{"id":2325357,"date":"2024-08-15T20:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T00:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-scheduling-coincidence-gifts-governor-hopeful-her-dream-job-for-a-day-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-15T20:27:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T00:27:53","slug":"dnc-scheduling-coincidence-gifts-governor-hopeful-her-dream-job-for-a-day-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-scheduling-coincidence-gifts-governor-hopeful-her-dream-job-for-a-day-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DNC scheduling coincidence gifts governor hopeful her dream job for a day &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/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%2Fdnc-scheduling-coincidence-gifts-governor-hopeful-her-dream-job-for-a-day-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=2325357&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>The article discusses the impact of\u2062 the Democratic National\u200b Convention (DNC) on Massachusetts, where the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-dangerous-new-democrat-bills-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of\/\" title=\"Four Dangerous New Democrat Bills That You Probably Haven\u2019t Heard Of\">political landscape<\/a> is set to be disrupted due \u200bto a mass exodus of high-ranking Democrats to Chicago. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who is fifth in line for\u2062 the governorship,\u2063 will briefly assume the role of Acting Governor for\u200b a day, as all other prominent \u2062state\u2063 Democrats \u2062will be \u200dattending the DNC, except for \u200dTreasurer \u200dDeb Goldberg, who is away for a wedding. This unusual circumstance provides DiZoglio, who has significant legislative experience, with a unique opportunity to experience the \u200cresponsibilities of the governorship firsthand. It raises implications for her potential future as a candidate for the \u2062governor&#8217;s role. The article notes\u2062 that she may prioritize key issues during her day \u200din office, including a proposal to allow her office to audit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">state legislature<\/a>.  <\/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\">DNC scheduling coincidence gifts governor hopeful her dream job for a day<\/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_1731659\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democratic National Convention<\/a> will throw at least one state&rsquo;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/executive-branch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> executive branch<\/a> into disorganization as high-ranking state <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democrats<\/a> flock to Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>It could be of little surprise that the one state, Massachusetts,&nbsp;which has a Democratic trifecta and is a party stronghold,&nbsp;would be heavily affected by the party&rsquo;s extravaganza.<\/p>\n<p>State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, fifth in the state&rsquo;s gubernatorial line of succession, will take the reins as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idaho-lt-gov-janice-mcgeachin-uses-rare-opportunity-to-ban-mask-mandates\/\" title=\"Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin Uses Rare Opportunity To Ban Mask Mandates\">acting governor<\/a> for a day with every Democrat except state Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who is traveling for a wedding, at the DNC.<\/p>\n<p>DiZoglio&rsquo;s office told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> that &ldquo;the Governor&rsquo;s Office informed us this week that Auditor DiZoglio will be serving as Acting Governor next Tuesday, August 20.&rdquo; It could present an interesting and rare situation for the state as DiZoglio, normally far removed from the governorship, will have the same powers as Healey for a day.<\/p>\n<p>DiZoglio does not lack in state legislative experience. She was a state legislator for 10 years before taking over as the state&rsquo;s chief accountability officer. Healey only had eight years of experience as an elected official, as attorney general, before taking the governorship.<\/p>\n<p>The 41-year-old has been floated as a potential future governor given her extensive legislative experience. For a day, she could understand what it will be like if she ever takes the position of the state&rsquo;s top executive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/massachusetts-playbook\/2024\/08\/14\/your-next-governor-00173936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>According<\/a> to <em>Politico<\/em>, she could push an issue like Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn did during his stint as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-gives-cities-more-power-to-ban-homeless-camps-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Supreme Court gives cities more power to ban homeless camps - Washington Examiner\">city&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s acting mayor, or she could serve as a administrative stopgap. She&rsquo;s backed a ballot campaign to let her office audit the state legislature, which could be an issue she pushes.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think that folks are fed up with not being able to get access to what&rsquo;s happening up on Beacon Hill, oftentimes finding out about legislation only after it&rsquo;s passed, and not having the opportunity to weigh in regarding their opinion,&rdquo; DiZoglio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamc.org\/news\/2024-04-02\/the-legislature-is-subject-to-the-same-audits-as-everybody-else-mass-state-auditor-dizoglio-explains-effort-to-audit-the-legislature-support-for-ballot-question\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>told<\/a> WAMC.<\/p>\n<p>The one-day promotion appears to be a unique scenario and an insight as to what happens when a major political convention draws a single-party dominated state&rsquo;s officials away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If the presidential line of succession underwent a similar scenario, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen would be the acting president. Nine vice presidents have taken the presidential mantle, but no House speakers, the second-in-line position to be president, have ascended to the presidency.<\/p>\n<p>A prominent Republican governor was criticized by Democrats for his recent absence. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) was on a trip to east Asia when Hurricane Beryl struck in July. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was active governor and took a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idaho-congressman-looks-to-spend-33-billion-to-remove-dams-to-save-salmon-population\/\" title=\"Idaho Congressman Looks To Spend  Billion To Remove Dams To Save Salmon Population\">major role<\/a> in the state&rsquo;s response.<\/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_1731659\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1731659\"}});<\/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>The Democratic National Convention is set to disrupt the operations of at least one state&#8217;s executive branch as prominent state Democrats head to Chicago. It&#8217;s not unexpected that Massachusetts, a state with a Democratic trifecta and a strong party presence, would be significantly impacted by this event. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who is fifth in line for the governorship, will temporarily assume the role of acting governor for a day while all other Democrats from the state attend the DNC, except for State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who is away for a wedding. DiZoglio&#8217;s office confirmed to the Washington Examiner that she will serve as Acting Governor on Tuesday, August 20. This situation presents an unusual opportunity for DiZoglio to experience what it\u2019s like to hold gubernatorial powers\u2014something she typically does not have access to. With ten years of legislative experience prior to her current role as chief accountability officer, she has more legislative background than Governor Healey had when she took office after serving eight years as attorney general. At 41 years old and with her extensive experience in legislation, DiZoglio has been mentioned as a potential future governor herself. During her brief tenure as acting governor, she might advocate for issues similar to those pushed by Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn during his time as acting mayor or simply act in an administrative capacity. One issue she&#8217;s championing involves allowing her office greater oversight over the state legislature through an audit campaign\u2014a topic she&#8217;s passionate about due to public frustration over limited access to legislative processes on Beacon Hill. This unique scenario highlights how major political conventions can draw officials away from their responsibilities in states dominated by one party.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, if there were ever a similar situation at the presidential level where key officials were absent due to such events, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen would step in as acting president since nine vice presidents have taken on presidential duties but no House speakers have ascended from their second-in-line position directly into presidency roles.<\/p>\n<p>Recently criticized was Republican Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) for being absent during Hurricane Beryl&#8217;s impact while he was traveling in East Asia; Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stepped up and played an active role during this crisis response<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2325358,"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\/DNC_Democratic_National_Convention_12.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[7705,38283,12361,4173,15124],"class_list":["post-2325357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-dnc","tag-dream-job","tag-gifts","tag-governor","tag-scheduling"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DNC_Democratic_National_Convention_12.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325357","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2325357"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325357\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2325358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2325357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2325357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2325357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}