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The Democratic National Committee announced it was doubling the fundraising and polling qualifying thresholds for the third Democratic primary debate in September. Candidates must register at least 2 percent support in four major polls and receive contributions from 130,000 unique donors across at least 20 states.
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Michael Bennet hired Avery Martin as his state director and John Kraljevich state operations director in South Carolina. Bennet will visit the state later this week.
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While speaking at a forum with the American Federation of Teachers in Houston, Joe Biden released his first policy proposal on education and schools. He called for boosting funding for Title I, simplifying the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and doubling the number of mental health professionals in schools, among other proposals.
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The New York Times reached out to donors who gave a maximum of $5,000 to Bill de Blasio’s federal political action committee Fairness PAC. The interviews “provided a snapshot of his lukewarm support for president — even from a self-selected group of people willing to spend thousands of dollars to help the New York City mayor in his federal efforts,” The New York Times reported.
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Cory Booker made his third trip to Nevada, discussing his proposals on gun violence, climate change, and youth engagement.
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While campaigning in Iowa, Steve Bullock spoke about student loan debt, abortion, and his family connections to the state.
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Montana Free Press compiled a list of the bills Bullock vetoed during the 2019 legislative session.
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In an interview on MSNBC’s Hardball, Pete Buttigieg discussed Trump’s foreign policy and relationship with Kim Jong Un.
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John Delaney released a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that would invest $200 billion into the Highway Trust Fund and establish a $50 billion national bank and $60 billion climate change program.
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In an interview on Fox News’ Your World, Tulsi Gabbard said that Trump’s relationship with Kim Jong Un would not lead to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
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Kirsten Gillibrand discussed religion, including her own Catholic upbringing and current worship at Christian churches, in an interview on Iowa Public Radio. She said, “I don't think the Republican Party is a faith-driven party.”
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Kamala Harris proposed making states with anti-abortion legislation face a preclearance requirement, which she says would be similar to the preclearance requirement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Amy Klobuchar discussed climate change, mental health, and impeachment proceedings on Pod Save America.
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Seth Moulton released his policy proposal to expand health services for military members and veterans, including a requirement for annual mental health check-ups.
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The Beto O'Rourke documentary about his unsuccessful 2018 Senate campaign, Running with Beto, premiered on HBO Tuesday night.
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Bernie Sanders campaigned across New Hampshire Tuesday, including a meeting with 50 Democratic state lawmakers.
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Marianne Williamson discussed her proposal for a Department of Children and Youth in an episode of The Brian Lehrer Show.
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TIME profiled Andrew Yang’s campaign and growing supporter base.
