Author: Emily Aubert

  • Williamson ends presidential campaign

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    January 13, 2020: Marianne Williamson ended her presidential campaign on Friday. Tom Steyer has the largest staff in South Carolina.   What is the latest month in which a major party held a presidential nominating convention? a. July→ b. August→ c. September→ d. October→ Notable Quotes of the Day “It would surprise me if an underdog won. At this point,…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: January 4-10, 2020

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    Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the events that matter in the 2020 presidential election. Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email.         Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. State Spotlight Notable Quotes of the…

  • Steyer qualifies for January debate with double-digit showing in S.C. and Nevada

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    January 10, 2020: Six candidates have qualified for Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary debate. Donald Trump focused on the economy, the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and Democratic primary candidates at his rally in Ohio.         Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Gabrielle Farrell is a Democratic staffer with experience in political communication.…

  • Trump holds first rally this year in Ohio

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    January 9, 2020: Donald Trump is holding a rally in Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday night. Rep. Anthony Brown (Md.) endorsed Pete Buttigieg.          State Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “In the new year, with the caucuses rapidly approaching, no candidate (save for Delaney) is embarking on an Iowa-or-bust strategy. Back in 2008, between Dec.…

  • Bloomberg, Trump each spend $10 million on Super Bowl ads

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    January 8, 2020: Michael Bloomberg and Donald Trump have each reportedly spent $10 million on Super Bowl ads. Democratic presidential candidates react to the Iranian missile attacks on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. soldiers.         Notable Quote of the Day “More Democratic voters are commenting on and questioning candidates more about the U.S. strike killing…

  • Bloomberg expands campaign to 800 staffers

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    January 7, 2020: Michael Bloomberg has more than 800 organizers and staff members across the country. Julián Castro endorsed Elizabeth Warren. Notable Quote of the Day “In 2020, [Georgetown University professor Michael Kazin] says any Democrat who wins the nomination needs to reach the 8% to 10% of swing voters. The nominee can try to reach…

  • Trump and Sanders top fourth-quarter fundraising

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    Cc January 6, 2020: Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders raised the most money in the fourth quarter of 2019. Julían Castro ended his presidential campaign on Thursday.   Four states are tied for the most Democratic wins in presidential elections since 1900. Which of the following is not one of them? a. Arkansas→ b. California→ c. Maryland→ d. Massachusetts→ Notable…

  • Trump and Sanders top announced fourth-quarter fundraising

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    Although year-end financial reports are due to the Federal Election Commission on Jan. 31, several 2020 presidential candidates have released their fourth-quarter fundraising figures early. Sen. Bernie Sanders leads the Democratic pack with $34.5 million, topping his third-quarter haul by more than $9 million and setting a Democratic record for this election cycle. Former South…

  • Warren fundraising down in fourth quarter by 30 percent

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    December 30, 2019: Elizabeth Warren has raised $17 million in the fourth quarter so far, down from more than $24 million in the third quarter. Chris Myers, executive director of the California Democratic Party, will step down from that role to lead Bloomberg’s campaign in California. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Happy New Year!…

  • DNC raises polling and fundraising thresholds for January debate

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    The Democratic National Committee released the criteria to qualify for the January 14, 2020, presidential primary debate, raising both the polling and fundraising thresholds. Each candidate has to receive 5% support or more in at least four national or early state polls or 7% support or more in at least two single state polls to…