Scott Walker Limping Into General Election

“Tensions Rising Between Colyer and Kobach” as Messy Primary Drags On Into Week 2

DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Hawaii

DGA Statement on Governor David Ige’s Primary Victory in Hawaii

RGA in Full Panic Mode To Save Desperate Ducey

Rauner Coming Unglued Three Months Out

Rauner Campaigns in Metro East, Blows Cover on Lame Excuse for Dodging Trump

VIDEO: CT GOV Candidates Double Down on Campaigning With Trump

Fung and Morgan Fail on Gun Violence Prevention

Johnson and Pawlenty Refuse to Rescind Endorsements of Bigoted Rep. Jason Lewis