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Kansas Reflector Column: Schmidt Makes Race “As Little About Kansas As Possible” As He Struggles to Defend His Record

Heading into today’s debate, a new column in the Kansas Reflector is calling out Derek Schmidt because he “seems to believe that the pathway to the Kansas governor’s office involves making the race this fall as little about Kansas as possible.” The column continues to note that Schmidt is making desperate “appearances with the governors…

Oregonian Highlights How Tina Kotek “Has Long Sided with…Oregonians in Need,” While Drazan and Johnson’s Record Hurt Working Families

A new profile from the Oregonian highlights Tina Kotek’s record of getting things done for working Oregonians on the issues that matter most including increasing affordable housing, tackling crime, protecting reproductive rights, and supporting workers. In contrast, Betsy Johnson and Christine Drazan’s failed records have hurt working families. They’re both beholden to corporate interests and…

Joe Lombardo Desperate to Distance Himself from Trump

During Sunday’s gubernatorial debate, politically craven Joe Lombardo proved he’ll say anything to get elected as he sought to distance himself from former President Donald Trump — the same guy whose endorsement Lombardo trotted out to help lock up the Republican primary just a few months ago. When asked, Lombardo said he wouldn’t use the…

Joe Lombardo Called Out for His Failed Attempts to Rewrite His History on Abortion on the Debate Stage

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Joe Lombardo Called Out for His Failed Attempts to Rewrite His History on Abortion on the Debate Stage

In Sunday’s Nevada gubernatorial debate, Joe Lombardo’s attempts to walk back his extreme stance on abortion were front and center. Lombardo was confronted head-on by the moderator for being “all over the place,” on abortion. The moderator provided the receipts on the multiple times Joe Lombardo has taken a hardline stance on banning abortion or…

Republicans Pass On Gov. Evers’ Opportunity to Restore Reproductive Rights in Wisconsin

Latest News Oct 04, 2022

Republicans Pass On Gov. Evers’ Opportunity to Restore Reproductive Rights in Wisconsin

Today, Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature refused to vote in or even open Gov. Evers’ special session to create a pathway for voters to repeal the state’s outdated and extreme ban on abortion without exceptions. The session, which the GOP-run Senate gaveled in and out of in 15 seconds, would’ve given lawmakers the opportunity to…

In First New Mexico Debate, Gov. Lujan Grisham Defines Clear Contrast Between Her Leadership and Mark Ronchetti’s Extremism

Latest News Oct 04, 2022

In First New Mexico Debate, Gov. Lujan Grisham Defines Clear Contrast Between Her Leadership and Mark Ronchetti’s Extremism

By the end of the first New Mexico debate, the contrast between the two candidates in the governor’s race couldn’t be clearer. Gov. Lujan Grisham defended her strong record of improving public education, creating jobs, and funding law enforcement, and promised to continue to protect reproductive freedoms in New Mexico. Meanwhile, Mark Ronchetti took a…

Rachel Maddow Highlights Democratic Governors’ Broad Coalition of Support Across Party Lines

Latest News Oct 04, 2022

Rachel Maddow Highlights Democratic Governors’ Broad Coalition of Support Across Party Lines

Maddow: “even other Republicans can’t bring themselves to support the candidate from their own party.” Last night, Rachel Maddow spotlighted the trend of Democratic governors and candidates in states like Kansas, Michigan and Pennsylvania are building strong coalitions of supporters from across the political spectrum — including endorsements from top in-state Republican leaders. Watch the…

Doug Mastriano Continues to Dodge Questions As Josh Shapiro Continues to Build Broad Coalition at PA Chamber Dinner

Latest News Oct 04, 2022

Doug Mastriano Continues to Dodge Questions As Josh Shapiro Continues to Build Broad Coalition at PA Chamber Dinner

Shapiro: “Why aren’t you here? What are you hiding?” As Doug Mastriano has spent his campaign dodging questions, “physically block[ing]” and running away from reporters, and only talking to far-right fringe outlets, he continued his “No Comment Express” tour by refusing to show up to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s annual dinner to…

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Support From Maine Republican Lawmakers Heading Into Debate

Latest News Oct 04, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Support From Maine Republican Lawmakers Heading Into Debate

Ahead of tonight’s debate, Gov. Janet Mills’ campaign announced a coalition of current and former GOP lawmakers crossing the aisle to support her reelection. This bipartisan support comes after Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King endorsed Gov. Mills yesterday. Citing her strong bipartisan leadership, Republican State Senator Kim Rosen; former Republican State Senators Roger Katz, Pat…

Scott Jensen Called Out for Spreading Bizarre Internet Hoax About Furries

Jensen Joins CO GOP Nominee Heidi Ganahl in False Claims Today, CNN reported that Scott Jensen is spreading “a bizarre hoax claim which has been debunked” that children are being allowed to identify as furries in public schools and use litter boxes for urination. Jensen made the claim in a speech to supporters just last…

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Kansas Reflector Column: Schmidt Makes Race “As Little About Kansas As Possible” As He Struggles to Defend His Record

Oregonian Highlights How Tina Kotek “Has Long Sided with…Oregonians in Need,” While Drazan and Johnson’s Record Hurt Working Families

Joe Lombardo Desperate to Distance Himself from Trump

Joe Lombardo Called Out for His Failed Attempts to Rewrite His History on Abortion on the Debate Stage

Republicans Pass On Gov. Evers’ Opportunity to Restore Reproductive Rights in Wisconsin

In First New Mexico Debate, Gov. Lujan Grisham Defines Clear Contrast Between Her Leadership and Mark Ronchetti’s Extremism

Rachel Maddow Highlights Democratic Governors’ Broad Coalition of Support Across Party Lines

Doug Mastriano Continues to Dodge Questions As Josh Shapiro Continues to Build Broad Coalition at PA Chamber Dinner

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Support From Maine Republican Lawmakers Heading Into Debate

Scott Jensen Called Out for Spreading Bizarre Internet Hoax About Furries