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Republican Governors’ Visit to Las Vegas

To: Interested Parties From: DGA Communications Date: March 28, 2014 RE: Republican Governors’ Visit to Las Vegas On Friday, a parade of Republican governors—including Governors Chris Christie, Scott Walker, and John Kasich—will travel to Las Vegas to prostrate themselves before right-wing, casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson. It’s no wonder why they’re making the trip: in 2012…

Governor Shumlin Statement on Governor Malloy’s Announcement to Seek Re-election

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Dan Malloy’s decision to seek re-election: “Governor Dan Malloy’s leadership has focused on strengthening Connecticut’s future by giving businesses the help they need to grow and create good jobs, balanced the budget and reduced the state’s long-term debt. …

Governor Shumlin Statement on Governor Malloy’s Announcement to Seek Re-election

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Dan Malloy’s decision to seek re-election: “Governor Dan Malloy’s leadership has focused on strengthening Connecticut’s future by giving businesses the help they need to grow and create good jobs, balanced the budget and reduced the state’s long-term debt.…

Another Day and Bridgegate Scandal Proves Christie is a Liability for Republican Governors

It’s another day of distractions and horrible press for RGA Chairman Chris Christie. After today’s disastrous press conference that raised more questions than it answered, Governor Christie is even more of a liability for his fellow scandal-scarred Republican governors. Reporters and news outlets openly mocked Christie’s self-released report clearing him of any wrongdoing, which has…

DGA Chair Shumlin Applauds Governor Malloy for Raising Connecticut’s Minimum Wage

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Dan Malloy signing the bill that will raise Connecticut’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour: “On behalf of our fellow Democratic governors, I’d like to congratulate Governor Malloy for his extraordinary leadership in raising Connecticut’s minimum wage to…

DGA Chair Shumlin Applauds Governor Malloy for Raising Connecticut’s Minimum Wage

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Dan Malloy signing the bill that will raise Connecticut’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour: “On behalf of our fellow Democratic governors, I’d like to congratulate Governor Malloy for his extraordinary leadership in raising Connecticut’s minimum wage to…

Governors Shumlin and Hassan Urge Passage of Unemployment Extension

Today Governor of Vermont and DGA Chair Peter Shumlin and Governor Maggie Hassan sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Leader Nancy Pelosi urging the passage of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. This bill would provide economic support for the over 2 million Americans still struggling to find work after years of recession…

Civil war, utter dysfunction destroying Rick Scott's weak reelection chances

After days of headlines about the racist jokes and campaign dysfunction that led to the resignation of Rick Scott’s Finance Chair, tonight brings new revelations that the Scott campaign is plagued by “paranoia,” an organization that is “90 percent behind plan,” and the likelihood that amid miserable poll numbers and a chaotic reelection effort, donors…

Rick Scott's Campaign in Chaos: Finance Chair's Sudden Departure Shuts Down Press Conference

This morning, Rick Scott’s campaign shut down a press conference amid harsh questioning about Finance Co-Chair Mike Fernandez’s sudden departure and what the Miami Herald has dubbed the “Mexican-accent controversy.” The event was designed to announce the campaign’s newest attack ad, but instead served only to highlight Scott’s miserable record on issues important to Hispanic voters.…

Corbett dogged by 2011-12 education cuts

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-corbett-election-education-record-20140125,0,4092509.story#ixzz2rTGjS54f A helicopter circled high above the Philadelphia magnet high school, the thump of its propellers drowned out only by the voices of protesters expecting to see Gov. Tom Corbett. The governor was scheduled to present Central High with an academic award for high math and reading scores. But the protesters, who included students, did…

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Republican Governors’ Visit to Las Vegas

Governor Shumlin Statement on Governor Malloy’s Announcement to Seek Re-election

Governor Shumlin Statement on Governor Malloy’s Announcement to Seek Re-election

Another Day and Bridgegate Scandal Proves Christie is a Liability for Republican Governors

DGA Chair Shumlin Applauds Governor Malloy for Raising Connecticut’s Minimum Wage

DGA Chair Shumlin Applauds Governor Malloy for Raising Connecticut’s Minimum Wage

Governors Shumlin and Hassan Urge Passage of Unemployment Extension

Civil war, utter dysfunction destroying Rick Scott's weak reelection chances

Rick Scott's Campaign in Chaos: Finance Chair's Sudden Departure Shuts Down Press Conference

Corbett dogged by 2011-12 education cuts