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What They’re Saying: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Democratic National Convention Speech

Last night, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention. The speech was emblematic of his famous COVID-19 briefings, which captivated millions of Americans who turned to Democratic governors for leadership when the federal government bucked responsibility for the pandemic. Gov. Cuomo criticized the Trump administration’s poor handling of COVID-19…

What They’re Saying: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Democratic National Convention Speech

Whitmer Gets “High Marks” For Convention Speech, Hailed As “Future Of Our Party” Last night, “that woman from Michigan” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention. Gov. Whitmer spoke about how Vice President Joe Biden and the Obama Administration worked to save the auto industry in Michigan and criticized the Trump…

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Governors Urge Federal Government to Fully Fund the United States Postal Service

The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are playing political games with funding for the United States Postal Service in order to suppress the vote in November. President Trump indicated last Thursday he does not support funding the Post Office because it helps with mail-in voting. Trump has spread disinformation surrounding mail-in voting in an…

Govs On Deck – August 17, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 17, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 17, 2020

Happy Monday and happy Convention week! Welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’re back to being daily this week so get excited. 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 us know…

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Calling On the Federal Government to Fully Fund USPS

The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are attempting to impede the functions of the United States Postal Service in order to suppress the vote in November. DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement in support of fully funding the United States Postal Service: “Every single American relies on the…

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…

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What They’re Saying: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Democratic National Convention Speech

What They’re Saying: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Democratic National Convention Speech

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Governors Urge Federal Government to Fully Fund the United States Postal Service

Govs On Deck – August 17, 2020

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Calling On the Federal Government to Fully Fund USPS

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