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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,…

Minnesota GOP Endorses Jeff Johnson After Tim Pawlenty Snubs Activists

Jun 03, 2018

Minnesota GOP Endorses Jeff Johnson After Tim Pawlenty Snubs Activists

Failed Governor Loses to Bachmann-Endorsed Jeff Johnson in Low Turnout Convention At today’s Minnesota Republican Convention, Republican activists sent a message to Tim Pawlenty – ignore us at your own peril. While Tim Pawlenty was working as a multi-million dollar lobbyist in Washington, D.C., Jeff Johnson was working for the Republican candidates across Minnesota. While…

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…

Laxalt Gets No Love From Sandoval

Shorter Sandoval: Stop Trying To Gut Education, Roll Back Women’s Health, and Break Up Nevada Families…. More than 100 days ago, Adam Laxalt told Nevadans he was actively seeking the support of Governor Sandoval. Today, he is still seeking that support. What’s the hold up? For starters, Laxalt’s commitment to gut education funding signed into…

Will Tim Pawlenty’s New Running Mate Desert Him Like His Last Lieutenant Governor?

Pawlenty’s Last Running Mate Snubbed Him In Favor Of His Opponent Once upon a time, not so long ago, Tim Pawlenty was governor and drove the state into the ground. His partner at the time was then-Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau. What did she think of his leadership? Well, she’s endorsed Pawlenty’s opponent Jeff Johnson this…

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

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

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

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

Minnesota GOP Endorses Jeff Johnson After Tim Pawlenty Snubs Activists

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Candidacy in Alaska

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

Cagle and Kemp Play the Blame Game in Bloody Runoff

Laxalt Gets No Love From Sandoval

Will Tim Pawlenty’s New Running Mate Desert Him Like His Last Lieutenant Governor?