From:                                         RGA Communications <press@rga.org>

Sent:                                           Friday, April 9, 2021 9:51 AM

To:                                               Kaitlin Price

Subject:                                     the week in the red zone

 

🚨 This week in The Red Zone 🚨

Welcome back to your brief weekly synopsis of the best happenings on the ‘21/‘22 Gov map! 

 

First things first...

 

 

“60 Minutes Misses The Mark” was the takeaway across the political spectrum this week following the program’s botched report on the COVID vaccine rollout in Florida and a false, baseless narrative targeting Governor DeSantis and trusted Florida-based retailer, Publix. Florida Editorial Boards, Politifact, the Poynter Institute and CNN all weighed in criticizing the report. The Governor delivered a fact-based rebuttal and defended Florida’s effective plan that:

  • Vaccinated the states' most vulnerable, seniors, first.
  • Made the vaccine easily accessible at retail pharmacies & state-sponsored sites like churches and community centers.
  • Kept businesses open, kids in schools & FL prosperous.

 


Despite strict lockdowns and deadly COVID-19 policies things are still looking grim in Michigan & Whitmer remains silent... it's been 21 days since Whitmer has given an update on her COVID-19 response plan. 

 

Superstars of the Week

Governors Doug Ducey and Greg Abbott continue to deliver timely updates to the American people on the crisis at the border and remain effective at implementing measures to keep their constituents safe.


 

NOT SO FAST, JOE:
While President Biden made moves this week to issue *another* executive order to limit gun sales and the the rights of law-abiding gun owners, Republican govs. like Ducey, Reynolds and Lee took action to protect Second Amendment rights in their states.
 

 

🚨🚨 The Red Zone 🚨🚨

For months, Terry McAuliffe (D-VA) has been slammed by fellow Democrats for refusing to step aside and give the three minority candidates in the race a chance, and his latest backing does little to disabuse people of those concerns. This week, McAuliffe celebrated the endorsement of VA Governor Ralph Northam – despite previously calling for Northam to resign after he admitted to wearing "black-face" or a "KKK costume." Not a good look, Terry.


 

Gov. Kemp remains an advocate of a strong GA economy

Despite the MLB's decision to move a major economy-boosting event out of the state, Kemp continues to support Georgia small businesses by easing measures to support recovering businesses. 

 

The Week Ahead

  • Governor Dunleavy will continue to advocate for America to focus on the declining health and value of the Arctic. 
  • Will Kamala Harris, whom Biden put in charge of the border, actually visit the border?  
  • Will President Biden work with Republicans to modify his tax hike proposals he has disguised as an "infrastructure" bill?

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