Category: Newsletters
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Several Democratic candidates criticize Biden over comments on past Senate civility
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June 20, 2019: Several Democratic candidates criticized Joe Biden’s (D) comments on civility in referencing two former Senate colleagues who opposed desegregation efforts. The chairwoman of the RNC stated that Donald Trump (R) raised $24.8 million toward his reelection in one day. Notable Quotes of the Day “Establishment and moderate Democrats haven’t necessarily…
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The Daily Brew: 2019 ahead of 2017’s pace for statewide ballot measures
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Today’s Brew highlights new ballot initiatives approved to go before voters in 2019 and 2020 + today’s Ballotpedia Insights webinar Welcome to the Thursday, June 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 36 statewide ballot measures have been certified for 2020 Ballotpedia Insights webinar takes place today Kentucky…
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Trump announces 2020 bid, says he will Keep America Great
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June 19, 2019: President Donald Trump kicked off his re-election campaign last night, featuring the slogan Keep America Great. The New York Times released a series of interviews where it asked 21 Democratic candidates the same 18 questions. Notable Quotes of the Day “It is clear that the inherently dubious nature of [the debates] has been exacerbated by the…
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Trump expected to announce re-election campaign tonight
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June 18, 2019: President Donald Trump is expected to announce his re-election campaign in Orlando tonight. Joe Biden told supporters he would win five southern states in the general election. How many incumbent vice presidents have won a presidential election? A. Two→ B. Four→ C. Seven→ D. Nine→ Notable Quote of the Day “Even as much of the Democratic Party…
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De Blasio, Klobuchar call for impeachment
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June 17, 2019: Bill de Blasio and Amy Klobuchar called for President Trump’s impeachment. Weld predicted he will beat Trump in Utah on Super Tuesday. There are 12 new candidates running since last week, including six Democrats and two Republicans. In total, 745 individuals are currently filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for president.…
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Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: Special pre-debate edition of the Daily Presidential News Briefing
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Catch up on the 2020 presidential race one week before the first debate, from Ballotpedia’s Daily Presidential News Briefing Welcome to the Wednesday, June 19, Brew. I’m replacing today’s Daily Brew with a special edition of Ballotpedia’s Daily Presidential News Briefing. We’ll resume our regular Daily Brew tomorrow morning! The nation will see 20…
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The Daily Brew: One SCOTUS redistricting case decided, two to go
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Today’s Brew highlights the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing Virginia’s redrawn state House maps to stand + a new way to learn about Texas’ 10 constitutional amendments in 2019 Welcome to the Tuesday, June 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court rules Virginia state House lacks standing…
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New Jersey governor to sign donor disclosure bill conditionally vetoed in May
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On June 10, New Jersey lawmakers and gubernatorial staff announced that Gov. Phil Murphy (D) would sign S1500 into law after conditionally vetoing the bill in May. The measure will require 501(c)(4)s, super PACs, and other entities to disclose their donors who contribute $10,000 or more. What does the legislation do? As enacted, S1500 defines…
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The Daily Brew: City of Fountains to elect new mayor tomorrow
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Preview of Kansas City mayoral election + webinar on Janus and union membership Welcome to the Monday, June 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, will elect a new mayor on Tuesday Quiz: Which candidate for president has the second most page views on Ballotpedia?…
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What does the legislative landscape look like post-Janus?
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On June 27, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that public-sector unions cannot require non-members to pay agency fees to cover the costs of non-political union activities. Lawmakers nationwide have since taken up legislation in response to Janus. The summary below is a detailed account of legislative activity in the year…