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  Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Steyer leads presidential candidates in third-quarter fundraising and spending; Trump continues to lead for cycle SCOTUS to determine constitutionality of CFPB structure Join us for our Oct. 29 briefing on vulnerable trifectas in 2019 Steyer leads…

  October 23, 2019: Bernie Sanders was endorsed by several members of the Colorado Working Families Party. Elizabeth Warren joined striking teachers at a rally in Chicago.           Notable Quote of the Day “It may be harder to think of Biden as a factional candidate than Sanders, given that Biden also enjoys significant support…

  Welcome to the Tuesday, October 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Early voting underway in several states ahead of November 5 election Rep. Rooney (R-Fla.) is 24th U.S. House member to announce he’s not seeking re-election in 2020 72% of Brew readers have served on a jury…

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: In this edition, we review President Donald Trump’s (R) nominee to serve as the administrator of the Office of…

  October 22, 2019: Elizabeth Warren proposed an $800 billion public education plan Monday. Julián Castro said Monday he will end his campaign for president if he does not raise $800,000 before the end of the month.           Which incumbent president seeking re-election won the smallest share of the Electoral College vote? a. Grover Cleveland…

In a 5-2 decision issued Oct. 9, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the city of Brainerd engaged in unfair labor practices when it restructured the fire department. The city eliminated the positions of five full-time fire equipment operato rs who were members of Firefighters Union Local 4725. The move effectively dissolved the union. Who are…

Welcome to the Monday, October 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Beto O’Rourke is second 2020 presidential candidate to complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Group files lawsuit to invalidate measure on November 5 ballots in Pennsylvania Quiz: Where will the next Democratic presidential debate be held? Beto O’Rourke…

    October 21, 2019: Beto O’Rourke completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Tulsi Gabbard said Hillary Clinton was behind a campaign to destroy her reputation.         There are four new candidates running since last week, including one Democrat. In total, 904 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote…

Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Marianne Williamson is first 2020 presidential candidate to respond to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Voters in two states to elect state supreme court justices in November What’s the Tea? Marianne Williamson is first 2020 presidential candidate to…

  October 18, 2019: Marianne Williamson is the first 2020 presidential candidate to complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. On Saturday, Bernie Sanders will hold his first campaign rally in three weeks in Queens, New York.        Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Lis Smith has worked in campaign communications for over a decade,…