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Why Won’t Dave Reichert Debate His GOP Opponent?

Why Won’t Dave Reichert Debate His GOP Opponent? On his latest podcast episode, Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird called out his opponent, former U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, for refusing to participate in debates ahead of the state’s August 6 primary. As Bird noted, Reichert’s team “decided that they did not want to debate,” and…

Did Dave Reichert Vote for Trump in Washington’s Primary?

Did Dave Reichert Vote for Trump in Washington’s Primary? After Washington voters cast their ballots in the state’s presidential primary yesterday, former Congressman and candidate for governor Dave Reichert has continued to refuse to answer a simple question: did he cast his ballot for Donald Trump? It wouldn’t be surprising if he did: in Congress,…

DGA Statement on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Announcement

DGA Statement on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Announcement DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on Gov. Jay Inslee announcing that he will not seek re-election as Governor of Washington: “Governor Inslee has been an outstanding leader for the people of Washington and the entire nation over the course of his historic three terms.…

Kentucky GOP Primary Gets More Crowded and More Extreme With Savannah Maddox Entering Race

The Kentucky GOP primary for governor just got even more crowded and even more extreme, with the news that state Rep. Savannah Maddox is entering the race for governor. In fact, AP reported that she launched her campaign last night with “combative comments” that “ran counter to pleas from others within her party to avoid…

Daniel Cameron’s Announcement Ramps up Crowded and Chaotic GOP Primary in Kentucky

Today, Daniel Cameron filed paperwork to run for governor in Kentucky. Cameron is the fourth Republican to enter the race, and with more Republicans expected to join the field, the GOP primary is already shaping up to be a crowded and chaotic race to the bottom. Meanwhile, polling continues to show Gov. Beshear’s leadership is…

Ryan Quarles Jumps Into Kentucky Race for Governor, Solidifying Crowded GOP Primary

Over the weekend, Ryan Quarles quietly made his intention to run for the GOP nomination for governor in 2023 clear in a bizarre Saturday evening announcement in what is shaping up to be a crowded and divisive Republican primary. This comes as recent polls show strong support for Gov. Beshear as he puts Kentucky families…

Following Record-Breaking Economic Growth in 2021, Gov. Beshear Continues to Drive Kentucky Forward with Budget that Puts Public Education First

Among major plans to grow the economy and make life better for Kentucky families, Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled his state budget proposal that makes a record $2 billion transformative investment in pre-K-12 education to help ensure every Kentucky child has access to a world-class education. The proposal would be the single largest education investment in…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Gov. Andy Beshear Secures Largest Economic Development Project in State History

The Unprecedented Initiative Will Invest Billions into Kentucky and Create Thousands of New Jobs Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is making enormous strides in growing the state’s economy and establishing Kentucky as a leader in manufacturing. Gov. Beshear recently announced Kentucky’s largest economic development project ever with Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation, which will build…

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Govs in Kentucky and Washington Expand Voting Access Amidst Republican Attacks on Democracy

As Republicans continue their assault on democracy and attempt to limit access to the ballot box, Democratic governors are fighting back and expanding voting rights. Yesterday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law a bipartisan bill to expand no-excuse early voting, require ballot drop boxes in every county, and create an online portal to register…

Democratic Governors Slam Trump Administration For Lying About Vaccine Stockpile

Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced that the Trump administration would release all available vaccine doses from the federal stockpile. But it turns out that no such reserve of vaccines existed, blindsiding state and health officials who had anticipated additional vaccines. Democratic governors have been working tirelessly to ramp up vaccine distribution and get…

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