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DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Vermont

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Governor Phil Scott’s nomination in Vermont: “Phil Scott has failed the people of Vermont,” said Pearson. “Governor Scott has failed to lead on the issues that matter to middle-class families. Scott oversaw a destructive budget crisis and has repeatedly vetoed bills that…

DGA Statement on the Resolution of the Kansas Republican Primary

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the resolution of the Republican primary in Kansas: “Kris Kobach is Sam Brownback on steroids,” said Pearson. “Kansans aren’t going to get a change from a candidate who praised Sam Brownback as a ‘transformative governor.’ Not only would Kobach reinstate the disastrous…

DGA Statement on Ned Lamont’s Primary Victory in Connecticut

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Ned Lamont’s primary victory in Connecticut: “Congratulations to Ned Lamont on his primary victory in Connecticut,” said Inslee. “Ned has spent his career running small businesses and putting people to work. He has what it takes to move Connecticut forward with a…

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Knute Buehler’s Hypocritical Environment Ad

Latest News Aug 14, 2018

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Knute Buehler’s Hypocritical Environment Ad

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (WA-D) released the following statement in response to state Rep. Knute Buehler’s new ad covering up his poor environmental record: “Knute Buehler’s dishonest ad fails to tell the real story about his record of hurting Oregon’s environment,” said Inslee. “As a state legislator, Buehler made it easier…

Fung’s Failures: Wasting Taxpayer Dollars, Losing Jobs in Cranston

Latest News Aug 14, 2018

Fung’s Failures: Wasting Taxpayer Dollars, Losing Jobs in Cranston

Today, Governor Gina Raimondo cut the ribbon to open the new Citizens Bank campus in Johnston, RI replacing its predecessor in Cranston. 3,000 jobs, 123 acres, and new infrastructure are already bringing massive benefits to Johnston’s residents. This development highlights a major contrast between Raimondo and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. When it comes to economic development, Fung’s record in Cranston has been…

CNN’s Enten: Walker ‘Could Be Gone Come November’

Latest News Aug 14, 2018

CNN’s Enten: Walker ‘Could Be Gone Come November’

On CNN this morning, Senior Writer and Analyst for CNN Politics Harry Enten acknowledged the cold truth about Scott Walker’s third reelection campaign–he is in serious trouble. As Walker limps towards a general election, Enten cites the “worst polling position” Walker has ever faced, his balancing act between Donald Trump and Harley-Davidson, and Democratic enthusiasm.…

DGA Launches New Video in CT: Trump Lovefest

Latest News Aug 14, 2018

DGA Launches New Video in CT: Trump Lovefest

Today, Voters Choose Between 5 GOP Gov Candidates. All 5 Have Embraced Trump. Today, in honor of election day, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new web video “Trump Lovefest” in Connecticut to highlight the GOP governor candidates’ total support for President Trump. First Selectman Tim Herbst, David Stemerman, Mayor Mark Boughton, Bob Stefanowski, and…

EARLY RACE CALL: Trump Wins GOP Gov Primary in Connecticut

All GOP Gov Candidates Praise Trump Agenda, Fail to Criticize His Character With just a day before the Connecticut primary, the Trumpification of the CT GOP gubernatorial race is 100% complete. We already knew First Selectman Tim Herbst, David Stemerman, Mayor Mark Boughton, Bob Stefanowski, and Steve Obsitnik supported Trump. They all asked Trump to…

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…

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DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Vermont

DGA Statement on the Resolution of the Kansas Republican Primary

DGA Statement on Ned Lamont’s Primary Victory in Connecticut

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Knute Buehler’s Hypocritical Environment Ad

Fung’s Failures: Wasting Taxpayer Dollars, Losing Jobs in Cranston

CNN’s Enten: Walker ‘Could Be Gone Come November’

DGA Launches New Video in CT: Trump Lovefest

EARLY RACE CALL: Trump Wins GOP Gov Primary in Connecticut

MEMO: Scott Walker Limping Into General Election

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