Author: Emily Aubert
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Trump visits biotech facility in North Carolina
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July 27, 2020: Donald Trump will make his first public appearance in North Carolina since March. Ninety field organizers for the Florida Democratic Party signed an open letter criticizing the Biden campaign for not having an actionable field plan in the state. The Cook Political Report updated its race ratings on July 24, 2020: Florida moved…
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Upcoming filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates from July 27 to August 2
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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…
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Republican National Convention events in Jacksonville canceled
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July 24, 2020: Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention was canceled. Spending in the 2020 presidential election cycle has passed the $1 billion mark. Notable Quote of the Day “Anxious Democrats are already fretting about nightmare scenarios in which Trump uses emergency powers to cancel the election, calls…
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Biden, Obama discuss healthcare and Trump in new campaign video
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July 23, 2020: The Biden campaign is releasing “President Obama and Vice President Biden: A Socially Distanced Conversation” on Thursday. Jo Jorgensen released a digital campaign ad focused on foreign policy. Notable Quote of the Day “Polls show a tight race for president in Georgia, forcing Trump to start airing ads in the state over the summer.…
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Trump raises $20 million during virtual fundraiser
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July 22, 2020: Donald Trump raised $20 million during the campaign’s first virtual fundraiser. Joe Biden launched a $15 million advertising campaign across six battleground states. Notable Quote of the Day “Most concerning are the deep fakes that could occur around the 2020 presidential campaign and election, particularly as voting patterns shift due to COVID restrictions. Messages…
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Trump campaign spends $50 million in June, Biden $37 million
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July 21, 2020: The Trump campaign spent $50 million in June, which was roughly twice its expenditures in May. Republican John Kasich is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention. Notable Quote of the Day “Joe Biden’s campaign is walking an environmental tightrope in Pennsylvania, aiming to balance his new, aggressive climate plan with reassurances…
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Kanye West holds first campaign rally in South Carolina
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July 20, 2020: Kanye West held his first campaign rally in North Charleston, South Carolina. Joe Biden issued a five-point plan to reopen schools. Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated its race ratings on July 14, 2020: Alaska, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, and Utah moved from Safe Republican to Likely Republican. Notable Quote of the Day “Put it…
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Bill Stepien replaced Brad Parscale as Trump campaign manager
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July 16, 2020: Donald Trump replaced Brad Parscale with Bill Stepien as campaign manager. Kanye West qualified to appear on the ballot in Oklahoma as an independent candidate. Notable Quote of the Day “Of course, the polls could be even further off this time than four years ago. But there are also many reasons to think…
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Biden announces $2 trillion green infrastructure and jobs plan
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July 15, 2020: Joe Biden announced his $2 trillion green infrastructure and jobs plan during an event in Wilmington, Delaware. Election strategist Steve Kramer said Kanye West was no longer running for president. Notable Quote of the Day “Like Texas, Georgia has become increasingly competitive. But Republican presidential nominees have won a majority of the statewide…
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Biden airs first general election ad in Texas
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July 14, 2020: Joe Biden is airing his first general election ad in Texas. Trump Victory hired 300 additional field staffers, bringing its total operation to 1,500. Notable Quote of the Day “Yet as more paths have opened for the Biden campaign to reach 270 in the electoral college – with Texas’ 38 electors a chance…