Category: Newsletters
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Amash will not run for Libertarian presidential nomination
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May 18, 2020: Justin Amash announced that he would not run for the Libertarian presidential nomination. The Equality PAC endorsed Joe Biden. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “Teflon presidents, gangsters, candidates — we have had them all. What we…
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Massachusetts state legislator proposes bill giving liability protections to unions during COVID-19 outbreak
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On April 23, Sen. Paul Feeney (D) introduced S2700, which would grant liability protections to unions that advise their members of their right to refuse to work due to abnormally dangerous conditions. What does the bill propose? Section 2 of the bill proposes that “it shall be unlawful to file a civil action for damages…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: May 15, 2020
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This is our daily update on how federal, state, and local officials are planning to set America on a path to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Provide in-depth summaries of the latest reopening plans. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: May 9-15, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “Bottom line: By making it a little easier to vote, voting by mail probably increases the likelihood of the marginal Democratic voter engaging in the process. (Though younger and lower-income voters, who tend to…
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Biden says voters who believe Tara Reade shouldn’t vote for him
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May 15, 2020: Biden said voters who believe Tara Reade shouldn’t vote for him. Trump tweeted his thanks to what he called his “great keyboard warriors.” Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Lara Trump is a Republican…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: May 14, 2020
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This is our daily update on how federal, state, and local officials are planning to set America on a path to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Provide in-depth summaries of the latest reopening plans. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans…
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Trump to visit Allentown, Pa.
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May 14, 2020: Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders announced the members of a series of joint task forces. Donald Trump will visit Allentown, Pa., today. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “Having millions of Americans stand in crowded polling places…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 18 (May 13, 2020)
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 18 This week: Karen Handel endorses in Georgia Senate special election, Claire Chase calls on Yvette Herrell to drop out, and Indiana AG Curtis Hill’s law license is suspended On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 18 (May 13, 2020)
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Heart of the Primaries This week: Progressive groups split endorsements in Kentucky Senate primary, Kennedy launches $1.2 million ad campaign in Massachusetts, and Hillary Clinton endorses in Montana gubernatorial election On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Biden leads a…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: May 12, 2020
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This is our daily update on how federal, state, and local officials are planning to set America on a path to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Provide in-depth summaries of the latest reopening plans. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans…