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Fung’s Failures: Wasting Taxpayer Dollars, Losing Jobs in Cranston

Today, Governor Gina Raimondo cut the ribbon to open the new Citizens Bank campus in Johnston, RI replacing its predecessor in Cranston. 3,000 jobs, 123 acres, and new infrastructure are already bringing massive benefits to Johnston’s residents. This development highlights a major contrast between Raimondo and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. When it comes to economic development, Fung’s record in Cranston has been…

CNN’s Enten: Walker ‘Could Be Gone Come November’

On CNN this morning, Senior Writer and Analyst for CNN Politics Harry Enten acknowledged the cold truth about Scott Walker’s third reelection campaign–he is in serious trouble. As Walker limps towards a general election, Enten cites the “worst polling position” Walker has ever faced, his balancing act between Donald Trump and Harley-Davidson, and Democratic enthusiasm.…

DGA Launches New Video in CT: Trump Lovefest

Today, Voters Choose Between 5 GOP Gov Candidates. All 5 Have Embraced Trump. Today, in honor of election day, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new web video “Trump Lovefest” in Connecticut to highlight the GOP governor candidates’ total support for President Trump. First Selectman Tim Herbst, David Stemerman, Mayor Mark Boughton, Bob Stefanowski, and…

EARLY RACE CALL: Trump Wins GOP Gov Primary in Connecticut

All GOP Gov Candidates Praise Trump Agenda, Fail to Criticize His Character With just a day before the Connecticut primary, the Trumpification of the CT GOP gubernatorial race is 100% complete. We already knew First Selectman Tim Herbst, David Stemerman, Mayor Mark Boughton, Bob Stefanowski, and Steve Obsitnik supported Trump. They all asked Trump to…

MEMO: Scott Walker Limping Into General Election

MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson DATE: August 13, 2018 RE: Scott Walker Limping Into General Election How the mighty have fallen. One-time “rising star” Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is now limping into his own general reelection campaign, down in the polls and with the political winds in his face. After…

“Tensions Rising Between Colyer and Kobach” as Messy Primary Drags On Into Week 2

United Behind Laura Kelly, Democrats Focus on Moving Past Brownback Years It’s week two of the Kansas GOP standoff between Gov. Jeff Colyer and Sec. of State Kris Kobach, and there’s no end in sight. With roughly a hundred votes separating them, both Colyer and Kobach are lawyering up preparing for a recount fight. The…

DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Hawaii

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on state Rep. Andria Tupola’s gubernatorial nomination in Hawaii: “Andria Tupola would be nothing more than a rubber stamp for the Trump agenda,” said Pearson.“Rep. Tupola proudly took selfies with President Trump and said that ‘we can mirror’ his policies in Hawaii. Hawaii…

DGA Statement on Governor David Ige’s Primary Victory in Hawaii

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement about Governor David Ige’s primary victory in Hawaii: “Congratulations to Governor David Ige on his primary victory in Hawaii,” said Inslee. “Under Governor Ige’s strong leadership, Hawaii now has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, while investing in infrastructure and a…

RGA in Full Panic Mode To Save Desperate Ducey

The Republican Governors Association booked $8.2 million in ad spending in Arizona in a vain attempt to save Governor Doug Ducey’s campaign. Three months out from election day, the RGA has already spent over 60% more than what the organization spent in 2014. There’s no secret why the RGA is pouring millions into Arizona to…

Rauner Coming Unglued Three Months Out

Down in the polls and with time running out, Governor Bruce Rauner’s desperate reelection campaign took a bizarre turn yesterday as the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent made a series of strange and outlandish remarks on the trail. At one point, Rauner channeled President Donald Trump by announcing a $1 million donation to his hand-picked Attorney…

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