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VIDEO: Dem Govs Shine at CAP Ideas Conference

On Tuesday, Democratic governors gathered with other party leaders at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper each emphasized the key role governors play in driving a policy agenda forward. Watch the highlights here: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe delivered…

Rauner’s Failing Re-election Campaign Accepts $20 Million From Trumpcare Supporter

The Democratic Governors Association released the following statement regarding Ken Griffin’s $20 million donation to Governor Bruce Rauner: “Rather than focus on the budget, Governor Rauner has turned to Trump donor Ken Griffin for $20 million to try to salvage his failing re-election campaign,” said DGA Communications Director Jared Leopold. “Now we know why Bruce…

Adam Putnam Can’t Name One Issue Where He Disagrees With Trump

Miami Herald: ‘Putnam punted when asked if he disagrees with any actions by Trump.’ Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam refuses to distance himself from President Trump. Even with constant chaos roiling the White House, Putnam could not tell reporters yesterday one thing he disagreed with President Trump on. The Miami Herald reported that, “Putnam punted…

Heller and Sandoval Want Answers on Laxalt Secret Meeting

Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy: Scandal is ‘a huge problem for him in the governor’s race’ Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s gubernatorial candidacy took a big hit this weekend as the state’s top two Republicans refused to defend him amidst growing allegations that Laxalt improperly intervened in a legal case involving Las Vegas Sands on…

Rauner Spends The Weekend Ducking Questions And Responsibilities

Yet Still Finds Time To Return To Campaign Trail Instead Of Negotiating On The Budget Bruce Rauner’s weekend can be summed up with two words: “failed leadership.” With the state budget negotiations falling apart, Governor Rauner hit the campaign trail and ducked any and all questions that came his way. In just a few days,…

DGA Statement on Trump Voter Fraud Commission

Connecticut Governor and DGA Chair Dan Malloy released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order creating a commission to investigate voter fraud: “President Trump’s commission is a massive waste of taxpayer dollars on a fringe witch hunt. President Trump is following a path blazed by some Republican governors who have repeatedly put up barriers to stop Americans…

After Slashing University Budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner Gets Booed at Chicago State

Rauner Loudly Booed At University That Saw A 40% Staff Cut Due to Budget Inaction While another budget deal falls apart in Springfield, Bruce Rauner visited Chicago State University’s commencement ceremony today where he was greeted by boos and jeers. Why? Maybe because the university had to cut 40% of its staff due to Bruce Rauner’s…

Gillespie Touts Trumpcare, Explores Waiver to Raise Rates on Pre-Existing Conditions

VA-GOV candidate among first Republicans in nation open to pre-existing conditions waiver In a new Newsweek article, Republican Ed Gillespie said that if elected governor, he would consider implementing the Trumpcare waiver to raise health care costs for Virginians with pre-existing conditions. If some form of a waiver makes it into the final law, [Gillespie]…

Gov. Rauner’s Bad Budget Week (And It’s Only Wednesday)

Governor Failing As Everyone Calls For Leadership And Warns Of Further Inaction The week is only three days old and Governor Rauner has been inundated with calls for leadership on the state’s budget. The week started with the state treasurer warning that continued budget inaction could result in further downgrading of the state’s credit rating,…

Amid Cloud of Ethics Concerns, Putnam Enters the Race for Florida Gov

Multiple violations tarnish Putnam campaign announcement This morning, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam kicked off his gubernatorial campaign amid a swirling cloud of ethics problems. In recent months, Putnam’s campaign exhibited a disturbing pattern of behavior, likely violating multiple campaign finance laws. First, the Miami Herald detailed how Putnam failed to disclose information about the…

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