Author: Emily Aubert

  • West sues Ohio SOS for ballot access

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    August 27, 2020: Kanye West filed a lawsuit in Ohio seeking to be placed on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell will speak on the final day of the Republican National Convention. Notable Quote of the Day “At least nine 2020 presidential candidates spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention…

  • Pence, Ernst will speak at Day 3 of RNC

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    August 26, 2020: Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Joni Ernst will speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Joe Biden launched a Spanish-language and bilingual ad campaign in Arizona and Florida. Notable Quote of the Day “A pandemic and presidential politics have made 2020 an unpredictable year in Florida, but there’s one thing the…

  • Upcoming filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates from August 24 to August 30

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    Although there is no formal, national deadline to file to run for president of the United States, independent presidential candidates must keep a close eye on the election calendar as each state has its own filing requirements and deadline to qualify to appear on the general election ballot. These requirements may include submitting a petition with…

  • Republican National Convention begins in Charlotte with delegate roll call

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    August 24, 2020: The Republican National Convention begins on Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kanye West’s signature petitions in Montana, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin were rejected.         Notable Quote of the Day “Biden is not the first politician, upon entering the general election phase of the campaign, to pivot towards the center and try to…

  • Biden calls for end to “this chapter of American darkness” in DNC speech

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    August 21, 2020: Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night. Kanye West submitted a signature petition and list of electors to the Tennessee secretary of state. Notable Quote of the Day “Surveys among Democratic voters and activists repeatedly showed that, even when they didn’t see Biden as their top candidate, they saw him…

  • Kamala Harris becomes first Black, Asian American woman to become major party’s VP nominee

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    August 20, 2020: Kamala Harris became the first Black and Asian American woman to accept a major party’s vice presidential nomination. Donald Trump is holding a campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania—Joe Biden’s birthplace—on Thursday afternoon. Notable Quote of the Day “[Kamala Harris] tried to allow Democrats — especially women and people of color — to see…

  • Trump campaign sues New Jersey over mail-in ballots

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    August 19, 2020: The Trump campaign sued New Jersey for its mail-in ballot plan. Delegates to the Democratic National Convention formally nominated Joe Biden for president of the United States.         Notable Quote of the Day “The Iowa caucus is 840 days away. Candidates that don’t use these opportunities to prepare are making a profound…

  • DNC keynote address will feature 17 young party leaders

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    August 18, 2020: The Demoocratic National Convention continues Tuesday with a keynote address featuring 17 speakers. Donald Trump released a digital ad that questions Joe Biden’s mental acuity.  Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “This was not the Michelle Obama of hope and change that defined her husband’s rise. Michelle was always the less sentimental…

  • Upcoming filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates from August 17 to August 23

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    Although there is no formal, national deadline to file to run for president of the United States, independent presidential candidates must keep a close eye on the election calendar as each state has its own filing requirements and deadline to qualify to appear on the general election ballot. These requirements may include submitting a petition with…

  • Democratic National Convention begins with speeches from Sanders, Michelle Obama

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    August 17, 2020: The Democratic National Convention begins on Monday with speeches from Bernie Sanders, John Kasich, Michelle Obama, and others. The Trump campaign is launching a seven-figure digital ad campaign during the Democratic National Convention.          Notable Quote of the Day “If we look at the history of modern conventions, it’s tempting to…