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DGA Statement on Bill Schuette’s Primary Victory in Michigan

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Attorney General Bill Schuette’s gubernatorial nomination in Michigan: “Bill Schuette emerges from Michigan’s GOP primary as a broken candidate nominated by a divided party. Throughout this primary, Republicans have attacked Bill Schuette for his record of looking out for himself and his…

VIDEO: Hogan Praises “Cooperative and Good” Trump Administration

Hogan Says He Has Good Relationship with President Trump Last week, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was asked about the President and responded by praising Trump and saying they have a “pretty good” relationship. Despite President Trump’s dangerous policies that threaten Maryland’s families and economy, Hogan said the Trump Administration has been “very cooperative and good.”…

Roundup: ‘Poser’ Johnson and ‘Disappointment’ Pawlenty Berate Each Other at GOP Debate

Nasty GOP Debates Highlight Two Bad Choices for Minnesota With a week to go, the tone in the Minnesota GOP primary has gone to eleven this weekend after failed governor and DC lobbyist Tim Pawlenty faced the GOP party-endorsed candidate Jeff Johnson. Pawlenty and Johnson traded insults as they continue to cozy up to Trump…

Gov. Deal: Georgia GOP Still Reeling From ‘Bitter’ and ‘Expensive’ Primary

Deal: “Republican candidates beat up on each other…while the other side just got to sit back and watch.” It’s been over a week since the divisive Republican primary runoff, and the Georgia GOP is still dealing with the fallout. Governor Nathan Deal admitted to the Albany Herald that the expensive and nasty Republican runoff between…

ICYMI: Hogan Melts Down, Attacks Mueller Investigation, Dismisses Criticism of Trump

This weekend, Frank Bruni published a rambling and highly revealing interview with Governor Larry Hogan. During the course of this interview, the Maryland governor attacked the Mueller investigation, said Trump’s Muslim ban “wasn’t impacting our state,” and refused to speak out against Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee. Hogan also complained that the interview wasn’t favorable enough…

Watch: Inslee on Democratic Govs: ‘Donald Trump Cannot Stop Us’

In case you missed it, DGA Chair Gov. Jay Inslee went on ABC’s This Week and MSNBC’s Kasie DC to talk about the importance of electing Democratic governors and the momentum Democratic candidates have in their races around the country. Democratic candidates are running on expanding access to health care, fighting back against the chaos…

Another Election Analyst Finds Rauner Re-Election Chances Adrift in Space

Indian Astrologist Joins National Analysts in Seeing Race Moving Towards Democrats While Mercury is still in retrograde, Governor Bruce Rauner’s flailing reelection campaign just got another bad sign. With less than 100 days left, an Indian astrologer (courtesy of the India Times) studied the planets and predicted Democratic nominee J.B. Pritzker would prevail over Rauner in the…

DGA Statement on Republican Primary in Tennessee

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding the Republican primary in Tennessee: “Bill Lee is a shady businessman who is pushing a divisive social agenda that threatens the state’s economy,” said Pearson. “Lee would bring job-killing discrimination bills to Tennessee and would waste taxpayer dollars on expensive legal battles…

DGA Statement on Karl Dean’s Primary Victory in Tennessee

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement about former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s primary victory in Tennessee: “Congratulations to Karl Dean on his primary victory in Tennessee,” said Inslee. “Karl will build a great state the same way he rebuilt a great city. As mayor, Karl led Nashville through the Great Recession…

DGA Releases New Video on Rauner Running Away from Trump Questions

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video showcasing Governor Bruce Rauner’s refusal to take a stand on President Donald Trump. Rauner often acts as Trump’s silent supporter in Illinois, but when it comes time for him to stand up for Illinois voters, Rauner runs away from the tough questions. Just last week with Trump in…

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