Wow: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic. But Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler also bought and sold stocks during the same
So I’m sure you’re all caught up to speed but just in case: Three weeks ago, the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee privately warned dozens of donors about the harrowing impact the coronavirus would have on the United States, while keeping the general
Received this e-mail today from EMILY’s List: Barbara Bollier. Sara Gideon. Theresa Greenfield. MJ Hegar. Democrats need to pick up four Senate seats in November, and these are the four women who can do it. Donate $3 to help all four women win Senate seats
Some very good news out of Montana today courtesy of Public Policy Polling on behalf of End Citizens United: x [BREAKING] Our new poll in Montana shows close races for both the #Senate and the #House: both @stevebullockmt and @WilliamsForMT are TIED with their #GOP
Love it: With the COVID-19 crisis keeping healthcare in the headlines, the Texas Democratic Party has launched an ad campaign targeting Republican Sen. John Cornyn as the “top salesman” for repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Cornyn, who faces reelection in November, has voted to
Kudos to Travis Gettys at Raw Story for capturing this moment from U.S. Senator Martha McSally’s (R. AZ) interview on Fox & Friends regarding COVID-19: x “asymmetric people are spreading this virus” pic.twitter.com/MPq6zG69GF— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) March 18, 2020 “I am begging them, their grandparents
The New Republic has a new piece out about the upcoming U.S. Senate race between U.S. Senator “Leningrad Lindsey” Graham (R. SC) and Jaime Harrison (D. SC), who has proven to be one hell of a fundraiser and formidable opponent. The piece discusses the dynamics
Seriously, what a fucking moron: x Be smart; don’t panic. We will get us through this #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/SyvOAWXItK— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) March 14, 2020 Texas Senator John Cornyn was in a bar enjoying a cold Corona over the weekend as the spread of CORVID-19 intensified
So I’m not sure if you heard about this: Colorado’s economy and its environment will receive a huge boost thanks in large part to Sen. Cory Gardner. At Gardner’s urging, President Donald Trump said recently he will sign a bill that injects $900 million into
One of the things you can do while staying in during the Coronavirus pandemic is to do some more research on the Democratic candidates running for the U.S. Senate. One of them is Cal Cunningham (D. NC) who recently did an interview on Jon Favreau
The New Republic has a new piece out about how the media is responsible for creating the myth that U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R. ME) is a “moderate”: To portray politics as “political theater,” reporters need players. And for more than a decade, Collins has been
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D. HI) on behalf of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee: x We simply must reconvene the Senate. No excuses. The virus is not waiting until Monday at 530 pm, and neither should we. pic.twitter.com/55XCUb5oRW— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz)
Received this e-mail today from VoteVets: We have an important ask for you. In light of recent state and national CDC recommendations, Senate campaigns across the country are doing the right thing and starting to cancel all their in-person fundraisers over the next few weeks.
Received this e-mail today from former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer’s (D. CA) PAC, PAC For A Change, in support of Governor Steve Bullock’s (D. MT) U.S. Senate campaign: Steve Bullock (D. MT) We always knew that taking back the Senate in 2020 would be an
Some big news today from ABC News Campaign Reporter, Molly Nagle, on Twitter: x NEW: @JoeBiden's campaign confirms that he has reviewed @ewarren’s bankruptcy plan closely, and is endorsing her proposal, as he said in his IL town hall. That's a significant shift, as the
Kudos to Newsweek for reminding us of this: As U.S. health officials have expressed concern over the insufficient amount of testing and overall unpreparedness in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, a 2009 stimulus bill has gained attention for the removal of funding for pandemic
Some big news today out of Arizona: x ARIZONABiden 50% (+8)Trump 42% Sanders 48% (+5)Trump 43%.#AZsen:Kelly (D) 48% (+12)McSally (R-inc) 36%@LatinoDecisions/@UnivisionNews/@ASU 3/6-11https://t.co/buDV0UDC1D — Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) March 13, 2020 Here’s some more proof: Click here for the full results. Let’s keep up the momentum and
Ryan Cooper at The Week doesn’t mince words: The outbreak of coronavirus has become a full-blown epidemic in the United States. The NBA has suspended its season after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert came down with the disease (after scoffing at disease precautions, and possibly infecting
Received this e-mail today from the progressive group, Indivisible: We’ve talked to local groups, we’ve vetted candidates, and we’ve counted the votes. And now, we’re excited to announce Indivisible’s third round of national endorsements for the 2020 election cycle! These national endorsements elevate the candidates preferred by
I continue to receive e-mails from Senate Democrats in support of Governor Steve Bullock’s (D. MT) U.S. Senate campaign. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D. DE): Sen. Chris Coons (D. DE) On Monday, Governor Steve Bullock announced his candidacy to become Montana's next Senator. Now, Democrats
