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DGA Statement on Republican Runoff in South Carolina

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding Henry McMaster’s nomination in South Carolina: “Henry McMaster is a corrupt political insider who represents the worst of Columbia,” said Pearson.“Despite being the sitting governor and having the president’s endorsement, McMaster just barely made it out of his own close primary because…

DGA Statement on Larry Hogan’s Nomination in Maryland

Tonight, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Governor Larry Hogan’s nomination in Maryland: “Governor Hogan is running scared. Maryland Democrats are fired up and enthusiastic about electing a Democratic Governor who will stand up to President Trump and his dangerous agenda that hurts Maryland families. Governor Hogan has failed that test…

National Press: ‘Democrats Have Reason to be Optimistic’ in South Carolina Gov Race

Today, the Washington Post’s The Fix highlighted Democrats’ growing chances in the South Carolina gubernatorial election. The Post pointed to the strength of Democratic nominee James Smith and the impact of the divisive Republican runoff, which concludes today. NBC News’ First Read also projected today that that the race could be “surprisingly competitive” come November. Read more about the race…

VIDEO: Schuette Ducks – 4 TIMES IN A ROW – on Trump’s Family Separations

WLNS to Schuette: “Why Don’t You Want to Take a Stance on This?” Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette ducked questions about Donald Trump’s family separations four times in a row in a segment that aired on WLNS Channel 6 News in Lansing yesterday evening. After Schuette refused to answer the question three times in a row, WLNS…

DGA Launches FreeRentFung.com

New Digital Video, Website Highlight Mayor Fung’s Campaign Finance Scandals As Cranston Mayor Allan Fung continues to take heat for his recently reported campaign finance scandals, the DGA is launching a new digital video and website at FreeRentFung.com. At this site, Rhode Islanders can learn more about Mayor Fung’s history of taking special deals and not…

Meet Henry McMaster: 5 Reasons He Needs Trump to Bail Him Out…Again

Latest News Jun 25, 2018

Meet Henry McMaster: 5 Reasons He Needs Trump to Bail Him Out…Again

Corruption and Scandal Define McMaster’s Career Tonight, Donald Trump is heading to South Carolina once again to prop up Henry McMaster’s reelection campaign. This is the second time Trump has had to bail out the McMaster campaign in less than a year, and it’s all because the governor can’t escape the damage from his corruption…

ICYMI – Inslee on CNN: We Need To Elect Governors That “Will Stand Up to Donald Trump”

Latest News Jun 25, 2018

ICYMI – Inslee on CNN: We Need To Elect Governors That “Will Stand Up to Donald Trump”

In case you missed it, DGA chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) appeared on Cuomo Prime Time on Friday night to talk about the importance of electing more Democratic governors this year. With 36 gubernatorial races around the country, Democrats have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make historic gains. And as Inslee noted, governors have been the most effective firewall…

Rauner’s Reelection Takes Another Hit as Republican Sam McCann Officially Enters Gov Race

Latest News Jun 25, 2018

Rauner’s Reelection Takes Another Hit as Republican Sam McCann Officially Enters Gov Race

Today, Republican state Senator Sam McCann will reportedly file to run for governor on the Conservative Party ticket, further hurting Governor Bruce Rauner’s reelection campaign. Rauner’s already seen as “easily the most vulnerable incumbent,” and McCann’s candidacy in the race “would be expected to draw support from GOP base voters” and further complicate Rauner’s unity efforts. Rauner’s already been unable to move…

Dem Govs to Sessions: ‘Protect Our Constituents With Pre-existing Conditions’

Latest News Jun 25, 2018

Dem Govs to Sessions: ‘Protect Our Constituents With Pre-existing Conditions’

In Letter, Nine Governors Demand Sessions Defend ACA in Court In case you missed it, last week nine Democratic governors sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions demanding that the Department of Justice defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. In an effort to undermine the law, the DOJ recently announced that it…

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Inslee Hits the Trail for Fred Hubbell

Latest News Jun 25, 2018

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Inslee Hits the Trail for Fred Hubbell

DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee hit the campaign trail in Iowa this weekend for Fred Hubbell. Photo from @JayInslee Photo from: @CaroRCummings See below for a roundup of coverage Radio Iowa: Iowa governor’s race ‘top tier’ in 2018, according to DGA chair The governor of Washington state is in Iowa, campaigning with and for Iowa…

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DGA Statement on Republican Runoff in South Carolina

DGA Statement on Larry Hogan’s Nomination in Maryland

National Press: ‘Democrats Have Reason to be Optimistic’ in South Carolina Gov Race

VIDEO: Schuette Ducks – 4 TIMES IN A ROW – on Trump’s Family Separations

DGA Launches FreeRentFung.com

Meet Henry McMaster: 5 Reasons He Needs Trump to Bail Him Out…Again

ICYMI – Inslee on CNN: We Need To Elect Governors That “Will Stand Up to Donald Trump”

Rauner’s Reelection Takes Another Hit as Republican Sam McCann Officially Enters Gov Race

Dem Govs to Sessions: ‘Protect Our Constituents With Pre-existing Conditions’

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Inslee Hits the Trail for Fred Hubbell