Author: Emily Aubert

Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election.       The Cook Political Report updated its race ratings on Jun. 19: Michigan moved from Toss Up to Lean Democrat. Iowa moved from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. Ohio moved from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. Notable Quotes of the Week “Could…

June 26, 2020: Mike Pence spoke about the Trump administration’s economic and trade policy in Ohio on Thursday. The Lincoln Project is airing a pro-Joe Biden ad in swing states. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Stephanie Alexander is a Republican staffer with experience in political organizing and finance. Previous campaign work: 2016 Donald…

June 25, 2020: The Democratic National Committee advised delegates not to attend the Democratic National Convention in August. Donald Trump is traveling to Green Bay to record a Fox News town hall. Notable Quote of the Day “It’s not just Biden’s margin that stands out, either; he’s also only one of three candidates to crack the…

June 23, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Tuesday that the second presidential debate was being moved from Michigan to Florida. Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Karen Bass is being vetted for vice president by the Biden campaign. Notable Quote of the Day “Could a Black woman help boost turnout among Black voters, which dipped…

June 22, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $74 million in May, marking the first time they underperformed Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee. Former Sen. Ted Kaufman (Del.) is leading Biden’s presidential transition team.         The Cook Political Report updated its race ratings on Jun. 19: Michigan moved from Toss Up…

Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “One might argue our digital age is immune to history’s lessons, or suggest that Biden’s low-key campaign is little match for his opponent’s ability to drive news cycles. Those still scarred by Hillary Clinton’s surprising defeat…

June 19, 2020: Donald Trump is requesting a fourth general election debate with Joe Biden. Amy Klobuchar removed herself from consideration for Democratic vice presidential nominee.         Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Pete Kavanaugh is a Democratic staffer with experience in campaign strategy and political organizing. Kavanaugh graduated with a B.A. in…

June 17, 2020: The Democratic National Committee launched its first television ad against Donald Trump in four years. An Oklahoma judge denied an emergency motion to block Trump’s rally in Tulsa.         Notable Quote of the Day “Recent polls have suggested Biden might hold an even stronger position in other states [than Texas] that Trump…

June 16, 2020: The Joe Biden campaign and two associated Democratic committees raised $81 million in May. Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee had their best online fundraising day on Sunday.         Notable Quote of the Day “There are always liberal voters in rural, conservative areas — and conservative ones in big cities —…