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Statement from DGA Chair Governor Martin O’Malley on New Hampshire Primary Results

Washington, DC – Governor Martin O’Malley, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, released the following statement tonight  on the results of the New Hampshire gubernatorial primary:   “I congratulate Democrats Maggie Hassan and Jackie Cilley on a race well-run. Hassan is an excellent choice for New Hampshire, having spent her life bringing people together to find…

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Democratic Governors' Convention Speeches

During the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, eight current Democratic governors spoke about the work they are doing in their states to create jobs as well as the importance of reelecting Barack Obama to the presidency in November. Below are links to text and video of each one of their speeches. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/80695.html Connecticut Gov.…

Shumlin touts record as he launches re-election campaign

His first two-year term nearing completion, Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin criss-crossed the state Monday meeting with the media, chatting with business owners and shaking hands with anyone who crossed his path before his official re-election campaign kick-off in Burlington. Shumlin has honed his message and will focus on several areas where he said he has delivered…

Republicans Losing Election Law War as Campaign Ramps Up

Republicans are losing most of the court fights with Democrats over whether GOP-backed state voter regulations will illegally suppress turnout among the poor and minorities in the Nov. 6 presidential contest. As the general election begins in earnest following the conclusion of the Democratic national convention, legal battles continue in a half dozen swing-states where…

Republicans Losing Election Law War as Campaign Ramps Up

Republicans are losing most of the court fights with Democrats over whether GOP-backed state voter regulations will illegally suppress turnout among the poor and minorities in the Nov. 6 presidential contest. Last month, U.S. courts rejected election-related laws passed by Republican-controlled legislatures in Ohio, Florida and Texas, finding they violated the right to vote. At least 14 cases…

Hickenlooper: Romney ‘Still Somewhat of a Mystery’

Hickenlooper predicted that the 2012 presidential vote in Colorado would be “very, very close,” adding that he expected President Obama to close the deal with undecideds on the basis of his personality and character. “People generally, in the end, vote on who they want to have a beer with,” he said, before arguing that Mitt…

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The DGA’s “All-Access Convention Pass” is your virtual ticket to the Democratic National Convention, all from the perspective of Democratic governors. Check back for the latest updates, video, and photos.

Malloy Jokes: "I May Bring a Chair Up With Me and Talk to It"

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has some fun at Clint Eastwood’s expense, previewing his speech at the Democratic Convention next week in Charlotte.

Federal Judge Restores Early Voting In Ohio After Obama Suit

A federal judge in Ohio restored early voting rights in the three days before the election on Friday, ruling in favor of the Obama campaign. U.S. District judge Peter C. Economus ruled that “restoring in-person early voting to all Ohio voters through the Monday before Election Day does not deprive UOCAVA voters from early voting.” Read the full…