GOP Govs Excited About 2010 Comeback Nov 20, 2009
"This Republican Party lacks vision. This Republican Party wants to go back to what voters rejected," said Nathan Daschle, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association. "In the war of ideas, we will win.". (Newsmax)
DGA chairman sees rough 2010 for incumbents Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. By Michael O'Brien - 11/15/09 04:10 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Hutchison won't resign seat before Texas primary Nov 14, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month ... The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Dan Pfeiffer: The Next White House Communications Boss Nov 13, 2009
Went on to work for the Democratic Governors Association and Democratic Senators Tim Johnson, Tom Daschle and Evan Bayh. Recruited to Barack Obama's campaign in 2007 by Peter Rouse, a top aide to the then-Senator who had also hired Pfeiffer to work in Sen. (Time.com)
Conn. governor's departure gives Dems hope Nov 11, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month. Connecticut hasn't had a Democratic governor since William O'Neill left office in 1991. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Conn. governor decides not to seek another term Nov 10, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association said it was moving the race near the top of its list of potential pickups, meaning it will get more attention and funding. House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero Jr. of Norwalk, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney of Fairfield and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele, a political unknown before being named Rell's running mate in 2006, are all considered potential GOP candidates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
RedState Morning Briefing Nov 4, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association and DNC all pumped in a ton of money ... The Democratic Governors Association spent $4 million to get Creigh Deeds elected. (Human Events Online)
Creigh Deeds Statement On Election Night Nov 4, 2009
"And to my staff in Charlottesville and Alexandria and in field offices across the state, the best team I could have asked to have behind me. People have said that my campaigns are 'always underestimated, never outworked'-and they have more than proved that. I could not have done this without them behind me. "Thanks also to President Obama, the Democratic Party of Virginia, the Democratic Governors Association, the men and women of organized labor, and to Governor Tim Kaine and the Democratic... (W-USA News, DC)
Top Democrats seek to shield Obama in case of Virginia election loss... Oct 24, 2009
"The campaign has worked very closely with them and the DNC and the [Democratic Governors Association] from the very beginning. They have given us just about everything the campaign asked for." ... An adviser to the Deeds campaign said that on June 17, top campaign staffers held a meeting with the White House political team as well as representatives from the DNC and the Democratic Governors Association at the DGA's Washington offices. (The Drudge Report)
RAHM MOCKED CRITICS: 'THEY'LL GET SOME GOOD SEATS'... Oct 3, 2009
" (Andrew Stern, "Chicagoans Divided On Obama's Trip To Win 2016 Games," Reuters, 9/28/09) AFTER RAISING MONEY FOR DEMOCRAT GOVERNORS, OBAMA JETS OFF TO COPENHAGEN TO MAKE CHICAGO'S OLYMPIC PITCH Obama Headlined Fundraiser For Democratic Governors Association Before Leaving For Copenhagen. "President Barack Obama addresses a Democratic fundraiser on Thursday before traveling to Copenhagen to make an Olympic-sized pitch ... " ("Obama Speaks To Democratic Governors," The Associated Press, 10/1/09)... (The Drudge Report)
Obama: These Are Challenging Times For States Oct 3, 2009
At a Democratic Governors Association fundraiser, Obama said it's no secret that these are challenging times for the states and the nation. He said governors have front row seats to an economic crisis that has forced them to cut spending and find new ways to pay for schools, services and roads. (KCRA 3, CA)
NC governor heading to DC for Obama meeting Oct 2, 2009
Obama was scheduled to attend a fundraiser for the Democratic Governors Association. Perdue spokesman David Kochman said the governor will fly to Washington after wrapping up two days in New York urging companies to set up shop in North Carolina or expand existing operations there. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Obama as fund-raiser, booster Oct 2, 2009
First, he played partisan politician, headlining a major fund-raiser for the Democratic Governors Association. Then last evening, Obama took on the role of hometown booster, leaving for Copenhagen, where he hopes to close the deal on bringing the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago. (Boston Globe)
Obama: 'America Is Stronger' After Stimulus Bill Oct 2, 2009
That was the president's message Thursday during remarks at a Washington fundraiser for the Democratic Governors Association. Obama reviewed the components of the $787 billion program he enacted after taking office. (Newsmax)
DGA to DeLay: Good Luck, Godspeed and Kick Up Those Heels Sep 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay launches his new career as a dancer tonight, the Democratic Governors Association sends him their best wishes, and hopes that his new life on the television promenade will mean the death of partisan gerrymandering. "Tom, keep your jazz hands off redistricting," said Nathan Daschle, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association, which is working to prevent national Republicans from replaying... (PR Newswire)
Devastating Post Story Details McDonnell's Ideological Blueprint Aug 31, 2009
"This is a devastating analysis of Bob McDonnell's guiding philosophy and objectives," said Emily DeRose, spokeswoman for the Democratic Governors Association ... SOURCE Democratic Governors Association. (PR Newswire)
2 governor races may be seen as measure of Obama Aug 8, 2009
His counterpart at the Democratic Governors Association, Nathan Daschle, said, "No matter what happens in either case, we'll all probably read too much into them." ... His counterpart at the Democratic Governors Association, Nathan Daschle, said, "No matter what happens in either case, we'll all probably read too much into them.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ashamed of governors Aug 2, 2009
"Not only are Democratic governors leading the way in creating good jobs with the Recovery Act funding, but they're also leading the way in showing the public exactly how this money is being used," said Nathan Daschle, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association ... "Not only are Democratic governors leading the way in creating good jobs with the Recovery Act funding, but they're also leading the way in showing the public exactly how this money is being used," said Nathan Daschle,... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Va. Democrat Deeds Outraises GOP Rival McDonnell Jul 17, 2009
Of the money raised by Mr. Deeds, $500,000 came from the Democratic Governors Association, while another $500,000 came from the Democratic National Committee, according to donations listed on the Virginia Public Access Project Web site, www. vpap. (Newsmax)
CSU chancellor hires 2 lobbyists without bids Jul 6, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009. (07-05) 19:01 PDT -- California State University Chancellor Charles Reed has retained high-priced lobbyists without competitive bidding, even though CSU has a Sacramento office where it runs a $1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Ed Gillespie: 'Creigh Deeds Is No Mark Warner' Jun 29, 2009
Any conversation with the McDonnell team inevitably gets back to the labor-funded ads run by the Democratic Governors Association that slam the Republican nominee for endorsing the vote by state legislature refusing federal stimulus money that would have gone to compensation for unemployed workers. In a state where unemployment is 7. (Human Events Online)
Christie's Testimony Leaves Questions Jun 26, 2009
"Throughout this campaign, Chris Christie has dodged tough questions about giving multi-million dollar, no-bid contracts to his friends, allies and campaign contributors," said Nathan Daschle, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association ... SOURCE Democratic Governors Association. (PR Newswire)
DGA chairman backs McAuliffe in Va. Dem. primary Jun 5, 2009
- Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, head of the Democratic Governors Association, will endorse Terry R. McAuliffe for Tuesday's Virginia gubernatorial primary, Democratic officials said Thursday. Democrats close to McAuliffe said he and Schweitzer will campaign together Friday as polls show Virginia's three-man nomination battles tightening. (Montana Standard, MT)
DGA Welcomes Former Gov. Barnes to Georgia Race Jun 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the announcement that former Governor Roy Barnes is entering the race for Georgia governor, the Democratic Governors Association today adds the state to its growing list of potential pickup opportunities in 2010 ... SOURCE Democratic Governors Association. (PR Newswire)
GOP has high hopes in NJ, Va., governors' races May 26, 2009
Enter the Democratic Governors Association, which teamed with allied groups this past week on a $1 million ad campaign contending that Christie is not exactly the ethical champion he claims to be. At issue are out-of-court settlements Christie brokered with companies suspected of white-collar crime, and lucrative no-bid contracts he awarded to prominent lawyers to monitor the settlements. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Va. Gubernatorial Race aProving Ground for Evolving GOP (Bristol) May 24, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association has funneled $2 million into the state for ads attacking McDonnell, who is counting on help from national Republican groups to counterpunch. "It's sort of like the Battle of the Potomac for the national party leaders," said McDonnell, who is unopposed and will face the winner of next month's heated Democratic primary. (NJ.com -- News)
Attack Ads Begin Early in NJ Gov's Race May 12, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association will try to help re-elect Corzine by running advertisements targeting Christie by focusing on the same points as the Freedom's Defense Fund group, according to a person who knows about the advertising plan but who is not authorized to speak about it publicly. Both the Christie and Lonegan campaigns are running radio adds and using automated phone messages reach voters. (Newsmax)
Dems' Attack PAC Gets $740,000 (5:24 p.m.) May 1, 2009
Common Sense Virginia got $740,000 on Tuesday from the Democratic Governors Association. It's the richest of three donations the association has pumped into Virginia the past six weeks to attack McDonnell, one of three Democrats facing a June 9 primary. (WTVR.com, VA)
S.C. governor set to reject stimulus $$ Mar 14, 2009
"Every state should be laser-focused right now on one issue: jobs, jobs, jobs," said O'Malley, vice chairman of the Democratic Governors Association. "This rejection is less about the people of South Carolina than it is Sanford's political ambitions," O'Malley added. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DGA Chair Gov. Schweitzer Applauds Gov. Sebelius' Cabinet Appointment Mar 2, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today applauded President Obama's reported selection of former DGA Chair Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services ... Governor Sebelius served as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association in 2007 ... SOURCE Democratic Governors Association. (PR Newswire)
Obama To Tap Sebelius for HH00004000S Secretary Mar 1, 2009
She served a year as chairwoman of the Democratic Governors Association - a group Bill Clinton once led - and gave the party's response to President Bush's last State of the Union address. Sebelius came to Kansas to work in the Department of Corrections in 1975, and three years later, she became the executive director of the Kansas trial lawyers' association. (CBS News)
Governors spat over stimulus money Feb 23, 2009
"At issue for Jindal and Barbour is a provision in the stimulus bill that could allow people ineligible for unemployment benefits to receive them anyway. That could eventually force a tax increase on employers, both governors have said.Some Democrats took a harder line at a press conference arranged by the Democratic Governors Association to praise Obama for his leadership on the stimulus. DGA Chairman Brian Schweitzer of Montana and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley dismissed GOP detractors as... (Montana Standard, MT)
Md. Governor Critical of Counterparts Who Refuse Stimulus Feb 23, 2009
O'Malley made the comments in Washington Saturday at a press conference arranged by the Democratic Governors Association. DGA Chairman Brian Schweitzer of Montana and O'Malley dismissed GOP detractors as "fringe" Republicans eager to score political points. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Some governors torn over stimulus Feb 23, 2009
Some Democrats took a harder line Saturday at a press conference arranged by the Democratic Governors Association to praise Obama for his leadership on the stimulus. Chairman Brian Schweitzer of Montana and Governor Martin O'Malley of Maryland dismissed GOP detractors as "fringe" Republicans eager to score political points. (Boston Globe)
Governors suggest prudence with aid Feb 23, 2009
chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, said he would veto any measure passed by the state legislature which uses stimulus funds to create new ongoing spending. "I will not allow my legislature - I will veto if it comes to that - to use one time money to prop up ongoing spending programs," Mr. Schweitzer told The Washington Times on Sunday morning. (Insight on the News)
Governors debate handling of stimulus billions Feb 22, 2009
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, dismissed GOP concerns about the plan as inconsistent with their willingness to accept federal money in other cases. "It does seem out of character for a governor who has been receiving billions of dollars for years to suddenly say 'I'm not so sure I want these dollars,'" he said, noting that a provision in the law would allow state legislatures to accept the stimulus money even if a governor rejects it. (MSNBC -- Politics)
ADVISORY: Govs. Schweitzer, O'Malley Host Press Conference Today on Recovery Plan Feb 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer (Chair of the Democratic Governors Association) will call on all state executives to support the recovery plan or give the funds to Governors who will use them ... SOURCE Democratic Governors Association. (PR Newswire)
Democratic Governors Offer Support for Economic Recovery Plan Feb 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders of the Democratic Governors Association sent a letter to Congressional leaders tonight urging members to move forward on the vital American Reinvestment and Recovery Plan after the Senate reached a bipartisan compromise ... SOURCE Democratic Governors Association. (PR Newswire)
