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Mon. 02/03 – Everyone’s a Winner Feb 03, 2020

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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.

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On Politics: Iowa Caucus Edition! (New York Times)
6 things to look for in tonight’s Iowa caucuses (CNN)
How Iowa’s Three Different Votes Could Affect Who ‘Wins’ (FiveThirtyEight)
Biden Started Year With Less Cash Than Other Top Democratic Hopefuls (Wall Street Journal)
What Fourth-Quarter Fundraising Can Tell Us about 2020 (Public Integrity/FiveThirtyEight)
From the editor: Des Moines Register, partners cancel release of Iowa Poll after respondent raises concerns (Des Moines Register)
Lis Left Standing: Win or lose, Pete Buttigieg’s senior adviser Lis Smith has turned an unknown mayor into a serious contender (New York magazine)
Des Moines Register Poll of Iowa Caucusgoers Abruptly Shelved (New York Times)
Who’s ahead in Iowa? Poll results canceled amid irregularities (Des Moines Register)
Conspiracy theories swirl over canceled Iowa poll, pushed by Sanders and Yang supporters (NBC News)
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Fri. 01/31 – The Gloves Come Off Jan 31, 2020

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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.

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Biden Criticizes Sanders: He’s Not a Democrat (Wall Street Journal)
‘I’m a Democrat’: Biden Accuses Sanders of Not Being a Party Member (New York Times)
Buttigieg sharpens Biden, Sanders attacks as caucuses near (AP)
Who’s Running for President in 2020? (New York Times)
Great America PAC Warren ad (YouTube)
Great America PAC Sanders ad (YouTube)
Glenn Fleishman on Twitter
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Thu. 01/30 – Election Junction, What’s Your Function? Jan 30, 2020

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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.

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The Iowa Caucuses Are In 4 Days. Almost Anything Could Still Happen (FiveThirtyEight)
Everyone’s a Winner in Iowa (New York Times)
Klobuchar says she’s not directing supporters to do anything after Biden aides float Iowa caucus alliance (CNN)
AP Explains: New rules could muddle results of Iowa caucuses (AP)
Bernie Can’t Win (Atlantic)
Biden Push for Labor Support Is Burdened by Obama-Era Baggage (New York Times)
AP-NORC poll: GOP more fired up for 2020, Democrats anxious (AP)
Bloomberg’s $11 Million Super Bowl Ad: Gun Violence and a Grieving Mother (New York Times)
Senator Warren and Representative Johnson Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Help End Epidemic of Gun Violence in America (Warren Senate office)
Impeachment state of play: Senate Republicans on brink of bringing trial to an end (CNN)
Gwen Ifill honored in Forever stamp dedication ceremony (PBS NewsHour)
Glenn Fleishman on Twitter
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Wed. 01/29 – Funny, You Don’t Look Hotdish Jan 29, 2020

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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?

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Biden Aides Weigh Pursuing an Iowa Caucus Alliance With Klobuchar (New York Times)
A Classic Midwestern Dish Becomes a Talking Point in Iowa (New York Times)
Pro-Israel Democratic Super PAC to Air Attack Ads Against Bernie Sanders (New York Times)
As Other Democrats Feud, Bloomberg Hammers Trump on Health Care (New York Times)
Top Issues for Voters: Healthcare, Economy, Immigration (Gallup, 2018)
At Rally, Trump Praises Van Drew for Leaving ‘Deranged’ Democratic Party (New York Times)
How People of Color Inside the Buttigieg Campaign Sought to Be Heard (New York Times)
Buttigieg Campaign Faces Personnel Issues as Iowa Caucuses Approach (Wall Street Journal)
Behind the Rules of the Road: Belonging (Buttigieg campaign)
Glenn Fleishman on Twitter
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Tues. 01/28 – I Owe Ya a Visit, Iowa Jan 28, 2020

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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.

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Mon. 01/27 – Biden and Sanders Vie for the Top Jan 27, 2020

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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.

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Sanders Seizes Lead in Volatile Iowa Race, Times Poll Finds (New York Times)
CBS News Battleground Tracker – January 16-23, 2020 (YouGov)
Iowa 2020: Sanders Solidifies Frontrunner Status in Iowa While Klobuchar Nears Viability (Emerson College)
Poll: A week before the caucuses, Joe Biden leads an Iowa race that remains unsettled (USA Today)
Biden holds steady, Warren slips in national poll as Iowa caucuses approach (ABC News)
National 2020: Biden and Sanders Battle in Two-Way Race for Democratic Nomination (Emerson College)
Sanders Opens Small Lead in NH, But Biden Seen as Best to Defeat Trump (University of New Hampshire)
Poll: Sanders, Buttigieg top Democratic field in New Hampshire (NBC News)
Utah Democrats haven’t lost their love for Bernie Sanders, who leads the pack in new poll (Salt Lake Tribune)
Bloomberg Warns of Anti-Semitism ‘Rearing Its Ugly Head’ (New York Times)
Caucusing in Iowa With a Disability: Red Tape and Unreturned Calls (New York Times)
Glenn Fleishman on Twitter
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Thu. 01/23 – You’re Entitled To Your Own Opinion Jan 23, 2020

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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.

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Stuck in the Senate as Their 2020 Rivals Have Iowa to Themselves (New York Times)
WBUR Poll: New Hampshire 2020 Democratic Primary Field Dates: January 17-21, 2020 (MassINC Polling Group)
Clinton tweet clarifying support for nominee (Twitter)
Trump Opens Door to Cuts to Medicare and Other Entitlement Programs (New York Times)
Did Biden laud a Paul Ryan proposal to cut Social Security as Bernie Sanders’ campaign said? (Politifact)
Like Biden, Sanders Once Urged Social Security ‘Adjustments’ (Bloomberg News)
Fact Check: Joe Biden has advocated cutting Social Security for 40 years (The Intercept)
Joe Biden’s history of austerity (The Week)
Warren Says Bloomberg Should Divest From His Company’s News Division (Bloomberg News)
Glenn Fleishman on Twitter
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Wed. 01/22 – No Surprises, Yet Jan 22, 2020

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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.

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Tues. 1/21 – Can the Dems Sing Kumbaya? Jan 21, 2020

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Democratic 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 “big corruption problem” (CBS News)
Democratic delegate rules, 2020 (Ballotpedia)
Hillary Clinton in Full: A Fiery New Documentary, Trump Regrets and Harsh Words for Bernie: “Nobody Likes Him” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Tommy Vietor tweet on Hillary Clinton’s Sanders’s remarks (Twitter)
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Spar Over Presidential Qualifications (New York Times, 2016)
Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren (New York Times)
Do Political Endorsements Matter? (Pew Research Center)
House Managers Statement on McConnell Resolution (House Intelligence Committee)
A Challenge for the Trial: 100 Senators Who Love to Talk, Sitting in Silence (New York Times)
It’s ok for senators to sip milk (Twitter)
Glenn Fleishman on Twitter

Democrats link arms at a MLK, Jr., march, Sanders apologizes to Biden over corruption accusation by a surrogate, how the first four primary states cast ballots, Hillary Clinton disses Sanders in an upcoming documentary series, the New York Times splits the endorsement baby, and your impeachment update with a side serving of milk.

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Fri. 01/17 – Legislative Flips and Literal Push-ups Jan 17, 2020

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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.

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