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Mike Cooney Smashes Fundraising Records, Nearly Doubling Gov. Bullock’s Haul Over Similar Period During His Successful 2016 Run

Cooney’s Haul Fueled by Montanans and Grassroots Donors Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney smashed fundraising records during the first major fundraising period thanks to support from grassroots donors and Montanans. Cooney raised over $720,000, nearly doubling the amount that Gov. Steve Bullock raised during his 2016 run, despite new campaign finance limits. Cooney raised more…

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Sidelined Public Health Officials For Trump Rally, Putting Granite Staters’ Lives At Risk

The explosive results of a records request shows New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a self-proclaimed “Trump guy through and through”, sidelined public health officials and allowed Trump to plan a large rally in his state without consulting the state health department. While other large events consulted with state health officials, Sununu permitted the Trump campaign…

Govs On Deck – August 14, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 14, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 14, 2020

It’s Friday! Welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful,…

Every State, Every Vote Statement on Trump Administration’s Refusal to Protect Americans’ Right to Vote

Today, during an interview with CNBC, White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow called Democrats’ fight to protect voting rights during the COVID-19 pandemic a “really liberal left” wish list item. The disturbing dismissal of a Constitutional right as a partisan agenda item comes hours after President Trump openly admitted that he supported blocking funding to the United…

Judge Rules Against Dan Forest’s Politically Motivated Lawsuit Against Gov. Roy Cooper

Forest Sued Cooper For Acting Swiftly and Decisively to Protect North Carolina From COVID-19 Dan Forest has been humiliated time and again for questioning Gov. Cooper’s decision to take swift action against COVID-19. The Charlotte Observer told him to “hush” when he originally criticized the emergency action taken and he has been widely rebuked for…

Govs On Deck – August 12, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 12, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 12, 2020

It’s Wednesday, everyone, and welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to…

DGA Statement on David Zuckerman’s Victory in Vermont Primary

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman’s primary victory in Vermont: “Congratulations to Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman on his primary victory tonight. David has spent his career fighting for equality, clean air and clean water, and an economy that works for all Vermonters. As a…

DGA Statement on Vermont GOP Primary Results

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee today issued the following statement on Vermont Gov. Phil Scott becoming the official GOP nominee for governor: “Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has stood in the way of progress and failed working families. Under Scott’s watch, multimillionaires have gotten richer, and working Vermonters have suffered. “Scott caved to partisan pressure, dragging…

DGA Statement on Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential Nominee

Today, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced he has selected U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate for the 2020 election. Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued the following statement: “Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris is a watershed moment in American politics that reflects how far our…

ICYMI: Mike Cooney Leads The Charge On Banning A Montana Sales Tax, Striking At Key Vulnerability For GOP Nominee Greg Gianforte

Montanans have twice voted in overwhelming numbers to reject a statewide sales tax and in 2016, it was a key issue that led to Greg Gianforte’s defeat against Gov. Steve Bullock. History looks to be repeating itself in Montana as Gianforte struggles to explain how to square his long support for the sales tax as…

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Mike Cooney Smashes Fundraising Records, Nearly Doubling Gov. Bullock’s Haul Over Similar Period During His Successful 2016 Run

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Sidelined Public Health Officials For Trump Rally, Putting Granite Staters’ Lives At Risk

Govs On Deck – August 14, 2020

Every State, Every Vote Statement on Trump Administration’s Refusal to Protect Americans’ Right to Vote

Judge Rules Against Dan Forest’s Politically Motivated Lawsuit Against Gov. Roy Cooper

Govs On Deck – August 12, 2020

DGA Statement on David Zuckerman’s Victory in Vermont Primary

DGA Statement on Vermont GOP Primary Results

DGA Statement on Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential Nominee

ICYMI: Mike Cooney Leads The Charge On Banning A Montana Sales Tax, Striking At Key Vulnerability For GOP Nominee Greg Gianforte