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DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Texas

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DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Texas

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the nominations of Lupe Valdez and Gov. Greg Abbott for governor in Texas: “Congratulations to Lupe Valdez on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Texas,” said Pearson. “An Army veteran and Dallas County Sheriff, Lupe has been serving her community and…

DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Arkansas

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DGA Statement on the Primary Elections in Arkansas

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the nominations of Jared Henderson and Gov. Asa Hutchinson for governor in Arkansas: “Congratulations to Jared Henderson on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor of Arkansas,”said Pearson. “As someone who has devoted his career building a stronger economy and better schools, Jared…

DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Georgia

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DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Georgia

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on the Republican primary results in Georgia: “This primary has revealed the Republican candidates as the extreme far-right ideologues they really are,” said Pearson. “Now that we’re down to two candidates, Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp are about to put on a two-month…

DGA Statement on Stacey Abrams’ Primary Victory in Georgia

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DGA Statement on Stacey Abrams’ Primary Victory in Georgia

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Vice Chair Gov. Gina Raimondo (D-RI) released the following statements on Stacey Abrams’ primary victory in Georgia: “Congratulations to Stacey Abrams on her primary victory in Georgia,” said Inslee. “Stacey has a clear plan to build an inclusive economy in Georgia that works for everyone. As governor,…

Patricia Morgan Rubs Elbows With Trump Administration

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Patricia Morgan Rubs Elbows With Trump Administration

Trump Approval Underwater with Rhode Island Voters by 30 Points Yesterday, Rhode Island’s Patricia Morgan visited the White House and hobnobbed with President Trump and high ranking Administration officials, an interesting campaign strategy for a candidate running in a state where the President’s approval rating is underwater by a whopping 30 points. Photos on Twitter show…

EXCLUSIVE: Footage from Rauner’s Belated GOP Unity Luncheon

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EXCLUSIVE: Footage from Rauner’s Belated GOP Unity Luncheon

Today, Republican leaders gathered together at the City Club of Chicago in a desperate attempt to unite their fractured party behind Governor Bruce Rauner. Things did not go so well. WATCH HERE Four years ago, Rauner and the Illinois Republican Party held a unity luncheon the morning after his primary victory. Today’s event was the closest Rauner came to…

The Stefanowski Budget Plan: From the People Who Brought You Sam Brownback’s Kansas Disaster

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The Stefanowski Budget Plan: From the People Who Brought You Sam Brownback’s Kansas Disaster

Art Laffer Was Architect of Brownback Failed Tax Experiment Bob Stefanowski wants to turn Connecticut into Kansas. At least that’s what he’s telling voters with his latest ad. In the ad, Stefanowski touts his budget plan that was “developed by the same highly regarded economists” who worked for Reagan. On the screen we see Stefanowski,…

Day 63: Rauner’s Unity Effort Up in Flames as Ives Calls on Party Leadership to Resign

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Day 63: Rauner’s Unity Effort Up in Flames as Ives Calls on Party Leadership to Resign

Governor Bruce Rauner’s unity effort went up in flames yesterday as state Representative Jeanne Ives called on the entire party leadership to step down. Over the weekend, Rauner’s allies ceded control over the Illinois Republican Party in an effort to hold back a conservative revolt. But the Prairie State Wire is now reporting the deal was marred with bribery…

New Report Again Shows Rauner Admin Focused on Spin – Not Victims – In Quincy Aftermath

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New Report Again Shows Rauner Admin Focused on Spin – Not Victims – In Quincy Aftermath

Rauner Admin Refutes Local Coroner’s Findings About Resident’s Death This morning, a new WBEZ report once again showed Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration focused more on dodging responsibility than learning from their mistakes following the deadly Quincy Veterans’ Home Legionnaires’ outbreak. According to the report, Rauner’s administration refused to admit that one resident was not found for two days…

ICYMI: Champaign News-Gazette: “The GOP Dilemma Cannot be Understated”

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ICYMI: Champaign News-Gazette: “The GOP Dilemma Cannot be Understated”

Over the weekend, the Champaign News-Gazette Editorial Board sounded the alarm on Republicans’ disunity after a close and heated primary battle that nearly cost failed Governor Bruce Rauner his party’s nomination. Two months after the election, Rauner’s primary opponent still regularly attacks him and the Governor was forced to cede control of his party. Read the full article from the Champaign News-Gazette Editorial Board here or…

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