An update on that Yang debate qualification issue, thoughts on the framing of last night’s debate questions, who talked the most last night, key moments from the debate, and what’s happening at tonight’s debate. Sponsors : The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast/ ) Links : Election Ride Home Primary Debate BINGO! Yang campaign slams DNC over poll qualification criteria for September debate (The Hill) Ben Silver tweet re format vs. framing (Twitter/Ben Silver) Democratic debate transcri...
Jul 31, 2019•25 min
BREAKING NEWS: Yang's fourth qualifying poll DOES NOT COUNT per DNC. This broke after recording; more on that tomorrow. Yang makes the September (and October) debates, Booker makes it too, a few specifics about tonight’s debate, Steyer buys ads during tonight’s debate, Democrats in the House are doing great on fundraising, but there’s a staff shake-up at the DCCC, Gizmodo cancels its climate summit, and last call for Debate Bingo. Sponsors : The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Li...
Jul 30, 2019•20 min
Harris unveils her flavor of Medicare for All, what you need to know to stream the debates tomorrow and Wednesday, more about that CNN climate town hall, Sanders and Warren lead the pack in number of donations , plus Debate Bingo is here and I’m still bugging you about it. Sponsors : The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast/ ) Links : Election Ride Home Primary Debate BINGO! My Plan For Medicare For All (Medium/Kamala Harris) Kamala Harris’ Plan For Medicare For All (Kamala Harris for t...
Jul 29, 2019•19 min
An exploration of the Americans Abroad vote, a climate forum is actually happening, what happens if you donate too much to a campaign, and Debate Bingo is here. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Links : Election Ride Home Primary Debate BINGO! (Election Ride Home) Absentee Voting Information for U.S. Citizens Abroad (US State Department) How to Vote as an American Living Abroad (NYT) Democrats Abroad Overview of Democratic del...
Jul 26, 2019•19 min
Williamson goes on Colbert, an explanation of the DNC’s donor system, primary candidates reflect on the Apollo 11 mission, how much the candidates are spending to get donors, Sanders pledges not to take money from drug companies and health insurance companies, and a new poll suggests that a public option is more popular than Medicare for All. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast/ ) Links : Marianne Williamson: Peacebuilders Will Ha...
Jul 25, 2019•21 min
An update on that Buttigieg country music interview, Biden’s criminal justice reform plan, Ginsburg weighs in on candidates’ proposals to increase the number of Supreme Court justices, some unexpected things the candidates paid for in Q2, and a brief history of presidential candidates staying in people’s homes while campaigning. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast/ ) Links : Another country radio host to interview Pete Buttigieg a...
Jul 24, 2019•20 min
Sanders campaign workers reach a deal on wages, listen to part of Buttigieg’s country music radio interview that never aired, people are already projecting electoral maps for 2020, Booker goes on Seth Myers, and Biden is starting to see just a tad less cable media coverage. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Links : Sanders union renegotiation early info (Twitter/Sean Sullivan) Pete Buttigieg sat for an interview with a popular...
Jul 23, 2019•20 min
Klobuchar reaches the polling threshold for September’s debates, Delaney denies report that his staffers asked him to drop out, Booker’s plan to close immigration detention centers using only executive orders, Bennet posts a nice nature video, and Warren reflects on 8 years of the CFPB. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Links : Klobuchar tweet about reaching the September debate polling threshold (Twitter/Amy Klobuchar) Twitte...
Jul 22, 2019•19 min
The results of CNN’s ridiculous event The Draw , how to watch the July debates, Ohio moves its primary...to Saint Patrick’s Day, and the big divide on Medicare for All versus a public option. Sponsors : ZipRecruiter ( http://ziprecruiter.com/primary ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Links : How to watch CNN's live debate drawing [includes details of the three groups] (CNN) CNN Polling Data (SSRS) RCP Polling Averages for 2020 Candidates (RCP) Ohio 2020 Presidential Primary Mo...
Jul 19, 2019•20 min
How I define a “major” candidate, what happens when you get a “page not found” error on candidates’ websites, Steyer signs the no-fossil-fuel pledge, and the DNC warns 2020 campaigns not to use FaceApp. Sponsors : ZipRecruiter ( http://ziprecruiter.com/primary ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Links : Here’s How We’re Defining A ‘Major’ Presidential Candidate (FiveThirtyEight) Why We’re Not Treating Tom Steyer As A ‘Major’ Candidate (Yet) (FiveThirtyEight) How Joe Sestak Coul...
Jul 18, 2019•19 min
Who’s in the July debates, how the candidates spent their Q2 money, will Democrats benefit from high turnout in 2020?, Harris’s plan for domestic workers, Trump gets another possible primary challenger, Bullock makes his pitch on Hardball , and a few important dates to mark on your calendar. Sponsors : ZipRecruiter ( http://ziprecruiter.com/primary ) The Meb Faber Show ( https://mebfaber.com/podcast ) Links : Who Will Make The Second Democratic Debate? (FiveThirtyEight) How Democratic Candidates...
Jul 17, 2019•18 min
All the Q2 fundraising numbers are in, Biden suggests a push-up contest against Trump, an update on that whole climate debate thing, and an update on who’s already in the September debates. Sponsors : ZipRecruiter ( http://ziprecruiter.com/primary ) Links : The Money [cash on hand/Q2 graphs] (Politico) Candidate-by-candidate analysis, with links, of FEC reports (Twitter/Zach Montellaro) Beto O'Rourke's fundraising plummets to $3.6 million in 2019's second quarter (CNN) FEC Candidates for preside...
Jul 16, 2019•17 min
Biden releases his healthcare policy, Delaney goes on Firing Line , the current state of the July debates, and Gabbard takes the weekend off—for a very good reason. Sponsors : ZipRecruiter ( http://ziprecruiter.com/primary ) Links : The Biden Plan to Protect and Build on the Affordable Care Act (Biden for President) Biden: We Have to Protect & Build on Obamacare | Joe Biden For President (YouTube/Joe Biden) Joe Biden unveils his health care plan (Axios) Biden unveils health care plan: Afford...
Jul 15, 2019•19 min
Yang releases his Q2 numbers (and I’ll actually tell you about them this time), Gillibrand explains white privilege in her own words, Sanders visits BET’s Black Coffee , Gravel launches a live donor-count website, and some exciting podcast news you’ll want to stick around for. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) Links : Andrew Yang raises $2.8 million in second quarter (Politico) Yang fundraising history (itemized, by date) (FEC) Gillibrand tweet with video of her remarks (Twitte...
Jul 12, 2019•19 min
More about Biden’s taxes, Buttigieg’s national service plan, and Buttigieg’s Douglass plan. (NOTE: The intro claims that this episode has a story with Yang's Q2 numbers, but Chris goofed—they'll be in the show on Friday!) Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) Links : Joe Biden Used Tax-Code Loophole Obama Tried to Plug (WSJ) A New Call to Service: Policy Proposal (Pete for America) Buttigieg introduces national service plan (Politico) Buttigieg says plan to expand national service ...
Jul 11, 2019•18 min
A few more details emerge about the September debates, rumors abound that Amash may enter the race as a third-party challenger, a look at Biden’s new campaign strategy, Yang’s plan to revitalize American malls, Biden releases yet more tax returns, and McGrath rakes in record money in her Kentucky Senate race. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) Links : Third Democratic primary debate will be in Houston (Politico) Democratic presidential primary debate (September 12-13, 2019) (Bal...
Jul 10, 2019•17 min
Steyer is running, Swalwell drops out, Warren releases her Q2 numbers, an update on Gravel’s fundraising, and the LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses Buttigieg. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) Links : “Fundamental Change.” [Steyer campaign launch video] (YouTube/Tom Steyer) Steyer YouTube channel (YouTube/Tom Steyer) Billionaire Tom Steyer says he is willing to run for president in 2020 in SC visit (Post and Courier) Billionaire activist Tom Steyer won't run for president, he announc...
Jul 09, 2019•20 min
Harris releases her Q2 numbers, Bullock releases his Q2 numbers, Williamson encourages her donors to help out Gravel, CNN will televise the lineup draw for the July debates, Biden apologizes for his remarks about segregationists, the candidates shout out the big USWNT win—and call for equal pay, Eric Swalwell makes a big announcement, Julián Castro makes a big announcement, and we have rumors of yet another Democratic primary candidate. Sponsors : Skillshare ( http://skillshare.com/prh ) Links :...
Jul 08, 2019•19 min
Many campaign websites are not accessible to people with disabilities, an update on Biden's Q2 fundraising, and which candidates have already qualified for the September debates. Sponsors : Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh) Links: Not one 2020 candidate has a website that is accessible to the blind (Vox) Brian McNeilly on accessible candidate websites…in 2018 (Twitter/Brian McNeilly) Matt May on Twitter (Twitter/Matt May) Web Accessibility Statement (Warren campaign site) axe: Accessibility...
Jul 04, 2019•18 min
New post-debate polling shows mixed results, Biden releases his Q2 numbers, Hickenlooper’s campaign loses key staffers, and Bennet releases his Q2 numbers. Sponsors : Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh) Links : July 2, 2019 - Harris Gets Big Debate Bounce While Biden Sinks Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Despite Drop, Biden Still Seen As Best Bet Against Trump (Quinnipiac University) Quinnipiac trends (shows polling back to March 2019) (Quinnipiac University) Harris scores in debat...
Jul 03, 2019•17 min
Sanders releases his Q2 fundraising numbers, highlights from Gabbard’s appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher , and Warren’s plan to secure federal elections. Sponsors : Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh) Links : Bernie Sanders' campaign says it raised $18 million in Q2 (Axios) Sanders campaign says Buttigieg likely raised more money last quarter (CBS News) Tulsi Gabbard | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) (YouTube/Real Time with Bill Maher) Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Re-introduces the Securing Ameri...
Jul 02, 2019•19 min
Harris faces false “birther” style attacks, an update on the viewer numbers for last week’s debates, thoughts on when candidates will begin dropping out, and Buttigieg raises a boatload of money in Q2. Sponsors : Skillshare (http://skillshare.com/prh) Links : Don Jr.’s now-deleted birther-style retweet about Kamala Harris, explained (Vox) FEC fundraising to date [only includes Q1 and prior for now] (FEC) FEC2019 Quarterly reports [key dates for fundraising] (FEC) Tweet with final Nielsen numbers...
Jul 01, 2019•20 min
The big picture on what we saw last night, how the Harris/Biden exchange represents so many issues in this primary, Buttigieg’s comments on policing in South Bend, some notable closing remarks, and the ratings for these debates actually broke records. Links : Democratic Presidential Debate - June 27 (Full) (YouTube/NBC News) Full Transcript: Night 2 of the Democratic Presidential Debates (NYT) Women candidates, on average, spoke more than men in the first Democratic debate [updated for night 2: ...
Jun 28, 2019•23 min
The big picture about what we saw and did not see last night, Warren and the show of hands about health insurance, Castro’s breakout moments, Gabbard’s breakout moments, and Debate Bingo for Thursday night. Links : Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO! Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) (YouTube/NBC News) Full Transcript: Night 1 of the Democratic Presidential Debates (NYT) Women candidates, on average, spoke more than men in the first Democratic debate (Vox) The First Debate-Night Lesson...
Jun 27, 2019•22 min
Moulton’s plan to sneak into the debates, President Trump weighs in on whether he’s going to watch, a look at the candidates’ polling numbers for each night, one reporter’s read on who has to do what in the debates, and a quick look at the 51 for 51 effort to make DC a state. Links : Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO! Seth Moulton Buys TV Ads to Make Appearance in Democratic Debates (WSJ) Rebecca Ballhaus tweet re Trump (Twitter/Rebecca Ballhaus) What We’re Watching For In The First Democratic Deba...
Jun 26, 2019•17 min
What to expect at Wednesday’s debate, Sanders releases his plan to eliminate all student debt in the US, and more about Buttigieg’s policing problems on South Bend. Links : Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO! ‘That’s Hell’: Democrats’ Debate Prep Gets Real (NY Mag) Democratic 2020 First Debate Lineup, Schedule: Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden Will Go Head-to-Head (Newsweek) Tweet showing the debate stage (Twitter/Savannah Guthrie) DNC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE FIRST TWO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATES (DNC) ...
Jun 25, 2019•18 min
Joe Sestak joins the field, two key moments from the Planned Parenthood Forum in South Carolina, and Primary Debate Bingo is here! Links : Primary Ride Home DEBATE BINGO! (Primary Ride Home) Video: Presidential Announcement [includes scripted remarks, close to a transcript] (Joe Sestak for President) Joe Sestak, Former Pennsylvania Congressman, Becomes the 24th Democratic Candidate for President (NYT) Former congressman Joe Sestak enters 2020 White House race (WaPo) Planned Parenthood Candidates...
Jun 24, 2019•20 min
An update on Harris’s HIV prevention bill, Warren’s Refund Equality Act, online reaction to the candidates’ comfort foods, and good news about streaming the debates. Links : Harris Introduces Bill to Dramatically Expand Access to PrEP (Harris Senate Site) Senate bill 1926 - A bill to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the transmission of HIV FULL TEXT (PDF) (Harris Senate Site) Proposed Bill Could Provide Same-Sex Couples $67M [sic] in Tax Refunds (NBC News, 2017) Warren intro...
Jun 21, 2019•18 min
Harris introduces a bill aimed at preventing the spread of HIV, Swalwell releases his gun control plan, a look at parts two and three of Castro’s housing plan, and a listener question about buying merchandise from a campaign. Links : How Kamala Harris would prevent the spread of HIV (Politico) Sen. Kamala Harris Introducing Bill to Mandate PrEP Coverage (The Advocate) A National Framework to End Gun Violence (Swalwell for America) Our Comprehensive Plan To END GUN VIOLENCE! (YouTube/Eric Swalwel...
Jun 20, 2019•21 min
Who gets center stage at the debates, Primary Ride Home Debate Bingo is coming, how Bullock plans to spend debate night, Biden’s remarks at a fundraiser spur a big debate of their own, and Buttigieg responds to an officer-involved shooting in South Bend. Links : Biden/Sanders, Warren/O'Rourke to be center stage at first debate (NBC News) Warren, Beto, Biden, and Bernie Get Center-Stage Positions at First Democratic Debates (NY Mag) Steve Bullock makes other plans for debate night (Politico) Poll...
Jun 19, 2019•18 min
