Month: August 2020

Poll: More voters trust Biden to contain coronavirus spread

More voters trust former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes…

By HearthstoneYarns August 21, 2020 0

Trump job approval falls to 2-year low in Rasmussen poll

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s job approval sank toward a two-year low on Wednesday, according to a survey from the right-leaning polling firm Rasmussen. The…

By HearthstoneYarns August 21, 2020 0

Julián Castro launches PAC to support progressive candidates

Former White House hopeful Julián Castro launched a new political action committee Thursday to boost progressive down-ballot Democrats. Castro, who drew plaudits from liberals during his presidential campaign but failed to gain widespread traction, said he would use the People First Future’s resources to support candidates who “are prioritizing people, rather than special interests” and are…

By HearthstoneYarns August 21, 2020 0

The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden on the cusp of formally grasping the Democratic nomination

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, your daily rundown on all the latest news in the 2020 presidential, Senate and House races. Did someone forward this to you? Click here to subscribe. We’re Julia Manchester, Max Greenwood and Jonathan Easley. Here’s what we’re watching today on the campaign trail.    ADVERTISEMENT LEADING THE DAY:  Last…

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Trump vows to campaign against Murkowski after senator's criticism

Click:ecolchi President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on Thursday pledged to campaign against Sen. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Ann MurkowskiMilley discussed resigning from post after Trump…

By HearthstoneYarns August 21, 2020 0

Biden highlights community policing amid calls to defund departments

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against…

By HearthstoneYarns August 21, 2020 0