Article III Project's Mike Davis discusses Campaign 2020 and the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and Leslie Dach of the pro-Affordable Care Act group Protect Our Care discusses his group's role in Campaign 2020.
North Carolina gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest (R), participated in a televised debate at the UNC-TV studios. The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters sponsored the event. In 2016, Gov. Cooper narrowly defeated incumbent Gov. Pat McCory (R-NC) in the closest gubernatorial election of that cycle.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses the coronavirus pandemic and public health policy at a Johns Hopkins University virtual event.
Washington Post reporters and columnists previewed the 2020 election during a virtual event hosted by the newspaper. The panel analyzed the competing townhalls between Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump, discussing the high and low points of the events. They also discussed the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
The Heritage Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on the 2020 election and mail-in ballots. Panelists expressed concerns over mail-in voting, delayed election results, and legal proceedings against some states related to their voter registration policies.
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a virtual hearing on stopping the spread of misinformation online. Experts in social media, national security, and intelligence testified to the rise of disinformation campaigns and those supported by foreign actors, such as Russia and China. They also spoke about the responsibility of media platforms, the role the federal government should play, and the prevalence of conspiracy groups, such as QAnon, and how they use misinformation to manipulate and distort the truth.
The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion, which explored the importance of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in predicting crisis like COVID-19 and the role of the CIA Director. Author Chris Whipple spoke about his recently released book, "The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future." He talked about warnings in the 2019 World Wide Threat Assessment, which predicted a deadly pandemic, and Mr. Whipple contrasted the intelligence regarding the coronavirus to that of September 11th. The conversation also included discussion of the intelligence surrounding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, and the killings of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and terrorist Imad Mughniyeh.
Candidates for New York's 11th Congressional District, Incumbent Rep. Max Rose (D) and Nicole Malliotakis (R) participated in a televised debate sponsored by Spectrum News NY1. The 11th district is one of the few that voted for Donald Trump in 2016 then elected a Democrat during the 2018 midterms.
Washington Post reporters and columnists previewed the 2020 election during a virtual event hosted by the newspaper. The panel analyzed the competing townhalls between Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump, discussing the high and low points of the events. They also discussed the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases discussed the coronavirus pandemic and public health policy at a Johns Hopkins University virtual event. He talked about the current trends in the pandemic, the role that university plays in health policy, and differentiating between politics and policy when it comes to science.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper joined a virtual discussion on military readiness hosted by the Heritage Foundation. The secretary discussed steps he and the Trump administration have taken to increase military funding and improve readiness in all branches. He also talked about his long-term goals for the armed forces and competing with China.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on health care and the economy at a campaign event in Southfield, MI, a suburb of Detroit.
Lara Trump and Ambassador Richard Grenell hosted a "Trump Pride" event in Newtown Square, PA. Ambassador Grenell talked about his experience working as part of the Trump Administration and about his expereience as a gay conservative. Ms. Trump called on those in attendance to vote for the reelection of her father-in-law, President Trump.
President Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Macon, GA, his second such event that day. This rally followed earlier remarks in Florida. During his remarks in Georgia, President Trump talked about many of his signature campaign issues, including the economy, trade and border security. He also criticized his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, for his economic plan and his proposals to combat the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump was next slated to campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on health care and the economy at a campaign event in Southfield, MI, a suburb of Detroit.
Lara Trump and Ambassador Richard Grenell hosted a "Trump Pride" event in Newtown Square, PA. Ambassador Grenell talked about his experience working as part of the Trump Administration and about his expereience as a gay conservative. Ms. Trump called on those in attendance to vote for the reelection of her father-in-law, President Trump.
Washington Post reporters and columnists previewed the 2020 election during a virtual event hosted by the newspaper. The panel analyzed the competing townhalls between Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump, discussing the high and low points of the events. They also discussed the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Candidates for New York's 11th Congressional District, Incumbent Rep. Max Rose (D) and Nicole Malliotakis (R) participated in a televised debate sponsored by Spectrum News NY1. The 11th district is one of the few that voted for Donald Trump in 2016 then elected a Democrat during the 2018 midterms.
Incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Corky Messner participated in a televised debate from the New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) studios in Concord. In 2014, Sen. Shaheen became the second Democrat from New Hampshire to be reelected to the U.S. Senate. New Hampshire Public Television (PBS) and NHPR co-sponsored the event.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on health care and the economy at a campaign event in Southfield, MI, a suburb of Detroit.
President Trump addressed a crowd of senior citizens in Fort Myers, Florida. He told them they would be the first in line to receive a vaccine and later talked in more detail about the government's response to the pandemic. The president also talked about his immigration policy and former Vice President Joe Biden's position on various issues.
