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Sabato Moves KY-GOV, LA-GOV towards Democrats

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball today moved campaign ratings on both the Kentucky and Louisiana gubernatorial races towards the Democratic candidate today. Sabato’s rating change marks the third major national political analyst this week to move Louisiana towards Democrats, following the Cook Political Report and the Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report. The rating change is also the 2nd major…

VIDEO: News summary of Vitter’s primary election results

VIDEO: News summary of Vitter’s primary election results Check out this broadcast news summary to see what political analysts and reporters have said about Republican candidate David Vitter’s primary election results in Louisiana’s race for governor. Securing only 23% of the vote, Vitter emerged from the primary ‘deeply wounded’ and struggling to unite the Republican Party for the runoff. Democrat John Bel…

LOUISIANA UPDATE: Edwards Secures Key Endorsement; 2 Top Political Analysts Change Louisiana Ratings

LOUISIANA UPDATE: Edwards Secures Key Endorsement; 2 Top Political Analysts Change Louisiana Ratings Cook Political Report, Rothenberg & Gonzales Report Move Race Towards Edwards Louisiana gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards continued to pick up momentum Monday, as he secured a key endorsement from the Louisiana Sheriffs Association — a group that backed Senator David Vitter in 2010. Also Monday,…

NEWS ROUNDUP: Vitter Limps Along

NEWS ROUNDUP: Vitter Limps Along Vitter ‘deeply wounded’ during primary, ‘fighting for his political life’ Sen. David Vitter, once considered the “presumed favorite” in Louisiana governor’s race, saw very unimpressive returns during the primary election, barely managing to secure a spot in general election after receiving a mere 23% of the vote. Political analysts –…

DGA Statement on John Bel Edwards' Primary Victory

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson issued the following statement on John Bel Edwards advancing through the primary election in Louisiana’s race for governor: “Congratulations to John Bel Edwards on his first place finish in the primary,” said Elisabeth Pearson, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association. “John Bel Edwards has proudly served…

Report: GOP Polled for Reichert in Failed Recruiting Attempt

Report: GOP Polled for Reichert in Failed Recruiting Attempt Seattle Times reports that WA GOP polled for Rep. Reichert — after Bryant had announced for gov Today, the Seattle Times reported that the Washington Republican Party paid for polling for U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert while the congressman was exploring a bid for governor. The polling came at the…

19 Democratic Governors to Congressional Leaders: Pass a Transportation Bill Now

19 Democratic Governors to Congressional Leaders: Pass a Transportation Bill Now In Rare Unanimous Letter, All Dem. Governors Call for Congress to Act on Long-Term Bill that Increases Transportation Funding Governors: ‘Short-run, patchwork solutions by Congress will not do’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a rare unanimous letter, all 19 Democratic governors urged House and…

Transportation Reauthorization Letter

DGA Transportation Reauthorization – FINAL – 10.19.15

NEWS ROUNDUP: Cooper Launches Bid for NC Gov

NEWS ROUNDUP: Cooper Launches Bid for NC Gov Monday, speaking to a room full of supporters in Rocky Mount, NC, Attorney General Roy Cooper formally declared his bid for Governor. TV news coverage highlighted the “packed house” of Democrats in Cooper’s hometown. Watch a video roundup here. The New York Times called the race “one of the most heavily anticipated,” saying…

Medicaid Hypocrisy: Desperate RGA Attack Ad Misfires in Louisiana

Medicaid Hypocrisy: Desperate RGA Attack Ad Misfires in Louisiana New Louisiana ad hits Democrat on Medicaid expansion The problem? Republican Gov. candidates support expansion too In a desperate attempt to change the dynamic in a corrosive Louisiana Republican primary, national Republicans have gone up on TV with an $1 million attack ad hitting Democrat John Bel…

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