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Rating Change: RGA Recruiting Failure Moves PA into “Likely Dem”

Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Wolf in a “Stronger Position” Heading into Reelection The RGA’s recruiting failure in Pennsylvania looks like it’s costing them. This week, Sabato’s Crystal Ball announced a change in their race rating from Lean Dem to Likely Dem. In addition to Governor Wolf’s strong fundraising numbers and rising popularity, the analysts cite Republican’s…

DGA Statement on Tim Pawlenty’s Entry into the Minnesota Governor’s Race

Today, DGA Deputy Communications Director David Turner released the following statement in response to Tim Pawlenty’s entry into the Minnesota governor’s race: “Tim Pawlenty left the state of Minnesota in shambles to go make millions shilling for Wall Street. Upon heading to Washington D.C., Pawlenty left the state of Minnesota with a $6 billion budget…

Day 16: Jeanne “The Godfather” Ives to Rauner “Revenge Is A Dish That Tastes Best When It Is Cold”

Future resident of Italy, Governor Bruce Rauner, made news yesterday after donating Mario Puzo’s Godfather papers to the Dartmouth Library, but Rauner could learn a thing or two from Puzo’s words. Like Puzo’s characters, Rauner is stuck in his own inter-organization power struggle with state Representative Jeanne Ives. After years of Rauner’s lies and betrayals, Ives declared a vendetta against the failed Governor,…

After Failing Teachers, Governor Mary Fallin Compares Them to Spoiled Teenagers

Latest News Apr 04, 2018

After Failing Teachers, Governor Mary Fallin Compares Them to Spoiled Teenagers

Fallin Compares Teachers to a “Teenage Kid That Wants a Better Car” Governor Mary Fallin is struggling to come to grips with the scope of her failures in Oklahoma. Rather than take responsibility for the problems created by her drastic cuts to education funding, the governor had the audacity to accuse the teachers of being…

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

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…

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Rating Change: RGA Recruiting Failure Moves PA into “Likely Dem”

DGA Statement on Tim Pawlenty’s Entry into the Minnesota Governor’s Race

Day 16: Jeanne “The Godfather” Ives to Rauner “Revenge Is A Dish That Tastes Best When It Is Cold”

After Failing Teachers, Governor Mary Fallin Compares Them to Spoiled Teenagers

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