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DNC postpones national convention until August
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April 3, 2020: The Democratic National Convention was postponed from July to August. Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders called for Iran sanctions relief. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Democratic National Convention: The Democratic Party postponed…
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America First Action launches $10 million ad campaign against Biden
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April 2, 2020: America First Action is spending $10 million to target Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Biden expects the Democratic National Convention to be postponed from July to August. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 12 (April 1, 2020)
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This week: Nearly half of Jon Huntsman’s petitions rejected, Massie’s coronavirus bill procedural move becomes focus in primary, and we profile Senate Conservatives Fund. Click here to follow developments on the Democratic side. Have a tip or see something we missed? Email us at geoff@ballotpedia.org. And please share this newsletter with your colleagues! On the…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 12 (April 1, 2020)
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This week: Tlaib, Jones rematch in MI-13, LaJeunesse withdraws from Senate primary in ME and endorses Gideon, and we profile Planned Parenthood Action Fund On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Though Biden has all but officially reached the position…
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Trump administration projects at least 100,000 deaths from coronavirus
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April 1, 2020: Donald Trump and the White House’s coronavirus task force discussed the projected mortality rate during a daily press conference on Tuesday. Joe Biden endorsed two Wisconsin school referendums in Milwaukee and Racine. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential…
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Policy under review: donor disclosure requirements on independent expenditure and electioneering communication disclaimers
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Last month, we explored donor disclosure requirements for non-PAC entities making independent expenditures. This week, we examine donor disclosure requirements on independent expenditure and electioneering communication disclaimers. An independent expenditure is an advertisement that explicitly advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified political candidate. An independent expenditure originates outside of a candidate’s…
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Unite the Country, American Bridge partner to support Biden
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March 31, 2020: Unite the Country and American Bridge are partnering on research, polling, fundraising, and digital and television ads to support Joe Biden. Donald Trump announced more than 1 million Americans have been tested for the coronavirus. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “That Thursday night speech by our nominee [at the Democratic National…
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Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
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March 30, 2020: Trump signed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Biden and Sanders said they support a moratorium on rent payments for some tenants amid the outbreak. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: New York: Gov.…
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Coronavirus daily update: March 30, 2020
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As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for March 30, 2020. Federal responses Read more: Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 On Sunday, President Donald…
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FLRA formally proposes rule change allowing federal workers to stop paying union dues after first year of membership
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On March 19, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would allow federal workers to stop paying union dues at any time after a statutory one-year period of dues payment. Up to this point, federal workers have only been permitted to rescind their union-dues assignments at one-year…