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Rauner Courts “Nativist Extremist” Leader

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Rauner Courts “Nativist Extremist” Leader

Rauner Called Out by Fellow Republican for Courting Anti-Immigrant Extremist Yesterday, the Northwest Herald reported that Governor Bruce Rauner recently met with McHenry Country GOP leaders, including Diane Evertsen, former President of the “nativist extremist” group Minutemen Midwest. The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled them a “nativist extremist” group from 2007 to 2010 for writings that warned of a…

Does Governor Kim Reynolds Agree Dave Jamison’s Alleged Actions Are “Minor Improprieties”?

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Does Governor Kim Reynolds Agree Dave Jamison’s Alleged Actions Are “Minor Improprieties”?

Yesterday, the Des Moines Register reported that the chair of the board of the Iowa Finance Authority called former IFA Director Dave Jamison’s alleged misdeeds “some minor improprieties.” Jamison, a long time friend and ally of Governor Kim Reynolds, was fired earlier this spring over disturbing allegations of sexual harassment at the agency. Reynolds initially refused to…

MEMORANDUM: Ohio GOP Primary Leaves Party Fractured

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MEMORANDUM: Ohio GOP Primary Leaves Party Fractured

MEMORANDUM TO: Interested Parties FROM: David Turner, DGA RE: Ohio GOP Primary Leaves Party Fractured The Ohio Republican gubernatorial primary leaves the GOP fractured and broken while Democrats are solidly behind Richard Cordray. While Democrats debated policies, Republicans tore each other apart with a vicious personal campaign that imitated the policies and the tone of…

DGA Statement on Mike DeWine’s Nomination in Ohio

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DGA Statement on Mike DeWine’s Nomination in Ohio

Tonight, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Mike DeWine’s nomination in Ohio:  “Mike DeWine is a card-carrying member of the DC and Columbus swamp,” said Pearson. “In his 42 years in office, he’s shown that he’ll happily sell out Ohio middle-class families to benefit special interest donors and corrupt politicians. “DeWine…

DGA Statement on Richard Cordray’s Primary Victory in Ohio

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DGA Statement on Richard Cordray’s Primary Victory in Ohio

Tonight, DGA Chairman Jay Inslee released the following statement on Richard Cordray’s primary victory in Ohio: “Congratulations to Rich Cordray on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio,” said Governor Inslee. “Rich Cordray has spent his life fighting for consumers and middle-class families against powerful interests, and that’s how he’s going to govern. Rich…

Scott Walker’s Career of Failing to Appreciate Teachers

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Scott Walker’s Career of Failing to Appreciate Teachers

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day, Wisconsin voters are reminded of Governor Scott Walker’s long record of attacking teachers, cutting school funding, and hurting education and kids in the Badger State. Governor Walker slashed school funding by $800 million and led attacks on teachers that cut their pay, despite his record giveaways to special interests.…

PHOTOS: Knute Buehler’s Day Off

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PHOTOS: Knute Buehler’s Day Off

When asked about his conspicuous absence from the campaign trail, Oregon State Rep. Knute Buehler told the Associated Press on Saturday, “It’s not like I’m sitting at home watching movies.” Buehler’s lack of a public schedule begs the question: what exactly has he been doing while hiding from the campaign trail? While he claims he hasn’t been watching…

Ives Blasts Rauner Admin’s Attempt to Shift Blame for Deadly Quincy Legionnaires’ Outbreak

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Ives Blasts Rauner Admin’s Attempt to Shift Blame for Deadly Quincy Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Watch Ives on CLTV State Representative and veteran Jeanne Ives went on CLTV to blast Governor Bruce Rauner’s continued mismanagement of the state-run Quincy Veterans Home, where 13 people died from repeated Legionnaires’ outbreaks. Two-and-a-half years after the initial outbreak, the Rauner administration finally presented a plan to rebuild the home, but Ives took Rauner to task…

ILGOP Feud Continues – Ives Says Rauner “Never Actually Heard the Message that Was Sent to Him”

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ILGOP Feud Continues – Ives Says Rauner “Never Actually Heard the Message that Was Sent to Him”

While Governor Bruce Rauner claims he’s “unifying” Republicans, state Representative Jeanne Ives blasted the Governor’s lack of rapprochement with the 48% of Republicans that supported her in the primary. Ives went on CLTV and reiterated that they still, a month and a half later, have not spoken: Reporter: “The Governor says everything is fine between you and him. Let me…

Pawlenty Decries High Premiums, Forgets He Supported Tax Bill That is Causing Them

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Pawlenty Decries High Premiums, Forgets He Supported Tax Bill That is Causing Them

Pawlenty Supported GOP Tax Bill That is Jacking Up Premiums Yesterday, Tim Pawlenty took to twitter to lament rising healthcare premiums as a “big burden” for Minnesota families. And while rising health care costs are a huge problem, it’s hard to take Pawlenty’s concern seriously when he also threw his support behind the GOP tax…

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