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FACT CHECK: Kasich's Record is the Opposite of Compassionate

At the RGA conference in Scottsdale, John Kasich said that the keys for Republicans moving forward are “create jobs, compassion, and care.” Given his record, Kasich couldn’t be a more absurd messenger for those ideas. On Kasich’s watch, Ohio remains 44th in the nation in job creation while he’s cut taxes for the ultra-rich, raised…

Exposed In VA, GOP Govs Take Fraudulent Anti-DC Campaign to Scottsdale

MEMORANDUM   TO: Interested Parties FROM: Danny Kanner, DGA Communications Director DATE:  November 20, 2013 RE: Exposed In VA, GOP Govs Take Fraudulent Anti-DC Campaign to Scottsdale   At the RGA’s annual conference in Las Vegas just one year ago, incoming Chair Bobby Jindal attacked 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney for dividing the American people and argued that…

DGA goes big in Virginia, scores major victory

Terry McAuliffe became the first Virginia governor of the same party as the sitting President in 40 years. And he did it with unprecedented DGA support. MEMO: DGA Goes Big In Virginia, Scores Major Victory by Democratic Governors Association

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The 6 GOP Governors Democrats Hope To Unseat In 2014

DANIEL STRAUSS  Democratic Governors Associations Chairman Peter Shumlin (D) told reporters at a Christian Science Monitor-sponsored meeting on Thursday that Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s victory in this week’s Virginia gubernatorial election is spurring Democrats to go on the offensive in 2014. “These are the states that I’m optimistic about for the reason that these governors have done exactly…

DGA Congratulates Governor-Elect Terry McAuliffe

WASHINGTON, DC—Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement regarding Terry McAuliffe’s victory in Virginia: “The DGA congratulates Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe on his extraordinary victory. He will be the same kind of governor as he was a candidate – relentlessly focused on working in a bipartisan way to…

In Maine, A National Embarrassment Declares Futile Reelection Bid

WASHINGTON, DC—Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Colm O’Comartun today issued the following statement regarding Paul LePage’s formal announcement that he’ll seek reelection in 2014: “For three long years, Paul LePage has embarrassed the people of Maine with his outlandish antics and offensive remarks. To make matters worse, he’s pursued a radical Tea Party agenda that…

Democratic candidate rips Scott Walker for refusing Medicaid expansion money

  •  SCOTT BAUER | Associated Press Democratic candidate Mary Burke criticized Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday for turning down $119 million from the federal government to expand Medicaid coverage for Wisconsin residents just above the poverty line. Burke launched her run for governor last week but hasn’t spoken in much detail about her campaign platform.…

VIDEO: O'Comartun: Cuccinelli's Radical Agenda Being Rejected In VA

Sign Of Things To Come For GOP Govs Up For Reelection In Swing States in ’14 Appearing on “In Play” with the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Colm O’Comartun discussed how Ken Cuccinelli is being rejected by voters in Virginia because of the radical agenda that defines him and Republican governors…

New DGA Web Ad: "Answers"

Video Highlights Snyder’s Selective Memory In Detroit Bankruptcy  WASHINGTON, DC—The Democratic Governors Association today released a new web ad, “Answers,” which highlights Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s selective memory in the Detroit bankruptcy proceedings. During a deposition regarding the bankruptcy, Snyder claimed that he “did not know” or “did not recall” the answers to questions more…