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ICYMI: Gov. Jim Justice Urged Businesses to Reopen Safely, but Complaints Say His Luxury Hotel Didn’t

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ICYMI: Gov. Jim Justice Urged Businesses to Reopen Safely, but Complaints Say His Luxury Hotel Didn’t

“I do think it is very difficult for the people who are appointed by the governor to enforce the rules the same way as they would for other businesses.” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice allowed restaurants to open last month and urged them “over and over and over” again to be cautious. But in typical…

DGA Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to End the Affordable Care Act

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DGA Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to End the Affordable Care Act

Today, the Trump administration is expected to formally file briefs in support of striking down the entire Affordable Care Act. DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: “Democratic governors are the strongest line of defense against the harmful Trump agenda, and we are taking wide-sweeping action to codify ACA provisions, expand…

ICYMI: Who, me? Missouri Gov. Mike Parson passes the buck again as COVID-19 cases surge

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ICYMI: Who, me? Missouri Gov. Mike Parson passes the buck again as COVID-19 cases surge

“When the state needed a leader, what it got was Mike Parson.” Yesterday, the Kansas City Star Editorial Board called out GOP Gov. Mike Parson for announcing he would not take responsibility for the increase of COVID-19 cases in Missouri. The Ed Board said: “Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says any random person walking the hallways…

Govs On Deck – June 24, 2020

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Govs On Deck – June 24, 2020

Good Wednesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!”  We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us…

“No Different Than the Flu”: Gov. Mike Parson Bucks Responsibility for COVID-19, Likens Virus To The Flu Or Car Wrecks

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“No Different Than the Flu”: Gov. Mike Parson Bucks Responsibility for COVID-19, Likens Virus To The Flu Or Car Wrecks

At a press conference yesterday, GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson refused to take responsibility for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, likened the virus to the flu or a car wreck, and harassed a reporter, all in one minute. When asked whether he takes responsibility for the virus’s toll on Missouri after he chose to…

As Mike Cooney Launches “Women for Cooney,” Greg Gianforte’s Anti-Women Record Comes Under Fire

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As Mike Cooney Launches “Women for Cooney,” Greg Gianforte’s Anti-Women Record Comes Under Fire

Gianforte Has Missed Key Votes For Women And Families In Congress While Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney reaffirms his commitment to women’s rights and launches “Women for Cooney”, GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte’s anti-women record is coming under attack. Over the past few weeks, Montanans have admonished Gianforte for missing more votes in Congress than 93%…

DGA Statement on President Trump’s Testing Comments At Tulsa Rally

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DGA Statement on President Trump’s Testing Comments At Tulsa Rally

At a campaign rally in Tulsa, President Trump mocked COVID-19 testing, saying he told his staff: “Slow the testing down, please.” Trump’s team tried to defend the comment as a joke, but Trump has frequently claimed if we stopped testing, we’d have very few cases and refused to clarify his comments in an interview released…

ICYMI: Dem Govs Will Play Key Role in 2020 Presidential Race

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ICYMI: Dem Govs Will Play Key Role in 2020 Presidential Race

  “They are seen as steady leaders who have done a good job handling this crisis. And that’s a great contrast to how people are viewing Trump right now.” Democratic governors represent a sharp contrast to President Trump in their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Trump administration fumbled its response and refused to…

Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

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Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’ve got a long one today. We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a…

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding DACA Program

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DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding DACA Program

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling that blocked the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “Today’s Supreme Court decision isn’t just a win for Dreamers – it’s a win for all Americans. Dreamers grew up here, went to school…

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