Author: Emily Aubert

  August 30, 2019: The Democratic National Committee will reject Iowa’s and Nevada’s virtual caucus plans. Shirley Shawe spent $500,000 on an ad against Joe Biden.      Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer.   Noland Chambliss is an independent consultant with experience in organizational identity development and strategic communications. He graduated from Vassar…

  August 28, 2019: Ten Democratic presidential candidates are scheduled to participate in a seven-hour series of town halls focused on climate change on Sept. 4. Tulsi Gabbard returned to the campaign trail from active duty.   Notable Quote of the Day “It’s tempting to create an alternative to the DNC debate, but by doing that,…

  August 29, 2019: Kirsten Gillibrand suspended her presidential campaign. Ten candidates have qualified for the third Democratic presidential primary debate in September.   Notable Quote of the Day “Donald Trump is in general election mode while we’re still in primary mode. We see it in Ohio. He’s absolutely carpet-bombing Ohio online. We’re doing our best…

  August 27, 2019: Andrew Yang proposed a $4.9 trillion climate change proposal. Joe Biden released a new campaign ad in Iowa defending the Affordable Care Act.   Since 1968, nine states have voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election. Which of the following states is not among them? a. Idaho→ b. Montana→ c. Wyoming→ d. South Dakota→…

    August 26, 2019: Joe Walsh announced that he is running for president. The Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Steyer campaigns called for greater transparency in which polls are used for debate qualifications. There are nine new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats, two Republicans, and one Green. In total, 832 individuals are currently…

  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 new 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…

    August 23, 2019: Seth Moulton becomes sixth notable Democrat to suspend his presidential campaign. More than a dozen 2020 Democrats are in California for the party’s summer meeting. Bernie Sanders released a $16.3 trillion climate change plan.        Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Heather Hargreaves is a staffer with experience…

  August 22, 2019: Jay Inslee suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday night. Joe Walsh is considering entering the Republican primary this weekend. Poll Highlights  Notable Quotes of the Day “If our economic growth falters, the president will blame the Federal Reserve Board for its bungling of interest rates, and he’ll claim that he bravely jeopardized his…

  August 21, 2019: Elizabeth Warren released her criminal justice platform. Donald Trump is headlining a fundraiser for Matt Bevin’s gubernatorial reelection campaign in Kentucky.   Notable Quote of the Day “The majority of 2020 Democratic candidates are spending most of their time on traditional television and radio interviews. Candidates like former Vice President Joe Biden…