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RGA Loses Top Recruit in CT-GOV

Senate Leader Len Fasano Rules Out A Run Today the RGA lost another top recruit, this time in Connecticut. Senate Republican leader Len Fasano announced that he would not enter the race for governor: Senate Republican leader Len Fasano of North Haven said Wednesday he will not join the crowded field of Republicans in the open…

DGA Statement on Governor Dan Malloy’s Decision To Not Seek Reelection

Today, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Connecticut Governor and DGA Chair Dan Malloy’s decision to not seek reelection: “We would like to thank Governor Malloy for his steadfast leadership and service to the state of Connecticut. Throughout his tenure, Governor Malloy has been a national leader on forward-thinking policies. He…

ICYMI – Gov. Malloy On GOP Health Care Defeat: “Good Day for America”

Gov. Malloy Statement on the House Republican Health Care Proposal

Gov. Malloy Statement on the House Republican Health Care Proposal DGA Chair and Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy released the following statement today on the House Republican health care proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act: “The House Republican plan to repeal the ACA falls woefully short of the promises made to expand and improve health coverage…

Malloy Statement on Roy Cooper’s Victory in North Carolina

Malloy Statement on Roy Cooper’s Victory in North Carolina Today, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, issued the following statement on Governor-elect Roy Cooper’s victory in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor-elect Roy Cooper on a major win in North Carolina’s gubernatorial election,” said Gov. Malloy. “This election is a strong endorsement…

Malloy Speaks at Democratic Convention

Malloy Speaks at Democratic Convention Malloy on Democratic governors: ‘We are about solving problems’ Watch video of speech below: PHILADELPHIA – Today, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy addressed the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Speaking from Convention Hall at the Wells Fargo arena, Gov. Malloy shared with the DNCC his personal story of why he…

ADVISORY: Malloy to Speak to Democratic Convention

ADVISORY: Malloy to Speak to Democratic Convention Gov. Dan Malloy to address DNCC during 6pm Hour PHILADELPHIA – On Monday evening during the 6pm hour*, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, will address the Democratic National Convention from Convention Hall at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Gov. Malloy will…

Video: Malloy Blasts Pence on MSNBC

Video: Malloy Blasts Pence on MSNBC DGA Chair on Trump/Pence ticket: ‘Doubling down on who can discriminate the most’ This weekend, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy took to MSNBC to share his thoughts on Donald Trump selecting Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate in 2016.  “This is a candidate for vice president who is anti-women,…

Gov. Malloy Elected as DGA Chair

Gov. Malloy Elected as DGA Chair Democratic Governors Choose New Chair, Vice Chair at Annual Meeting Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy was elected as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association at the organization’s annual meeting this morning in New York. Washington Governor Jay Inslee will serve as Vice Chair. “We are proud today to welcome Governor…

DGA Statement on the Clear Choice in the Race for Connecticut Governor

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement regarding primary results in Connecticut and the upcoming general election for governor: “Connecticut Republicans have nominated Tom Foley, an erratic Republican millionaire who would never fight for the middle class as governor. In fact, he’d spend his time rewarding the…