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DGA Statement on Steve Pearce’s Nomination in New Mexico

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce’s gubernatorial nomination in New Mexico: “Rep. Steve Pearce is too extreme for New Mexico. “New Mexico Republicans just nominated a Donald Trump clone for governor. Steve Pearce is ranked asone of the top 10 most far-right Republican members…

Rauner Still Needs to Answer for His Admin’s Mismanagement at Quincy

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner returns to the Quincy Veterans’ Home where three years of Legionnaires’ outbreaks killed 13 and enveloped his administration in scandal. The past six months has been a constant drip of new revelations about the Rauner administration’s fatal mismanagement at Quincy, and instead of addressing what went wrong, Rauner’s team has focused…

MEMO: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election

MEMO To: Interested Parties From: DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson Date: June 5, 2018 Re: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election As Iowa voters cast their ballots today in the state’s primary election, Governor Kim Reynolds finds herself in a vulnerable position that is sure to worsen as she heads into the general election…

Rauner Says Budget Was Only Possible Thanks to Donald Trump’s Policies

Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed a full-year budget for the first time since he was inaugurated in 2015 and went out of his way to praise President Donald Trump’s policies for helping make it happen. Asked why a budget happened this year and not in his first three years, Rauner offered one theory when he said Illinois was “fortunate” to…

After Pawlenty Thumbed Nose At Activists, GOP Convention-Goers Let Him Have It

“Disappointed”, “He should have been here”, “Disgrace”, “Turned his back on the Republican Party” Tim Pawlenty decided to skip the Minnesota GOP endorsement convention so he could spend a few extra months banking a few more paychecks from Wall Street. As you can imagine, the reaction from Republican activists – who affiliate with Trump more…

ICYMI – Sun Editorial: Laxalt takes self-serving approach to Republican primary

In case you missed it, the Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board slammed Adam Laxalt for trying to get two of his opponents removed from the only GOP gubernatorial debate before the primary. Throughout the campaign, Laxalt has tried to hide from voters, press, and anyone else who might be critical of him. From donor protection…

What Was the Point of Rauner’s Three Year Budget Crisis?

The Democratic Governors Association releases the following statement through spokesperson Sam Salustro regarding news that Governor Bruce Rauner signed the first budget of his term after forcing the state to endure three years of crises: “Bruce Rauner’s budget signature is three years too late. Thanks to Rauner’s failed leadership, Illinois’ debt soared, credit rating dropped,…

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Candidacy in Alaska

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding Mark Begich’s announced candidacy in the Alaska governor’s race: “Mark Begich’s candidacy gives Democrats a strong opportunity to retake the governorship in Alaska,”said Pearson. “Mark Begich has a record of bringing people together to get things done, and he will provide a…

Rauner Cannot Go Anywhere Without Being Reminded of Two-Year Budget Crisis

Macomb Bypass Project Shut Down Last Year When Rauner Vetoed State Budget Today, Governor Bruce Rauner will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at a project that exemplifies the consequences of Rauner’s two-year budget crisis. The Macomb Bypass was one of about 700 projects halted last year when Rauner vetoed the state’s first budget in two-years. The…

Cagle and Kemp Play the Blame Game in Bloody Runoff

Long, Ugly Runoff Already Unnerving Many Republicans Just how worried are Republicans about the runoff between Sec. of State Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle? It’s been a little over a week, and the only thing the candidates can agree on is that the runoff is bad news for both of them. Cagle and…

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