Tag: governor

Hey You! Wanna be Governor of NJ? We Need One

Chris Christie will go down in New Jersey history as one of the most unpopular, least effective, self-serving governors this state has ever had. And given our history, that’s saying a lot. But for someone with the political skills he has and the ability to connect with everyday people, having a 17% approval rating is… Continue reading Hey You! Wanna be Governor of NJ? We Need One

GOP Matt Bevin Wins Kentucky

He ran on a platform attacking Obamacare and other social issues like gay marriage etc., and promising to take away the people’s healthcare if given a chance as governor. Well, the people of Kentucky have spoken and voted for Republican Matt Bevin to be their next governor. Bev­in led Demo­crat Jack Con­way, Ken­tucky’s two-term at­tor­ney… Continue reading GOP Matt Bevin Wins Kentucky

Wendy Davis to GOP: “Get Out of the Vagina Business…” – PIC

If I lived in Texas, that statement alone would be all I need to vote for Davis in the upcoming elections. Presently in the Texas Senate, Davis gained national recognition when on June 25, 2013, she began an 11 hour filibuster to block Senate Bill 5, a bill written by Republicans to create new abortion… Continue reading Wendy Davis to GOP: “Get Out of the Vagina Business…” – PIC

Chris Christie Wins – Lectures Republican Establishment in Speech

Chris Christie of New Jersey won re-election by a crushing margin on Tuesday, a victory that vaulted him to the front ranks of Republican presidential contenders and made him his party’s foremost proponent of pragmatism over ideology the New York Times reports. Mr. Christie declared that his decisive win should be a lesson for the… Continue reading Chris Christie Wins – Lectures Republican Establishment in Speech

Florida’s New Democrat Charlie Crist Running Against Old Teaparty Govenor Rick Scott

Former Republican Florida Governor and present Democrat Charlie Crist has announced that he will run for governor of Florida again, this time as a Democrat, against his old party and against the contamination brought on Floridians by Teabagger Rick Scott. Proud Teabagger Rick Scott has been a national embarrassment almost since the day he took office,… Continue reading Florida’s New Democrat Charlie Crist Running Against Old Teaparty Govenor Rick Scott

Desperate New York Republicans want Donald Trump for Governor

I looked up the word “desperate” in the dictionary, and this move by top New York Republicans to get Donald Trump to run for Governor against Gov Cuomo, perfectly defines the word. They’re seeking to make the case that while Trump is only an apprentice politician, he’s the only Republican on the horizon who has… Continue reading Desperate New York Republicans want Donald Trump for Governor

Republican Governor Signs Bill Banning Paid Sick Leave

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed a bill on Friday that blocks local governments from implementing paid sick leave legislation, the Orlando Sentinel reports. He made his decision quickly, only taking four of the 15 days he legally had to review the bill before he signed it. In signing the bill, Scott sided with big… Continue reading Republican Governor Signs Bill Banning Paid Sick Leave

Michael Steele Wants To Be Your Governor

If you’re living in Maryland that is. The former Republican National Committee Chair is actively considering a run for the governorship. “We’re looking at it,” Steele told MSNBC’s Chuck Todd on Monday. “You’re going take a look at the numbers. Maryland’s a tough state, there are a lot of challenges there.” It’s the second such comment Steele… Continue reading Michael Steele Wants To Be Your Governor

I Went to Trenton to Govern, But All I Got Was This Lousy $38 Million

Governor Christie has had some major legislative accomplishments over the past two years including a 2% cap on property taxes and a public worker pension and benefits overhaul. Mind you, these laws have not necessarily made life better for New Jerseyans, as taxes have still risen and thousands of experienced public workers have either retired,… Continue reading I Went to Trenton to Govern, But All I Got Was This Lousy $38 Million

Florida’s Rick Scott – The Most Unpopular Governor In America

Governor Rick Scott of Florida. Remember him? The Republican governor who rode into the state on his white Teaparty horse in November 2010, promising to create jobs and providing every household with an unlimited supply of manna from above? Remember him? Well it seems that Floridians have had enough of the far-right ideology that Scott promotes, and plus,… Continue reading Florida’s Rick Scott – The Most Unpopular Governor In America

Democrats Win Special Election in West Virginia

Republicans stuck to their old campaign strategy in West Virginia – trying to tie their Democratic opponent to President Obama. They figured it worked in the last two special elections – including Anthony Weiner’s old House seat in New York – and it was sure to work again. However, this time it didn’t work and… Continue reading Democrats Win Special Election in West Virginia

More Wisconsin Republicans Added to Recall List

The count is now up to four. That’s how many petitions have been filed to recall the Republican senators who supported Governor Walker’s decision to strip Wisconsin workers of their union rights. Democrats got the required 15,000 signatures needed to add the latest senators Luther Olsen and Sheila Harsdorf to the recall list. Meanwhile, progressives… Continue reading More Wisconsin Republicans Added to Recall List