Tag Archives: 2020 elections

POLL: Age Is A Bigger Negative Than Orientation

Reuters reports: In a sign that a presidential hopeful’s sexual orientation has diminished as a concern for voters, Americans are more likely to say they would reject a candidate older than 70 than a candidate who is gay, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Monday. Democrats will select their nominee from a field that so far includes 24 candidates and …

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Biden Slumps In Iowa Poll: +8 Over Sanders, Warren

The Hill reports: The Iowa Poll, conducted by veteran pollster Ann Selzer for the Des Moines Register and CNN, found former Vice President Joe Biden leading the Democratic field with 24 percent of the vote. The race for second place is a statistical tie between Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), at 16 percent; Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), at 15 percent; and …

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Gillibrand Serves Drinks At Iowa Gay Bar [VIDEO]

The Hill reports: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) served drinks at a gay bar in Des Moines on Friday to kick off Pride Month celebrations in Iowa’s capital city this weekend. The 2020 hopeful was behind the bar at The Blazing Saddle, answering questions about her policies and taking drink orders. She was also spotted at popular Des …

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Mitt Romney Hedges On Endorsing Trump In 2020

The Associated Press reports: Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said Friday that he’s not sure if he will endorse President Donald Trump for a second term and that he may not throw his weight behind anyone during the 2020 campaign. “I don’t think endorsements are worth a thimble of spit,” the Republican former presidential candidate told reporters during an annual gathering …

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Mayor Pete Plays “20 Questions For 2020” [VIDEO]

In a sometimes light-hearted “20 Questions For 2020” interview with Now This News, Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said that Matt Damon might be an interesting choice to play him in a biopic, should one ever be made. “I think he would do a good job,” said Buttigieg, who also answers weighty questions about his faith and the military, and …

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Biden Declares LGBT Rights Will Be His Top Legislative Priority In Speech To Human Rights Campaign [VIDEO]

Axios reports: Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden vowed at the Human Rights Campaign’s gala Saturday his legislative priority was preserving Equality Act protections for LGBTQ people, as he accused the Trump administration of committing “immoral” acts against the community. “You can get married because the Supreme Court now says that, but you can walk into your place of employment in …

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Gillibrand Unveils Sweeping LGBTQ Rights Agenda

CBS News reports: The only Democratic candidate for president who has campaigned at a drag club, is now the first candidate to present an agenda to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced Saturday — the first day of Gay Pride Month — her plan to help enforce LGBTQ rights. Gillibrand’s plan sorts priorities into …

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Trump To Launch 2020 Campaign At Orlando’s Amway Center (Arena Naming Rights Bought By DeVos Family)

The Orlando Sentinel reports: President Trump declared Friday on Twitter that he will launch his 2020 run for president run at a campaign rally in Orlando on June 18. The move highlights the critical importance of the I-4 Corridor and Florida, which is expected to be a key battleground state as Trump seeks a second term. The campaign inked a …

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Biden +19 Over Bernie In New Poll, Harris Third At 8%

The Hill reports: Former Vice President Joe Biden has a commanding lead in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to a new national poll released exclusively to The Hill that finds him ahead of his closest competitor, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), by nearly 20 points. Thirty-six percent of Democratic respondents said that Biden is most likely to get …

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Mayor Pete Issues Ten “Rules Of The Road” Campaign Values: Respect, Truth, Belonging, Joy, Responsibility

Mayor Pete Buttigieg today released a list of ten “Rules Of The Road” campaign pledges for himself and his staff. Respect – In our thoughts, words, and actions we cultivate a sense of respect. ​We respect one another on this team, we respect the office of the Presidency, and we respect every individual we encounter on the campaign trail, including …

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NEVADA: Dem Gov Vetoes Bill To Drop Electoral College

The Nevada Independent reports: Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued his first veto out of the 2019 legislative session, rejecting a proposal that would have pledged Nevada’s six electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote for the presidency. AB186 proved a divisive one in the Legislature that elicited some of the closest votes in the session. Proponents argued that …

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Cory Booker Gets There: Time To Begin Impeachment

Insider New Jersey reports: Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker on Wednesday joined other Democrats in calling for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump. The New Jersey senator endorsed the idea of impeachment shortly after special counsel Robert Mueller addressed the findings of his two-year probe for the first time Wednesday. Booker joins a number of other 2020 White …

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DNC Raises Criteria To Qualify For Third Dem Debate

The Hill reports: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Wednesday that it is increasing polling and fundraising criteria for candidates to qualify for its third presidential debate. To participate, candidates must receive 2 percent or more support in at least four polls, the DNC said. The threshold for earlier debates is 1 percent in three polls. Candidates must also …

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Mayor Pete Pushes For Massive Fundraising Haul

Politico reports: Pete Buttigieg is aiming to shake the Democratic presidential race with a massive fundraising total this quarter, staking his claim in the top tier of the primary and demonstrating staying power after rocketing to prominence two months ago. Buttigieg is encouraging moneyed supporters to juice his campaign’s fundraising with a new bundling program, details of which were recently …

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Mayor Pete: If Trump Hadn’t Dodged The Draft, Maybe He Would Understand The Right Of NFL Players To Kneel

TMZ Sports reports: Mayor Pete Buttigieg is going to bat for Colin Kaepernick … telling TMZ Sports he supports the QB’s right to take a knee during the national anthem — and he’s ripping Trump for going after the protesters. “The way I feel about it is the flag that was on my shoulder when I served represented, among other …

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No Kiddie Table: New DNC Rule Will Divide Top Dem Candidates Across First Two Nights Of NBC Debates

Politico reports: A new rule adopted by the Democratic National Committee and NBC News will evenly divide top-tier candidates across two nights in the first Democratic presidential primary debates in June, a move to maintain viewer interest in both events by making sure well-known contenders are on stage both nights. Democrats getting at least 2 percent support in the polling …

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Biden Campaign Launches LGBTQ Pride Month Swag

The Biden campaign today sent an email blast promoting “Pride Gear!” now available on their website. The items include standard fare rainbow apparel in which the rainbow stripes form the “e” in Biden’s names. Other items in the same format feature the colors of the transgender pride flag. The standout swag, perhaps, is a t-shirt that simply bears a trio …

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WA Gov. Jay Inslee Qualifies For First DNC Dem Debate

Politico reports: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday all but secured a spot on the Democratic presidential debate stage next month, after collecting the 65,000th individual donor of his campaign. The Democratic National Committee has given candidates two paths to get into its first primary debates in June and July: hitting the 65,000 donor mark or getting at least 1 …

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Mayor Pete Buttigieg: Trump Pretended To Be Disabled To Dodge The Vietnam Draft, Emanates Racism [VIDEO]

Politico reports: South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Thursday likened his approach to taking on President Donald Trump to dealing with a “crazy uncle.” “It’s almost like a sort of crazy uncle management,” he said. “Like, he’s there. You’re not going to disrespect his humanity. But he thinks what he thinks. There’s not much you can do about it.” He …

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Nevada To Join Movement Away From Electoral College

The Reno Gazette-Journal reports: Nevada is now on the cusp of joining the nationwide push to elect the president purely by popular vote. The state Senate on Tuesday passed Assembly Bill 186, which would see the Silver State join a compact with 15 others that have agreed to award their presidential votes to the winner of the national popular vote. …

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