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RGA On Louisiana: “We’ll see who else gets in.”

When Politico asked the Republican Governors Association’s new Executive Director about the current state of the Republican primary, his response can only be described as the verbal equivalent of a “shruggie” emoji. When asked about contested primaries, Dave Rexrode replied, “We’ll see who else gets in.” It’s no wonder. After the organization’s top picks to…

DGA Statement on Kentucky Gubernatorial Race

Democratic Governors Association Deputy Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, following Matt Bevin’s last-minute announcement today: “In 2015, Gov. Matt Bevin praised Lt. Gov. Jeanean Hampton as a ‘historic’ leader with the right experience and partner in his government. Now, his administration is in chaos as he unceremoniously kicks…

DGA Statement on Montana Gubernatorial Race

Democratic Governors Association Deputy Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding Montana’s gubernatorial race, following Attorney General Tim Fox’s campaign announcement today: “In seven years as attorney general, Tim Fox has been little more than a puppet for special interests, using his taxpayer-funded office to fight against everyday Montanans. As attorney general, he…

Mississippi’s Tate Reeves Struggles to Get the Support of Republican Senators

A new report from Mississippi Today details Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ failed attempt to force the hand of his fellow GOP state senators to support his bid for governor, underscoring the major problems he’s facing amidst a divisive and ugly primary. After a 2018 defined by a failed legislative agenda and questions about why taxpayers…

Roundup: New Democratic Governors Hit The Ground Running

In First Weeks, New Dem Govs Are Signing Executive Orders on Health Care, Education, and Affordable Housing Now that the entire 2018 class of Democratic governors has been inaugurated, they are immediately making a difference by signing executive orders to increase access to health care, improve education, and close the wage gap. Governors Janet Mills…

Ralph Abraham Breaks Campaign Promise And Stiffs Sick Children And Wounded Veterans

Congressman pledged to donate his salary but instead pocketed it During his 2014 campaign, Congressman Ralph Abraham told Louisianans, “It should be an honor and a privilege to serve your country and NOT a paid position.” This pledge was at the core of his platform to take on “career politicians” and bringing a small government approach to…

Roundup: Dem Govs Lay Out Bold Futures in State of the State Addresses

This week, Democratic governors across the country touted the success of their policy plans focused on expanding health care access, building economies that work for all, and combating climate change. Newly inaugurated Governors Laura Kelly (KS), Steve Sisolak (NV), and Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) laid out bold agendas to build a better future for their…

TODAY: Gov. Tom Wolf Sworn in For Second Term As Governor of Pennsylvania

Today, Tuesday January 15th, Governor Tom Wolf will be sworn in to serve his second term as Governor of Pennsylvania. Over the last four years, Governor Wolf restored funding for schools, expanded health care coverage for over 720,000 Pennsylvanians, and set the national model for Democratic governors unrigging gerrymandered maps. Here are details for today’s…

Democratic Governors Now Represent the Majority of Americans

With Inaugurations in Illinois and Kansas, Dems Now Represent 175 Million Americans The majority of Americans are now led by Democratic governors, following today’s inaugurations of Governors JB Pritzker (IL) and Laura Kelly (KS). Democratic governors now represent 175 million Americans, 54% of the U.S. population. Democrats gained the majority of the population in the…

TOMORROW: Dem Govs Will Represent a Majority of Americans

Tomorrow, Monday, January 14th, three states will swear in Democratic governors: Illinois, Kansas, and Oregon. With the inauguration of Governors-elect JB Pritzker (IL) and Laura Kelly (KS), Democratic governors will represent 175 million people: a majority of Americans. Governor Kate Brown (OR) will also be sworn in to serve her first full term as governor.…

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