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The '''Democratic Governors Association''' ('''DGA''') is a [[Washington, D.C.]] based [[527 organization]] founded in 1983, consisting of [[U.S. state]] and territorial [[List of current United States Governors|governors]] affiliated with the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. The mission of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. The DGA's [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] counterpart is the [[Republican Governors Association]]. The DGA is not directly affiliated with the non-partisan [[National Governors Association]]. Noam Lee is currently the Executive Director of the DGA. |
The '''Democratic Governors Association''' ('''DGA''') is a [[Washington, D.C.]] based [[527 organization]] founded in 1983, consisting of [[U.S. state]] and territorial [[List of current United States Governors|governors]] affiliated with the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. The mission of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. The DGA's [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] counterpart is the [[Republican Governors Association]]. The DGA is not directly affiliated with the non-partisan [[National Governors Association]]. Noam Lee is currently the Executive Director of the DGA. |
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Dubliner Bar Incident. The Trump administration’s acting deputy Homeland Security secretary, Ken Cuccinelli was driven out of a Washington, D.C. bar, The Dubliner, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, when Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland publicly “shamed” him for carrying out the president's immigration policies, according to a report by the Washington Post. |
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“We all let him know how we felt about him putting refugee immigrant kids in cages — certainly not what we were taught by the Jesuits at Gonzaga,” O’Malley told the paper via text. |
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This response created an immediate response by Jesuits that O'Malley should not manipulate Jesuit theology for his political purposes. In fact, Mr. O'Malley's behaviour was completely in opposition to the clear mandate of Jesuit founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola. St Ignatius' practice of "proceeding" in conversation is a pillar of Ignatian Theology and Mr. O'Malley's public behavior of shunning, shouting in a grandstanding manner and not engaging in any form of conversation with Mr. Cuccinelli is the opposite of what the Jesuits have espoused since the Order was founded in 1540. The methodology of "proceeding" is aptly detailed by Michael P. Murphy in his article in the Jesuit higher education publication, Conversations: "A Spirituality of Citizenship: Cultivating The Ignatian Charism of Dialogue" |
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Mr.Murphy writes: "Expertise in the art and craft of dialogue is a pillar upon which Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuit “way of proceeding” is built. The art of conversation was so dear to St. Ignatius that reference to its mystery, complexity, and charismatic quality appear in many of his personal correspondences and undergird his Spiritual Exercises." |
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Mr. O'Malley's behaviour in a public space where the intention of celebrating amongst other Gonzaga College High school Graduates was the opposite of Jesuit spiritualality. Jesuit theology would have prompted within Mr. O'Malley towards what St. Ignatius called a "spirit of consolation" which could have promoted a conversation with Mr. Cuccinelli. Also, within Jesuit theology our inner conversation is as important, especially, when we reflect on issues of Justice. Why, one could ask, is this behavior so reprehensible under the Trump administration and yet the same activity under the Obama administration drew silence. Ignatian Theology posits that this form of argument is antithetical to justice. And behavior surrounding such a contradiction is defined, by default, as hypocrisy. |
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==Founding and early years== |
==Founding and early years== |
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| Chair | Gina Raimondo (RI) |
| Vice Chair | Phil Murphy (NJ) |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | 1225 Eye St NW Suite 1100, Washington, D.C., 20005 |
| Affiliated | Democratic Party |
| State Governors | 24 / 50
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| Territorial Governors | 3 / 5
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The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is a Washington, D.C. based 527 organization founded in 1983, consisting of U.S. state and territorial governors affiliated with the Democratic Party. The mission of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. The DGA's Republican counterpart is the Republican Governors Association. The DGA is not directly affiliated with the non-partisan National Governors Association. Noam Lee is currently the Executive Director of the DGA.
Founding and early years
Previously known as the Democratic Governors Conference within the Democratic National Committee, the DGA was founded by Virginia Governor Chuck Robb as an independent institution in 1983 with the help of Democratic National Committee Chairman Chuck Manatt. The purpose of the committee was to raise funds to elect Democrats to governorships and to improve the partnership between Democratic governors and the Democratic leadership of the House and Senate. Prior to its current formation in mid-1983, they met in a Democratic Governors Conference.
1990s
The DGA played a pivotal role in the election of Bill Clinton to the Presidency in 1992. Under the leadership of DGA Chair and Hawaii Governor John Waiheʻe, the DGA helped organize Clinton's "winning the West" campaign tour through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California. Republicans had handily won in all but Washington and Oregon the previous three elections. According to The Washington Post,[1] it was "all but unthinkable to Republicans that the GOP could lose such stalwart pieces of the party's electoral base as Wyoming and Nevada." Clinton lost Wyoming but carried Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and California.
Recent history
Democratic Governors have served in various other government positions after their tenure. The following list provides recent positions from the DGA's formalization in 1983.
Democratic Governors elected as President:
- Jimmy Carter of Georgia, 1977–1981
- Bill Clinton of Arkansas, 1993–2001
Democratic Governors appointed to the U.S. Cabinet:
- Reubin Askew of Florida: Trade Representative, 1979–1980 (Carter)
- Bruce Babbitt of Arizona: Secretary of the Interior, 1993–2001 (Clinton)
- Richard Riley of South Carolina: Secretary of Education, 1993–2001 (Clinton)
- Andrew Cuomo of New York (served prior to governorship): Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1997–2001 (Clinton)
- Bill Richardson of New Mexico (served prior to governorship): Ambassador to the United Nations, 1997–1998 (Clinton)
- Bill Richardson of New Mexico (served prior to governorship): Secretary of Energy, 1998–2001 (Clinton)
- Gary Locke of Washington: Secretary of Commerce, 2009–2011 (Obama)
- Ray Mabus of Mississippi: Secretary of the Navy, 2009–2017 (Obama)
- Janet Napolitano of Arizona: Secretary of Homeland Security, 2009–2013 (Obama)
- Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas: Secretary of Health and Human Services, 2009–2014 (Obama)
- Tom Vilsack of Iowa: Secretary of Agriculture, 2009–2017 (Obama)
Democratic Governors appointed to Ambassadorships:
- James Blanchard of Michigan: Ambassador to Canada, 1993–1996 (Clinton)
- Ray Mabus of Mississippi: Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, 1994–1996 (Clinton)
- Dick Celeste of Ohio: Ambassador to India, 1997–2001 (Clinton)
- Mike Sullivan of Wyoming: Ambassador to Ireland, 1998–2001 (Clinton)
- Gary Locke of Washington: Ambassador to China, 2011–2014 (Obama)
Democratic Governors elected as Chair of the Democratic National Committee:
- Roy Romer of Colorado, 1997–1999
- Howard Dean of Vermont, 2005–2009
- Tim Kaine of Virginia, 2009–2011
Democratic Governors elected to the U.S. Senate:
- Fritz Hollings of South Carolina, 1966–2005
- Dale Bumpers of Arkansas, 1975–1999
- Wendell Ford of Kentucky, 1974–1999
- David Boren of Oklahoma, 1979–1994
- J. James Exon of Nebraska, 1979–1997
- David Pryor of Arkansas, 1979–1997
- Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, 1985–2015
- Bob Graham of Florida, 1987–2005
- Bob Kerrey of Nebraska, 1989–2001
- Chuck Robb of Virginia, 1989–2001
- Evan Bayh of Indiana, 1999–2011
- Zell Miller of Georgia, 2000–2005
- Tom Carper of Delaware, 2001–present
- Mark Dayton of Minnesota (served prior to governorship), 2001–2007
- Ben Nelson of Nebraska, 2001–2013
- Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, 2009–present
- Mark Warner of Virginia, 2009–present
- Joe Manchin of West Virginia, 2010–present
- Tim Kaine of Virginia, 2013–present
- Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, 2017–present
DGA leadership
The leadership of the DGA consists of elected Democratic governors.
#3333FF #3333FF| Office | Officer | State | Since | |
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| Chair | Gina Raimondo | Rhode Island | 2019 | |
| Vice Chair | Phil Murphy | New Jersey | 2019 | |
List of current Democratic Governors
There are currently 23 Democratic governors:
In addition to governors of U.S. states, the DGA also offers membership to Democratic governors of U.S. territories.
| Current Governor | Territory | Past | Took office | Seat Up |
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| Lolo Matalasi Moliga | American Samoa | List | 2013 | 2020 (term limited) |
| Lou Leon Guerrero | Guam | List | 2019 | 2022 |
| Albert Bryan | U.S. Virgin Islands | List | 2019 | 2022 |
List of DGA Chairs
Current and former DGA Chairs.
Executive Directors
| Term | Director |
|---|---|
| 1983–1989 | Chuck Dolan |
| 1990–1992 | Mark Gearan |
| 1993–1998 | Katie Whelan |
| 1999–2004 | BJ Thornberry |
| 2005–2006 | Penny Lee |
| 2007–2010 | Nathan Daschle |
| 2011–2014 | Colm O'Comartun |
| 2015–present | Elisabeth Pearson |
Fundraising
The DGA reported raising over $20 million in 2011, almost doubling what it raised during the comparable 2007 election cycle. "Because of our strong efforts in 2011, we will have the resources to aid Democratic candidates in targeted states and continue to fight for our core priorities: Jobs. Opportunity. Now.," DGA Chair Martin O'Malley said. Executive Director Colm O'Comartun added, "There is no doubt that we will face a challenging electoral environment in 2012, but our victories in 2011 showed that we know how to wisely and strategically deploy our resources. We are delighted with the continued support of everyone who believes in our mission of creating jobs and expanding opportunity now."[2]
Notable staff alumni
Several former DGA staff members have gone on to hold prominent positions in the government and in the private and non-profit sectors.
Former Communications Director Jake Siewert served as Press Secretary for President Bill Clinton for four months from 2000 to 2001. From 2001 to 2009, he worked for Alcoa Inc. In 2009, he became an advisor to then-Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.[3]
Former Policy Director Sheryl Rose Parker was Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She is currently Deputy Director of Government Affairs for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.[4][5]
Former Policy Communications Director Doug Richardson served as Director of Public Affairs at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in the Obama administration. He is currently Public Relations Director for R&R Partners.[6]
Former Executive Director Katie Whelan served as a senior advisor to (Republican) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She was an Institute of Politics Fellow at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is currently Senior Public Policy Advisor for Patton Boggs LLP.[7]
Former Executive Director Nathan Daschle is the founder and CEO of Ruckus, Inc., an online political engagement platform. He is the son of former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle. In October 2010, Daschle was recognized as one of Time magazine's "40 under 40" rising stars in politics.[8]
Former Executive Director Mark Gearan was director of communications during the Clinton administration and served as director of the Peace Corps. He is the current president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York.[9]
Founding Executive Director Chuck Dolan is a Senior Vice President at kglobal and was appointed by President Clinton as Vice-Chair of the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. He is a lecturer at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs.[10]
References
- ^ Devroy, Ann, "Clinton Takes His Case to GOP's Western Stronghold", The Washington Post, October 22, 1993, accessed August 8, 2011.
- ^ O'Malley, Martin. "DGA Continues to Break Fundraising Records".[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Jake_Siewert?loadTab=0[dead link]
- ^ "Pelosi Names Senior Staff To Speaker's Office". The Washington Current. February 10, 2007. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ "Cheryl Parker Rose - POLITICO Topics - POLITICO.com". Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ "R&R Partners | Public Relations". Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ "Patton Boggs | Professionals | Katie Whelan". Archived from the original on April 10, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ "Nathan Daschle". The Public Squared. Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
- ^ "HWS: Office of the President". Hws.edu. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
- ^ http://smpa.gwu.edu/faculty/people/27 Archived May 12, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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