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Throwback Thursday: Rauner Disses Bloomington-Normal, Gets Caught, Blames Others for “Spinning” His Words

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Throwback Thursday: Rauner Disses Bloomington-Normal, Gets Caught, Blames Others for “Spinning” His Words

All week, Governor Bruce Rauner has dealt with the fallout over his dis of the Champaign-Urbana workforce – he was called out by local officials and forced to apologize, but quickly tried to deflect blame by claiming his words were “taken out of context.” A similar scene played out just over a month ago when Rauner was caught badmouthing…

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement On Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Announcement

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DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement On Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Announcement

Today, DGA Chair Governor Jay Insl8ee released the following statement on Justice Kennedy’s retirement announcement: “Justice Kennedy’s retirement increases the importance of electing state level leaders who will protect women’s health care, LGBTQ equality, the right to organize, clean air and clean water, and civil rights in their states. States with Democratic governors have led the way on…

Roundup: Dem Govs Condemn SCOTUS Ruling on Janus, Vow to Protect Workers’ Rights

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Roundup: Dem Govs Condemn SCOTUS Ruling on Janus, Vow to Protect Workers’ Rights

Today, Democratic governors loudly denounced the Supreme Court’s decision to weaken public sector unions and curtail the rights of American workers to organize. DGA Chair Washington Gov. Jay Inslee:  “Once again, this conservative-majority court sided with anti-worker forces and issued a ruling designed to undermine public sector unions. The reality is that all workers benefit…

ICYMI: Scott Walker, Donald Trump’s No. 1 Fanboy

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ICYMI: Scott Walker, Donald Trump’s No. 1 Fanboy

As Scott Walker prepares to welcome Donald Trump to Wisconsin later this week, he continues to proudly champion the Administration’s agenda that hurts Wisconsin families. Walker has even refused to stand up against Trump’s cruel family separation policy—even as other Governors, including Republicans, have. As John Nichols of The Capital Times notes, Scott Walker has…

Rauner Forced to Apologize for Bad-Mouthing Champaign-Urbana, But Somehow Fails

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Rauner Forced to Apologize for Bad-Mouthing Champaign-Urbana, But Somehow Fails

Rauner Claims Words Were “Taken Out of Context” One day after WCIA reported that Governor Bruce Rauner “appeared to blame the people of Champaign-Urbana for big technology companies leaving the state,” Rauner sort of apologized to community leaders for his remarks following a fierce backlash. But, unable to take full responsibility for anything, Rauner also claimed that “my statements got…

GOP Unity Watch – Day 1: Warren Snubs McMaster

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GOP Unity Watch – Day 1: Warren Snubs McMaster

Citing Record of Corruption and Failure, Warren Won’t Endorse McMaster If Henry McMaster thought the battle within his own party ended last night, he was sadly mistaken. McMaster barely squeaked out a win over political novice John Warren, and there was no sign of party unity in his concession speech last night: From the Greenville…

MEMO: Larry Hogan: Vulnerable Heading into General Election

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MEMO: Larry Hogan: Vulnerable Heading into General Election

MEMO To: Interested Parties From: DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson Date: June 27, 2018 Re: Larry Hogan: Vulnerable Heading into General Election 2018 is shaping up to be a tough year for Republicans across the country. That challenge is magnified for Republicans who refused to stand up to President Trump on key issues, have deep…

DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Oklahoma

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DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Oklahoma

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding Oklahoma GOP primary election results: “Tonight Mick Cornett and Kevin Stitt failed to secure the GOP nomination, and that means Republicans are facing two more months of nasty campaigning and expensive party infighting,” said Pearson. “But regardless of who eventually secures the…

DGA Statement on Ben Jealous’ Primary Victory in Maryland

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DGA Statement on Ben Jealous’ Primary Victory in Maryland

Tonight, DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (WA) released the following statement on Ben Jealous winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Maryland: “Congratulations to Ben Jealous on his victory in Maryland. As a community organizer and civil rights leader, Ben has a history of bringing people together to accomplish big things. Maryland needs a governor…

DGA Statement on Drew Edmondson’s Primary Victory in Oklahoma

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DGA Statement on Drew Edmondson’s Primary Victory in Oklahoma

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on former Attorney General Drew Edmondson winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Oklahoma: “Congratulations to Drew Edmondson for earning the Democratic nomination in Oklahoma,” said Inslee. “A Muskogee native, Navy veteran and Oklahoma’s Attorney General for 16 years, Drew has spent…

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