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  • Trump, RNC raise $210 million in August, trail Biden and DNC’s fundraising total

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    September 10, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee raised $210 million in August, setting a record for the campaign. Bob Woodward released recorded interviews with Trump about the coronavirus. Notable Quote of the Day “When you look at the rural areas, it’s the margins that matter. The suburbs get a lot of attention because…

  • Zuckerberg, Chan donate $300 million for state, local election administration efforts

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    On Sept. 1, Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, announced they would donate a combined total of $300 million to the Center for Tech and Civic Life and the Center for Election Innovation and Research in a bid “to promote safe and reliable voting in states and localities during…

  • Pro-Trump America First Action announces $22 million ad buy in FL, PA, WI, and OH

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    September 9, 2020: The pro-Trump America First Action announced a $22 million ad buy in four battleground states. Maine Secretary of State Matthw Dunlap said he would proceed with printing ballots that included ranked choice voting for the presidential race. Notable Quote of the Day “I would say this about an October surprise. I mean, given…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 8, 2020

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at upcoming expanded restaurant capacity in Pennsylvania, nursing home visitation in Delaware, school reopenings, and much more. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. The next 24 hours What is changing in the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 4, 2020

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at indoor dining reopening in New Jersey, North Carolina moving to a new stage of reopening, travel restrictions, and much more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. In observance of the Labor…

  • Biden launches new ad campaign in battleground states

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    September 4, 2020: Joe Biden is airing three new ads on security, the pandemic, and unity in battleground states. Judges in Arizona and Virginia blocked Kanye West from appearing on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. Notable Quote of the Day “Besides polls, there are two other places we look for evidence of what is…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 3, 2020

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at Idaho’s decision to remain in Phase Four of reopening, New York’s announcement that casinos can reopen next week, a lawsuit involving COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota, and much more. Want to know what happened…

  • Biden and DNC raise record $365 million in August

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    September 3, 2020: Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised $365 million in August. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the moderators for the 2020 presidential and vice presidential debates. Notable Quote of the Day “President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on Thursday — but the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 2, 2020

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at Maryland’s next phase of reopening, Delaware’s decision to open beach bars for the holiday weekend, a featured story from the 1918 influenza pandemic, and much more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 33 (September 2, 2020)

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    This week: Recapping Kansas’ state legislative primaries and looking ahead to New Hampshire With Labor Day just around the corner and general election season in full swing, this will be the last regular edition of 2020’s Heart of the Primaries. Notable election results from the primaries in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware will be…