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ICYMI: Doctors Slam Mike Parson’s Absurd Comments on Children Getting COVID-19

Yesterday on CNN, doctors pushed back against GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s outrageous comment that children who contracted the virus would just “get over it.” Parson received extensive criticism for his cavalier attitude towards the virus and public health guidelines. Dr. David Rubin, director of the PolicyLab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said, “children…

“Get Over It”: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Pilloried For Saying Vulnerable Children Will Be Totally Fine When They Catch COVID-19 At School

On Friday, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he expects children will contract COVID-19 when he sends them back to school, but they’ll just “get over it.” Parson’s cavalier attitude towards COVID-19 is dangerous – public health officials have cautioned younger people spread the virus just as much as older adults, and children have been…

Sabato’s Crystal Ball Becomes Fourth Organization To Shift Missouri Gov’s Race To Be More Competitive

It’s Tuesday, and yet another race ratings agency has downgraded GOP Gov. Mike Parson’s advantage in the Missouri governor’s race. Following a poll showing Parson and Democratic candidate Nicole Galloway in a dead heat, Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the race to be more competitive. Last week, U.S. News & World Report also ranked the Missouri…

Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Mike Parson Tells Missourians to Mask Up Then Refuses to Wear Mask At Crowded Campaign Event

For Gov. Mike Parson, even following his own public health recommendations is a challenge. While he encouraged Missourians to social distance and wear a mask on Twitter, Parson couldn’t be bothered with wearing one at a crowded event with many older guests. It seems that for all his preaching about “personal responsibility,” it does not…

New Poll Shows Nicole Galloway Has Closed the Gap with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson

SLU/YouGov Poll Has Missouri Gov Race In A Statistical Tie A Saint Louis University/YouGov poll released today shows Missouri Democratic candidate Nicole Galloway in a statistical tie with GOP Gov. Mike Parson – another sign that the race is tightening. Over the past few months, Galloway has nearly eliminated Parson’s early lead. Both the Cook…

Nicole Galloway Tops Week of Momentum with Endorsement From Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Democratic gubernatorial candidate State Auditor Nicole Galloway is picking up steam in her bid to unseat Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. While Parson continues to receive negative reviews for his handling of the pandemic, Galloway capped off a stellar week of campaigning with a high-profile, national endorsement from Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Sen. Warren endorsed Galloway for…

U.S. News & World Report Shifts Rankings to Make Missouri Governor’s Race More Competitive

U.S. News & World Report downgraded the GOP advantage in the Missouri gubernatorial race and ranked it as more competitive. The report attributes the shift to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s “middling support among independents” and Democratic candidate Nicole Galloway’s impressive credentials and “strong fundraising quarters.” This is the latest in a pattern of troubling news…

Nicole Galloway Grabs Momentum in Missouri: Cuts Gov. Mike Parson’s Lead In Half, Raises Over $1 Million

Polling shows Missourians doubt Parson’s leadership on top issues for voters Democratic gubernatorial candidate State Auditor Nicole Galloway is gaining momentum in her bid to unseat GOP Gov. Mike Parson. Newly released polling delivers good news for Democrats, showing Galloway has cut Parson’s initial lead in half. The poll also gives Vice President Joe Biden…

DGA Statement on Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma

Yesterday, voters in Oklahoma approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid in their state. Oklahoma was one of 14 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and has the second-highest uninsured rate in the country. DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: “Yesterday’s victory on Medicaid expansion is…

ICYMI: Gov. Mike Parson Remains Opposed to Medicaid Expansion Even Though It Could Assist in State’s Economic Recovery

Even in the midst of a pandemic, GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has been unwavering in his opposition to Medicaid expansion. Parson has ignored countless analyses showing Medicaid expansion benefits rural hospitals – extremely troubling considering Missouri is fifth in the nation for rural hospital closures. Yesterday, the Kansas City Business Journal published yet another…

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