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DGA Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

Latest News Aug 22, 2018

DGA Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

Today, Nevada Families First, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Buzzed.” The ad highlights Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s record of working on behalf of his billionaire donors instead of fighting for Nevada families. Laxalt took $2.5 million from the oil billionaire Koch Brothers’ network. He opposed efforts…

New Emails Reveal Mike DeWine Ignored Concerns About Officers’ Expired Vests While Shopping for His Own

Latest News Aug 22, 2018

New Emails Reveal Mike DeWine Ignored Concerns About Officers’ Expired Vests While Shopping for His Own

DeWine’s Bulletproof Vest Scandal Expands, Raising Serious Questions about his Leadership as AG Emails obtained by the Associated Press reveal Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) agents and supervisors pleaded with Attorney General Mike DeWine to provide them with new bulletproof vests that weren’t past their expiration date. More than half of BCI agents were…

DGA Statement on Alaska Republican Primary

Latest News Aug 22, 2018

DGA Statement on Alaska Republican Primary

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Jared Leopold released the following statement on Mike Dunleavy’s gubernatorial nomination in Alaska: “Mike Dunleavy is a far-right candidate who has set records for incompetence in Juneau,” said Leopold. “After 3.5 years of failed leadership in Juneau, the last thing Alaska needs is a divisive, partisan warrior as governor. “Mike Dunleavy…

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Primary Victory in Alaska

Latest News Aug 22, 2018

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Primary Victory in Alaska

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Mark Begich winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Alaska: “Congratulations to Mark Begich on winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Alaska,” said Inslee. “Mark’s nomination makes Alaska a significant pickup opportunity for Democrats this November. “Mark has a record of…

DGA Statement on the Wyoming Primary

Latest News Aug 22, 2018

DGA Statement on the Wyoming Primary

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on state Rep. Mary Throne’s primary victory in Wyoming: “Congratulations to Mary Throne on her primary victory in Wyoming,” said Pearson. “Mary is a bipartisan leader who will work to expand access to affordable health care, invest in education and grow Wyoming’s economy.…

Rauner Admin Can’t Find “Tens of Thousands” of Jobs Created from Overseas Trips

Where Are The Jobs? Rauner Job Creation Record “Is A Disaster” In a revealing interview this weekend, Governor Bruce Rauner was challenged on his failed record of job creation and his empty rhetoric on accomplishments. Rauner returned from a European trade trip nearly three four months ago promising “many thousands” would be announced in the “next few weeks” –…

DGA Backed Group Launches New Ad In New Mexico

Today, Stronger New Mexico, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Clear.” The ad highlights Republican Congressman Steve Pearce’s shady deals for special interests and the fact that he was named one of the “Most Corrupt Members of Congress” by an independent watchdog group. Watch the new thirty second…

Former Walker Cabinet Secretary Endorses, Cuts Ad for Tony Evers

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this morning that a former member of Governor Scott Walker’s cabinet has endorsed Tony Evers over his former boss. In a new ad for the Evers campaign, former Financial Institutions Secretary Peter Bildsten says that he was required to give special treatment to Walker campaign donors and told to not create…

First Poll of General Election Finds Tony Evers Up Five Over Scott Walker

A new poll last week, the first of Wisconsin’s general election campaign, found Democrat Tony Evers beating Governor Scott Walker by 5 points, 49 to 44. According to Wisconsin Public Radio, the PPP poll also found Walker’s approval rating underwater, with 50% disapproving of his job performance compared to 46% who approved. A polling analyst…

Walker’s Bad Week Gets Worse

Sabato’s Crystal Ball: ‘It’s been clear for a while that Walker is in a tough spot.’ It’s been a tough week to be Scott Walker. Walker headed into primary night in the ‘worst polling position’ that he has ever been in going into a general election, and his prospects only seem to be getting worse…

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DGA Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

New Emails Reveal Mike DeWine Ignored Concerns About Officers’ Expired Vests While Shopping for His Own

DGA Statement on Alaska Republican Primary

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Primary Victory in Alaska

DGA Statement on the Wyoming Primary

Rauner Admin Can’t Find “Tens of Thousands” of Jobs Created from Overseas Trips

DGA Backed Group Launches New Ad In New Mexico

Former Walker Cabinet Secretary Endorses, Cuts Ad for Tony Evers

First Poll of General Election Finds Tony Evers Up Five Over Scott Walker

Walker’s Bad Week Gets Worse