Category: Newsletters
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Dems spar over democratic socialism, foreign policy in Charleston debate
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February 25, 2020: Seven Democratic presidential candidates are debating in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday night. Mike Bloomberg has spent more than $500 million on his presidential campaign. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “The 2016 Republican and 2020 Democratic primaries have been different. In both instances, the field emerging from Nevada has been roughly…
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Seven Democratic presidential candidates debate in South Carolina
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February 25, 2020: Seven Democratic presidential candidates are debating in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday night. Mike Bloomberg has spent more than $500 million on his presidential campaign. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “The 2016 Republican and 2020 Democratic primaries have been different. In both instances, the field emerging from Nevada has…
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SCOTUS back for arguments
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Welcome to the February 24 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. We’re getting ready for Mardi Gras on February 25. Stay up-to-date on the latest news while you’re enjoying the carnival! Follow us on Twitter or subscribe to the Daily Brew. Arguments…
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Sanders wins Nevada Democratic caucuses, Biden comes in second
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February 24, 2020: Bernie Sanders won the Nevada caucuses on Saturday. Tom Steyer will return to the debate stage after qualifying for the South Carolina debate. How many candidates were running for president at this point in the 2016 election? a. Three→ b. Six→ c. Nine→ d. Twelve→ Notable Quote of the Day “One of the major question marks for…
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Policy under review: donor disclosure requirements for non-PAC groups making independent expenditures
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Last month, we explored state donor disclosure requirements for groups that sponsor electioneering communications. This week, let’s take a closer look at donor disclosure requirements for non-PAC groups making independent expenditures. An independent expenditure is any money spent on political advertising supporting or opposing a particular candidate for elective office. An independent expenditure originates outside…
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FLRA set to allow federal workers to stop paying union dues after first year of membership
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On Feb. 14, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which administers the laws governing federal labor relations, issued a 2-1 decision that will, upon implementation of supporting regulations, permit federal workers to stop paying union dues at any time after their first year of dues-paying membership. Prior to this, federal workers have only been permitted…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: February 15-21, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “The truth of Obama’s silence on the 2020 primary is that it’s not just about his obvious wish to stay out of the spotlight, but it also reflects a choreographed strategy. With the race looking more…
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36 pledged delegates at stake in Nevada
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February 21, 2020: The Nevada Democratic Party is holding its presidential nominating caucus on Saturday. The American Federation of Teachers union announced its support for three candidates. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Jenna Narayanan is a Democratic staffer with experience in political organization development. Narayanan graduated from the University of Southern…
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Dems spar over electability in Las Vegas debate
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February 20, 2020: Six Democrats debated electability and policy in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee will spend more than $10 million to challenge Democratic voting-related lawsuits. Notable Quote of the Day “If the Democratic Party is paying attention to this actuarial action—and I think it is—their next…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 6 (February 19, 2020)
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This week: Trump endorses House challengers, DeMaio, Issa ramp up criticisms ahead of CA-50 primary, and MN state senator in swing district announces retirement. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “One of the most common misconceptions I hear about…