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ICYMI: Cook Political Moves 3 Key Governor Races Towards Democrats

Today, Cook Political shifted 3 key governors’ races towards Democrats, acknowledging the strong position Democrats are in across the country to win back states. Following far-right Republican Scott Wagner’s primary victory, Pennsylvania was shifted from Lean D to Likely D. Cook also moved critical Republican-held seats in Ohio and Iowa from Lean R/Likely R…

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Fred Hubbell’s Primary Victory in Iowa

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Fred Hubbell winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Iowa: “I congratulate Fred Hubbell on earning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Iowa. Fred has a long history of public service and bringing people together to solve Iowa’s problems. As the…

DGA Statement on Kim Reynolds’ Nomination in Iowa

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Governor Kim Reynolds’ nomination in Iowa: “Governor Kim Reynolds has failed Iowa by putting her right-wing agenda ahead of the families and small businesses of her state. From education to health care and the economy, Reynolds’ misplaced priorities have lined the pockets…

MEMO: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election

MEMO To: Interested Parties From: DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson Date: June 5, 2018 Re: Kim Reynolds’ Vulnerability Heading into General Election As Iowa voters cast their ballots today in the state’s primary election, Governor Kim Reynolds finds herself in a vulnerable position that is sure to worsen as she heads into the general election…

Does Governor Kim Reynolds Agree Dave Jamison’s Alleged Actions Are “Minor Improprieties”?

Yesterday, the Des Moines Register reported that the chair of the board of the Iowa Finance Authority called former IFA Director Dave Jamison’s alleged misdeeds “some minor improprieties.” Jamison, a long time friend and ally of Governor Kim Reynolds, was fired earlier this spring over disturbing allegations of sexual harassment at the agency. Reynolds initially refused to…

ICYMI: New Al Hunt Column Highlights Reynolds’ Vulnerability in Iowa

In a new column for Bloomberg, Al Hunt highlights Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ vulnerability as she faces her first top-of-the-ticket election contest in 2018. See below for excerpts from the column, or read online HERE Iowa Is a Crucial Test for Any Blue Wave A swing state has moved right in the last four years. Will…

DGA Chair Inslee Statement on Signing of Extreme Anti-Choice Bill in Iowa

Today, DGA Chair Jay Inslee released the following statement regarding Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ singing of an extreme anti-choice bill in Iowa: “Iowa just became the most extreme anti-choice state in the country under the leadership of a Republican governor. Governor Kim Reynolds is wasting taxpayer dollars on a social agenda that will result in…

ICYMI: Editorial: “Reynolds Has Only Herself to Blame” for Growing Ethics Scandals

The Quad-City Times published a damning editorial about how Kim Reynolds’ mounting “ethical failures” are hurting her credibility and political viability as governor. Reynolds has been taking heat for her secretive handling of a sexual harassment scandal involving a close political ally. She compounded her problems this week by appointing her father to a state…

Reynolds Can’t Escape Questions About Her Bungled Response to Sexual Harassment

More than five weeks after Governor Kim Reynolds fired her longtime friend and ally for what she called “credible allegations of sexual harassment,” she’s been unable to escape tough questions about her mishandling of the situation and complete lack of transparency. At a press conference yesterday, every single question Reynolds was asked had to do with Jamison’s firing…

TIMELINE: Governor Kim Reynolds Mishandles Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Her Friend and Ally

New Allegations of Sexual Harassment, Fiscal Mismanagement in Reynolds Administration As Governor Kim Reynolds continues to bungle her response to alleged sexual harassment within her Administration, the DGA has put together a timeline cheat sheet to help interested parties follow just what is going on in Iowa. Governor Reynolds has stonewalled and refused to provide…

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