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  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…

    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 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…

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,…

  Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Candidates by the Number Notable Quotes of the Week “Omission from November’s debate could effectively choke off a candidate’s visibility…

Welcome to the Thursday, October 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s 2019 ballot measure readability scores—How easy is it to understand what’s on your ballot? Local Roundup Federal district courts block implementation of public charge rule Ballotpedia’s 2019 ballot measure readability scores—How easy is it to understand…

October 17, 2019: Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke hold rallies in Texas Thursday. Tom Steyer spent more than $26 million on TV ads since entering the race.           Notable Quote of the Day “Historically, endorsements have been a good predictor of presidential primary outcomes, often rivaling early polls for how well they anticipate how…

Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Vaping, ride-share taxes, minimum wage, and housing among 45 local measures on California ballots Nov. 5 Efforts to recall Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) fall short of ballot qualification SCOTUS to hear three cases Wednesday Want to…