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GOP Candidate Dan Forest Claims Science Doesn’t Back Up Masks On Same Day CDC Director Says Masks Could Be More Effective Than A Vaccine

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GOP Candidate Dan Forest Claims Science Doesn’t Back Up Masks On Same Day CDC Director Says Masks Could Be More Effective Than A Vaccine

Forest: “I don’t think that there’s any science that backs that up. That’s my personal opinion.” Hours after CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield testified that masks could be even more effective than a vaccine at protecting against COVID-19, GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Forest said he doesn’t think there’s any scientific evidence backing up mask requirements…

DGA Responds to the President’s Attacks On Governors During ABC Town Hall

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DGA Responds to the President’s Attacks On Governors During ABC Town Hall

Last night during a town hall on ABC, President Trump said his response to the COVID-19 pandemic “made a lot of governors feel good” and it “enhanced their reputation,” although he didn’t think they deserved it. Trump also claimed the federal government “got them supplies” while governors “didn’t have anything.” DGA Executive Director Noam Lee…

Govs On Deck – September 16, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – September 16, 2020

Turns out, it’s Wednesday which means it’s time for another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  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, so let…

ICYMI: Indiana Business Leaders Chastise Gov. Eric Holcomb For Refusing to Expand Access to Mail-In Voting During The Pandemic

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ICYMI: Indiana Business Leaders Chastise Gov. Eric Holcomb For Refusing to Expand Access to Mail-In Voting During The Pandemic

Indiana business and municipal leaders are calling on GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb to take decisive action and expand access to mail-in voting during the pandemic. According to the Washington Post, Indiana is one of only six states without either no-excuse absentee voting or the ability to cite fear of contracting COVID-19 as a reason to…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

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In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on them to end their attacks on the United States Postal Service. The governors also urge Congress to deliver an additional $25 billion in funding…

ICYMI: Bloomberg: Trump Confronts a Blue Wall of Governors

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ICYMI: Bloomberg: Trump Confronts a Blue Wall of Governors

In at least three crucial swing states, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, the Democratic governor is significantly more popular than President Trump. In a Bloomberg opinion piece yesterday, Francis Wilkinson argues this “blue wall” is a sign the Trump campaign is in trouble – the policies, management styles, and values of Democratic governors are more aligned…

DGA Statement on Gov. John Carney Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Delaware

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DGA Statement on Gov. John Carney Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Delaware

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on Governor John Carney’s securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Delaware: “Congratulations to Gov. Carney on securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Delaware. In his first term, Gov. Carney built the largest infrastructure program in Delaware history, fought for clean water and…

Cook Political Report Downgrades Mike Parson’s Reelection Chances Again

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Cook Political Report Downgrades Mike Parson’s Reelection Chances Again

Cook Political Report Moves Missouri Governor’s Race From Likely R to Lean R Cook Political Report has downgraded GOP Gov. Mike Parson’s chances in the Missouri governor’s race for the second time, citing “strong fundraising” from Democratic candidate Nicole Galloway and Parson’s “miscues” on the COVID-19 pandemic. Parson has mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic at every…

Teachers, Labor Unions, and NH Troopers Association Choose Dan Feltes Over Chris Sununu

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Teachers, Labor Unions, and NH Troopers Association Choose Dan Feltes Over Chris Sununu

NH Troopers Association Endorses Feltes For Governor After Backing Sununu in 2018 Just a week after the primary, NH Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes has received endorsements for governor from labor unions, teachers, elected officials, and law enforcement. Most notably, the New Hampshire Troopers Association backed Feltes over GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, who received the…

ICYMI: DGA’s Digital Program Makes Big Money Moves Under Chair Gov. Phil Murphy, Outraises RGA In First Half of 2020

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ICYMI: DGA’s Digital Program Makes Big Money Moves Under Chair Gov. Phil Murphy, Outraises RGA In First Half of 2020

Under the leadership of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, the Democratic Governors Association’s investment in a robust digital program is paying off big time – in August, the DGA raised $5.4 million from its digital program alone, more than it raised in all of 2016 and 2018. Even in the face of unexpected challenges, Gov.…

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