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Republicans Are Bailing On Kobach

40% of GOP Legislators Refuse to Back Kobach Kris Kobach has a new problem: Republicans. After a contentious primary in Kansas that Kobach only won by 343 votes, tensions are still boiling over. Last week, former Republican governor Bill Graves shunned Kobach to endorse Democratic nominee Laura Kelly. And yesterday, the Kansas City Star reported…

MEMO: Panic in Walker World

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

MEMO: Panic in Walker World

Word around Wisconsin is that Team Walker is getting pretty nervous. As the AP recently reported, “Wisconsin’s tight race for governor is putting Republican Gov. Scott Walker on the defensive about his record on education, roads and health care.” There’s more than a whiff of panic in the air. Let’s do a quick recap: Walker spent $4 million on…

DGA Statement on Molly Kelly’s Primary Victory in New Hampshire

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

DGA Statement on Molly Kelly’s Primary Victory in New Hampshire

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Molly Kelly’s primary victory in New Hampshire: “Congratulations to Molly Kelly for winning the Democratic nomination for governor in New Hampshire,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “Molly will fight for Granite State families by improving New Hampshire’s schools and infrastructure, ensuring Granite Staters have access to…

DGA Statement on Chris Sununu’s Nomination in New Hampshire

Latest News Sep 12, 2018

DGA Statement on Chris Sununu’s Nomination in New Hampshire

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Governor Chris Sununu’s nomination in New Hampshire: “Over the past two years, Chris Sununu has made it clear at every turn that he puts special interests and Republican party politics ahead of the needs of the Granite State’s working families and small businesses. Whether…

“Buckle Up the Backwards Bus:” DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

Today, Nevada Families First, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad, “Express.” The ad highlights Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s cozy relationship with special interests, including the billionaire Koch brothers. Laxalt’s special interest donors have given him millions because they know they can count on him to oppose…

DGA Announces New $1 Million Donation to Mayor Andrew Gillum’s Political Committee, Forward Florida

Today, the DGA announced it donated $1 million to Andrew Gillum’s political committee, Forward Florida. This brings the DGA’s total donation to $2 million. “Andrew Gillum has strong grassroots momentum behind his campaign to rebuild Florida so that it works for everyone,” said DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson. “This additional $1 million investment will allow him to communicate…

Where’s Walker? Omaha Today, ??? Tomorrow

WheresScottWalker.com Tracks Walker’s Jet Set Lifestyle The same week he’s come under fire for taking 322 taxpayer-funded flights last year, Governor Scott Walker’s jetting out of Wisconsin again. His destination today: Omaha, Nebraska, where he will join fellow failed Governor Bruce Rauner for a conference. “Governor Walker has shown time and time again that he’d…

Laxalt’s Commitment To Cutting Education Funding Continues to Hurt Him

Nevada GOP Governor Brian Sandoval Declines to Defend Laxalt On Education The intraparty cold war between Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and GOP nominee Adam Laxalt continues to cast a pall over Laxalt’s bid for governor. Sandoval characterized Democrat Steve Sisolak’s latest ad on education, which supports continuing Governor Sandoval’s reforms, as beyond partisan politics. His…

As Rhode Island Primary Approaches, Fung Goes Full Trump

In advance of Wednesday’s Rhode Island primary, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is going full-Trump, a strategy that will certainly cause him problems should he advance to the general election. Over the weekend, it was reported that Fung sent out a fear-mongering mailer on “violent illegal immigrants.” On top of that, he’s been touting the endorsement…

Medicaid Expansion Looms Large in Governor’s Races

In case you missed it, Axios reported Democratic gubernatorial candidates are making Medicaid expansion a central theme in campaigns across the country. In the wake of sustained attacks by Republicans to undermine affordable health care, it’s more important than ever that Democrats win governor’s races to expand and protect access to healthcare. Democrats are focused…

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Republicans Are Bailing On Kobach

MEMO: Panic in Walker World

DGA Statement on Molly Kelly’s Primary Victory in New Hampshire

DGA Statement on Chris Sununu’s Nomination in New Hampshire

“Buckle Up the Backwards Bus:” DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Nevada

DGA Announces New $1 Million Donation to Mayor Andrew Gillum’s Political Committee, Forward Florida

Where’s Walker? Omaha Today, ??? Tomorrow

Laxalt’s Commitment To Cutting Education Funding Continues to Hurt Him

As Rhode Island Primary Approaches, Fung Goes Full Trump

Medicaid Expansion Looms Large in Governor’s Races