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December 4, 2019: Tom Steyer crossed the fundraising threshold to qualify for the sixth Democratic primary debate. Kamala Harris ended her presidential campaign.           Notable Quote of the Day “But while consensus candidates like Harris work in theory, in practice they often fail to build a base and tend to crash when hard times…

    Welcome to the Tuesday, December 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Steyer leads Democratic presidential campaigns in Ballotpedia pageviews Today is Giving Tuesday Judge blocks Washington initiative limiting annual vehicle license fees from taking effect Steyer leads Democratic presidential campaigns in Ballotpedia pageviews  Two Democratic candidates—Montana…

Welcome to the Monday, December 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at the 2020 ballot measures to watch How do recalls work in each state? Eight former Michigan legislators sue to overturn state’s 1992 term limits ballot initiative An early look at the 2020 ballot…

December 3, 2019: Michael Bloomberg will campaign in Jackson, Mississippi. Pete Buttigieg makes a $2 million statewide ad buy in South Carolina.  How many candidates have filed with the FEC to run for president? a. 32→ b. 67→ c. 178→ d. 972→ Notable Quote of the Day “There has been a pretty consistent story line since Donald Trump’s election, which…

December 2, 2019: Steve Bullock and Joe Sestak ended their presidential campaigns. Tulsi Gabbard crossed the donor threshold for the December debate.         There are eight new candidates running since last week, including three Democrats and two Republicans. In total, 972 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote of…

We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to Arguments The Supreme Court will hear arguments in six cases this week. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ current term. In its October 2018 term, SCOTUS heard arguments in 69 cases. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ previous term. Click the links below to read more about the specific cases SCOTUS…

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition: Does the Wisconsin Constitution recognize an administrative fourth branch of government? That’s just one of the stories you’ll be…

  Welcome to the Monday, November 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An analysis of notable endorsements of Democratic presidential candidates Iowa governor to appoint new state supreme court justice after chief justice dies North Carolina court delays candidate filing for U.S. House seats An analysis of notable…

Welcome to the Tuesday, November 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Deadline passes to submit signatures for ballot initiatives in Massachusetts Filing deadline upcoming for two congressional special elections Forty-two percent of Brew readers who responded to last week’s survey say they’ve attended a political debate in person…

November 26, 2019: The Democratic National Committee approved Nevada’s early caucus voting plan. Donald Trump is holding a rally in Florida on Tuesday. We wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll be back next Monday with the latest presidential news. How many presidential elections have featured two major party nominees from the same state? a. Zero→…