Electoral College Rating Changes: Ohio and Iowa Move to Toss Up
One big reason for Trump’s continued struggle in these states is his narrowing margins with white, working-class voters.
The 54 Counties That Could Tip the 2020 Presidential Election
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are battling in the swing states – and these counties might make the difference.
Bullock Undoubtedly the Right Choice in Senate Race
Bullock has been consistent in his positions on behalf of Montanans, never talked out of both sides of his mouth, as his opponent Daines has done on a regular basis.
Biden Agenda Hinges on Senate Majority
Polls show the former vice president has a sizable lead over President Trump heading into the final two months of the campaign, but where things stand in battleground Senate races is much harder to gauge.
Storm Lake Times Endorse Biden, Greenfield, Scholten Ahead of November Election
In the endorsements, Cullen wrote “Vote for science and facts, for the Constitution, for decency and respect. Vote for Biden and Greenfield and Scholten. Enough is enough.”
2020 Democratic National Convention: ‘Virtually’ everything you need to know.
Who’s speaking? What’s the message? Is anyone going to Milwaukee? It all starts Monday.
National Committee Endorses Cal Cunningham in NC Senate Race
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, on behalf of its millions of members and supporters, including 49,000 in North Carolina, enthusiastically endorses your candidacy for election to the United States Senate.
Letter: ABC Debate Moderators Should Include Question about Social Security
Is Social Security a vitally important American program? Yes.
The Next Democratic Debate is Likely to be Only 1 Night
After the first two 2020 debates took place over two nights, the third debate in September is now expected to place every candidate on just one night.
Presidential Candidates Need to Discuss Their Proposals for Social Security
While the issues of health care reform and lowering prescription drug prices have been receiving their due consideration in many campaign events and related media coverage, Social Security, an equally important program for workers, retirees, the disabled and their families, has not yet been afforded the same level of attention from candidates.
The HILL: Population Shifts Set Up Huge House Battleground
Democrats will find themselves on defense in dozens of districts the party captured in 2018, including 31 districts President Trump won in 2016. Already, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has identified 36 members for its Frontline program, which protects endangered incumbents.
How Amy Klobuchar Would Improve Care for Seniors
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday released a multifaceted plan to improve care for seniors — including lowering prescription drug costs, strengthening retirement funds and Social Security benefits.
Houston Chronicle: Houston to Host Third Democratic Presidential Debate
Presidential hopefuls will flock to Houston in September for the third Democratic debate, party officials announced Tuesday. ABC News will host the political back-and-forth on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13. A second broadcast will be through Univision with a Spanish translation, the network said.
NBC: Biden/Sanders, Warren/O’Rourke to be Center Stage at First Debate
The candidates with the highest polling averages will stand side-by-side at the NBC-sponsored face-off on June 26 and 27.The 10 participants for each night were selected in a drawing at NBC News’ headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Friday. The podium placements were based on each of the candidates’ qualifying public polling through Wednesday, June 12. The placements started with top polling candidates beginning at the center positions, with lower polling contenders being placed closer to the edges of the stage.
Politico: It’s 2 Primaries Now: Biden and Everyone Else
The emergence of the dual-track primary reflects a turning point in the campaign. For months, the primary had unfolded at a cautious distance – a wash of candidates largely sidestepping each other as they swept into early nominating states and onto the nation’s airwaves. But the unexpected resilience and seeming durability of Biden’s candidacy has forced a quickening of the pace.
Wall St Journal: American Voters Have a Simple Health-Care Message for 2020: Just Fix It!
Now, fearful of pushing too hard, some Democratic presidential candidates—including Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Cory Booker of New Jersey—are distancing themselves from some ideas welcomed by their base, including a plan to provide government care to everyone, known as Medicare for All. That plan and others are seen as extreme by many Republicans and less-liberal Democrats.
Democrats Roll Out $90 Million Super PAC Aimed at Swing States
The nation’s largest super PAC devoted to grassroots Democratic turnout is launching its organizing efforts earlier than ever in seven swing states with a new campaign director and its largest budget to date: $80 million to $90 million.
Missouri District 2 Challenger Gets National Seniors’ Group Endorsement
Twenty-nine year-old lawyer and advocate Cort VanOstran has garnered the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
District 16 Democrat DiNicola Wins Endorsement of National Seniors’ Group
Attorney Ron DiNicola has received the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in his bid to unseat Rep. Mike Kelly in Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional district.
New Jersey Republican Wins Endorsement of National Seniors’ Advocacy Group
Republican Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) has won the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in his re-election bid.
Seniors’ Advocacy Group Endorses Five New Social Security & Medicare Champions
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has endorsed five new candidates for the U.S. House in Congressional districts spanning the country: Abigail Spanberger (VA-01); Jessica Morse (CA-04); Haley Stevens (MI-11); Nancy Soderberg (FL-06); and Alyse Galvin (AK-At Large).
McAdams Wins Endorsement of Major National Seniors Group
Salt Lake County mayor Ben McAdams has garnered the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in his bid to unseat Utah Rep. Mia Love.
Donnelly Wins Endorsement of Social Security and Medicare Advocacy Group
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare enthusiastically endorses Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) for re-election this November.
The Guardian: Why are so Few US Politicians from the Working Class?
Contrary to the ideal of a government of and by the people, new research shows Americans are almost always governed by the very privileged.
Attention West VA Residents: “What’s at Stake for Seniors?”
Town Hall meetings on what you need to know In the 2018 elections.
Internal RNC Poll: Complacent Trump Voters May Cost GOP Control of Congress
A private survey conducted for the Republican National Committee and obtained by Bloomberg Businessweek contains alarming news for Republicans hoping to hold on to control of Congress in November: Most Trump supporters don’t believe there’s a threat that Democrats will win back the House.
Kathleen Williams Hosts Discussion on Preserving Social Security
Democratic U.S. House candidate Kathleen Williams hosted an informational session on the nation’s Social Security program Wednesday, explaining the nuts and bolts of it and possible actions Congress is taking that threaten the program’s funding.
Kelly Holds Town Hall in Waterloo
Brendan Kelly, Democratic candidate for the 12th Congressional District, hosted a town hall meeting in Waterloo last Wednesday.
Kelly, who serves as St. Clair County State’s Attorney, used the meeting to talk with voters primarily about Social Security and Medicare. He is running against incumbent U.S. Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) in the Nov. 6 election.
How the Public Sees the Value of Women in Washington
AMERICANS don’t like the way Congress is doing its job, and voters aren’t happy with congressional leaders in either party. Could women fix the institution – or at least heal its lack of public faith?