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    September 13, 2019: Ten 2020 Democratic candidates debated healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, and other issues in Houston. Tom Steyer released an impeachment ad against Donald Trump.      Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Michael Glassner is a Republican strategist and longtime Bob Dole aide with extensive experience in management. Glassner graduated…

Welcome to the Thursday, September 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Democratic presidential candidates participate in third debate tonight Local Roundup California Supreme Court will consider challenge to state law requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns Democratic presidential candidates participate in third debate tonight The third Democratic…

September 12, 2019: The third Democratic primary debate takes place Thursday night. Donald Trump is launching a media campaign in Texas with two full-page newspaper ads and a flyover ad.   Notable Quote of the Day “Even though the Democratic donor community has been expanded with the rise of easy-click online giving, it remains a small,…

North Carolina court strikes down state legislative maps as partisan gerrymanders On Sept. 3, a North Carolina court struck down the state’s legislative district plan as an impermissible partisan gerrymander under the state constitution. The plaintiffs, which included Common Cause and the Democratic Party of North Carolina, alleged that the district maps the North Carolina…

  September 11, 2019: Tom Steyer is airing two new ads in Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina as part of a $1 million campaign. Joe Walsh and Bill Weld will attend a debate on Sept. 24.   Notable Quote of the Day “Put another way, if you’re wondering why candidates such as Castro and Booker aren’t…

Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Bishop (R), Murphy (R) win congressional special elections in North Carolina 1,617 candidates have filed with the FEC to run for Congress in 2020 Judge may call for special election after state Senate primary was decided by…

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More than half of all state legislative seats this year have only one major party candidate Mississippi group submits signatures for initiative legalizing medical marijuana 49% of Ballotpedia survey respondents prefer to vote early or absentee  More…

September 10, 2019: Donald Trump held a rally Monday at the Crown Expo Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. How many sitting presidents have lost their bids for renomination? a. Five→ b. Two→ c. Zero→ d. Seven→ Notable Quote of the Day “The broader bets, made very early in the election cycle, signify some defining characteristics of Trump’s 2020 effort. To…

We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to The Supreme Court is currently in recess. The 2019-2020 term begins Oct. 7. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ upcoming term. The Federal Vacancy Count The Federal Vacancy Count tracks vacancies, nominations, and confirmations to all United States Article III federal courts over a one-month period. This…

    September 9, 2019: Mark Sanford announced Sunday that he was running for president. Tom Steyer reached the polling threshold to qualify for the October primary debates. There are 10 new candidates running since last week, including five Republicans. In total, 850 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote…