The field narrows: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who pitched himself to Democratic voters as a campaign finance reformer who could win in red states, is ending his bid for the party’s presidential nomination. “While there were many obstacles we could not have anticipated when entering this race, it has become clear that in this moment, …
Take Back The Senate 2020
218-60-1-5 and the Warren plan
In November 2008, the Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) ,chair of the Senate Finance Committee, released a 98 page white paper. This was a crucial precursor to what eventually became the ACA. Some of the white paper made it into the bill. But that was not why this white paper was important. Instead, it was the …
Election 2020 Open Thread: Golf Clap for Hickenlooper
In a video announcing his exit from the 2020 presidential race, John Hickenlooper said he'd give "some serious thought" to running for Senate in Colorado. https://t.co/vnpYC2R0I0 — Axios (@axios) August 15, 2019 Good for him realizing the inevitable. He decides to run for Senate, I’ll do a full standing ovation! … The big picture: When …
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Ditch Mitch: Amy McGrath for Senate
I’m running to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate. Everything that’s wrong with Washington had to start somewhere—it started with him. With your help, we can defeat Mitch and defend democracy. Join us: https://t.co/c4b0WAp4ji pic.twitter.com/DNLjFkHGua — Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) July 9, 2019 Another veteran throws their hat into the ring. Semper Fi! I’ll do …
SSDD Open Thread: Roy Moore Wants to Run for Senate Again
They’re already calling being an unrepentant sexual predator “misconduct allegations,” so I’d say his odds are decent. https://t.co/rq5cwERwpd — Molotov Frappuccino Thrower (@agraybee) June 20, 2019 Sure, his fellow Repubs have publicly vowed to ‘crush’ him — ‘This place has enough creepy old men’. They’re even trying to recruit Jeff Sessions to run against him …
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Take Back The Senate 2020: MJ Heger
Unseating an entrenched incumbent senator is going to be tough, but I’ve faced worse odds in my life. Saddle up, Texas. I’m in. Join me at https://t.co/cDULHGNQXG https://t.co/Xbt0oB4xYD — MJ Hegar (@mjhegar) April 23, 2019 I’m going to keep reminding everyone that if we don’t take back the Senate, nothing will change. If we can …
Afternoon Open Thread: Cory Booker on Ellen
One of the things about this rich field of Democrats is getting to know them. Corey Booker had a good interview on Ellen that airs today. Here’s the full interview: Kamala Harris was on Jimmy Kimmel last night, but I haven’t had a chance to watch that yet. I may post it later if someone …
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