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Fri. 03/13 – What Will It Take To Win?
What do the polls spell for Tuesday’s primary elections? Everything Sanders and Biden each need to do to win the nomination, and once again, an update on how the coronavirus is affecting the election.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBiden's National Lead Over Sanders Balloons to 24 Points (Morning Consult)Illinois 2020: Biden Leads Sanders in the Prairie State (Emerson)Florida 2020: Biden with Commanding Lead in Sunshine State (Emerson)Ohio 2020: Biden wi
Thu. 03/12 – Bernie Sanders the Unity Candidate?
Does Bernie Sanders have a unity strategy? Joe Biden hires Beto O’Rourke’s campaign manager and addresses the nation. Plus, who is Elizabeth Warren going to endorse and more ways the coronavirus is affecting the presidential race.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBernie Sanders Made a Big Concession Speech. Just Not the Usual Kind. (NY Times)Bernie Sanders Offers Joe Biden A Path To Party Unity (NPR)Biden's likability edge over Trump is the key to his succ
Wed. 03/11 – Sanders Is Never Gonna Give Us Up
Senator Sanders held a press conference to announce... that he is staying in the race. Biden won big in the elections last night, and voter turnout is looking bad for Sanders, but good for the democratic party.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSanders and Biden Cancel Events as Coronavirus Fears Upend Primary (NY Times)Live Primary Election Results: Michigan, Washington and More (NY Times)Michigan Polls: Who Different Groups Supported (NY Times)2020 Exit a
Tue. 03/10 – Elections on Hard Mode
National polling continues to look up for Biden, a state-by-state breakdown of the day’s elections––plus, how election security and coronavirus are affecting the 2020 race.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBiden Crushes Sanders In Democratic Race, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; More Disapprove Of Trump's Response To Coronavirus (Quinnipiac)Opinion | A new poll shows that Trump doesn’t actually have magical chaos powers (Washington Post)How to w
Mon. 03/09 – Can the Bernie Brothers Pull Off a Win Tomorrow?
It’s not looking so hot for Sanders in Michigan, Biden is collecting endorsements like Pokémon and leading in national polls. Plus, a look ahead to tomorrow’s primary elections.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBernie Sanders Won Michigan in 2016. Tuesday’s Primary Looks Much Tougher. (NY Times)Michigan Was Once Bernie’s Resurrection. Now It Could Be His Burial. (Politico)Gretchen Whitmer, Mike Duggan stump for Joe Biden ahead of Michigan's Tuesday primary
Fri. 03/06 – Joe Takes the Lead
Biden is surging in national polls, but the numbers are closer in some of the upcoming primary states––and why is it that so many black voters support Biden over Sanders?Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookAfter Super Tuesday, Joe Biden Is A Clear Favorite To Win The Nomination (538)Biden Boasts 16-Point Lead Over Sanders in Democratic Presidential Race (Morning Consult)Back on top: nationally, Democrats are again rallying around Biden: Reuters/Ipsos poll (R
Thu. 03/05 – Senator Warren Drops Out
Senator Elizabeth Warren has dropped out of the race, Biden is surging in Florida, the Sanders campaign is changing tactics, and a brief look ahead to the next primaries.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookElizabeth Warren Ends 2020 Campaign: Live Updates (NY Times)Sexism is Probably One Reason Why Elizabeth Warren Didn't Do Better (Data For Progress)It Will Be Hard to Get Over What Happened to Elizabeth Warren (GEN)Sanders, Biden Can Expect Near-Equal Gain
Wed. 03/04 – The Super Tuesday Aftermath
It’s the aftermath of Super Tuesday, Joe Biden exceeded expectations, Mike Bloomberg is out, and Elizabeth Warren is reassessing her options. Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookMike Bloomberg drops out of presidential race after spending hundreds of millions for Democratic nomination (Washington Post)LGBTQ voters flock to Bernie Sanders (NBC News)Exit polls from the Super Tuesday 2020 Democratic primaries (Washington Post)Super Tuesday live updates (Washing
Tues. 03/03 – What’s at Stake on Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is here! It’s endorsement central for Biden. We take a look at the Super Tuesday forecast state-by-state as well as nationally, and are we seeing a battle emerge between two factions of the democratic party?Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookIn a Texas chicken joint, Biden and onetime rival Buttigieg unite to stop Sanders (Reuters)Secretary Pete? Ahead Of Endorsement, Biden Touts Buttigieg For Admin Role (Talking Points Memo)Klobuchar, O'Rourk
Mon. 03/02 – Dropping Like Flies
Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, & Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the race, but what happens if you already voted for them? Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary––and what does all of that mean for Super Tuesday? Which by the way is tomorrow.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookAmy Klobuchar Drops Out of Presidential Race and Plans to Endorse Biden (NY Times)Tom Steyer Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race (NY Times)Pete Buttigieg Drops Out of Democratic P
Fri. 02/28 – Who's Supersizing Their Campaign?
Trouble might be brewing for Bernie Sanders in California, a record-breaking Super PAC ad buy supporting a candidate you might not expect, a look ahead to Super Tuesday, and the return of Iowa, Iowa, Iowa!Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookAP decides not to declare Iowa caucus winner after recount (AP)Buttigieg still leads Sanders after Iowa caucus recount (Politico)Millions of California Indies Banned From Democratic Primary (Intelligencer)Confusion Among
Thu. 02/27 - Warren's In for the Long Haul, Pinky Promise
A recap on last night’s CNN Town Halls, Sanders has overtaken Biden in polling with African American voters, but how are things looking state-by-state for upcoming primaries? Plus, Clyburn endorses Biden, and other endorsement, or opposition, updates.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookHighlights From South Carolina: CNN Town Halls and Clyburn's Endorsement (NY Times)Sanders Ahead in Virginia and Colorado (Data For Progress)Biden Maintains Lead (Monmouth)San
Wed. 02/26 - The Democratic Debate Was a Hot Mess
A recap on the messiest democratic debate yet, Bloomberg’s on-stage blunders, some fact-checking of all that cross-talk, and a brief check-in on polls.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWhich Candidates Got the Most Speaking Time in the Democratic Debate (NY Times)Dems yell, scold and interrupt in tense South Carolina debate (Politico)Takeaways from the South Carolina Democratic debate (Washington Post)Want a guaranteed seat at the Democratic debate in Char
Tues. 02/25 - It's All Kickin' Off in Charleston
A recap of last night’s CNN Town Halls, a look at the latest NBC News/Marist poll, who’s endorsing who in South Carolina, and what to watch for in tonight’s democratic debate.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookTop takeaways from CNN's South Carolina town halls with Sanders, Buttigieg and Steyer (CNN)NBC News poll: Biden holds narrow lead over Sanders in South Carolina (NBC News)Six reasons why Bernie Sanders became the Democratic front-runner (NBC News)Clyb
Mon. 2/24 – The Election Is Berning Up
The Nevada caucus results are in, candidates respond to Sanders’ lead, there might be Russian interference in the Sanders campaign, and a new poll shows Warren bouncing back.Links:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookNevada Caucus Results 2020 | Live Election Map | Voting by County & District (Politico)Bernie Wins Big in Nevada Caucuses (Intelligencer)Nevada Results 2020: Live Updates (Intelligencer)Elizabeth Warren saw a boost in Nevada caucus results, likely
Fri. 02/21 – ¡Viva Las Vegas!
Sanders is the clear favorite in Nevada, but the number two finisher is polling at a five-way statistical tie, the Wednesday debate was watched by a record audience for this cycle and helped candidates pull in piles of cash, Warren signals it’s ok for SuperPACs to spend on her behalf, and Iowa. Always Iowa.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESThe Bill Press PodLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookThe geography of the Democratic cau
Thurs. 02/20 – Stop! Stop! He’s Already Dead!
Warren scores the best moment of the evening, maybe of all the debates in this election cycle, in an effective opening attack against Bloomberg, candidates besides Bloomberg do about their best in debates so far, recounting Bloomberg’s very bad night and a couple of his good moments, and Andrew Yang weighed in on CNN in his new role as commentator.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESThe Bill Press PodLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on F
Wed. 02/19 - Sanders Is Ahead, But "Who Cares?" (Quoth Bernie Sanders)
A recap of last night’s CNN Town Hall, an update on the polls, Bloomberg says he would sell his company if elected. Plus, what to watch for in tonight’s debate and Andrew Yang’s post-candidate career. LinksElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook5 takeaways from CNN's town halls with Sanders, Buttigieg and Klobuchar (CNN)Bernie Sanders takes wide lead in California primary, new poll finds (LA Times)Buttigieg, Sanders separated by thousandths of a point after Iowa
Tue. 02/18 - Caucus Calculators
Bloomberg has qualified for the Las Vegas debate tomorrow night, Sanders continues his strong lead, an update on Nevada’s early caucusing, challenges for the candidates as the contest turns to African American and Latino voters, and is the media trying to erase Elizabeth Warren?Links:Bloomberg qualifies for next Democratic debate (NBC News)NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll Results: Election 2020 (Marist Poll)What Fourth Quarter Fundraising Can Tell Us About 2020 (Public Integrity)New DNC deb
Mon. 02/17 – Badda Bing, Badda Bloomberg
Sanders takes a more decisive lead and comes under increasing fire for his supporters’ or alleged supporters’ behavior, reporters and detractors keep unearthing more of Bloomberg’s past injudicious remarks and lawsuits against him and practices at his company as his national standing increases, who is the president of Mexico and courting the Latino vote, Pete Buttigieg loves his husband, and Iowa. Yes, you heard me, Iowa.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICEST
Fri. 02/14 - The Bloomberg Is Off the Rise
Warren goes after Bloomberg following the billionaire’s defense of redlining mortgages, a perfect foil for the progressive candidate, Sanders tries to reign in so-called Bernie Bros in Culinary Union attack, Republicans defend Pete Buttigieg after Rush Limbaugh’s remarks, the New York Times peers into Buttigieg’s tenure as mayor, Nevada brings a not-quite-an-app late in the process to its caucus-counting procedures, and Iowa, always, Iowa.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com
Thu. 02/13 - South Carolina Looms Large Even with Nevada Next
Looking ahead to South Carolina, understanding the impact of Black voters, Klobuchar’s sudden rise to third, millions becomes billions in Sanders’ lexicon, a peek at Nevada caucuses, researchers claim a voting app has deep flaws, Gallup finds American’s distrust the honesty of our elections, and…Iowa.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWashington Post-Ipsos poll of black Americans, Jan. 2-8, 20
Wed. 02/12 - Everything in Moderation
The takeaways from New Hampshire where Sanders won yesterday, how Black and Latino voters still need to weigh in on the nomination, and now there eight as three low-performing candidates exit the race. (And no Iowa.)Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookNew Hampshire Primary Results 2016 (New York Times)Sanders Is Winning Because He’s Popular (Atlantic)5 Takeaways From the New Hampshire
Tues. 02/11 - Don’t Take Them for Granite
New Hampshire goes to the polls today and candidates make their closing pitches, the race will likely stay crowded as seven or eight candidates have plans to keep moving until Super Tuesday and beyond, Bloomberg begins to appear nationally viable and prompts more examination of his record, and a tiny Iowa update.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookN.H. Primary Countdown Blog - Part 2: Candidate
Mon. 02/10 - A Basket of Debillionaires
The key moments from Friday’s debate, attacks between candidates rise in New Hampshire, a brief fundraising update, the latest and last polls from New Hampshire in advance of tomorrow’s primaries, and Iowa, always Iowa, Iowa, Iowa.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPete’s Record | Joe Biden For President (YouTube)The Question All Democrats Need to Ask Themselves (New York Times)CNN 2
Fri. 02/07 – If It Ain’t Brokered, It’s Fixed
New campaign narratives emerge in New Hampshire following the muddle in Iowa, including, shudder, the chance of a brokered convention, the 8th Democratic candidates’ debate is tonight in New Hampshire, another Iowa recap, and Joe Walsh leaves the GOP primary race.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPete Buttigieg raised $2.7 million in days after Iowa (CNN)FiveThirtyEight La
Thu. 02/06 – Schrödinger’s Caucuses
Fundraising becomes key with a murky Iowa outcome and Super Tuesday looming, Sanders had a big January haul, a dust up over Super PAC spending, more, yes, more, on Iowa, the upcoming DNC debates, and a new Department of Justice policy on starting investigations into candidates and foreign spending.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookAmid frustration over Iowa, Sanders posts huge
Wed. 02/05 – Caucus Results 75% Loaded Please Wait
Iowa precincts are now reporting on Monday’s caucuses, but results are still incomplete, Biden goes on the attack in New Hampshire, Biden is well behind Sanders in New Hampshire polling but maintains a national lead, more on the app that sunk the Iowa caucuses, and Mitt Romney is the little senator who could.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookMore Iowa Results Released as Candid
Tues. 02/04 – Caucuses Will Continue Until Morale Improves
The meltdown in reporting results of the Iowa caucuses, no need for conspiracy theories in what went wrong, how the app was largely responsible, what the candidates are saying about the lack of results, and a very brief impeachment update.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook‘A Systemwide Disaster’: How the Iowa Caucuses Melted Down (New York Times)The 1,600 Volunteers Who We
Mon. 02/03 – Everyone’s a Winner
The Iowa caucuses take place this evening and candidates have made their final appeals, fourth-quarter fundraising and spending figures released, a couple of sour notes in Iowa, the qualifying thresholds for the 9th democratic debate on Feb. 19, and the very brief impeachment update.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookOn Politics: Iowa Caucus Edition! (New York Times)6 thing
Fri. 01/31 – The Gloves Come Off
The gloves are off in Iowa as leading candidates bash each other, lower-polling candidates are going to be pressed in that state for their supporters to shift allegiance, an exit from the race, Super PACs go to war, mostly against Sanders, and the impeachment trial may end today — or Saturday — or maybe Wednesday.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBiden Criticizes Sanders: He’s
Thu. 01/30 – Election Junction, What’s Your Function?
Everyone could be a winner in Iowa, let’s talk electability and Sanders, Bloomberg spends big on a gun-control ad, the impeachment trial could end tomorrow, and a stamp now is a stamp forever.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookThe Iowa Caucuses Are In 4 Days. Almost Anything Could Still Happen (FiveThirtyEight)Everyone’s a Winner in Iowa (New York Times)Klobuchar says
Wed. 01/29 – Funny, You Don’t Look Hotdish
In Iowa, Biden floats a deal to Klobuchar, a Pro-Israel Democratic Super PAC airs anti-Sanders ads in that state, Bloomberg spends tens of millions of dollars on healthcare-related advertising, Buttigieg’s campaign has trouble listening to staff people of color, and the Senate impeachment trial heads towards a conclusion? Or weeks more?Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBiden Ai
Tues. 01/28 – I Owe Ya a Visit, Iowa
The last dash for relevance in Iowa, while three of the top five candidates are stuck in the Senate impeachment trial in D.C., a Republican senator tries to throw shade on Biden and he revels in it, the latest poll, jockeying for senate seats this fall, and the latest impeachment updates.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookTamara Keith and Amy Walter on impeachment trial witnesse
Mon. 01/27 – Biden and Sanders Vie for the Top
An update on the Democratic candidate campaign narrative, piles of new polls from Iowa, New Hampshire, other states, and nationally, Yang qualifies for the next DNC debate, Bloomberg speaks out against anti-Semitism, people with disabilities still face significant bars against participating in Iowa’s caucuses, and John Bolton says he was in the room where it happened, room where it happened.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESHome Title LockLinks:Election Ri
Thu. 01/23 – You’re Entitled To Your Own Opinion
Three of the top five Democratic candidates are stuck in D.C. while the other two campaign in Iowa, a fresh New Hampshire poll puts Bernie Sanders well ahead of the pack, Hillary Clinton clarifies she’ll support any nominee, Social Security and Medicare come under attack and Sanders and Biden defend their records on these programs, Elizabeth Warren calls on Mike Bloomberg to divest himself of his namesake news organization, an update on the impeachment, and a couple of corrections.Spons
Wed. 01/22 – No Surprises, Yet
Two new national polls show the race remaining about the same, Buttigieg takes advantage of absent senators in campaigning in Iowa, reviewing the rules for the next Democratic candidate debate, the latest impeachment update as the Senate trial commences, and Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton over podcast comments.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSSRS for CNN national poll for January 16–19,
Tues. 1/21 – Can the Dems Sing Kumbaya?
Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookDemocratic candidates link arms at MLK march; Sanders and Warren shake hands (Los Angeles Times)Sanders apologizes to Biden for supporter’s op-ed alleging corruption (Washington Post)‘Middle Class’ Joe Biden has a corruption problem – it makes him a weak candidate (Guardian)Sanders apologizes to Biden for surrogate’s op-ed alleging he has a “bi
Fri. 01/17 – Legislative Flips and Literal Push-ups
Democrats plan to flip state legislature before redistricting, the impeachment update, how senators plan to campaign during the impeachment trial, Tulsi Gabbard challenges a voter to a push-up contest—and you will not be surprised who won, a Republican House group says candidates need to raise more money on their own, while a Republican Senate group announces record-breaking fundraising.Links:Chris Higgins websiteChris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home
Thu. 01/16 – Here Comes a Hot Mess in Iowa
The impeachment update, the Elizabeth Warren/Bernie Sanders exchange, Andrew Yang’s staff has unionized, Joe Walsh protests Republican primary cancellations at RNC headquarters, and a change in Iowa caucus rules might make the outcome confusing.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter — ziprecruiter.com/beginLinks:Chris Higgins websiteChris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSeven things to know about the Trump trial (
Wed. 01/15 – Only Women Win Elections
Takeaways from the seventh Democratic candidate debate last night, including the dust-up that didn’t really ignite and much more substantive issues, and your impeachment update as the Senate trial approaches.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter - ziprecruiter.com/beginLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSanders camp admits anti-Warren script was deployed in multiple early states (Politico)6 Takeaways From the January 2020 Democratic Debate (New York Times)Ta
Tues. 01/14 – Mom and Dad Are Fighting
Polls, polls, polls, polls, polls; Warren says Sanders told her a woman can’t win the presidency, which he denies; the latest Democratic candidate debate is tonight at 9 pm Eastern; the House will move articles of impeachment to the Senate, where senators won’t dismiss the charges and enough GOP support may allow calling witnesses; and it was a surprisingly historic year of progress for election reform.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Election Ride
Mon. 01/13 – Booker Drops Out
Senator Cory Booker drops out, the official lineup for tomorrow’s debate, the DCCC releases its 2019 fundraising totals, the impeachment update, a new Iowa poll shows a boost for Sanders and a drop for Buttigieg, ABC plans to integrate New Hampshire primary voting into a sitcom, and how to watch the DNC debate tomorrow night.Sponsors:Plexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride
Fri. 01/10 – Steyer By Your Marianne
Steyer has staying power and will be in the next debates, probably talking about his new immigration reform plan, Elizabeth Warren offers a plan for Americans with disabilities that’s surprising in its scope, Pelosi prepares to send articles of impeachment to the Senate, Marianne Williamson drops out of the race, and what happens when a Republican candidate gets dumped by a Trump endorsement of a competitor.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – MackWeldon.com promo code ELECTIONLinks:Electio
Thu. 01/09 – Lies, Damned Lies, and Facebook Ads
Who will grace the debate stage on January 14th (spoiler: not Bloomberg), a new presidential poll in New Hampshire, an Arizona senate race favors the Democrat, Michigan might be up for grabs in 2020, Facebook says it’s still ok to lie in political ads, and movement forward on the integrity of voting machines and elections.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – MackWeldon.com promo code ELECTIONZipRecruiter - ziprecruiter.com/beginLinks:Election Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWhich ca
Wed. 01/08 – Bloomberg and Trump Advertise for Election LIX
Summary:The Super Bowl will sport two expensive presidential ads, a Facebook exec warns colleagues to not tip the scale against Trump, two Democratic senators call for the articles of impeachment to be sent over by House while Pelosi stands firm, Tulsi Gabbard opens her first campaign office in New Hampshire, Duncan Hunter resigns from Congress, and voters fail voting test in Michigan.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – MackWeldon.com promo code ELECTIONZipRecruiter - ziprecruiter.com/beginLinks:Ele
Tue. 01/07 – Lawyers Urge Government to Fix the FEC
Lawyers urge action to fix the Federal Election Commission, Lincoln Chafee joins the Libertarian presidential primary, another Republican announces his retirement from Congress, the impeachment update, Mike Pompeo rules out a Senate run in Kansas, and Elizabeth Warren releases a new bankruptcy plan.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – MackWeldon.com promo code ELECTIONPlexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICESLinks:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Rid
Mon. 01/06 – A Three-Way Tie in Iowa?
A new poll reveals a three-way tie in Iowa, Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren, the impeachment update, Cory Booker releases Q4 fundraising numbers, and how the Democratic candidates are reacting to events in Iran.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – MackWeldon.com promo code ELECTIONPlexaderm – TryPlexaderm.com promo code VOICES Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSanders starts 2020 in
Fri. 01/03 – The Money Train Rolls On
Joe Biden’s Q4 numbers are out, Elizabeth Warren’s Q4 numbers are out, Amy Klobuchar’s Q4 numbers are out, Marianne Williamson lays off her campaign staff but does not drop out, Mike Bloomberg is officially skipping Nevada, Iowa announces 99 satellite caucuses, the impeachment update, and more about that January DNC debate.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBiden raises $23 million in 4th quarter, his top re
Thu. 01/02 – Castro Drops Out
Julián Castro drops out, the state of the race right now, new fundraising numbers are here, how a lack of polling data has collided with January’s DNC debate, the impeachment update, and Pete Buttigieg is no longer Mayor of South Bend, Indiana.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookJulián Castro Ends Presidential Campaign (NYT)Castro Policy Proposals (Julián 2020)Election Ride Home, June 27, 2019:
Fri. 12/27 – Pat Maloney on Campaigning in Iowa
Special episode! An interview with Pat Maloney, a former campaign staffer, about on-the-ground Iowa presidential campaigns.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookThe History of the Walkman: 35 Years of Iconic Music Players (The Verge)Iowa Democratic Party Events (MobilizeAmerica)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon. 12/23 – What’s the Deal with Primaries and Caucuses?
The fundamentals of states in a federation, what’s the deal with primaries, what’s the deal with caucuses, the inexplicable primary sequencing, and what’s the deal with delegates?Links:Kirby Ferguson on TwitterKirby’s video series, This is Not a Conspiracy TheoryElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPrimary Elections (Wikipedia)Republicans adjusted rules for their primaries after 2012, and it’s helping Trump (WaPo)The Iowa caucuses, explained (Vo
Fri. 12/20 – Rumble in the Wine Cave (December Debate Recap)
A recap of December’s DNC debate.Sponsors:ExpressVPN – TryExpressVPN.com/RIDE Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWATCH LIVE: The PBS NewsHour/POLITICO Democratic Debate (YouTube/PBS NewsHour)Transcript: The December Democratic debate (WaPo)Do puzzle pieces and autism puzzle piece logos evoke negative associations? (NIH)Political positions of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential pri
Thu. 12/19 – Debate Prep (December Edition)
The impeachment update, what to expect at the debate tonight, another Republican retires from Congress—but probably has a nice new job lined up, an update on Julián Castro in Vermont, and a tidbit about each candidate we will see at tonight’s debate.Sponsors:ExpressVPN – TryExpressVPN.com/RIDE Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookLive blog of impeachment inquiry
Wed. 12/18 – A Prayerful Moment
The impeachment update, Joe Biden releases a health summary, Susan Collins is running again for Senate in Maine, Michael Bennet says he needs money to keep going, three candidates will not appear on the Vermont primary ballot, and an update on Wisconsin’s pending voter purge.Sponsors:ExpressVPN – TryExpressVPN.com/RIDE Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookLi
Tue. 12/17 – The Debate Is On
Thursday’s DNC debate is actually happening, Georgia purges more than 300,000 voters from its voter rolls, the impeachment update, a new Republican-funded Super PAC aims to defeat Trump, candidates ask the DNC to change its qualification rules for upcoming debates, and Debate Bingo is here.Sponsors:ExpressVPN – TryExpressVPN.com/RIDE Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on
Mon. 12/16 – Every Candidate Plans to Boycott Thursday’s DNC Debate
Every candidate plans to boycott Thursday’s DNC debate, the impeachment update, the Jeff Van Drew-slash-Cory Booker debate, a Wisconsin judge orders a purge of 200,000 voter registrations, and how to watch Thursday’s debate.Sponsors:ExpressVPN – TryExpressVPN.com/RIDE Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook2020 Democrats may skip the next presidential debate over a labor dispute (Vox)United H
Fri. 12/13 – Trump Considers Skipping Debates in 2020
Twitter will verify candidates running for Congress and governorships, next week’s debate is going on exactly as planned, get ready for an Education Town Hall this weekend, the impeachment update, Mike Bloomberg donates to House Democrats, President Trump privately considers skipping the presidential debates in 2020, Julián Castro and John Delaney fail to file for the Virginia primary ballot, and Bill Weld says he will not run as an independent.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecru
Thu. 12/12 – All the Debate News You Can Handle
The DNC announces the next four debates, the polling deadline closes tonight for next week’s debate…and why it was so hard to qualify this time, who has and has not qualified for that debate, Hawaii cancels its Republican primary, a judge dismisses that lawsuit about the South Carolina Republican primary, the impeachment update, and a comparison of TV spending by the Democratic candidates.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgin
Wed. 12/11 – Does Biden Plan To Be A One-Term President?
Rumors swirl that Joe Biden might serve for just one term, a new Bush family member is running for Congress in Texas, Pete Buttigieg releases the names of his clients at McKinsey, the impeachment update, incoming Kentucky Governor Beshear swears an oath that he has never fought a duel, and what’s up with Deval Patrick?Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Faceboo
Tue. 12/10 – Warren and Buttigieg Try to Out-Disclose Each Other
Elizabeth Warren releases details of her client work, Pete Buttigieg gets the NDA release he asked for, the impeachment update, one more Republican announces his retirement from the House, a new poll offers no help for candidates hoping to reach the December debate stage, but then another poll does change the picture, Tulsi Gabbard says she won’t attend the debate even if she qualifies, and Georgia Republicans decide only one presidential candidate will be
Mon. 12/09 – Buttigieg Reveals Some of His McKinsey Work
Pete Buttigieg reveals part of his work for McKinsey, Bernie Sanders releases a plan to improve broadband access nationwide, the impeachment update, Paul Volcker has died and let’s remember what he stood for, and Marianne Williamson falsely claims that Trump pardoned Charles Manson.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookChris Higgins interview on Word
Fri. 12/06 – Bloomberg Says Booker is “Well-Spoken”
Mike Bloomberg calls Cory Booker “well-spoken,” a House committee tells Duncan Hunter to stop voting, two more Republicans retire from the House—and what that might mean, Andrew Yang releases his tax returns, John Delaney is staying in the race, the impeachment update, Joe Biden confronts a voter, and Julián Castro releases a plan to end hunger in the U.S.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElect
Thu. 12/05 – Biden’s New Tax Plan
A new California poll is good news for Bernie Sanders, the impeachment update, a House Democrat announces his retirement, Tulsi Gabbard moves to New Hampshire, Mike Bloomberg keeps spending on TV ads, and Joe Biden releases his tax plan.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins interview on Words Matter podcast (Words Matter Media)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWords Mat
Wed. 12/04 – Harris Drops Out (Analysis Edition)
More details on Kamala Harris’s surprise exit from the race, Andrew Yang’s campaign faces death threats, the impeachment update, one of the Super PACs supporting Cory Booker calls it quits, the remaining Super PAC supporting Cory Booker tried to hire social media influencers, and an update on that Georgia senate pick.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook
Tue. 12/03 – Harris Drops Out (Breaking News Edition)
Kamala Harris drops out of the race, surprising everyone—including me, Tom Steyer qualifies for the December DNC debate, more details about that debate, Elizabeth Warren declines in national polls while Pete Buttigieg rises, the impeachment update, President Trump blocks Bloomberg News from covering his campaign rallies, and one more Republican House member announces his retirement—but this time it’s because of campaign finance violations.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecrui
Mon. 12/02 – Bullock and Sestak Drop Out
Steve Bullock drops out, Joe Sestak drops out, Georgia’s governor will appoint a Senator this week—and Trump might not like his choice, the impeachment update, and Tom Steyer’s ads blanket New Hampshire.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter – ziprecruiter.com/begin Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSteve Bullock Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race (NYT)Steve Bullock ends presidential bid, won't run for Senat
Tue. 11/26 – Warren Leads in LGBTQ+ Poll
A new article discusses Joe Biden’s stutter, Elizabeth Warren leads in a new LGBTQ+ poll, Google will limit how political ads can be targeted, the impeachment update, New Hampshire sets its first-in-the-nation voting date, Politico has an interactive endorsement tracker, Bloomberg has an interesting donor loophole, and Joe Sestak publishes an op-ed about our government’s duty to Native Americans.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on
Mon. 11/25 – Bloomberg’s Spending Spree Continues
Mike Bloomberg begins yet another massive ad campaign, a look at Bloomberg’s strategy to win the nomination, how Democrats—aside from Bloomberg—are campaigning in Iowa, the impeachment update, a new strategy around ballot measures emerges in Florida, the Pete Buttigieg campaign joins a union, we have more details about December’s DNC debate, and Politico asks you to submit questions for that December DNC debate.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection R
Fri. 11/22 – November’s DNC Debate Had the Lowest Viewership Yet
Bernie Sanders hits 4 million donations, Mike Bloomberg files paperwork on his way to an announcement, the Senate impeachment trial might have a shorter timeline than expected, we now know how few people actually watched Wednesday’s debate, initial debate polling shows very minor changes, the Trump impeachment stuff in five minutes or less, Elizabeth Warren’s two-part plan to implement Medicare for All, and Pete Buttigieg campaign’s plan for preemptively fighting fake video.Links:Chris
Thu. 11/21 – Are You Experienced? (November Debate Recap)
A recap of the November 2019 DNC debate. Issues: Experience, coalition-building, marijuana policy, affordable housing, paid family leave, and more.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWinners and Losers of the Democratic Debate (NYT)With Impeachment as Backdrop, Democrats Direct Fire at Trump in Debate (NYT)Winners and losers from the latest Democratic debate (WaPo)Who talked the most during the
Wed. 11/20 – Debate Prep (November Edition)
Wayne Messam drops out, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Mike Pompeo may be considering a run for Senate in Kansas, what to expect at tonight’s debate, and last call for Debate Bingo.Links:Debate Bingo! (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookI am Suspending My 2020 Presidential Campaign But I’m Not Finished Yet (Medium/Mayor Wayne Messam)Live blog of impeachment inqui
Tue. 11/19 – Biden and Marijuana
Twitter releases its rules for political ads, the Trump impeachment stuff in four minutes or less, Joe Biden says he needs more data before fully legalizing marijuana, another candidate qualifies for the December DNC debate, and Stacey Abrams continues to keep her Vice Presidential options open.Links:Debate Bingo! (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPolitical Content advertis
Mon. 11/18 – A Three- Or Four-Way Race…So Far
A close governor’s race in Louisiana stays blue, Michael Bloomberg apologizes for his stop-and-frisk policy, a giant pile of new polling data arrives, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Barack Obama tells Democrats to chill out just a bit, there’s a rumor that yet another Republican might jump into the primary or something, and a brief reminder that there is a DNC debate in two days.Links:Debate Bingo! (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterCh
Fri. 11/15 – Bloomberg Announces Massive Anti-Trump Ad Campaign
Michael Bloomberg is about to spend big attacking Trump, a new poll tells us about Bloomberg’s national numbers, Matt Bevin officially concedes in Kentucky, Cory Booker says he doesn’t want the new pro-Booker super PAC, the Trump impeachment stuff in five minutes or less, which candidates still need to qualify for December’s DNC debate, and how to watch next week’s November DNC debate.Links:Debate Bingo! (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection
Thu. 11/14 – Patrick is Running
Deval Patrick is running, how hard is this last-minute filing stuff anyway?, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is running for her late husband’s House seat, and there’s a big asterisk in Twitter’s new rules about political ads.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookDeval Patrick Joins the 2020 Race: ‘This Won’t Be Easy, and It Shouldn’t Be’ (NYT)Deval Patri
Wed. 11/13 – Sanford Drops Out
Mark Sanford drops out, a new poll shows Pete Buttigieg doing great in Iowa, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Tom Cotton’s Democratic opponent drops out hours after the filing period ends, who did and did not file for the Arkansas primary—and what that might mean, and the tentative schedule for the Senate impeachment trial is out.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookFormer SC Gov
Tue. 11/12 – More Last-Minute Candidates?!
Is Bloomberg running or not, Deval Patrick might run at the last minute, a New Hampshire poll gives help to candidates for the DNC debates, a pollster weighs on that poll, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Mike Pence plants a moon tree, and the twentieth Republican announces his retirement from the House.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookEven Michael Bloomberg Supporters Are Wo
Fri. 11/08 – Is Bloomberg Running?
Michael Bloomberg files paperwork to maybe-probably-maybe-probably enter the race, a Tom Steyer aide allegedly offered to pay for endorsements in Iowa, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Jeff Sessions is running for his old Senate seat, and highlights from The Weather Channel’s climate forum.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – use code ELECTION Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on F
Thu. 11/07 – Kentucky Will Recanvass the Vote
Kentucky’s governor requests a recanvass, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, the DNC pulls out of UCLA for the December debate, a new poll gives two candidates spots in upcoming DNC debates, Bernie Sanders is about to begin massive TV advertising, Andrew Yang has begun TV advertising focused on Iowa, Elizabeth Warren gets a key endorsement, Donald Trump begins selling Christmas merchandise, and Julián Castro goes on The Daily Show.Sponsors:Mack Weldon&n
Wed. 11/06 – Democrats Win in Kentucky and Virginia; Lose in Mississippi
What happened in last night’s elections, ranked-choice voting passes in New York City, Tulsi Gabbard, yet again, confirms she will not run as a third-party candidate, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, and a new poll suggests essentially a national three-way tie in the Democratic primary.Sponsors:Mack Weldon – use code ELECTION Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook3 takeaways from
Tue. 11/05 – Steyer’s Campaign Aide Allegedly Stole Harris’s Data
Julián Castro focuses on Iowa and Nevada while closing other state offices, a Nevada poll helps one candidate get closer to the December DNC debate, a Tom Steyer campaign aide allegedly stole data from the Kamala Harris campaign, that Nevada poll is good news for Joe Biden, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, the majority of political spending for 2020 is now digital, and will the 15% threshold mean lots of candidates survive early voting states?Sponsors:Mack Weldon&nb
Mon. 11/04 – O’Rourke Drops Out
Beto O’Rourke drops out, a New York Times poll looks at battleground states, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, the Julián Castro campaign prepares for layoffs, more details on the November DNC debate, and new polls help two candidates qualify for the December DNC debate.Sponsors:Mack Weldon - use code ELECTIONLinks:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBeto O’Rourke Drops Out of the Pres
Fri. 11/01 – Warren’s Plan to Pay for Medicare for All
Elizabeth Warren releases her plan to fund Medicare for All, a new poll of Iowa sets everyone’s hair on fire, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, checking in on Julián Castro’s self-imposed fundraising deadline, and how to have fun looking at electoral betting markets.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookEnding the Stranglehold of Health Care Costs on American Families (Medium/Team Warre
Thu. 10/31 – Twitter Bans Political Advertising
Twitter will drop all political advertising, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Kamala Harris’s campaign lays off staff to focus on Iowa, a new poll helps one candidate get closer to the November DNC debate, and will impeachment cause problems for the Senators currently running for president?Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookDorsey thread on Twitter political ad ban (Twitter/Jack Dor
Wed. 10/30 – New Hampshire Opens Primary Filing
New Hampshire opens its primary filing period and that is a lot fun, the Donald Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, a new poll helps candidates in both the November and December DNC debates, what that poll told us about the Republican primary, Moody’s Analytics attempts to predict the 2020 presidential election, and the pro-Joe Biden Super PAC now officially exists.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Fa
Tue. 10/29 – North Carolina’s Gerrymandered Map Is Toast
North Carolina’s gerrymandered election map is officially thrown out, what’s a PAC versus a Super PAC, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, another Republican Congressman announces his retirement, Steve Bullock releases his LGBTQ rights plan, and Jeff Sessions may run again for Senate in Alabama.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookState Court Tosses GOP’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map in No
Mon. 10/28 – Biden Is Open to a Super PAC
Joe Biden is now open to taking money from a Super PAC, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Sanders get a third endorsement from The Squad, more details emerge on the November DNC debate, and more details emerge on the December DNC debate, Katie Hill’s resignation sets up an unexpected special election in California, a summary of the unofficial Republican primary debate over the weekend, and do Democratic primary voters want a new candidate?Links:Chris Higgins on Twitt
Fri. 10/25 – Ryan Drops Out, Gabbard Is All In
Tim Ryan drops his bid for the presidency, Tulsi Gabbard is all-in on the presidency and not running again for Congress, the DNC announces its December debate requirements, we can now officially speculate about a January debate, we are approaching just 100 days until Iowa votes, polls say Democratic primary voters are very happy with their options, and one Republican primary challenger says he would happily vote for Biden.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection
Thu. 10/24 – Klobuchar Speaks Out On Election Security
Amy Klobuchar qualifies for the November DNC debate, a new poll has Pete Buttigieg doing well in Iowa, the October debate didn’t seem to change anything in the national polls, Democrats challenging Senate Republicans are raising more money, both Democrats and Trump voters are super-excited to vote in 2020, the CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods might run for president as an independent, and Klobuchar speaks out on election security.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on Instagram
Wed. 10/23 – Sanders Is Back
What happened at the Bernie Sanders rally on Saturday, a roundup of the strangest things candidates bought during Q3, a new poll brings good news for two candidates aiming for the November debate, a Florida judge rules that felons have the right to vote even if they still owe money, another Republican debate is coming, and John Delaney offers a special contest for small-dollar donors.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home
Tue. 10/22 – Framing the Medicare for All Funding Debate
Julián Castro says he needs cash or he’ll drop out, who has qualified for the November debate, The Weather Channel will host a candidate forum on climate change, Justin Trudeau’s party wins the Canadian election, Elizabeth Warren says she will release a funding plan for Medicare for All in the coming weeks, and why haven’t more Democratic candidates dropped out?Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookCastro tweet
Mon. 10/21 – What the Republican Primaries Mean
The feisty Republicans who are primarying Trump, the savvy Republicans who are not primarying Trump, cancelled Republican primaries and what that all means, what happens historically when incumbents are primaried, and the road ahead.Links:Kirby Ferguson on TwitterKirby’s video series This is Not a Conspiracy TheoryElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookHaley says Trump has record every American should be proud ofKasich won’t run for president againAnother R
Thu. 10/17 – Everything Else That’s Been Happening
The Q3 fundraising numbers are in, Wayne Messam tells the FEC he raised just $5 in three months, 10 candidates spent more than they raised, what the Republican primary candidates raised, what happened financially to the candidates who dropped out, Tom Steyer spends tens of millions on his own campaign, the dates for the actual 2020 presidential debates have been announced, Andrew Yang will do a marathon online Q&A this Friday, Bernie Sanders will get a big endorsement on Saturday, J
Wed. 10/16 – 12 Angry Candidates
The big themes of last night’s debate, the split on Medicare for All, the split on foreign policy, and the Biden vs. Sanders vs. Warren moment.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPart 1 of the CNN/NYT Democratic Presidential Debate (CNN)Part 2 of the CNN/NYT Democratic Presidential Debate (CNN)Part 3 of the CNN/NYT Democratic Presidential Debate (CNN)Part 4 of the CNN/NYT Democratic Presidentia
Tue. 10/15 – Debate Prep (October Edition)
Tulsi Gabbard will be in the debate after all, how to watch tonight’s debate, Bernie Sanders unveils a plan for employee ownership of corporations, the complex topics in tonight’s debate, and last call for Debate Bingo.Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookGabbard tweet announcing non-boycott (Twitter/Tulsi Gabbard)Podium order announced for the CNN/New York Times Demo
Mon. 10/14 – Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd
Who are Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd?; the political theory of Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck; and how to use this Looney Tunes analogy in political debates.Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBugs Bunny: Personality and catchphrases (Wikipedia)Elmer Fudd (Wikipedia)Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck (Slate)Jeff Greenfield (Wikipedia)Do By Friday episode 113: Fantastic
Introducing American Elections: Wicked Game
American Elections: Wicked Game is a new podcast from the host of Wondery’s American History Tellers (Lindsay Graham) that will explore all 58 presidential elections, leading up to the big day in November 2020. From the inevitable election of George Washington in 1789, to Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory in 2016, we’ll attempt to discover if there ever was a “good ol’ days,” or if presidential politics have always been played dirty.Listen now at: http://wondery.fm/American
Fri. 10/11 – CNN’s LGBTQ Town Hall
A show almost entirely about CNN’s LGBTQ Town Hall last night, a brief note about Debate Bingo, and a candidate anecdote.Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook9 presidential candidates to appear at CNN's LGBTQ town hall (CNN)CNN's LGBTQ Town Hall (CNN)Buttigieg tweet re blood donation (Twitter/Pete Buttigieg)4 winners and 3 losers from the presidential town h
Thu. 10/10 – Biden Calls for Impeachment
Joe Biden calls for impeachment, Tulsi Gabbard threatens to boycott next week’s debate, Amy Klobuchar asks for social media political ads to have the same standards TV ads do, and Debate Bingo is here.Links:Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookJoe Biden in New Hampshire (C-SPAN)Joseph Goebbels: On the “Big Lie” (Jewish Virtual Library)Big lie (Wikipedia)Joseph Goe
Wed. 10/09 – Warren Becomes Co-Frontrunner
Elizabeth Warren takes the front-runner spot in one key metric, Andrew Yang makes the November DNC debate, a few details on that November DNC debate, guess which candidate spent the most on Facebook ads last week, Bernie Sanders has a heart health message for Americans, Bill Weld writes an op-ed on foreign policy, and The Washington Post launches a Congressional retirement tracker.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Hom
Tue. 10/08 – Warren Responds to Questions About Her 1971 Teaching Job
Elizabeth Warren responds to questions about being fired due to her pregnancy in 1971, Bernie Sanders releases his campaign finance reform plan and it’s a doozy, Amy Klobuchar raises almost $5 million, and how John Hickenlooper’s fundraising is going as a Senate candidate.Corrections:In the final story, I said "12 weeks" when I meant "16 weeks" when discuss Hickenlooper's 4-month run in the presidential primary. Another calculator has been requisitioned from the head office, plus a staf
Mon. 10/07 – The October Debate Stage Breaks a Record
The October debate will break a record for the number of candidates onstage at once, Cory Booker and Tom Steyer qualify for the November debate, ballot measures face an unexpected side-effect of the 2018 midterms, Marianne Williamson raises $3 million, Joe Sestak is gearing up to walk across New Hampshire, and Pete Buttigieg speaks at an NAACP fundraiser in Indianapolis.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookDem
Fri. 10/04 – South Carolina Republicans Sue to Get Their Primary Back
Republicans sue in South Carolina to get their primary back, Joe Biden raised less money than we expected, Elizabeth Warren raised a whole bunch of money—almost as much as Bernie Sanders, Matt Lieberman is running for Senate in Georgia, and a candidate anecdote from Bernie Sanders.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookInglis tweet on SC primary suit (Twitter/Bob Inglis)Protect Democracy tweets re: SC prima
Thu. 10/03 – O’Rourke Calls Out Buttigieg on Mandatory Gun Buybacks
What happened at the gun safety forum yesterday, Kamala Harris is on the cover of Time Magazine, and an update on Bernie Sanders.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookThe Democratic gun violence forum turned into a substantive clash over policy (Vox)Watch Live: Gun Safety Forum 2020 In Las Vegas (YouTube/MSNBC)Gun Safety Forum: Live updates from Las Vegas (MSNBC)Bob Dylan - Subterranean
Wed. 10/02 – Bernie Sanders Hospitalized
Bernie Sanders is hospitalized for heart problems and suspends campaign events for now, Kamala Harris raises $11.6 million, Andrew Yang raises $10 million, Cory Booker raises $6 million, Michael Bennet raises $2 million, Donald Trump and the RNC raise $125 million, why Mark Cuban isn’t running for president, Kamala Harris calls on Twitter to suspend Trump’s account, and Joe Biden proposes a new gun safety plan.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on
Tue. 10/01 – Money Changes Everything
Steve Bullock chooses public financing for his campaign, a trivia note on how that $3 checkbox on your tax form works, Bernie Sanders raises $25 million, Pete Buttigieg raises $19 million, and Mark Zuckerberg calls out Elizabeth Warren in leaked audio from a Facebook meeting.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookMontana Gov. Bullock eyes public financing for 2020 run (AP)Presidential election campaign fund
Mon. 09/30 – Six Points Behind and Rising
How Elizabeth Warren has been doing in the polls, the October DNC debate will be on one night only, the precarious position of lower-polling candidates, Cory Booker makes his fundraising goal, Tulsi Gabbard changes her position on impeachment, and yet another Texas Republican announces his retirement from the House.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook5 Signs Elizabeth Warren Is Winning the Democratic Primary&
Fri. 09/27 – All About Election Security
How counties are running war-games to prepare for election interference, where the gaps are and what they’ll cost to fix, the push for election security funding in Congress, and what comes next.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookThe Cybersecurity 202: How counties are war-gaming Election Day cyberattacks (WaPo)$250M for election security is a fraction of what's needed (Axios)HR1 - The For The Peopl
Thu. 09/26 – Lockdown
Key lines from the whistleblower complaint, what Nancy Pelosi left behind on a plane, an update on Cory Booker’s fundraising, an update on Republican fundraising, Michigan launches automatic voter registration, and Joe Biden goes on Jimmy Kimmel Live.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWhistleblower complaint regarding President Trump and Ukraine [PDF] (US House)The Biggest Revelations in the Ukrain
Wed. 09/25 – I Heard That Lonesome Whistle Blow
A summary of the impeachment stuff, what that impeachment stuff might mean for the presidential race, and highlights from last night’s Republican debate—which, yes, are largely about the impeachment stuff.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSpeaker Pelosi Announcement on Impeachment (C-SPAN)Impeachment in the United States (Wikipedia)Everything We Know About Trump’s Ukraine Whistle-blower Scandal&nb
Tue. 09/24 – National Voter Registration Day
The DNC announces its new rules for the November debate, a new Nevada poll gives us some insight, a new New Hampshire poll gives a little help to Tulsi Gabbard, Alaska Republicans cancel their primary, how to watch tonight’s Republican primary debate, Bernie Sanders proposes a wealth tax, and today is National Voter Registration Day.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookDNC Again Toughens Debate Qualifications
Mon. 09/23 – The Iowa Poll
A new Iowa poll shakes up the race, Tulsi Gabbard gets that third poll, Iowa will hold satellite caucuses, Microsoft is helping with election security, Democrats are targeting 26,849 local races in 2020, and Cory Booker’s campaign needs $1.7 million real soon.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookElizabeth Warren leads Register’s Iowa Poll for the first time, besting Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders (Des Moine
Fri. 09/20 – De Blasio Drops Out
Bill de Blasio drops out, Bernie Sanders reaches one million donors, key moments from MSNBC’s Climate Forum, and a candidate anecdote from Cory Booker.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookBill de Blasio Drops Out of 2020 Race (NY Mag)Clip from Morning Joe announcing de Blasio leaving the race (Twitter/Morning Joe)Why I'm ending my 2020 presidential campaign — and what I promise to do next (NBC News/Bill d
Thu. 09/19 – The Saga of Gabbard’s Third Poll
The saga of Tulsi Gabbard and the elusive third poll, another new poll gives no help to the debate qualifying field, Joe Kennedy III is definitely running for Senate, a listener question about the million-donor mark, Kamala Harris doubles down on Iowa, and Amazon will allow voice donations to presidential candidates starting in October. What could possibly go wrong?Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookGabbard
Wed. 09/18 – The Gun Safety Debate
A quick correction on that Andrew Yang story, Pete Buttigieg and Beto O’Rourke disagree on gun safety laws, details on the MSNBC climate town hall starting tomorrow, Jimmy Carter reflects on age and the presidency, and another new national poll comes out and does not change the picture for October.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookElection Ride Home for September 18, 2019 [includes Yang misstatement] (ERH)B
Tue. 09/17 – Post Debate Ergo Propter Debate
What the post-debate polling tells us, the oldest candidates promise to release their medical records, Andrew Yang scores post-debate donations, Pete Buttigieg’s new plan for disaster preparedness, Kamala Harris slow-jams the news, and a few details on the October DNC debate.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPost hoc ergo propter hoc (Wikipedia)A Final Look At Who Won The Third Democratic Debate (FiveThirty
Mon. 09/16 – Are Canadian Elections Better?
Canada is a whole different country, 59% of Americans suffer from election fatigue, why American elections are so long, why Canadians have short elections, is the Canadian way better?, and a Canadian idea we should definitely steal.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramKirby Ferguson on TwitterKirby Ferguson’s video series, This is Not a Conspiracy TheoryElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWhy Canada bucks the two-party system (National
Fri. 09/13 – This Is Why Presidential Debates Are Becoming Unwatchable
The big picture about last night’s debate, Andrew Yang’s big surprise, who got the most speaking time at the debate, what those protestors were saying, the Julián Castro-versus-Joe Biden moment and who was actually wrong there, and Pete Buttigieg’s closing statement.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookTranscript: The third Democratic debate (WaPo)The 3rd Democratic Debate Takeaways (NPR Politics Podcast)Joe B
Thu. 09/12 – All About the September Debate
How to watch tonight’s debate, what to watch for during the debate, Elizabeth Warren’s latest plan happens to target Joe Biden, and last call for Debate Bingo.Links:Debate Bingo Info & PDF Download (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSam Stein tweet re Yang (Twitter/Sam Stein)Each Candidate’s Path to Winning the Presidential Debate in Houston (NY Mag)Expanding Social Security (Medium/Team Wa
Wed. 09/11 – A Republican Primary Debate is Coming
There will be a Republican primary debate—kind of, the North Carolina special elections go Republican, you can listen to Tim Ryan’s new album on Spotify (yes, really), the Timesasks 2020 candidates to weigh in on executive power, Buttigieg and Klochubar share an awkward airplane moment, and yet another head-to-head poll makes waves but doesn’t mean much.Sponsors:MyWallSt (mywallst.com/ride)Links:Debate Bingo Info & PDF Download (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterC
Tue. 09/10 – Ossoff is Running
Jon Ossoff is running in Georgia, Kamala Harris releases a comprehensive criminal justice reform plan, it’s special election day in North Carolina, and Debate Bingo is here.Sponsors:MyWallSt (mywallst.com/ride)Links:Debate Bingo Info & PDF Download (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookOssoff to run for US Senate in Georgia (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Ossoff announcement tweet and video
Mon. 09/09 – Sanford is Running
Mark Sanford is running, Tom Steyer makes the October debate, get ready for Q3, and Giffords releases a candidate-heavy video about gun safety.Sponsors:MyWallSt (mywallst.com/ride) Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookHe’s in: Mark Sanford, SC Republican, formally declares GOP White House 2020 bid (Post and Courier)Sanford campaign site (includes “Why I’m Running” video) (Sanford 2020)Sanford Twitter
Fri. 09/06 – The Yang Media Blackout
Andrew Yang notes that the media has a habit of leaving him out, Howard Schultz drops out officially, four states are about to cancel their Republican primaries, Bill de Blasio’s busy month as mayor, and a candidate anecdote from Pete Buttigieg.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookYang thread on omissions (Twitter/Andrew Yang)Hopper tweet saying that Yang tweet features a doctored image, but referring to non-e
Thu. 09/05 – A Single-Issue Show on Climate Change
A single-issue show highlighting the ten candidates who participated in last night’s CNN Climate Town Hall. This is the single most important thing that happened yesterday in the race, so we are going to spend the whole show, and it is a long show, talking about the specific responses we heard from ten candidates.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Climate Town Hall (NYT)C
Wed. 09/04 – Everybody Gets a Climate Plan!
Elizabeth Warren adopts some of Jay Inslee’s climate policies; Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro, Kamala Harris, and Amy Klobuchar all release their climate plans; what’s going on inside the Federal Election Commission; yet another Republican House member from Texas announces his retirement; and the DNC announces a few details for the October debate.NOTE: I forgot to mention Buttigieg in the list of climate policy folks up top! His plan is covered in the actual story. -ChrisLin
Tue. 09/03 – Iowa’s Virtual Caucus Is in Doubt
The DNC scraps Iowa’s virtual caucus plan, Manchin says he WILL stay on as a Senator in West Virginia, Biden says details are irrelevant to his war story, and how to watch the CNN climate forum tomorrow.Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookIowa Democratic Party Awaits Virtual Caucus Plan Approval (Iowa Public Radio)Iowa Democrats Propose "Virtual Caucuses" (Iowa Public Radio)DNC concerned about security of Iow
Fri. 08/30 – Where They Stand
Where the candidates will stand on the debate stage (and why), which voter coalitions support each of the top three candidates, a look at one Democrat who is running for Senate in Montana, Joe Biden’s mixed-up recollection of a war story, Tulsi Gabbard says she will not run as an independent, Joe Walsh says he might run as an independent, and a candidate anecdote from Kamala Harris.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramE
Thu. 08/29 – Gillibrand Drops Out
Kirsten Gillibrand drops out, the September debate lineup is confirmed, Michael Bennet’s open letter to the DNC, and Tom Steyer calls for a wealth tax.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookGillibrand tweet announcing the end of her presidential run (Twitter/Kirsten Gillibrand)Gillibrand’s policy plans on Medium (Medium/Team Gillibrand)Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out
Wed. 08/28 – Georgia Senate Alert
A second Georgia Senate seat is now on the ballot in 2020, who will be in the September debate, how to watch the September debate, and new polling clarifies whether we were right to flip out earlier this week.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)MyWallSt (mywallst.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookStephen Wolf thread on Isakson (Twitter/Stephen Wolf)Sen. Johnny Isakson says he will
Tue. 08/27 – Should We Flip Out About That New Poll?
A new Monmouth poll has everybody flipping out, the Cherokee Nation is headed for Congress, Joe Walsh loses his radio show, Joe Kennedy III might run for Senate, and the thirteenth Republican House member announces his retirement.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)MyWallSt (mywallst.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on Facebook3-Way Lead as Dem 2020 Picture Shifts (Monmouth University)2020
Mon. 08/26 – Walsh is Running
Walsh is running, highlights from the CNN Town Halls with Bullock and de Blasio, Gabbard’s primary challenger in the House, and Yang releases his climate plan.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)MyWallSt (mywallst.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookWalsh on This Week (Twitter/ABC News Politics)'THIS WEEK' EXCLUSIVE: Joe Walsh announces Republican primary challenge against Trump (ABC New
Fri. 08/23 – Moulton Drops Out
Moulton drops out, the DNC votes down a climate debate, a listener question on donor counts, and a new segment for Friday: Candidate Anecdotes! Today we’re featuring Warren.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)ZipRecruiter (ziprecruiter.com/primary) Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookSeth Moulton Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign With a Warning (NYT)Moulton coverage on Election Ride Home,
Thu. 08/22 – Inslee Drops Out
Inslee drops out, Hickenlooper announces his new run, an update on who’s attending CNN’s climate town hall, new details emerge on the September debate, and yet another possible Republican primary challenger appears.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)ZipRecruiter (ziprecruiter.com/primary) Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterInslee announcement on Maddow (Twitter/Jay Inslee)Full Inslee Rachel Maddow interview (
Wed. 08/21 – Sanders Plans to Boost Unions
Steyer makes the best of his jury duty week, Gillibrand is open to being Vice President, Sanders releases a plan to boost unions, Biden airs his first TV ad, and The Economist releases a new interactive primary data explorer tool.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)ZipRecruiter (ziprecruiter.com/primary) Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterTom Steyer defends presidential run, talks climate change in San Francis
Tue. 08/20 – Warren’s Plan for Native Americans
Castro qualifies for the next two debates, Inslee and Williamson hit their fundraising goals, who will attend the CNN climate town hall, why Steyer is leaving the campaign trail for a week, you will be unsurprised by Trump’s pick for VP, and Warren visits a Native American issues forum.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)ZipRecruiter (ziprecruiter.com/primary)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterCastro tweet about qualifying (Twitt
Mon. 08/19 – An Audience of One
What a recession might do to the election, another Republican primary challenger is thinking about a run, an update on how King is doing in Iowa, and Booker preaches in Atlanta.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter (ziprecruiter.com/primary)SimpleHabit (simplehabit.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterA Recession and the Fight for the Democratic Nomination (Cook Political Report)Trump’s Base Isn’t Enough (The Atlantic)How Would an Economic Downtu
Fri. 08/16 – Understanding Early Head-to-Head Polling
Lewandowski might run for Senate in New Hampshire, O’Rourke confirms yet again that he is not running for Senate, head-to-head matchup polls show Trump losing badly and why that’s misleading, an update on that end-run around the Electoral College, Bullock and de Blasio will appear in CNN town halls later this month, and what Buttigieg ate at the Iowa State Fair.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on Twitt
Thu. 08/15 – Hickenlooper Drops Out
Hickenlooper drops out, the Steve King stuff in Iowa, and O’Rourke rules out a Senate run.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterHickenlooper’s announcement: “Thank You” (YouTube/John Hickenlooper)A Democratic 2020 contender denounces socialism — and gets booed (WaPo)Hickenlooper booed for saying socialism isn't the answer (CNN)Bernie Sanders and John Hickenlooper debate democratic socialism during
Wed. 08/14 – Election Security Matters
An update on Hickenlooper and the Senate; Abrams is definitely not running for President; a look at who might drop out of the Presidential primary soon, and why; some polling on gun safety laws, and Bennet releases a new book on election security.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride) Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterJohn Hickenlooper Mulling Ending Presidential Bid to Run for Senate (NYT)John Hickenlooper Considering E
Tue. 08/13 – What’s Actually in Those House Gun Safety Laws?
Steyer hits the donor threshold for the debates, Castro micro-targets an ad at Trump, Abrams hints that she still might run for president, Biden and O’Rourke write op-eds about gun violence, and what’s actually on the table in Congress about gun control?Sponsors:SimpleHabit (simplehabit.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterHow Tom Steyer Learned to Play by the DNC’s Debate Rules (The Atlantic)Julián Castro has a message for Trump.
Mon. 08/12 – How’s the Republican Primary Going?
The faint possibility of a Republican presidential primary, Biden says he misspoke about poor kids, Gillibrand urges Americans to pressure McConnell in the Senate, Yang responds to a parent at a gun safety forum, and a handy metaphor for understanding where we are in the primary race right now.Sponsors:Simple Habit (simplehabit.com/ride) Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterExclusive: Anthony Scaramucci says Trump may need to be repla
Fri. 08/09 – Friday I’m In Love
Warren’s path to the nomination, how the economy is doing in swing states, what Biden and Bullock ate on sticks at the Iowa State Fair yesterday, the Biden gaffe heard ‘round the world, an update on that rumored Hickenlooper Senate run, and Yang releases a playlist of his “favorite jams.”Sponsors:MyWallSt (http://mywallst.com/ride)Links:“I’ve Fallen In Love and I Can’t Get Up” — This American Life (This American Life/Chris Higgins)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElecti
Thu. 08/08 – Biden and Booker Tell Us What They Really Think
Biden’s speech in Iowa, Booker’s speech in Charleston, Sanders promises to release info about extraterrestrialsif he obtains any, Buttigieg meets with superdelegates, Gabbard is currently training with the Army National Guard, Yang qualifies for September and October—for real this time, and the generational divide on electability.Sponsors:MyWallSt (http://mywallst.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterBiden speech in Burlingto
Wed. 08/07 – Biden and Warren in the Polls
New polling shows Biden still has strong support among black Democrats; another poll shows Harris, Buttigieg, Booker, and Castro did best in the second debate; Booker’s campaign staff unionizes; Hickenlooper keeps his options open; and the DNC clarifies the qualification timing for October.Sponsors:MyWallSt (http://mywallst.com/ride)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterAugust 6, 2019 - Warren Up, Harris Down, But Biden Leads Among U.S. Dem
Tue. 08/06 – Belief's Wide Skirt
Follow-up from yesterday’s show, strategy on gun safety legislation, Democratic primary donors are spreading their money around, Gravel endorses Sanders, and Scholten enters the race again in Iowa against King.Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterHear Toni Morrison (RIP) Present Her Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech on the Radical Power of Language (1993)O’Rourke speaks with CNN’s Chris
Mon. 08/05 – You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train
O’Rourke reacts to domestic terrorism in his home town, a little math on what drives mass shootings, Ryan reacts to shootings in his home state, and one more Texas Republican announces his retirement.Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterO'Rourke interviewed briefly on Sky News (Twitter/Matt Rogers)Tweet describing the question leading to previous clip (Twitter/Eric Bradner)O’Ro
Fri. 08/02 – The Great Winding-Down
Klobuchar makes the September debate, what we know about that September debate, the wave of Republican retirements in the House, the ratings are in for the CNN debates, Gravel’s campaign is winding down, and what happens when a candidate drops out but has money left over?Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterKlobuchar tweet announcing debate qualification (Twitter/Amy Klobu
Thu. 08/01 – No Shelter
Understanding last night’s debate, who talked the most last night, key moments from the debate, and a little bit of wrap-up…about the debate. Really, just debate stuff.Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterTranscript: Night 2 of the second Democratic debate (WaPo)4 heckler outbursts, 13 Obama mentions: Data points from Detroit debate No. 2 (Politico) Hecklers interrupt second De
Wed. 07/31 – The Frame is Not the Big Picture
An update on that Yang debate qualification issue, thoughts on the framing of last night’s debate questions, who talked the most last night, key moments from the debate, and what’s happening at tonight’s debate.Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast/)Links:Election Ride Home Primary Debate BINGO!Yang campaign slams DNC over poll qualification criteria for September debate (The Hill) Ben Silver tweet re format vs. framing (Twitter/Ben Silver)Democratic d
Tue. 07/30 – Booker and Yang* Make Fall Debates (* = Not for Now...)
BREAKING NEWS: Yang's fourth qualifying poll DOES NOT COUNT per DNC. This broke after recording; more on that tomorrow.Yang makes the September (and October) debates, Booker makes it too, a few specifics about tonight’s debate, Steyer buys ads during tonight’s debate, Democrats in the House are doing great on fundraising, but there’s a staff shake-up at the DCCC, Gizmodo cancels its climate summit, and last call for Debate Bingo.Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/pod
Mon. 07/29 – Harris’s Version of Medicare for All
Harris unveils her flavor of Medicare for All, what you need to know to streamthe debates tomorrow and Wednesday, more about that CNN climate town hall, Sanders and Warren lead the pack in number of donations, plus Debate Bingo is here and I’m still bugging you about it.Sponsors:The Meb Faber Show(https://mebfaber.com/podcast/) Links:Election Ride Home Primary Debate BINGO!My Plan For Medicare For All (Medium/Kamala Harris)Kamala Harris’ Plan For Medicare For All (Kamala
Fri. 07/26 – Americans Abroad
An exploration of the Americans Abroad vote, a climate forum is actually happening, what happens if you donate too much to a campaign, and Debate Bingo is here.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Election Ride Home Primary Debate BINGO! (Election Ride Home)Absentee Voting Information for U.S. Citizens Abroad (US State Department)How to Vote as an American Living Abroad (NYT)Democrats AbroadOverview of Democratic delegates
Thu. 07/25 – Williamson Visits Colbert
Williamson goes on Colbert, an explanation of the DNC’s donor system, primary candidates reflect on the Apollo 11mission, how much the candidates are spending to get donors, Sanders pledges not to take money from drug companies and health insurance companies, and a new poll suggests that a public option is more popular than Medicare for All.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast/)Links:Marianne Williamson: Peacebuilders
Wed. 07/24 – Biden’s Criminal Justice Plan
An update on that Buttigieg country music interview, Biden’s criminal justice reform plan, Ginsburg weighs in on candidates’ proposals to increase the number of Supreme Court justices, some unexpected things the candidates paid for in Q2, and a brief history of presidential candidates staying in people’s homes while campaigning.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast/)Links:Another country radio host to interview Pete Buttigieg aft
Tue. 07/23 – Sanders Organizers Will Earn $15 an Hour
Sanders campaign workers reach a deal on wages, listen to part of Buttigieg’s country music radio interview that never aired, people are already projecting electoral maps for 2020, Booker goes on Seth Myers, and Biden is starting to see just a tad less cable media coverage.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Sanders union renegotiation early info (Twitter/Sean Sullivan)Pete Buttigieg sat for an interview with a popul
Mon. 07/22 – Polling for September Heats Up
Klobuchar reaches the polling threshold for September’s debates, Delaney denies report that his staffers asked him to drop out, Booker’s plan to close immigration detention centers using only executive orders, Bennet posts a nice nature video, and Warren reflects on 8 years of the CFPB.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Klobuchar tweet about reaching the September debate polling threshold (Twitte
Fri. 07/19 – The Draw
The results of CNN’s ridiculous event The Draw, how to watch the July debates, Ohio moves its primary...to Saint Patrick’s Day, and the big divide on Medicare for All versus a public option.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter (http://ziprecruiter.com/primary)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:How to watch CNN's live debate drawing [includes details of the three groups] (CNN)CNN Polling Data (SSRS)RCP Polling Averages for 2020 Candidates (RCP)Ohio 2020 President
Thu. 07/18 – DNC Warns Campaigns About FaceApp
How I define a “major” candidate, what happens when you get a “page not found” error on candidates’ websites, Steyer signs the no-fossil-fuel pledge, and the DNC warns 2020 campaigns not to use FaceApp.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter (http://ziprecruiter.com/primary)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Here’s How We’re Defining A ‘Major’ Presidential Candidate (FiveThirtyEight)Why We’re Not Treating Tom Steyer As A ‘Major’ Candidate (Yet) (FiveThirtyEight)How Joe
Wed. 07/17 – July Debates Take Shape
Who’s in the July debates, how the candidates spent their Q2 money, will Democrats benefit from high turnout in 2020?, Harris’s plan for domestic workers, Trump gets another possible primary challenger, Bullock makes his pitch on Hardball, and a few important dates to mark on your calendar.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter (http://ziprecruiter.com/primary)The Meb Faber Show (https://mebfaber.com/podcast)Links:Who Will Make The Second Democratic Debate? (FiveThirtyEight)How Democratic Candidate
Tue. 07/16 – Show Me the Money, Q2 Edition
All the Q2 fundraising numbers are in, Biden suggests a push-up contest against Trump, an update on that whole climate debate thing, and an update on who’s already in the September debates.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter (http://ziprecruiter.com/primary)Links:The Money [cash on hand/Q2 graphs] (Politico)Candidate-by-candidate analysis, with links, of FEC reports (Twitter/Zach Montellaro)Beto O'Rourke's fundraising plummets to $3.6 million in 2019's second quarter (CNN)FEC Candidates for president
Mon. 07/15 – BidenCare
Biden releases his healthcare policy, Delaney goes on Firing Line, the current state of the July debates, and Gabbard takes the weekend off—for a very good reason.Sponsors:ZipRecruiter (http://ziprecruiter.com/primary)Links:The Biden Plan to Protect and Build on the Affordable Care Act (Biden for President)Biden: We Have to Protect & Build on Obamacare | Joe Biden For President (YouTube/Joe Biden)Joe Biden unveils his health care plan (Axios)Biden unveils health care plan: Affo
Fri. 07/12 – White Privilege and Black Coffee
Yang releases his Q2 numbers (and I’ll actually tell you about them this time), Gillibrand explains white privilege in her own words, Sanders visits BET’s Black Coffee, Gravel launches a live donor-count website, and some exciting podcast news you’ll want to stick around for.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:Andrew Yang raises $2.8 million in second quarter (Politico)Yang fundraising history (itemized, by date) (FEC)Gillibrand tweet with video of her remarks (Twi
Thu. 07/11 – The Buttigieg Plans
More about Biden’s taxes, Buttigieg’s national service plan, and Buttigieg’s Douglass plan. (NOTE: The intro claims that this episode has a story with Yang's Q2 numbers, but Chris goofed—they'll be in the show on Friday!)Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:Joe Biden Used Tax-Code Loophole Obama Tried to Plug (WSJ)A New Call to Service: Policy Proposal (Pete for America)Buttigieg introduces national service plan (Politico)Buttigieg says plan to expand national service wi
Wed. 07/10 – Houston, We Have a Debate
A few more details emerge about the September debates, rumors abound that Amash may enter the race as a third-party challenger, a look at Biden’s new campaign strategy, Yang’s plan to revitalize American malls, Biden releases yet more tax returns, and McGrath rakes in record money in her Kentucky Senate race.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:Third Democratic primary debate will be in Houston (Politico)Democratic presidential primary debate (September 12-13, 2019) (Bal
Tue. 07/09 – Steyer is Running
Steyer is running, Swalwell drops out, Warren releases her Q2 numbers, an update on Gravel’s fundraising, and the LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses Buttigieg.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:“Fundamental Change.” [Steyer campaign launch video] (YouTube/Tom Steyer)Steyer YouTube channel (YouTube/Tom Steyer)Billionaire Tom Steyer says he is willing to run for president in 2020 in SC visit (Post and Courier) Billionaire activist Tom Steyer won't run f
Mon. 07/08 – We Can All Agree on Soccer
Harris releases her Q2 numbers, Bullock releases his Q2 numbers, Williamson encourages her donors to help out Gravel, CNN will televise the lineup draw for the July debates, Biden apologizes for his remarks about segregationists, the candidates shout out the big USWNT win—and call for equal pay, Eric Swalwell makes a big announcement, Julián Castro makes a big announcement, and we have rumors of yet another Democratic primary candidate.Sponsors: Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/pr
Thu. 07/04 – Primary Websites Don't Work for People with Disabilities
Many campaign websites are not accessible to people with disabilities, an update on Biden's Q2 fundraising, and which candidates have already qualified for the September debates.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh) Links:Not one 2020 candidate has a website that is accessible to the blind (Vox)Brian McNeilly on accessible candidate websites…in 2018 (Twitter/Brian McNeilly)Matt May on Twitter (Twitter/Matt May)Web Accessibility Statement (Warren campaign site)axe: Accessi
Wed. 07/03 – Biden, By the Numbers
New post-debate polling shows mixed results, Biden releases his Q2 numbers, Hickenlooper’s campaign loses key staffers, and Bennet releases his Q2 numbers.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:July 2, 2019 - Harris Gets Big Debate Bounce While Biden Sinks Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Despite Drop, Biden Still Seen As Best Bet Against Trump (Quinnipiac University)Quinnipiac trends (shows polling back to March 2019) (Quinnipiac University)Harris scores in deba
Tue. 07/02 – Sanders, Gabbard, and Warren
Sanders releases his Q2 fundraising numbers, highlights from Gabbard’s appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, and Warren’s plan to secure federal elections.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:Bernie Sanders' campaign says it raised $18 million in Q2 (Axios)Sanders campaign says Buttigieg likely raised more money last quarter (CBS News)Tulsi Gabbard | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) (YouTube/Real Time with Bill Maher)Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Re-introduces the Securing A
Mon. 07/01 – Show Me the Money
Harris faces false “birther” style attacks, an update on the viewer numbers for last week’s debates, thoughts on when candidates will begin dropping out, and Buttigieg raises a boatload of money in Q2.Sponsors:Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh)Links:Don Jr.’s now-deleted birther-style retweet about Kamala Harris, explained (Vox)FEC fundraising to date [only includes Q1 and prior for now] (FEC)FEC2019 Quarterly reports [key dates for fundraising] (FEC)Tweet with final Nielsen numbers
Fri. 06/28 – Food Fight in Miami
The big picture on what we saw last night, how the Harris/Biden exchange represents so many issues in this primary, Buttigieg’s comments on policing in South Bend, some notable closing remarks, and the ratings for these debates actually broke records.Links:Democratic Presidential Debate - June 27 (Full) (YouTube/NBC News)Full Transcript: Night 2 of the Democratic Presidential Debates (NYT)Women candidates, on average, spoke more than men in the first Democratic debate [updated for night
Thu. 06/27 – The Math, After
The big picture about what we saw and did not see last night, Warren and the show of hands about health insurance, Castro’s breakout moments, Gabbard’s breakout moments, and Debate Bingo for Thursday night.Links:Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO!Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) (YouTube/NBC News)Full Transcript: Night 1 of the Democratic Presidential Debates (NYT)Women candidates, on average, spoke more than men in the first Democratic debate (Vox)The First Debate-Night Less
Wed. 06/26 – Debate Prep 102
Moulton’s plan to sneak into the debates, President Trump weighs in on whether he’s going to watch, a look at the candidates’ polling numbers for each night, one reporter’s read on who has to do what in the debates, and a quick look at the 51 for 51 effort to make DC a state.Links:Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO!Seth Moulton Buys TV Ads to Make Appearance in Democratic Debates (WSJ)Rebecca Ballhaus tweet re Trump (Twitter/Rebecca Ballhaus)What We’re Watching For In The First Democratic D
Tue. 06/25 – Debate Prep 101
What to expect at Wednesday’s debate, Sanders releases his plan to eliminate all student debt in the US, and more about Buttigieg’s policing problems on South Bend.Links:Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO!‘That’s Hell’: Democrats’ Debate Prep Gets Real (NY Mag)Democratic 2020 First Debate Lineup, Schedule: Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden Will Go Head-to-Head (Newsweek)Tweet showing the debate stage (Twitter/Savannah Guthrie) DNC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE FIRST TWO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE
Mon. 06/24 – Sestak is Running
Joe Sestak joins the field, two key moments from the Planned Parenthood Forum in South Carolina, and Primary Debate Bingo is here!Links:Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO! (Primary Ride Home)Video: Presidential Announcement [includes scripted remarks, close to a transcript] (Joe Sestak for President)Joe Sestak, Former Pennsylvania Congressman, Becomes the 24th Democratic Candidate for President (NYT)Former congressman Joe Sestak enters 2020 White House race (WaPo)Planned Parenthood Candidat
Fri. 06/21 – "I Have No Comfort Food"
An update on Harris’s HIV prevention bill, Warren’s Refund Equality Act, online reaction to the candidates’ comfort foods, and good news about streaming the debates.Links:Harris Introduces Bill to Dramatically Expand Access to PrEP (Harris Senate Site)Senate bill 1926 - A bill to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the transmission of HIV FULL TEXT (PDF) (Harris Senate Site)Proposed Bill Could Provide Same-Sex Couples $67M [sic] in Tax Refunds (NBC News, 2017)Warren in
Thu. 06/20 – PrEP, Guns, Housing, and Merch
Harris introduces a bill aimed at preventing the spread of HIV, Swalwell releases his gun control plan, a look at parts two and three of Castro’s housing plan, and a listener question about buying merchandise from a campaign.Links:How Kamala Harris would prevent the spread of HIV (Politico)Sen. Kamala Harris Introducing Bill to Mandate PrEP Coverage (The Advocate)A National Framework to End Gun Violence (Swalwell for America)Our Comprehensive Plan To END GUN VIOLENCE! (YouTube/Eric Swal
Wed. 06/19 – Biden's Remarks on Civility
Who gets center stage at the debates, Primary Ride Home Debate Bingo is coming, how Bullock plans to spend debate night, Biden’s remarks at a fundraiser spur a big debate of their own, and Buttigieg responds to an officer-involved shooting in South Bend.Links:Biden/Sanders, Warren/O'Rourke to be center stage at first debate (NBC News)Warren, Beto, Biden, and Bernie Get Center-Stage Positions at First Democratic Debates (NY Mag)Steve Bullock makes other plans for debate night (Politico)P
Tue. 06/18 – Castro's Housing Policy
Castro rolls out his housing policy, Bullock qualifies for the second debates, a brief look at the Republican presidential primary—surprise!, Biden reveals his Q2 fundraising numbers…maybe not intentionally, and Klobuchar releases policy plans for her first 100 days.Links:People First Housing – Part 1 (Julián for the Future)Julian Castro calls for surge in federal spending to end homelessness (LA Times)Tweet confirming Bullock’s qualification for July debates (Twitter/Kendall Karson)Wel
Mon. 06/17 – The Warren Surge
Buttigieg raised a boatload of money in April, an analysis of which candidates are on which nights of the debates and how much it matters, a look at what’s driving media coverage of Warren, and Booker talks about being vegan on the BET show Black Coffee.Links:Pete Buttigieg raised staggering $7 million in April alone (Politico)Fundraising totals for 2020 as reported so far—currently Q1 (and prior) only (FEC) April Quarterly/Monthly report notice for presidential committees (2019) (
Fri. 06/14 – Debate Details and Castro’s Town Hall
The DNC confirms its list of candidates for the first debates, plus a list of which candidates will appear on which nights, key moments from Julián Castro’s Fox News town hall, Schultz takes a break from his independent run, and a profile of Gabbard’s childhood.Links:Tweet confirming list of June debate candidates (Twitter/The Democrats)Here’s How the Candidates Will Be Divided for the Democratic Debates (NYT)Back surgery sidelines Howard Schultz’s exploratory campaign (Politico)Julián
Thu. 06/13 – Sanders Defines Democratic Socialism
How McDonald’s workers are shaping the primary, Sanders defines “Democratic Socialism” and recalls FDR’s New Deal, and the DNC releases the official list of who’s in and who’s out of the debates...after our press deadline.Links:Bernie Sanders Marches with Striking McDonald’s Workers to Dem Event (Iowa Starting Line)Democratic presidential candidates to join striking workers in early nominating states (NBC News)2020 Candidates Call Out McDonald's Over Sexual Harassment (Fortune)McDonald'
Wed. 06/12 – Democrats Take the Lead and Get the Lead Out
A new poll shows Democrats beating Trump in hypothetical elections, The Young Turks propose a progressive pledge, Biden joins the call for a climate-focused debate, an examination of the candidates’ walk-up songs, and Castro releases a plan to eliminate lead poisoning nationwide.Links: Top Dems Lead Trump in Head-to-head Matchups, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Democratic Primary Race Narrows as Biden Goes Flat (Quinnipiac University) More brutal 2020 poll numbers
Tue. 06/11 – The Lottery at 30 Rock
NBC reveals the moderators for the first debates, the DNC will hold a lottery at 30 Rock to determine candidate placement in those debates, FiveThirtyEight explains how Mike Gravel could win this whole thing, and a few more lesser-heard voices from Sunday’s Iowa event.Links:NBC announces five moderators for first Democratic debate (NBC News)Democratic debate lottery to be held at NBC’s 30 Rock (The Hill)DNC boss says candidates to be involved in debate lottery (The Hill)How Mike Gravel
Mon. 06/10 – In Their Own Words
Key moments from the Iowa Hall of Fame Celebration, a handy calendar of all the key election dates and times, and organizers warn that candidates are ignoring Latinx communities.Links:Gillibrand tweet announcing 65,000 donors (Twitter/Kirsten Gillibrand)In Iowa, 19 Democrats times 5 minutes equals 2020 campaign ‘speed-dating’ (LA Times)2020: Key dates on the presidential election calendar (LA Times)Full speech: Tulsi Gabbard | Iowa Democrat's Hall of Fame event (4/19) (YouTube/DMRegiste
Fri. 06/07 – Biden and Mr. Hyde
Biden reverses his position on the Hyde Amendment, Moulton wants to retroactively improve the discharge status for gay veterans, Warren’s campaign unionizes, and a DNC rule clarification means bad news for Bullock.Links:What Is the Hyde Amendment? A Look at Its Impact and History (NYT)Access Denied: Origins of the Hyde Amendment and Other Restrictions on Public Funding for Abortion (ACLU)Joe Biden's long evolution on abortion rights still holds surprises (NBC News)Can Senator Elizabeth
Thu. 06/06 – The Climate Change Debate
The DNC refuses a climate-change debate, O’Rourke calls for term limits in Congress and the Supreme Court, a look at Booker’s plan for affordable housing, and Gillibrand wants to legalize marijuana nationwide.Links:DNC opts against climate change debate, Inslee says (Politico)Inslee Twitter thread on DNC decision (Twitter/Jay Inslee)Warren agrees on Twitter (Twitter/Elizabeth Warren)Tom Perez thread explaining why no climate debate on Twitter (Twitter/Tom Perez)Al Gore tweet re climate
Wed. 06/05 – “Economic Patriotism” and 15 Supreme Court Justices
A look at Buttigieg’s plan to change the Supreme Court, Warren’s plan for “Economic Patriotism,” and Biden releases his climate plan.Links:Inside Pete Buttigieg's plan to overhaul the Supreme Court (NBC News)Supreme Court – Size of the court (Wikipedia)7 Things You Might Not Know About the U.S. Supreme Court (History)Pete Buttigieg Pitches Supreme Court Reform to Chris Wallace (YouTube/Contemptor/Fox News)4TR Presidential hopeful Buttigieg wants to overhaul Supreme Court (YouTube/Local
Tue. 06/04 – Everybody Gets a Town Hall!
Moulton, Ryan, and Swalwell hold CNN Town Halls; Bennet meets the polling criteria for the debates…becoming the 21stcandidate to do so; and how Booker and Warren are betting big on Iowa.Links:9 takeaways from Seth Moulton, Tim Ryan and Eric Swalwell's CNN town halls (CNN) [NOTE: has serious typo in quote form Ryan re: Medicare for All]Moulton on systemic racism (Twitter/Seth Moulton)Ryan on job automation (Twitter/LiberalTed)Swalwell town hall, including response/clarification on Medica
Mon. 06/03 – Harris and the Protestor
A protestor interrupts Harris onstage at the MoveOn Big Ideas Forum, Sanders holds a grassroots fundraiser at a San Francisco nightclub, and what happened at the California Democratic Party convention.Links:Video clip of Harris protestor incident (Twitter/Face the Nation)Full Video of Harris’s remarks (YouTube/MoveOn)Christopher Cadelago tweet re: protestor (Twitter/Christopher Cadelago)Joy Reid tweet (Twitter/Joy Reid)People have rightfully not gotten over a man storming Kamala Harris’
Fri. 05/31 – Younger Voters Keep Voting
A look at how Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z voters turned out in 2018, Warren releases a child care cost calculator, Greenpeace releases a scorecard on the candidates’ climate positions, and the new DNC debate requirements are really not going over great with some campaigns.Links:Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X outvoted older generations in 2018 midterms (Pew Research)Generational graph showing midterm turnout (Pew Research)Young Americans Outvoted Baby Boomers in 2018 Midterm Elections. M
Thu. 05/30 – Julián Castro’s Immigration Plan
A look at Julián Castro’s immigration plan, what we learned from the documentary Running with Beto, and how the candidates are preparing for June’s debates.Links:Putting people first (Medium/Julián Castro)People First Immigration: Immigration Plan Summary (Julián for the Future) Other (philosophy) (Wikipedia)Julián Castro wants to radically restrict immigration enforcement (Vox)Julián Castro Talks About Barack Obama, Ben Carson and Immigration (NBC/Late Night wi
Wed. 05/29 – Harris’s Town Hall
The DNC increases its qualifying requirements for the third set of debates, key moments from Harris’s MSNBC Town Hall, a brief glimpse at Republican primary polling four years ago today, and a look at how close presidential elections have become since the late 80s.Links:DNC to raise qualifying threshold for third presidential debate (NBC News)Democrats up requirements for 2nd round of primary debates (AP)Reproductive Rights Act: Blocking Dangerous and Deadly Abortion Restrictions Before
Tue. 05/28 – Candidates Spar Over Bone Spurs
On Memorial Day, Buttigieg and Moulton accuse Trump of dodging the draft; an update on who’s in and who’s probably out for the debates; and how the Hispanic vote might be key for the primaries.Links:Buttigieg Doubles Down On Trump’s Vietnam Deferment: He Faked ‘Disabled Status’ (Talking Points Memo)The Daily 202: Veterans running for the Democratic nomination call Trump a draft dodger as he travels overseas (WaPo)Trump received ‘bone spurs’ diagnosis as a ‘favor,’ doctor’s daughter
Fri. 05/24 – I’m Lovin’ the McDonald’s Strike
Primary candidates rally with McDonald’s workers, Marianne Williamson will be in the DNC debates, a look at Warren’s campaign right now, and Sanders and Gillibrand propose a tax on financial trading.Links:Fight for $15 and a UnionMcDonald’s Workers Are Striking, and 2020 Candidates Are Paying Attention (NY Mag)Bernie Sanders: Fight for $15 Town Hall at McDonald’s Shareholder Meeting (Facebook)Political positions of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primary candidates (Wikipedia)&nb
Thu. 05/23 – Gillibrand Proposes a Family Bill of Rights
Gillibrand introduces a Family Bill of Rights, two candidates are now accepting cryptocurrency donations, how Buttigieg’s comments on Jefferson and Jackson have played in the media, and Nevada is poised to join states in sidestepping the Electoral College.Links:The Family Bill of Rights: a new economic policy for my first 100 days in office (Medium/Kirsten Gillibrand)How Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand would address maternal and child health (Politico)Rep. Eric Swalwell Is Accepting Crypto Dona
Wed. 05/22 – Early Polling Attempts to Gauge Popularity
A new poll shows who registered voters like most—and least, eight primary candidates want a climate-focused debate, Booker proposes a “White House Office of Reproductive Freedom,” and a summary of O’Rourke’s CNN town hall.Links:New poll reveals the least liked Democrat running for president (NBC News)May 21, 2019 - Good Feelings On Economy Don't Help Trump, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Biden Is Only Contender With Positive Score (Quinnipiac University)US Youth Climate Stri
Tue. 05/21 – Summer is Coming
How the field will winnow, according to Charlie Cook; Buttigieg releases policy proposals (sort of); and the hidden value of Inslee’s climate plans.Links:It Won't Take Long for the Deep Dem Field to Start Thinning (Cook Political Report)Week-By-Week Look at Google Searches of 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates (Cook Political Report)Issues: It’s time to reclaim the values that drive our policy decisions (Pete for America)Pete Buttigieg unveils first list of policy proposals (Axios)
Mon. 05/20 – Buttigieg Bashes Fox News While on Fox News
Buttigieg criticizes Fox News during his Fox News Town Hall, Harris has a plan to close the gender wage gap, and Biden holds his campaign kickoff event in Philadelphia.Links:Town Hall with Pete Buttigieg | Part 1 (YouTube/Fox News)Town Hall with Pete Buttigieg | Part 2 (YouTube/Fox News)Town Hall with Pete Buttigieg | Part 3 (YouTube/Fox News)Town Hall with Pete Buttigieg | Part 4 (YouTube/Fox News)'I don't care': Buttigieg draws applause at Fox News town hall for dismissing Trump's twe
Fri. 05/17 – Warren's Plan for Choice
Warren calls on Congress to act on abortion rights, a grab bag of media appearances by the candidates, Rachel Maddow's rise as a must-visit primary show, and do Americans really care if a given candidate is over 70 years old?Links:Warren video tweet re abortion (Twitter/Elizabeth Warren)Congressional Action to Protect Choice (Medium/Team Warren)Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan to Save Abortion Rights (Sarah Jones)Sen. Michael Bennet’s Own Daughters Mock Him for Being "Mild-Mannered" (YouTube
Thu. 05/16 – Bill de Blasio is Running
Bill de Blasio is running, Pennsylvania polling looks good for Democrats, and Warren proposes a climate change plan for the US military.Links:Working People First | Bill de Blasio 2020 (YouTube/Bill de Blasio)Yashar Ali thread regarding de Blasio and his city vehicle (Yashar Ali/Twitter)Who Hasn’t Told Bill de Blasio That He Shouldn’t Run for President? (NY Mag)Mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio has had three different legal names, court records show (NY Daily News)New York City M
Wed. 05/15 – Biden Believes in Consensus
O’Rourke reintroduces his campaign, we check in on Joe Biden, and what the primary candidates think about daily press briefings.Links:Beto O’Rourke plans ‘reintroduction’ as 2020 buzz fizzles (AP)A Beto Reboot Is in the Works, As His Campaign Sags (NY Mag)“Public Service Announcement” by Jay-Z (Genius)O’Rourke: I need to ‘do a better job … of talking to a national audience’ (Politico)CNN to host Beto O'Rourke town hall May 21 (CNN)RACHEL MADDOW ONE-ON-ONE WITH BETO O’ROURKE (MSNBC)Trump
Tue. 05/14 – Bullock is Running and the 2020 Senate Race Looks Rough
Steve Bullock is running, the importance of the Senate in 2020 and beyond, and Warren gives Fox News a hard pass in a Twitter thread for the ages.Links:Fair Shot (Steve Bullock/YouTube)Una Oportunidad Para Todos (subtítulos en español) (Steve Bullock/YouTube)My biggest supporters. (Steve Bullock/YouTube)Clean And Fair Elections (Montana DOJ)Montana Gov. Steve Bullock jumps into crowded 2020 presidential race (WaPo)Brian Tylor Cohen thread (Twitter)2021 Could Be a Nightmare for Democrats
Mon. 05/13 – Abolishing the Penny and Dropping Out Before Iowa
The DNC announces new tie-breaker rules for the debates, Andrew Yang wants to abolish the penny, Howard Schultz appears to be reconsidering his independent run, half of the field could drop out after the Iowa caucuses, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock is definitely probably maybe running.Links:Here’s How The Democrats Will Limit The Debate Field If Too Many People Qualify (FiveThirtyEight)DNC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE FIRST TWO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATES (UPDATED) (DNC)The Penny Mak
Fri. 05/10 – Sanders on Loan Sharks and Warren on TIME Magazine
We now have a specific location for the first primary debates, how cable TV town halls have become a key part of primary coverage, Andrew Yang plans to use holograms to spread his message, Sanders teams up with Ocasio-Cortez on banking reform, and Elizabeth Warren is on the cover of TIME Magazine.Links:First Democratic presidential debate set for Miami's Arsht Center, host NBC News announces (NBC News)How CNN’s Town Hall Industrial Complex Is Shaping The 2020 Race (FiveThirtyEight)Presi
Thu. 05/09 – Two Campaigns Unionize
How Amy Klobuchar’s Fox News Town Hall turned out, campaign workers for two candidates have now joined unions, Kamala Harris introduces a bill to help public defenders, and Elizabeth Warren releases her plan to eliminate opioid addiction.Links:Amy Klobuchar’s Fox News town hall: 4 takeaways to know (Fox News, includes video)On Fox News, Amy Klobuchar Makes Her Case to the Left and the Right (NYT)Town Hall with Amy Klobuchar | Part 2 (Includes Kavanaugh exchange) (YouTube/Fox News)Amy Kl
Wed. 05/08 – Why Aren’t the Primaries All on One Day?
A deep dive into why the Democratic primaries are on different dates, and every state doesn’t just go at once; Gillibrand says she’ll only nominate judges who will uphold Roe v. Wade; and a look at Fox News and its unlikely position as a power player in the Democratic primary.Links:2020 Presidential Primary Calendar (Frontloading HQ, Josh Putnam)Colorado Democrats plan to hold 2020 primary on Super Tuesday (VIDEO) (Colorado Politics)Why Does Iowa Vote First, Anyway? (NPR Politics)Why ar
Tue. 05/07 – The Sanders Cable Access TV Show
A look at Sanders and his old cable access TV show, a new poll shows Biden pulling support away from pretty much everybody else, and all about Warren’s tax proposal on the ultra-wealthy.Links:‘Anyone Ever Seen Cocaine?’ What We Found in the Archives of Bernie Sanders’s Long-Lost TV Show. (Politico Magazine)Bernie Speaks 50: Bernie Sanders' Remarks at the Vanguard Media Mash - 04/19/1988 (YouTube)CCTV Bernie Speaks with the Community ArchiveThe State of the Democratic Primary (Morning Co
Mon. 05/06 – Gender Bias, Guns, and Sunday School
How gender bias plays into the “electability” problem, Buttigieg is the latest candidate to visit Jimmy Carter’s Sunday School class, Cory Cooker’s plan to end gun violence, and new polling shows Republicans are even more enthusiastic than Democrats about 2020.Links:How gender bias is shaping the 2020 Democratic primary (WaPo)Buttigieg, husband attend Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school class (Politico)Buttigieg, husband attend Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school class (AP)Maranatha Baptist Church –
Fri. 05/03 – Harris Leverages “Nasty” Remarks & Inslee’s Climate Plan
Harris uses Trump’s “nasty” comments to raise money, Jay Inslee releases an ambitious climate plan, Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are on the cover of Time Magazine, Tim Ryan releases his tax returns, and candidates are asking for more donors to qualify for the debates…even the ones who already have enough donors to qualify.Links:Harris fundraises off Trump calling her 'nasty' (The Hill)After the Barr hearing, President Trump singles out Sen. Kamala Harris (WaPo)Kamala Harris’s questioning
Thu. 05/02 – Bennet is Running and Harris Goes Viral
Senator Michael Bennet is officially running, Kamala Harris wins the media cycle questioning Bill Barr, a look into Beto O’Rourke’s teenage hacker past, and candidates sign a “No Fossil Fuel Money” pledge.Links:Sen. Michael Bennet announces he's running for president in 2020 (CBS News)"7,591 words" (YouTube/Michael Bennet)“Bennet for America” YouTube ChannelBennet’s Senate YouTube ChannelRising to the Challenge (Medium)Bennet’s “Ted Cruz Speech” (MSNBC)James Bennet recuses himself (Twit
Wed. 05/01 – Democracy Dollars, Biden’s Bounce, and the Senior Surge
Gillibrand’s new “Democracy Dollars” plan, Biden’s big bounce in the polls, what the Biden bounce means for Sanders, a “senior surge” accompanied the youth voting surge last year, what the candidates think about vaccination, and Buttigieg releases his tax returns.Links:My Clean Elections Plan to get money out of politics (Kirsten Gillibrand/Medium)'Democracy Dollars': Gillibrand's plan to give every voter $600 to donate to campaigns (NBC News)Gillibrand proposes public campaign fin
Tue. 04/30 – Polls, Unity, and Biden Supports a Public Option
Stacey Abrams is not running for Senate, early polling in Texas finds surprising results, a CNN poll finds voter enthusiasm is way up, Pete Buttigieg faces false attacks from the right wing, 2020 candidates begin signing a unity pledge, and Biden supports a public option—but not Medicare for All.Links:Stacey Abrams rules out 2020 Senate bid (NBC News)Poll finds Trump in dead head-to-head heats with four Dems in Texas (The Hill)2020 Texas: Biden and Beto in Dead Heat in Democratic Primar
Mon. 04/29 – Poll Shows 54% of Democrats Have No Preference
Beto O’Rourke releases his plan to address climate change, Joe Biden raises a boatload of money on his first day, rumor has it that Stacey Abrams might announce today or tomorrow whether she’s running for Senate or President, a new poll reveals that 54 percent of Democrats still aren’t leaning toward any particular candidate, Buttigieg is returning donations from lobbyists, and, finally, a grab-bag of additional Biden news and analysis.Links:Beto O'Rourke releases $5 trillion plan to co
Fri. 04/26 – Women of Color
Biden’s apology to Anita Hill falls flat, the candidates speak to women of color at the She the People forum, and is Stacey Abrams running for President? Or the Senate? Or what?Links:Joe Biden Expresses Regret to Anita Hill, but She Says ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Not Enough (NYT)Joe Biden was in charge of the Anita Hill hearing. Even he says it wasn’t fair. (WaPo)Biden's 'Anita' problem (Politico, 2015)‘The View’ Hosts Joe Biden: Live Updates and Analysis (NYT)At She the People Forum, 2020 Candida
Thu. 04/25 – Biden Time
Joe Biden makes it official, Cory Booker releases his tax returns, and a look behind the scenes of the Biden run from before his announcement.Links:Joe Biden Finally Launches Campaign With Video Directly Attacking Trump (NY Mag)Joe Biden Joins 2020 Democratic Presidential Race (WSJ)Joe Biden: America Is An Idea (YouTube)Joe Biden para Presidente: Palabras (YouTube)Joe Biden’s website (En Español)David Rutz tweet re Obama endorsement (Twitter)Booker’s tax returns: Speaking fees and royal
Wed. 04/24 – Young Voter Turnout Surges and Candidates Consider Legalizing Marijuana
Young voter turnout is way up, Jay Inslee calls for a debate specifically devoted to climate change, where the candidates stand on legalizing marijuana, what’s up with the 15 percent threshold, and a look at the candidates’ cash on hand.Links:Young voter turnout increased by 79 percent in 2018 midterms (The Hill)Young people actually rocked the vote in 2018, new Census Bureau data finds (WaPo)Strong Midterm Turnout Should Continue in 2020 (NY Mag)American Goes to the Polls 2018 (McDonal
Tue. 04/23 – Town Halls Aplenty and Biden Delays
Kamala Harris calls for impeachment in a CNN Town Hall, a bunch of other key moments from the five CNN Town Hall events last night, Monmouth University releases its latest 2020 preference poll, and Biden delays his announcement.Links:Ryan Saavedra on Harris’s call for impeachment (Twitter)Highlights From CNN’s Town Halls With Five 2020 Candidates (NY Mag)Jeb Bush: “Please Clap” (YouTube)CNN transcripts from April 22 (CNN) Democratic Presidential Candidates Answer Students' Question
Mon. 04/22 – Moulton is In, Warren to Eliminate Student Debt
Seth Moulton is running, Warren proposes student debt relief for millions, a quick update on the Stop & Shop strike, Warren comes out in favor of impeachment, and Michael Bennet may be ready to run.Links:Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton to run for president in 2020(ABC News)Rep. Seth Moulton joins the 2020 presidential race(WaPo)Elizabeth Warren Proposes Scrapping Student-Loan Debt for Millions(Bloomberg)I’m calling for something truly transformational: Universal free public college and c
Fri. 04/19 – The Stop & Shop Strike and Biden is Ready
Which candidates have already qualified for the debates, the Stop & Shop strike draws primary candidates, Joe Biden is expected to announce on Wednesday, Buttigieg is planning to become a father, and Sanders gets endorsements from black lawmakers in South Carolina.Links:Who Might Make The Democratic Debate Stage? (FiveThirtyEight)DNC Mulls Higher Bar to Qualify for Primary Debates (RCP)All the News That Was Buried by the Mueller Report (Stop & Shop) (NY Mag)Warren at Stop &
Thu. 04/18 – National Service Programs and Climate Change
Buttigieg and Delaney propose national service programs, Terry McAuliffe is officially NOT running, an update on Gravel’s fundraising as a protest candidate, why the press is so enthusiastic about Buttigieg, and where all the candidates stand on climate change.Links:Buttigieg and Delaney Want to Bring Back One of Bill Clinton’s Signature Proposals (NY Mag)Delaney Announces National Service and Climate Corps Plan in New Hampshire (Delaney Campaign)Pete Buttigieg suggests national service
Wed. 04/17 – Buttigieg vs. Hecklers & Warren on Public Lands
A look at how policy is used as a tool by candidates, Bernie Sanders gets cheers on Fox News, the full FEC fundraising list is now online, Buttigieg faces hecklers in Iowa, and Warren proposes a new plan to protect public lands.Links:Some thoughts on Buttigieg Taking Off and Warren seeming to be Grounded (TPM)From Breezy Beto to Wonky Warren: How Candidates Use Policy (NY Mag)Bernie Sanders draws enthusiastic cheers in surprising Fox News town hall (The Guardian)The Full FEC Fundraising
Tue. 04/16 – More Fun Tax Returns; Bill Weld Challenges Trump
Bernie Sanders releases his tax returns, Bill Weld is officially challenging Trump in the Republican primary, wealthy Democrats are worried about Sanders, most of the Democratic Q1 fundraising numbers are officially online, how the polls match up with the money, and Beto O’Rourke releases ten years of tax returns too. Links:Sanders Releases 10 Years of Tax Returns, 9 Months Before Caucuses & Primaries Begin (Sanders Campaign Site)Bernie Sanders and his wife earned $1.7 mil
Mon. 04/15 – Mayor Pete Brings the Heat
Buttigieg makes it official, Cory Booker returns to Newark for a rally, an explainer on what the difference is between a presidential exploratory committee and officially announcing that you’re running, more on campaign fundraising, and Kamala Harris wins the prize for most tax returns released.Links:Watch live: Pete Buttigieg officially announces 2020 presidential bid (NBC News/YouTube) TRANSCRIPT: Pete Buttigieg announcement 4/14/2019Thousands Stood In The Rain To See Buttigieg,
Fri. 04/12 – All About Medicare for All
A deep dive on the latest Bernie Sanders Medicare for All plan: what it is, what it might mean for you, and how we might pay for it. After that, a look at what’s happening on the ground in Iowa, and a quick perspective on fundraising overall.Links:Read Bernie Sanders’s 2019 Medicare-for-all plan (Vox)Medicare for All and Beyond, Sanders Uses the Senate as His Launching Pad (NYT)Would ‘Medicare for All’ Save Billions or Cost Billions? (NYT)Bernie Sanders’s Medicare-for-all plan, explaine
Thu. 04/11 – Warren, Booker, Castro, and Gabbard
Warren raises $6 million, Warren releases yet more tax returns, Cory Booker wants to fix bias in algorithms, Julián Castro plans a big-bet rally, and Tulsi Gabbard will be in the debates. Links:Warren raises $6 million in first quarter (Politico)Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised $6 million in first quarter of 2019, trailing several other presidential candidates (Washington Post)An update on our first FEC deadline (Roger Lau, Medium)2020 presidential candidate Jay Inslee releases ta
Wed. 04/10 – How to Count (Candidates)
Nate Silver teaches us how to count candidates, Biden is rumored to announce after Easter, Oregon is poised to join the national popular vote movement, Washington state has a primary that will actually matter, and Amy Walter breaks down everything you need to know about 2020—the big picture stuff.Links:Here’s How We’re Defining A ‘Major’ Presidential Candidate (FiveThirtyEight)DNC Rules on How to Qualify for Primary Debates (Democratic National Committee)FEC Data Explorer – All Democrat
Tue. 04/09 – Swalwell and Gravel are In, and Klobuchar Out-Raises Booker
Eric Swalwell gets into the race on Colbert, Mike Gravel enters the race—kinda, Amy Klobuchar rakes in $5 million, FiveThirtyEight analyzes cable TV news so you don’t have to watch it, and Biden still leads in early polling.Links:Eric Swalwell announces 2020 presidential bid (CNN)Amy Walter tweet (Twitter)Bradley Beychok tweet (Twitter)Fred Guttenberg tweet (Twitter)The Teens Have Officially Convinced Mike Gravel to Run for President (Rolling Stone)Mike Gravel 2020 Announcement (YouTube
Mon. 04/08 - Ryan Is In, Plus Buttigieg vs. Pence
Today: Tim Ryan is officially in the race, everybody wants John Lewis’s endorsement, Bernie Sanders still hasn’t released his tax returns—but I’ll tell you who HAS, Pete Buttigieg calls out the Mike Pences of the world, Joe Biden hedges his announcement-timing bets, and a fun way to view the electoral vote map.Links:How Tim Ryan Could Win The 2020 Democratic Nomination (FiveThirtyEight)Is The ‘Yoga Vote’ A Thing? (FiveThirtyEight)John Lewis is endorsement every Dem candidate wants (The