Month: August 2020

Augustana 18, Southwest Minnesota State 18

SMSU wrestling falls to No. 19 Augustana by tiebreaker MARSHALL, Minn. – No. 19 Augustana College (S.D.) rallied from a 18-9 deficit to win by tiebreaker over Southwest Minnesota State on Friday night in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference wrestling action. Wrestling up a weight class, Codie Lane (149) scored a 2-point takedown with just five…

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The Hill's Campaign Report: 200 days to Election Day 2020

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:  …

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Sanders allies launch super PAC to rally progressives behind Biden

Former senior aides to Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE’s (I-Vt.) presidential campaign are launching a new super PAC aimed at rallying progressives behind former Vice President Joe…

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Coronavirus pours cold water on state ballot initiatives

Advocacy groups and citizen-led ballot initiatives are struggling to keep their campaigns going amid the coronavirus pandemic. The grassroots movements offer advocates a rare opportunity to bypass legislatures and put their proposals directly before voters. In most states, that means collecting thousands of signatures from constituents through door-knocking, local rallies and face-to-face politicking on street…

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Top GOP super PAC plans Montana ad blitz

The largest super PAC backing Senate Republicans has reserved more than $10 million in airtime in Montana, a sign that another state is turning into a Senate battleground. The Senate Leadership Fund has reserved the time for advertisements that will bolster Sen. Steve DainesSteven (Steve) David DainesSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Koch-backed group…

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Biden says he hopes to resume campaign events after pandemic restrictions lifted

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…

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Poll: Trump and Biden neck and neck in six crucial swing states

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 and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules |…

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Republicans head to runoff in GA-14

Republicans are heading to a runoff in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District in the race to replace retiring Rep. Tom GravesJohn (Tom) Thomas GravesQAnon believer advances to Georgia House runoff race The Hill’s Campaign Report: Bad polling data is piling up for Trump Republicans head to runoff in GA-14 MORE (R).  Marjorie Greene, a businesswoman, and…

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