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ICYMI: Greg Gianforte’s Dangerous Pseudoscience Beliefs “Should Concern Anyone Who Wants Science-Based Policies”

“[Gianforte] promoted the idea that so-called ‘herd immunity’ …. is the solution to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.” At a time when science and fact-based leadership is literally saving lives, Greg Gianforte’s candidacy is uniquely dangerous. The Montana GOP’s candidate for governor denied the scientific consensus that human activity has driven climate change, rejects evolution completely,…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on them to end their attacks on the United States Postal Service. The governors also urge Congress to deliver an additional $25 billion in funding…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Digital Ad Campaign In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new digital ad campaign in Montana, “Out For Himself.” New Jersey multimillionaire Greg Gianforte spent his career working to block public land access. As Montana’s sole congressman, Gianforte introduced a pair of bills to strip protections from nearly 700,000 acres of…

NEW POLL: Mike Cooney In Statistical Tie With Greg Gianforte

Despite Millions in Spending From Gianforte, Montana Voters Not Buying Republican’s Candidacy A new poll released by Global Strategy Group shows the Montana governor’s race in a statistical tie. Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney has closed the gap on Rep. Greg Gianforte, despite Gianforte investing millions of his own personal fortune and running a barrage of…

Greg Gianforte Lies Again To Montanans About His Plan for Their Health Care

Gianforte Claims He Will Protect Access to Affordable Health Care While Supporting Lawsuit to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is continuing his campaign of repeatedly lying to Montanans to cover up his support for harmful policies. Today, Gianforte claimed he will protect Montanans’ health care – even though he openly…

Mike Cooney Smashes Fundraising Records, Nearly Doubling Gov. Bullock’s Haul Over Similar Period During His Successful 2016 Run

Cooney’s Haul Fueled by Montanans and Grassroots Donors Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney smashed fundraising records during the first major fundraising period thanks to support from grassroots donors and Montanans. Cooney raised over $720,000, nearly doubling the amount that Gov. Steve Bullock raised during his 2016 run, despite new campaign finance limits. Cooney raised more…

Every State, Every Vote: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Expands Vote-By-Mail Access For General Election

Gov. Bullock: “With this approach we can protect that fundamental right to vote, while easing crowding and pressure on voting on Election Day.” Yesterday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced an executive directive to ensure a safe, fair, and accessible election in November. Gov. Bullock’s directive allows counties to expand vote-from-home and early voting options for…

DGA Launches “Greg GianforTAX” Website

Now Montanans Have a One-Stop Shop to See How Much a Gianforte Administration Could Cost Them Montana voters have rejected a statewide sales tax twice, but New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte doesn’t care. He thinks “the fairest tax is the one you pay and I don’t.” Gianforte even lied to Montanans about his support for…

ICYMI: New Ad from Cooney Campaign Highlights GOP Nominee Supporting A Sales Tax For Montanans

“The Fairest Tax is the One You Pay and I Don’t” Today, Montana Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mike Cooney’s campaign launched an ad campaign highlighting GOP nominee Greg Gianforte’s support for a regressive sales tax, “GianforTAX.” New Jersey millionaire Gianforte believes “the fairest tax is the one you pay and I don’t” – which is why…

Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, Building On Strong Economic Track Record, Unveils “Keep Montana Working,” Jobs Plan

Yesterday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney rolled out his plan to keep Montana working. Cooney’s “Keep Montana Working” plan would prioritize Montana businesses in state contracting, allocate resources to both rural and urban economies, continue to invest in apprenticeship and workforce training efforts, and empower Montana women in the workforce. Read the statewide…

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