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What They’re Saying: Scott Walker “Hitting the Panic Button”

Latest News Apr 04, 2018

What They’re Saying: Scott Walker “Hitting the Panic Button”

Following his electoral defeat last night, Governor Scott Walker sounded the alarm: “Tonight’s results show we are at risk of a #BlueWave in WI.” But don’t just take his word for it. Here’s what others are saying about Walker’s latest trouncing at the hands of Wisconsin voters: Politico Morning Score: “BAD NEWS FOR WALKER —…

Mike DeWine “Running Scared” in OH-GOV

Latest News Apr 04, 2018

Mike DeWine “Running Scared” in OH-GOV

DeWine Campaign Launching $1 Million Ad Buy to Prop Up Flailing Campaign Attorney General Mike DeWine is feeling the heat in the Ohio gubernatorial primary against Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor. Just look at this headline from The Columbus Dispatch: ‘Mike DeWine running scared with $1 million-plus TV buy’ He and Taylor have amped up their…

Day 15: “No Love Lost” Between Ives and Rauner Could Mean Trouble for Rauner’s Reelection

Latest News Apr 04, 2018

Day 15: “No Love Lost” Between Ives and Rauner Could Mean Trouble for Rauner’s Reelection

As days stretch into weeks, it’s becoming obvious that Governor Bruce Rauner and state Representative Jeanne Ives will not bury the hatchet any time soon. What’s less obvious is just how much damage their feud will do to Rauner’s reelection bid. As an unpopular incumbent running in a blue state with Democrats voting in record…

Winless Walker’s Losing Streak Continues

Latest News Apr 04, 2018

Winless Walker’s Losing Streak Continues

Today, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s latest electoral defeat: “If January’s special election was ‘a wake up call’ to Governor Scott Walker, today’s results were a blaring fire alarm for his struggling campaign. Scott Walker made this race a referendum on his governorship and he…

Day 14: Two Weeks Later, Have Rauner and Ives Spoken? “They Have Not”

Late yesterday, Capitol Fax confirmed state Representative Jeanne Ives and Governor Bruce Rauner still have not spoken since the primary. “They have not,” said an Ives campaign spokesperson. Rauner used his election night speech to tell the 48% of Republicans that voted against him – “I have heard you.” Two weeks later, he clearly has not. “Bruce…

Day 13: Rauner and Ives Feud Moves into Second Month

Latest News Apr 02, 2018

Day 13: Rauner and Ives Feud Moves into Second Month

It’s no April Fool’s joke – Governor Bruce Rauner’s and state Representative Jeanne Ives’ GOP feud is moving into its second month. Thirteen days ago, Ives nearly knocked off the incumbent Rauner by running a primary campaign on his dishonesty and management failures. Now, the calendar turns to April and Rauner has still not spoken with Ives or…

ICYMI: In S.C. GOP Gubernatorial Primary It’s Who Can Be ‘the Trumpiest Trumper on the Trump Train’

Latest News Apr 02, 2018

ICYMI: In S.C. GOP Gubernatorial Primary It’s Who Can Be ‘the Trumpiest Trumper on the Trump Train’

In case you missed it, a new article in The Post and Courier summed up the direction of the Republican gubernatorial primary in South Carolina as contest to see who is the “Trumpiest Trumper on the Trump train.” In an unexpectedly tight primary fight, Gov. Henry McMaster and his challengers are courting the far-right Trump…

Teacher Strikes and Education Cuts: Brought to You By Republican Governors Everywhere

Latest News Apr 02, 2018

Teacher Strikes and Education Cuts: Brought to You By Republican Governors Everywhere

Teachers in KY, AZ, OK Demand More Support for Schools This week, educators in Oklahoma, Arizona, and Kentucky are attracting national attention with public demonstrations demanding more support for their schools. The states all suffer from chronically underfunded education systems that force their teachers to provide their own school supplies, take second jobs, switch to…

ICYMI: Editorial: “Gov. Kim Reynolds clings to Iowa’s chief race-baiting nationalist, U.S. Rep. Steve King.”

Latest News Apr 02, 2018

ICYMI: Editorial: “Gov. Kim Reynolds clings to Iowa’s chief race-baiting nationalist, U.S. Rep. Steve King.”

The Quad-City Times is out with a new editorial today, blasting Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for her “tacit endorsement” of “vile hate speech” by keeping Rep. Steve King as her campaign chair despite his disturbing racist comments. See below for excerpts from the editorial or read it online HERE. Editorial: Why does Gov. Reynolds suffer Steve…

Fallin’s Failure: Oklahoma Education Crisis Comes to a Head

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin’s failure to adequately fund education is gaining national attention as teachers are contemplating a statewide strike. Educators in the state had not received a raise in a decade. Fallin granted the schools some emergency funds, but for many teachers, it’s too little too late. From the Associated Press report: In both…

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What They’re Saying: Scott Walker “Hitting the Panic Button”

Mike DeWine “Running Scared” in OH-GOV

Day 15: “No Love Lost” Between Ives and Rauner Could Mean Trouble for Rauner’s Reelection

Winless Walker’s Losing Streak Continues

Day 14: Two Weeks Later, Have Rauner and Ives Spoken? “They Have Not”

Day 13: Rauner and Ives Feud Moves into Second Month

ICYMI: In S.C. GOP Gubernatorial Primary It’s Who Can Be ‘the Trumpiest Trumper on the Trump Train’

Teacher Strikes and Education Cuts: Brought to You By Republican Governors Everywhere

ICYMI: Editorial: “Gov. Kim Reynolds clings to Iowa’s chief race-baiting nationalist, U.S. Rep. Steve King.”

Fallin’s Failure: Oklahoma Education Crisis Comes to a Head