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Thu. 10/24 – Klobuchar Speaks Out On Election Security Oct 24, 2019

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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.

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Klobuchar qualifies for November debate (Politico)
Buttigieg jumps to second in Iowa State University/Civiqs poll (Iowa State University)
Iowa State University/Civiqs poll details (Iowa State University)
Walsh quote on Buttigieg Iowa poll (Twitter/David Walsh)
Silver tweet re poll changes post-debate (Twitter/Nate Silver)
So … About That Buttigieg Surge? (FiveThirtyEight)
Senate: 3Q FEC Reports (Cook Political Report)
Voter Enthusiasm for 2020 Is Off the Charts — Especially for Trump Fans (NY Mag/Intelligencer)
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO quietly tests presidential bid (Politico)
Warner, Klobuchar, Graham Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Senate Legislation to Protect Integrity of U.S. Elections, Improve National Security (Mark Warner Senate Site)
Senate Republicans block two election security bills (The Hill)
Russia Hacked Our Democracy (Michael Bennet)
Klobuchar Presses for Action on Election Security Legislation and Passage of the Honest Ads Act(YouTube/SenatorKlobuchar)

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Wed. 10/23 – Sanders Is Back Oct 23, 2019

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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.

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Bernie Sanders holds first campaign rally since heart attack (YouTube/Washington Post)
'I am back': Sanders tops Warren with massive New York City rally (Politico)
Shoelaces, ice cream and flower power: The weirdest things the 2020 candidates bought (Politico)
CNN Poll: Biden's lead in Democratic primary hits widest margin since April (CNN)
Montellaro thread on CNN/SSRS poll debate ramifications (Twitter/Zach Montellaro)
2020 Democratic Presidential Nomination (RCP)
Who is ahead in the Democratic primary race? (The Economist)
Judge rules Florida can’t block felons from voting, even if they have unpaid fines (WaPo)
Politicon tweet re Republican debate (Twitter/Politicon)
Trump’s GOP Challengers to Hold First Debate (Bloomberg)
Want to go to the World Series with John Delaney? Make a donation of 'ANY amount,' his campaign says (USA Today)
Receipts – Friends of John Delaney (FEC)

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Tue. 10/22 – Framing the Medicare for All Funding Debate Oct 22, 2019

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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?

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Castro tweet re fundraising (Twitter/Julián Castro)
Montellaro tweet re cash on hand (Twitter/Zach Montellaro)
Herndon tweet re Castro campaign (Twitter/Steadman)
Who has qualified for the November Democratic debate (WaPo)
2020 Democratic polls (Google Sheets/Politico)
The Weather Channel to Interview Presidential Candidates in “2020: Race to save the Planet” on Thursday, November 7 (The Weather Channel)
The Energy 202: Weather Channel to host its own climate forum for 2020 Democrats — and some Republicans (WaPo)
After weeks of criticism, Warren says she will release a plan to pay for Medicare-for-all (WaPo)
Biden’s Attacks on Medicare for All Undermine the Entire Democratic Agenda (NY Mag/Intelligencer)
Friday, April 12: All About Medicare for All (Election Ride Home)
Can Warren Escape the Medicare Trap? (NYT Opinion)
Justin Trudeau Wins Election for Second Term as Canadian Prime Minister (NY Mag/Intelligencer)
Monday, September 16: Are Canadian Elections Better? (Election Ride Home)
Why Haven’t More Democratic Presidential Candidates Dropped Out? (NY Mag/Intelligencer)
Classic Tetris World Championship (Twitch/CTWC)

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Mon. 10/21 – What the Republican Primaries Mean Oct 21, 2019

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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.

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Thu. 10/17 – Everything Else That’s Been Happening Oct 17, 2019

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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, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren swap places in polling averages, and Tuesday’s debate had the worst TV viewing numbers yet.

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Campaign finance data: Candidates for president: 2020 (FEC)
Montellaro tweets on fundraising (Twitter/Zach Montellaro)
Cash shortage hits Dem presidential field (Politico)
Messam Q3 fundraising and spending summary (FEC)
Democratic presidential candidate Wayne Messam appears to raise $5 over the last quarter (USA Today)
The Money [includes summary of drop-outs] (Politico)
The Candidate Who Raised Only $5 and Other Third-Quarter Fundraising Facts (NY Mag/Intelligencer)
Klobuchar tweet re: fundraising post-debate (Twitter/Amy Klobuchar)
SC’s Mark Sanford has more cash than any of Trump’s GOP challengers. It’s still a pittance (Post and Courier)
Andrew Yang #AskAndrew (Friends of Andrew Yang)
Sen. Bernie Sanders to be endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an influential voice among young liberals (WaPo)
Bernie Will Reportedly Get the Coveted AOC Endorsement (NY Mag/The Cut)
Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Sites and Dates for 2020 General Election Debates and 2020 Nonpartisan Candidate Selection Criteria (CPD)
RealClearPolitics 2020 Democratic Presidential Nomination (RCP)
Who is ahead in the Democratic primary race? (The Economist)
Farhi tweet on debate viewership numbers (Twitter/Paul Farhi)
Playing to Lose (Chris Higgins writes about competitive Tetris)
The Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC)

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Wed. 10/16 – 12 Angry Candidates Oct 16, 2019

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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.

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Tue. 10/15 – Debate Prep (October Edition) Oct 15, 2019

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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.

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Mon. 10/14 – Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd Oct 14, 2019

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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.

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Debate Bingo (Election Ride Home)
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Bugs Bunny: Personality and catchphrases (Wikipedia)
Elmer Fudd (Wikipedia)
Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck (Slate)
Jeff Greenfield (Wikipedia)
Do By Friday episode 113: Fantastic Beasts and Where They Urinate [Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd discussion begins at 33:26] (Do By Friday)
First Presidential Debate: Al Gore and George W. Bush – SNL (YouTube/Saturday Night Live)
Looney Tunes Daffy Duck shoot me/rabbit season and duck season trilogy (YouTube/John Parker)

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Introducing American Elections: Wicked Game Oct 12, 2019

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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/AmericanElectionsERP

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