2020 Democratic Primary Tag

Sanders Says Ocasio-Cortez ‘Will Play a Very, Very Important Role’ in His White House

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 13, 2019 44 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gushed over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in a joint interview in Iowa. He apparently adores her so much that he wants her in his White House.

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Former MA Governor Deval Patrick Reportedly Considering Jumping Into 2020 Race

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 12, 2019 23 Comments

Now that the 2020 election is a year away, the field of Democratic candidates should be shrinking, not expanding. Last week it was reported that Michael Bloomberg is thinking of jumping into the race. Now former MA Governor Deval Patrick is said to be considering a run.

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Report: Many Undecided Democratic Voters Care About Electability, Not Ideology

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 11, 2019 13 Comments

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that many of the undecided voters in early primary states look more towards the electability of candidates instead of ideology:

Sarah Zbornik thinks Pete Buttigieg is authentic and inspiring. But Elizabeth Warren has the “let’s go get ’em” attitude that she thinks the country might need.

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Have Elizabeth Warren and Bernie hit a ceiling among Dem. primary voters?

Posted by Stacey Matthews on November 09, 2019 13 Comments

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA) slow but steady ascent in state and national polls over the last several months has been well-documented.  There may be a ceiling on how much Democrat support she can amass, however.

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Elizabeth Warren: “I’m open to suspending deportations…as a way to push Congress for comprehensive immigration reform”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on November 08, 2019 26 Comments

Friday, at a town hall event in North Carolina geared towards Hispanic voter-issues, Democrat presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said she was "open to suspending deportations."

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Tom Steyer Aide Reportedly Tried to Buy Endorsements From Political Leaders in Iowa

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 08, 2019 17 Comments

In August, liberal billionaire and 2020 Democratic candidate Tom Steyer was accused by some people of buying his way into the September debate. Now his campaign faces accusations of trying to buy endorsements from political leaders in Iowa.

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Michael Bloomberg Taking Steps to Enter Presidential Race

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 07, 2019 43 Comments

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has started preparations to enter into the presidential race. From Fox News:

Bloomberg, who besides his stint in the New York City’s mayor’s office is also a billionaire businessman, has been reportedly mulling over a potential White House run for weeks, but has not made his final decision. His move to send staffers to Alabama to gather the signatures needed to qualify for the primary is the first sign that he is seriously considering entering the Democratic fray.

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Bill Gates Criticizes Warren: ‘I’m Not Sure How Open-Minded She Is’ on Tax Policy

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 07, 2019 31 Comments

People keep bringing up the fact that Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are millionaires so much that the two of them have centered their attacks on billionaires. Warren wants a wealth tax targeting billionaires. Microsoft founder Bill Gates served up a dose of reality to Warren and others who believe billionaires should pay their so-called "fair share."

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Elizabeth Warren’s “life narrative will not hold up to scrutiny, I can guarantee you that”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 06, 2019 20 Comments

During my recent trip to D.C., I had a chance to sit down for an interview with Cabot Phillips of Campus Reform, which is part of The Leadership Institute. The topic was Elizabeth Warren, focusing on her Medicare-for-all plan, as well as her Native American problem and electoral prospects. From the Campus Reform write up, EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Cornell prof rips Elizabeth Warren's 'Medicare for all' plan to shreds:

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Biden describes Elizabeth Warren’s elitism: “If you were only as smart as I am you would agree with me”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 05, 2019 22 Comments

Elizabeth Warren wants a fundamental transformation of the nation, large "structural change." Early on, some low-or-no polling *moderate* Democrat candidates challenged Warren, to no avail. Warren belittled challengers as wimps and sellouts. And the wimps and sellouts were left speechless.

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After Beto O’Rourke Drops Out, Other Struggling Campaigns Signal They May Be Next

Posted by Stacey Matthews on November 05, 2019 23 Comments

Beto O'Rourke's exit from the Democratic presidential race last Friday wasn't exactly shocking news, but it did give rise to speculation that other campaigns that have also struggled to gain ground in a crowded field would soon follow suit.

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If Only Beto Listened to Joy Behar, Waited Until After Election To Suggest A Gun Ban

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 05, 2019 32 Comments

Joy Behar of The View let the mask slip this week on the left and gun control. The panel discussed the 2020 Democratic primary and Beto O'Rourke's recent departure from the race. Behar suggested it was a mistake for O'Rourke to make his plans for gun control known so early.

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Left Scared Warren’s Medicare for All Plan Will Alienate Swing State Voters

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 04, 2019 6 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has insisted her Medicare for All plan, estimated at $20.5 trillion, will only raise taxes on billionaires. Her plan shows otherwise, which has led to people on the left criticizing the plan. Others have shown fear Warren could alienate voters in swing states.

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Trump Slightly Trails Biden in Six Pivotal States, But Fares Better Than Warren

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 04, 2019 13 Comments

President Donald Trump has low national ratings and trails against Democratic rivals in national polls. However, hypothetical polls in six important states show him slightly behind former Vice President Joe Biden, but ahead of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

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2020 Democratic Candidates Are Going Too Far Left, Says … Nancy Pelosi

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 03, 2019 19 Comments

Some of the Democrats running in 2020 are acting as if they believe left-wing Twitter users represent the American people. Nancy Pelosi, of all people, is concerned about how this is going to play in the general election.

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Elizabeth Warren Promises IRS Will Have “Super Duper Enforcement” Powers If She Wins

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on November 02, 2019 55 Comments

Okay, I'm not sure what Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is thinking here.  How is it a good idea to imbue the already far too powerful and almost universally distrusted IRS with "super duper enforcement" powers to ensure her wealth tax is implemented?

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Elizabeth Warren’s Medicare-for-All tax plan is as credible as her claim to be Native American.

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 02, 2019 20 Comments

I appeared on Friday night, November 1, on Fox News @Night with Shannon Bream, to discuss Elizabeth Warren's Medicare-for-All Tax Plan. When Warren first announced, a couple of weeks ago, that she would be releasing a tax plan to pay for her Medicare-for-All proposal, I predicted on the Shannon Bream show that it would be based on a set of unrealistic assumptions and projections to rig the calculation so she could falsely claim no middle class tax hike:

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Harris Closes Three of Four Offices in New Hampshire to Concentrate on Iowa

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 01, 2019 26 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) closed three of her four field offices in New Hampshire in order to fully concentrate on Iowa.

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