Author: Emily Aubert

  • DNC announces new criteria for sixth presidential debate in December, three candidates qualify so far

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    The Democratic National Committee announced the polling and fundraising thresholds for the sixth presidential primary debate on December 19, 2019.   Candidates must now meet one of two polling standards:   Four Poll Threshold: Receive 4% support or more in at least four national or early state polls—Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and/or Nevada. The…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: October 19-25, 2019

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      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. Candidates by the Number There are four new candidates running since last week, including one Democrat. In total, 904 individuals…

  • Ryan drops out of Democratic primary, 18 candidates remain

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      October 25, 2019: Tim Ryan announced he was withdrawing from the 2020 presidential race and will run for re-election to the U.S. House from Ohio. Tulsi Gabbard said she will not seek re-election to U.S. Congress.      Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Natalie Montelongo is a Democratic staffer with experience in…

  • Klobuchar ninth candidate to qualify for November debate

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    October 24, 2019: Amy Klobuchar became the ninth candidate to qualify for November’s Democratic presidential debate. MSNBC announced Rachel Maddow, Andrea Mitchell, Kristen Welker, and Ashley Parker will moderate the event.           Notable Quote of the Day “And so far, the 2020 campaign has seen more than twice as many television ad spots as…

  • Several Colorado Working Families Party members endorse Sanders

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      October 23, 2019: Bernie Sanders was endorsed by several members of the Colorado Working Families Party. Elizabeth Warren joined striking teachers at a rally in Chicago.           Notable Quote of the Day “It may be harder to think of Biden as a factional candidate than Sanders, given that Biden also enjoys significant support…

  • Warren issues $800 billion public education plan

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      October 22, 2019: Elizabeth Warren proposed an $800 billion public education plan Monday. Julián Castro said Monday he will end his campaign for president if he does not raise $800,000 before the end of the month.           Which incumbent president seeking re-election won the smallest share of the Electoral College vote? a. Grover Cleveland…

  • Williamson is first 2020 presidential candidate to complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Author Marianne Williamson is the first 2020 presidential candidate to complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, answering questions about her personal beliefs, professional background, and political priorities.   Williamson describes the effect A Course in Miracles had on her life and why she thinks the United States needs “a season of moral repair.” She also discusses…

  • O’Rourke is second 2020 presidential candidate to respond to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke is the second 2020 presidential candidate to complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, answering questions about his personal beliefs, professional background, and political priorities.   In his response, O’Rourke lists the first actions he would take in the Oval Office and explains his policy focus on strict gun regulations. He also describes…

  • Gabbard says Clinton behind attacks on campaign

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        October 21, 2019: Beto O’Rourke completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Tulsi Gabbard said Hillary Clinton was behind a campaign to destroy her reputation.         There are four new candidates running since last week, including one Democrat. In total, 904 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: October 12-18, 2019

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      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. Candidates by the Number Notable Quotes of the Week “Omission from November’s debate could effectively choke off a candidate’s visibility…