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Republican Governors Practice Trump Two-Step at RGA Meeting in Austin

Fresh off a pair of embarrassing losses, the Republican Governors Association gathers this week in Austin TX to lick their wounds and practice the Trump Two-Step in preparation for 2018. 2017 Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Ed Gillespie and Kim Guadagno ran Trump-like campaigns and saw that strategy backfire spectacularly, so their 2018 candidates must now practice…

On ‘Our Home, Our Fight’ Tour, Rauner Still Fighting to Defend Disastrous Economic Record

Rauner Downplays Impact of Two-Year Budget Crisis That Devastated State, Exaggerates Job Growth Yesterday was the first day of Bruce Rauner’s “Our Home, Our Fight” reelection campaign tour and, despite each stop consisting only of company workers, Rauner had a hard time defending his record. At his first stop in Decatur, Rauner downplayed what was…

Campaign Launch FAIL: Adam Laxalt Stumbles Out of the Gate

Laxalt Angers Reporters, Republicans, Local Leaders – All in 2 Weeks! Between reporters, his fellow Republicans, and local leaders, there aren’t too many Nevadans left for Adam Laxalt to alienate—and he’s only been on the campaign trail for two weeks! Nevada Independent reporter Jon Ralston recently blasted Laxalt for his “stunning ignorance,” dodging questions from reporters…

Bannon Effect in SC-GOV: Templeton and Bryant Won’t Denounce Roy Moore

Republicans Around the Country Publicly Condemned Moore Yesterday Templeton and Bryant Align with Bannon and Breitbart It’s been less than a week since Steve Bannon descended on South Carolina, and we’re already seeing the consequences in the race for governor. Catherine Templeton, along with her opponents Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant, “fussed…

Brauchler Scared Out of CO-GOV

Primary Moves Further Right as Brauchler Outflanked by Tancredo This morning, Colorado Republican George Brauchler announced he is dropping out of the governor’s race. As The Denver Post reports, Brauchler was ultimately outflanked on the right by the ultra-conservative Tom Tancredo: Among the Republicans seeking their party’s nomination in the governor’s race, Walker Stapleton and Victor…

With Bannon in Town, SC GOP Candidates Kiss the Ring

McMaster, Templeton, and Bryant Fawn Over Bannon We are officially one year out from the 2018 gubernatorial election in South Carolina and here’s where we stand: Democrats nationwide had widespread electoral success last week, potentially foreshadowing real momentum heading into next year. Republican candidates around the country were dragged down by far-right divisive campaign tactics.…

Rauner Finally Comes Out of Hiding to “Fight” for His Failing Reelection Effort

One Month After Announcing for Reelection, Will Rauner Finally Face Voters’ Questions about Job Performance? One month after announcing his reelection, and two months after signing HB40, Bruce Rauner finally comes out of hiding to actually campaign for reelection. Today, Rauner launches his “Our Home, Our Fight” tour with visits to Decatur and Champaign, two cities hit hard…

Rauner Keeps Pretending Like He’s Not the Governor, and Now It’s Hurting the People of Cairo

Rauner’s Refusal to Engage on Federal Issues Fails More Illinoisans This week, voters sent a clear message that they expect more from state leaders on federal issues. Governor Bruce Rauner seems not to have gotten it. This morning, The Southern published a disturbing story detailing how Bruce Rauner’s administration has done as little as possible…

What They’re Saying: Republicans Should Be Worried About 2018

In light of the huge Democratic victories in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday, Republican candidates for governor around the country are growing uneasy about their chances heading into 2018. President Trump remains very unpopular, and Democratic voters showed they are fired up and prepared to turn out in record numbers. Here’s the recent coverage…

Shot/Chaser: Scott Walker Edition

Shot: Chaser: “Excuses and scapegoats are for losers. The RGA just wins.” – RGA Executive Director Paul Bennecke, June 2017. ###

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