{"id":2320404,"date":"2024-08-07T09:21:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T13:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-resigns-from-post-as-leader-of-democratic-governors-association-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-07T09:22:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T13:22:06","slug":"walz-resigns-from-post-as-leader-of-democratic-governors-association-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-resigns-from-post-as-leader-of-democratic-governors-association-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Walz resigns from post as leader of Democratic Governors Association &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwalz-resigns-from-post-as-leader-of-democratic-governors-association-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2320404&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has resigned as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) after\u2064 being selected as Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">running mate<\/a> for\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-rand-paul-offers-dr-rachel-levine-as-example-of-radical-agenda-riding-bidens-coattails\/\" title=\"Sen. Rand Paul Offers Dr. Rachel Levine As Example Of Radical Agenda Riding Biden\u2019s Coattails\">upcoming presidential election<\/a>. \u200dAccording to \u200bDGA bylaws, he can \u2062no longer lead the organization now that he is a candidate for federal office.\u2063 Walz will be succeeded by Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas.<\/p>\n<p>Meghan Meehan-Draper, the DGA\u2019s executive director,\u2062 acknowledged the significance of Walz&#8217;s new role as a VP \u2064candidate, emphasizing the \u2064importance of\u2062 the DGA to their\u200d team. Walz gained national\u200d attention in July when he facilitated\u2064 a crucial call\u2062 between Democratic governors and President Biden regarding the future of\u2064 his \u200ccampaign, which led\u200b to a meeting at the White House.<\/p>\n<p>Under Walz&#8217;s leadership, the DGA achieved record fundraising, raising $61 million in the \u2063first half of the year. Kelly expressed gratitude for \u200cWalz&#8217;s contributions and\u2062 indicated her commitment to supporting the Harris-Walz ticket in November amidst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-wisconsin-michigan-among-eight-governor-races-shifting-toward-republicans\/\" title=\"Report: Wisconsin, Michigan Among Eight Governor Races Shifting Toward Republicans\">11 gubernatorial races<\/a> nationwide.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Walz resigns from post as leader of Democratic Governors Association<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1724370\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>In the wake of Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> tapping him to be her running mate, Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN) has resigned as chairman of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-governors-association\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democratic Governors Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the bylaws of the DGA, Walz was no longer able to lead the organization after becoming a candidate for federal office. Walz will be replaced by Gov. Laura Kelly (D-KS).<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Having the DGA Chair become the VP candidate is a BIG DEAL and a thing to celebrate! His team called me this morning to say, &lsquo;We want you to know how important the DGA is to the governor and to our whole team,&rsquo;&rdquo; Meghan Meehan-Draper, the organization&rsquo;s executive director, wrote to the DGA staff on Tuesday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2024\/08\/07\/walz-resigns-democratic-governors-association\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>according to<\/a> the <em>Washington Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In July, Walz rose to prominence when he organized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3070110\/biden-steps-up-post-debate-damage-control-democratic-panic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>a call<\/a> between Democratic governors and President Joe Biden about the future of Biden&rsquo;s presidential campaign. The phone call resulted in an in-person meeting at the White House in which several governors traveled from their states to meet with Biden and share any concerns.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), followed by Govs. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and Wes Moore (D-MD), walks out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, to talk with reporters following their meeting with President Joe Biden. (AP Photo\/Susan Walsh)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He has also helped the DGA raise record amounts, with $61 million coming in from January to June of this year.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly is in her second term as a rare Democratic governor in a deeply Republican state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I want to thank Governor Tim Walz for his leadership and partnership over this last year, helping to steer the ship to success &mdash; including breaking fundraising records and putting Democratic candidates for governor in the best position to be competitive in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-rep-murphy-decides-not-to-challenge-rubio-for-senate-seat\/\" title=\"Florida Rep. Murphy Decides Not to Challenge Rubio For Senate Seat\">tough races<\/a> this year,&rdquo; Kelly said in a statement. &ldquo;We will do everything in our power to ensure success of the Harris-Walz ticket this November.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>There are 11 gubernatorial races across the country this election, but just two appear to be competitive: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3108575\/roy-cooper-claims-concerns-mark-robinson-reason-dropping-vp-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>North Carolina&rsquo;s race<\/a> between Attorney General Josh Stein and Lt. Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3075081\/mark-robinson-host-fundraiser-church-past-accusations-slave-labor-child-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Mark Robinson<\/a> and New Hampshire&rsquo;s race between unknown candidates because the primary has not happened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The DGA appears confident in Kelly&rsquo;s ability to run the group through the election in Walz&rsquo;s absence.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;By focusing on the issues that matter most to Kansans, Governor Kelly has shown what effective leadership looks like, and has been a huge asset to the DGA in her role as Vice Chair these last two years,&rdquo; Meehan-Draper said. &ldquo;Governor Kelly knows what it takes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hogans-a-hero-the-senate-candidate-gives-long-suffering-maryland-republicans-a-chance\/\" title=\"Hogan: Maryland Republicans&#039; Savior for Senate\">win tough races<\/a> in some of the most challenging environments, and we are grateful to have her leadership and guidance at the helm of the DGA.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1724370\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1724370\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Walz Steps Down as Chair of Democratic Governors Association<\/p>\n<p>Following Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s selection of him as her running mate, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA). The DGA&#8217;s bylaws stipulate that once a member becomes a candidate for federal office, they can no longer serve in a leadership position. Governor Laura Kelly (D-KS) will take over his responsibilities. Meghan Meehan-Draper, the executive director of the DGA, expressed excitement about Walz\u2019s new role in a message to staff, highlighting its significance. In July, Walz gained attention for facilitating a call between Democratic governors and President Joe Biden regarding Biden\u2019s presidential campaign strategy, which led to an in-person meeting at the White House with several governors voicing their concerns. <\/p>\n<p>Walz has also played a crucial role in fundraising for the DGA, helping to raise $61 million from January to June this year. Kelly is currently serving her second term as one of the few Democratic governors in a predominantly Republican state. She thanked Walz for his leadership and collaboration over the past year and emphasized their commitment to supporting the Harris-Walz ticket this November.<\/p>\n<p>There are 11 gubernatorial races taking place nationwide this election cycle; however, only two appear competitive: North Carolina&#8217;s contest between Attorney General Josh Stein and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and New Hampshire&#8217;s race featuring candidates yet to be determined due to pending primaries.<\/p>\n<p>The DGA is optimistic about Kelly\u2019s capability to lead during this election season following Walz\u2019s departure. Meehan-Draper praised Kelly&#8217;s effective leadership style and her contributions as Vice Chair over the last two years while expressing gratitude for her guidance moving forward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2320405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tim-walz-dga.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[37418,6522,27318],"class_list":["post-2320404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-democratic-governors-association","tag-resignation","tag-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tim-walz-dga.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320404\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2320405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}