From Newsweek: As an election during a pandemic continues to unfold, Texas Democrats touted a new record Monday: Two million voter contacts this past weekend alone. Direct contact is the key to voter turnout. The news comes as Joe Biden has put renewed emphasis into doing something once seen as unthinkable—turning Texas blue. Give the…
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ME-Sen: New Bangor Daily News Poll Has Sara Gideon (D) Beating Susan Collins (R) 43-35
Some very encouraging news today out of Maine: x Maine Senate GE:Gideon (D) 43% (+8)Collins (R-inc) 35%Savage (I) 5% Critical Insights/@bangordailynews 7/28-8/9https://t.co/jUiNe9I26Y #MEsen— Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) August 11, 2020 Democrats are leading in Maine’s major races, according to a Bangor Daily News-Digital Research poll conducted in late July and early August. House Speaker Sara Gideon…
New Marquette University Poll Has Joe Biden Beating Trump In Wisconsin 49-44
Here’s some good news today out of Wisconsin: Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump in Wisconsin, according to Tuesday’s Marquette University Law School Poll. Among likely voters, those who say they’re absolutely certain they’ll cast ballots in the fall, Biden holds a 49% to 44% advantage over Trump. Among registered voters, Biden…
AZ-Sen: New OH Predictive Insights Poll Has Mark Kelly (D) Leading Martha McSally (R) 48-43
Here’s the latest news today out of Arizona: A poll released Tuesday found that U.S. Sen. Martha McSally’s support has remained the same, but she has still cut into Democrat Mark Kelly’s lead. Kelly led OH Predictive Insights’ poll 48%-43% but he fell below 50% for the first time. He was up by as many…
NC-Sen: New Poll Has Cal Cunningham (D) Crushing Thom Tillis (R) 48-32, Biden Beating Trump 47-37
Some more good news today out of North Carolina: x NORTH CAROLINABiden 47% (+10)Trump 37%.#NCsen:Cunningham (D) 48% (+16)Tillis (R-inc) 32% HIT Strategies/Education Reform Now Advocacy (D), RV, 7/23-31— Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) August 10, 2020 Click here for the full results. Lets keep up the momentum and win big in North Carolina. Click below to donate…
GA-Sen B: “After GA GOP House Speaker asks for help, Kelly Loeffler condemns ‘blue state bailouts’”
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R. GA) reached out to both U.S. Senators David Perdue (R. GA) & Kelly Loeffler (R. GA) last week about Congress approving a $500 billion relief package to help states stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Ralston emphasized helping the thousands federal employees furloughed…
New OH Predictive Insights Poll Has Joe Biden Beating Trump In Arizona 49-45
Here’s some good news today out of Arizona: #AZPOP #POLL: #Presidential race in #Arizona (Change Since July)@JoeBiden (D): 49% (+/- 0) @realDonaldTrump (R): 45% (+1) N=603, MoE +/- 4.0%, Survey Conducted 8/3/20 – 8/4/20 — OHPI (@OHPredictive) August 10, 2020 #AZPOP #POLL: @realDonaldTrump Favorability Rating in #Arizona Total Favorable: 47% Total Unfavorable: 52% N=603, MoE…
SC-Sen: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D. CA) Helps Jaime Harrison (D) Send Lindsey Graham (R) Home Packing
Received this e-mail from former presidential candidate, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D. CA-15), in support of Jaime Harrison’s (D. SC) U.S. Senate campaign: Jaime Harrison (D. SC) This is BIG. The latest polling shows Democrat Jaime Harrison TIED with Lindsey Graham in South Carolina!!! (yes!!!). Can you rush a contribution right now to help Jaime take the lead?! » Democrats have to flip…
IA-Sen: Democrats Are Aiming To Take Away Joni Ernst's (R) Rural Support
I’m liking this: x YouTube Video A new advocacy group focused on supporting Democrats in rural America will funnel $1 million into television and radio ads targeting Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. The group, One Country Fund, is the new advocacy arm of the One Country Project, founded by Democratic Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota…
MT-Sen: WaPo Explains How Split-Ticket Voting In Montana Could Tip The Senate In The Democrats Favor
Lisa Rein has a good piece in The Washington Post about Montana’s history of split-ticket voting could be the key factor in helping Governor Steve Bullock (D. MT) defeat U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R. MT): Montanans, stubbornly independent, like to split tickets. And Bullock, a lawyer who narrowly won reelection to the governor’s mansion in…
NY-01, 02, 21, 22, 23 & 24: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) Helps Send Some More NY Dems To Congress
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) in support of these New York Democrats running for Congress: I first ran for Congress in 2006 in a long-shot bid to flip a 2-1 Republican district. I was very much the underdog—just about the only person who believed I could win was my mom….
AZ-Sen: Maricopa County's Suburban Voters On Track To Reject Martha McSally (R) Again
Political analysts in Arizona can tell you that U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R. AZ) is in for a tough race against Astronaut Mark Kelly (D. AZ). But the key area of that state that rejected McSally in her race against current U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D. AZ) in 2018 is looking like the suburbs of…
Blue Texas PAC Launches To Help Joe Biden Flip Texas Blue
From The Houston Chronicle: For years, the same question has been asked: When will the new Texas emerge? The answer? Right now. Join @BlueTexasPAC as we work to secure Texas’ 38 Electoral College votes for Joe Biden, and turn Texas blue once and for all. pic.twitter.com/7uBLfrbKsV — BlueTexasPAC (@BlueTexasPAC) August 7, 2020 A new super…
Joe Biden Slams Trump's Faux Executive Order As “A Reckless War On Social Security”
Joe Biden has some tough words about Trump today: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden called Trump's actions “half-baked.” “This is no art of the deal,” Biden said in a statement. “This is not presidential leadership. These orders are not real solutions. They are just another cynical ploy designed to deflect responsibility. Some measures do…
TX-Sen: Sen. Jon Tester (D. MT) Helps MJ Hegar Take Out Coronavirus Cornyn (R)
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D. MT) in support of MJ Hegar’s (D. TX) U.S. Senate campaign: MJ Hegar (D. TX) We can take back the Senate this year. And it starts with flipping Texas — yup, Texas. MJ Hegar is a combat veteran and working mom running to unseat one of…
KS-Sen: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D. OH) Helps Dr. Barbara Bollier (D) Take Away Moscow Mitch's Majority
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D. OH) in support of Dr. Barbara Bollier’s (D. KS) U.S. Senate campaign: Dr. Barbara Bollier (D. KS) Barbara Bollier officially has a Republican opponent in the race for the critical open seat in Kansas. Now that the Kansas primary is over and there are less than…
SC-Sen: Sen. Cory Booker (D. NJ) Helps Jaime Harrison (D) Win His Tied Race With Lindsey Graham (R)
Received this e-mail from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D. NJ), in support of Jaime Harrison’s (D. SC) U.S. Senate campaign: Jaime Harrison (D. SC) Some good news I wanted to share with you: a brand new poll shows Jaime Harrison in a virtual tie with his opponent, Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina's U.S….
Friday night massacre at USPS: Trump ally completely restructures, gets rid of 23 execs
Louis DeJoy, a Donald Trump flunky, was appointed to be Postmaster General despite him having ZERO experience at the Post Office—which is unheard of. He was, however, a major donor to the Republican Party and to Trump’s campaign. DeJoy and his wife also have serious conflicts of interest, since they both have assets between $30.1 million…
KY-Sen: Charles Booker (D) Officially Endorses Amy McGrath (D) In Her Bid To Take Down Moscow Mitch
Big news today out of Kentucky: x My statement on the Kentucky Senate race: pic.twitter.com/EJ0cDXcTgZ— Charles Booker (@Booker4KY) August 7, 2020 State Rep. Charles Booker announced Friday that he is endorsing U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath, who defeated him in a tight primary election in June, in her attempt to oust Senate Majority Leader Mitch…
Beto O'Rourke Launches Three More Virtual GOTV Events To Flip Texas From Toss Up To Blue
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People: Recent polling shows that Texas is officially a “toss-up” state — meaning that the race for president is basically tied. This news is a great reminder that flipping Texas blue and stopping Trump isn't impossible, but that we…
