Author: Emily Aubert

  August 7, 2019: Pete Buttigieg and Jay Inslee released plans to address domestic terrorism. Mike Gravel suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Bernie Sanders.   Notable Quotes of the Day “Elizabeth Warren just has a gigantic campaign [in Nevada]. There are counties all over rural areas where some campaigns are just doing tours, but she…

August 6, 2019: The Democratic National Committee clarified the qualifying period for the October debate. Tulsi Gabbard will be off the campaign trail for two weeks to complete National Guard training.   How many candidates have won the presidency without winning more than 60% of the vote in any state? a. Zero→ b. Seven→ c. Four→…

  August 5, 2019: The 2020 presidential candidates respond to mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Tulsi Gabbard crossed the fundraising threshold for the third Democratic debate in September. There are eight new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats and two Republicans. In total, 807 individuals are currently filed with the…

  August 2, 2019: At least 19 Democrats are heading to Las Vegas to attend the AFSCME public service forum Saturday. Amy Klobuchar said she had reached the grassroots fundraising threshold to qualify for the September Democratic debate.      Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Maurice Daniel is a longtime Democratic staffer with…

  August 1, 2019: The 2020 Democratic candidates debated healthcare and criminal justice in the second night of the debate. Democratic donor George Soros founded a super PAC for 2020 elections. Poll Highlights  Notable Quote of the Day “The Dark Psychic Forces of Collective Hatred won tonight’s debate. It is absolutely mind-boggling to me that the…

  July 31, 2019: The 2020 Democratic candidates debated Medicare for All, tax policy, and other topics during the first night of the second presidential primary debate. Donald Trump aired an ad during the debates to criticize the Democratic field on healthcare.   Notable Quotes of the Day “Like the last debate, I think this has…

July 30, 2019: Andrew Yang announced he has qualified for the third Democratic presidential debate. Kamala Harris released her Medicare for All healthcare proposal.   Which presidential election featured the smallest margin in the popular vote? A. 1880→ B. 1968→ C. 2000→ D. 1860→ Notable Quotes of the Day “No one is going to close the…

July 29, 2019: John Delaney proposed a mandatory national service program. Cory Booker reached the donor threshold to qualify for the third Democratic presidential debate. There are eight new candidates running since last week, including two Republicans. In total, 799 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote of the Day…

July 26, 2019: Several 2020 Democratic candidates released major policy proposals on unions, climate change, housing, and indigenous communities. Elizabeth Warren received her millionth donation. Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Justin Buoen is a longtime Democratic campaign staffer who worked on two of Klobuchar’s Senate campaigns Previous campaign work: 2014 Mark Dayton Minnesota…