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Rauner Has Been “Crystal Clear” – He’s Refusing to Protect Families from Gun Violence

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner absurdly claimed he has been “crystal clear” about his stance on guns. In the past few weeks, Rauner’s been asked what he would specifically do to prevent gun violence, and Rauner’s responded by calling for “conversation” and “examination” and said he would be “open to considering changes.” Nothing ambiguous about that. Chicago Mayor Rahm…

ICYMI: KC Star Editorial Slams Colyer for Upholding Brownback-Era Discrimination Policy

“So much for Colyer’s much ballyhooed ‘new tone.’” In case you missed it, Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer is under fire for refusing to reinstate LGBTQ protections for state workers, effectively upholding his predecessor Sam Brownback’s position. The Kansas City Star editorial board published a scathing editorial criticizing Colyer for following in Brownback’s footsteps and scaring…

Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Shawn Moody Suggests Teachers Use Fire Extinguishers to Stop School Shootings

Shawn Moody, a Republican running for Governor of Maine, said in a radio interview this week that fire extinguishers would work as a “great deterrent” for school shootings. According to The Hill, Moody suggested that “instead of passing new restrictions on gun rights, teachers could use fire extinguishers that are already in every school.” Moody said,…

GOP Civil War: Laxalt and Sandoval Do Battle Again

Sandoval Calls Laxalt’s School Safety Summit “Redundant” Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is once again clashing with Attorney General Adam Laxalt after he found out Laxalt plans to host a competing school safety summit. Sandoval effectively called Laxalt’s event a waste of time saying, “I would imagine that much if not all of that is redundant…

Why Wait? Chicago Sun-Times Calls For Leadership From Rauner On Gun Violence Prevention

“We Need A Signal — Now — That The Governor Is Ready To Join The Effort To Reduce Gun Violence.” So far, Governor Bruce Rauner’s been ducking the gun violence prevention debate raging in Springfield and across the country. He’s called for “conversation” and “examination” and said he would be “open to considering changes.” He…

Fung’s Silence Speaks Volumes

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s fear of letting voters know where he stands on important issues shows he lacks the strong leadership needed to serve as Rhode Island’s Governor. Fung’s pattern of ducking important issues reached laughable proportions last week when he refused to comment on public criticism about his long silences on issues that matter…

ICYMI: Steve Israel to Democrats: Don’t Be Distracted by 2018 Midterms

In case you missed it, Roll Call interviewed former DCCC chairman Steve Israel about the importance of winning governor’s races and the role governors play in shaping Congressional elections. Even if Democrats win back the House this year, Republicans still hold an institutional advantage thanks to gerrymandering. Israel is an adviser to the DGA’s “Unrig…

Rauner Tells Voter One Thing, Then Tells Reporters Another, On Guns Safety Bills

The Effingham Daily News reported that Governor Bruce Rauner told a voter he was going to veto the gun violence prevention bills heading for his desk, despite publicly saying he is considering the legislation. The Daily News quoted Justin Oseland of Cumberland County, who said the Governor was clear about his intent to veto the pending bills:…

DGA Launches Digital Ad Campaign Holding Rauner Accountable for Gun Safety Failure

Today, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new digital ad campaign holding Governor Bruce Rauner accountable for his failure to lead on gun safety. As Governor, Rauner has failed to take on the NRA or fight for bold reforms that will keep families safe. The DGA’s ad campaign will call on Rauner to show leadership…

It’s Not So Peachy for Georgia Republicans

Gov. Deal Slams 2018 GA-Gov Candidates for ‘Unbecoming Squabble’ with Delta Yesterday, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal slammed the 2018 Republican gubernatorial field for embarrassing the state over a dispute with Delta. Several GOP candidates running to replace Deal picked a fight with the airline for cutting ties with the NRA. The fight was lampooned on…

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