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Republican Governors to Trump Administration: We May or May Not Campaign With You…But Send Us Checks!

The bizarre dance Republican governors are doing with the Trump Administration took another odd turn recently when several of them accepted checks from Vice President Mike Pence while simultaneously dodging questions about their willingness to campaign with President Trump. Politico reported on November 21st that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, and Florida…

Brian Calley Launches Campaign For Third Term of Snyder Disaster in Michigan

Chaotic Republican Primary Continues Racing to the Right Today, Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley launched his bid for Governor to continue the tenure of his “fabulous partner” Rick Snyder. But Calley carries serious baggage: His previous claim to fame was ignoring the health crisis posed by Flint’s tainted water and criticizing public officials who tried…

DGA Calls on Rauner to Return Funds from Mega-Donor Propping Up Alleged Child Predator Roy Moore

Rauner Must Return $2.6 Million From Mega-Donor Richard Uihlein Bankrolling Pro-Roy Moore Super PAC Uihlein Has Spent Millions More Supporting Rauner’s In-State Allies Yesterday, the Daily Beast reported Illinois businessman and mega-donor Richard Uihlein is the “chief financier” of a pro-Roy Moore Super PAC. Uihlein’s $100,000 donation is reportedly going to ads propping up Roy Moore, who has…

500 Jobs Coming to Rhode Island, Thanks to Raimondo’s Commitment to Education and Economy

Infosys Cites State’s Education System in Decision to Pick RI Today, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Infosys, a global leader in the IT industry, plans on building a new “Design and Innovation Hub” in Providence. The company is expected to hire 500 Rhode Islanders over the next five years. “We are excited to welcome…

Rauner, Nation’s Most Vulnerable Incumbent, Set to Face Primary Challenge

Rauner’s Unpopularity with Own Party is Dragging Down Failing Reelection Bid The hits just keep on coming for Bruce Rauner’s failing reelection bid. Already known as the “most vulnerable incumbent” in America, Bruce Rauner is set to face a primary challenge as State Rep. Jeanne Ives announced she would file the maximum number of ballot…

Rauner Stuck in Pickle as Opponent Comes Out Strong for Trump

Rauner Still Has Not Even Said if He Voted for President Trump Governor Bruce Rauner’s caught in a political pickle. Last night, his primary opponent, State Rep. Jeanne Ives, addressed a crowd of Trump fans and declared her support for the President. Northern Public Radio wrote that Ives said she voted for Trump and “still…

Rauner Still MIA While GOP Congress Pushes Plan that Would Raise Middle-Class Taxes

New Analysis Finds 50% of Americans and 65% of Middle-Income Americans Face a Tax Hike As the GOP attempt to overhaul taxes picks up steam, Governor Bruce Rauner is nowhere to be found. According to Illinois’ Senators, Rauner has refused to answer their letters asking for comment on how the GOP’s tax plan might impact the…

Cincinnati Enquirer Headline: “Ohio’s Republican governor candidates: I’m most like Donald Trump. No, I am.”

In case you missed it, the Cincinnati Enquirer highlighted how the Ohio GOP primary has turned into a 4-way Trump lovefest. Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, Rep. Jim Renacci, Secretary of State Jon Husted, and Attorney General Mike DeWine are waging an all-out charm offensive on the GOP base – criticizing Republican Governor John Kasich while…

ICYMI: Republican Governors Struggling in the Age of Trump

In case you missed it, the New York Times reported on the ongoing anxiety Republican governors feel heading into 2018. After Donald Trump’s unpopularity played a large factor in the Democratic sweep of New Jersey and Virginia, Republicans are struggling with whether to embrace or run from the president. Several governors even made personal pleas…

DGA Statement on Governor Kay Ivey’s Decision to Support Accused Child Predator Roy Moore

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s decision to support accused child predator Roy Moore in the Senate election: “The voters of Alabama will remember Governor Ivey’s decision to endorse an accused child predator for public office. While Senator Richard Shelby and other Republicans broke from…

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