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  • Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak becomes 25th notable Democratic candidate

    June 24, 2019: On Sunday, former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Penn.) announced he is running for president, becoming the 25th notable Democratic candidate. Twenty-two Democratic candidates spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Convention Saturday. There are three new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats (Sestak has not yet officially filed with the Federal Election…

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    Amee LaTour

  • President Trump unveils Republican counterpart to ActBlue

    June 25, 2019: President Trump launched a Republican counterpart to Democratic fundraising site ActBlue. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill in the Senate that would cancel all outstanding federal student loans.   Which presidential election featured the largest popular vote margin by a winning candidate? A. 1932→  B. 1984→  C. 1920→  D. 1964→  Notable Quote of the…

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    David Luchs

  • Several Democratic candidates criticize Biden over comments on past Senate civility

      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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    Amee LaTour

  • Voters in Pennsylvania to decide Marsy’s Law, a type of constitutional bill of rights for crime victims, in November 2019

    Voters in Pennsylvania will decide Marsy’s Law, a type of constitutional bill of rights for crime victims, on November 5, 2019. The constitutional amendment was referred to the ballot on June 19, 2019, after a two-session legislative process.   The ballot measure would provide crime victims with specific constitutional rights, including a right to be…

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    Ryan Byrne

  • The Daily Brew: 2019 ahead of 2017’s pace for statewide ballot measures

    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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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Bullock is 21st Democrat to qualify for second 20-person set of debates

    Montana Governor Steve Bullock's campaign announced on June 18 that he had met the polling threshold to participate in the second set of Democratic presidential primary debates. The two CNN-hosted debates will take place July 30 and 31 in Detroit, Michigan.   Bullock is the 21st candidate to meet at least one of the two…

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    Cory Eucalitto

  • Trump announces 2020 bid, says he will Keep America Great

    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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    Joel Williams

  • Trump expected to announce re-election campaign tonight

    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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    Joel Williams

  • Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Special pre-debate edition of the Daily Presidential News Briefing

    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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    Dave Beaudoin

  • The Daily Brew: We want you to join our summer fun!

    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How are you spending the summer? We want to know! Supreme Court to issue 24 opinions by the end of June Quiz: Which state saw the most close House elections? How are you spending the summer? We…

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    Dave Beaudoin