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Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing - November 10, 2015
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Tuesday's Leading Stories
- Fox Business News and the Wall Street Journal will host tonight’s GOP debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The first debate begins at 7:00 pm EDT followed by the main debate at 9:00 pm EDT. Prime time debate moderators Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo have promised to make the debate about the issues and the candidates. (Politico, Ballotpedia)
- Cavuto said, "My goal is to make myself invisible. That I’m not the issue. … That we’re not the issue. The answers to what we’re raising become the issue." (Politico)
- Bartiromo said, “After that [CNBC] debate, I realized, I knew my marching orders. It was clearer than ever what my marching orders are, and that is to help the viewer, help the voter better understand what each candidate’s plan is; is it a realistic plan, can it work and how is it different from the next guy or gal, and that’s what I plan to focus on." (Politico)
- For those who want to watch the debate but do not have access to Fox Business News channel, the debate will be streaming live at FoxBusiness.com. It will also be available on the Fox News app. After the debate, check out Ballotpedia for post-debate analysis and the Insiders Poll.
- Poll: Among likely South Carolina Republican primary voters, Ben Carson (28 percent) and Donald Trump (27 percent) “are in a virtual tie,” according to a Monmouth poll released on Monday. Marco Rubio comes in third with 11 percent. Ted Cruz and Jeb Bush follow 9 percent and 7 percent, respectively. Carly Fiorina and Mike Huckabee both earned 2 percent support, and Lindsey Graham, John Kasich, Rand Paul and Chris Christie round out the bottom of the field with 1 percent. (Monmouth)
- Poll: According to a McClatchy-Marist Poll released on Monday, Carson (24 percent) and Trump (23 percent) are virtually tied among likely Republican voters. Rubio follows with 12 percent, and Cruz and Bush both have 8 percent support. Paul earned 5 percent, Kasich earned 4 percent and Fiorina and Huckabee each earned 3 percent. (McClatchy/ Marist)
- Poll: Among likely New Jersey Democratic primary voters, Hillary Clinton is the clear frontrunner with 56 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley follow with 23 percent and 2 percent, respectively. (Quinnipiac)
- Poll: Among likely New Jersey Republican primary voters, Trump leads the GOP field with 31 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. Carson and Rubio follow with 16 percent and 15 percent, respectively. Christie earned 8 percent, and Cruz earned 7 percent. (Quinnipiac)
Democrats
- Democrats on Capitol Hill are already debating who should appear on the Democratic ticket with Hillary Clinton. According to The Hill, “Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro is a favorite. His backers think the 41-year-old would give the Democratic ticket a youthful face and help the party with Hispanics. But he’s hardly alone, and other Democrats floated possibilities that include Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and even the current vice president, Joe Biden.” (The Hill)
Hillary Clinton
- Hillary Clinton will release her plan to help veterans and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs at a campaign event on Tuesday. On Monday, Clinton said, “This election is about our veterans.” (The New York Times)
- On Monday, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund endorsed Hillary Clinton. The group’s board chairwoman Carol M. Browner said, “You have to hit the ground running when it comes to tough issues like climate change. Hillary Clinton gets what it takes to hit the ground running.” The endorsement angered Sanders’ supporters and some “vowed to withhold future donations to LCV in retaliation for the move and either give the money to other environmental groups, or Sanders himself,” according to the Washington Post. (Washington Post)
- Clinton released the ad “Compact” on Monday, which will air in New Hampshire and Iowa. The ad features Clinton’s “New College Compact, an education-reform plan to relieve student loan debt and subsidize tuition at public universities,” according to The Hill. (YouTube, The Hill)
Martin O’Malley
- Mark Alderman, Dan Hynes, Dixon Slingerland, Ed Redlich and Sarah Timberman, who all served on President Obama’s national finance committee during his first presidential campaign, are trying to help Martin O’Malley earn support by circulating a letter suggesting that he can beat Clinton. The letter describes O’Malley as “a ‘true progressive’ who represents a ‘new generation of leadership,’” according to The New York Times. (The New York Times)
- On Monday, Alabama House Minority Leader Craig Ford endorsed O'Malley. Ford released the following statement: "I listened to all the presidential candidates, and Martin O'Malley was the only one not just talking about creating jobs and improving education, but who has actually accomplished those things as a mayor and governor. Gov. O'Malley is also the only candidate talking about increasing support for national service. I think serving your country is important. That's why I served in the Alabama National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. I know the military isn't for everybody, but I believe that our country would be so much stronger if everybody had a little skin in the game. That's why we need a president who will expand national service opportunities for young Americans." (Al.com)
- O’Malley released his “sweeping veterans and military policy platform Monday, to include ending veterans unemployment by 2020, overhauling health care offerings and ending ‘wrongful’ military discharges related to post-traumatic stress disorder,” according to the Military Times. O’Malley addressed the problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs in his policy paper, which states, “Veterans have not escaped Washington’s dysfunction. While some progress has been made at (VA), the current situation remains unacceptable. Further reform and bold actions are needed to ensure instances of data manipulation and secret wait lists never happen again.” (The Military Times)
Bernie Sanders
- On Monday, Bernie Sanders said that immigration reform would be a main focus of his first 100 days in office. He said, "To the degree that Congress is unable to act, it is clear to me that the president of the United States has got to use the powers that are in his province." Sanders said he would “‘immediately stop initiating deportations against’ certain undocumented immigrants.” He also “pledged to shut down private detention centers” and “would expand on Obama's deferred actions programs for undocumented young people and parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents,” according to the Huffington Post. (Huffington Post)
- According to ABC News, Sanders’ campaign “expects to roll out a New Hampshire steering committee this week, perhaps as early as Tuesday. It will feature ‘well-known activists, labor leaders, community activists, and some sitting state legislators.’ ...While the campaign wouldn’t reveal the names of current lawmakers, the spokesperson did confirm a major member of the team: Dudley Dudley, a prominent activist, former state representative, and former candidate for U.S. Congress. (Her slogan was ‘Dudley Dudley: Congress Congress’).” (ABC News)
Republicans
Jeb Bush
- On Monday, Scott Walker appeared at a campaign event with Jeb Bush. It was the first time Walker has appeared on the campaign trail since he dropped out of the race. Walker and Bush “discussed the benefits of school choice and ways to boost high-school graduation rates,” according to The Wall Street Journal. (The Wall Street Journal)
- Bush’s super PAC, Right to Rise, may “spend as much as $20 million" against Marco Rubio, according to a report from The New York Times. Right to Rise strategist Mike Murphy said, "Part of running for president is you have to put your big boy pants on and get vetted on the issues,so we know we don't have a dud candidate running against Hillary Clinton.” (Business Insider)
Ben Carson
- Ben Carson continues to face scrutiny for stories included in his book, “Gifted Hands.” He has been posting articles on his Facebook page to try to prove that the events in question, which include “accounts of violent behavior as a young man and an anecdote about a psychology exam he took as a student at Yale University,” occurred. (CBS News)
Chris Christie
- On Monday, Chris Christie said he does not have any sympathy for the way the media is treating Ben Carson. He said, "I heard him this morning saying he's more scrutinized than anyone in this race ... Is he kidding? Did he watch what I went through in January of 2014 for months and months of relentless attacks ... when it turned out that I did absolutely nothing wrong? A couple of days of being asked about something that you put in your books? I got to tell you, I don't have a lot of sympathy. He should answer the questions forthrightly and directly. If he does, the American people will accept it. If he doesn't, then he's got a problem." (CNN)
- On Monday, Christie vetoed legislation that proposed implementing “automatic voter registration when voters apply for driver's licenses, “creating two weeks of in-person early voting and enacting online voter registration,” according to the Huffington Post. Christie explained the veto in the following statement: “New Jersey taxpayers deserve better than to have their hard-earned tax dollars spent on thinly-veiled political gamesmanship and the State must ensure that every eligible citizen’s vote counts and is not stolen by fraud.” (Huffington Post)
Ted Cruz
- Ted Cruz and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart introduced legislation that proposes designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization.” According to Breitbart, “Cruz’s bill, known as the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2015, explains the group’s evil intentions and terrorist activities.” (Breitbart)
Carly Fiorina
- On Monday, Carly Fiorina said she opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. She said, “It’s 30 chapters long the thing has been negotiated in secret for almost two years. The people only now are getting a look at what’s in this thing. ...“There’s a whole bunch of stuff in there that can only be described as crony capitalism, special giveaways to certain industries.” Fiorina also said she wants to simplify the tax code and examine all of the regulations created by the Obama administration. (Breitbart)
- Fiorina’s PAC released the ad, “Get Something Done” on Monday. The ad criticizes politicians for writing plans but not doing anything. In the ad, Fiorina says, “Anybody can write a plan. How often do politicians put out detailed plans? How often do they get enacted? Never. That's the problem." (YouTube, Washington Examiner)
Jim Gilmore
- While filing his candidacy for the New Hampshire primary on Monday, Jim Gilmore criticized Hillary Clinton and the debate process. According to ABC-WMUR 9, “Gilmore said Clinton disqualified herself to be president due to the email controversy and her handling of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.” Gilmore also said, “I’m more qualified than most of the other candidates. I’m not getting on the stage because of an arbitrary power that’s been vested in the establishment media. I think that’s wrong. It’s a violation of the public interest and if the (Republican National Committee) is giving them any kind of authority, they’re wrong.” (ABC-WMUR 9)
Lindsey Graham
- Although Lindsey Graham will not appear in either debate on Tuesday night because of his low poll numbers, he will be commenting on the debate and answering questions on the social media platform Sidewire. Expressing his anger at not being invited to either debate, Graham said, “I think it’s absurd. I don’t understand using polling in such an ill-conceived fashion.” (The New York Times)
- On Monday, Graham released an ad featuring the endorsement of Senator John McCain. In the ad, McCain says, “Lindsey is the only candidate with a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS and the only one prepared to be a commander-in-chief that is worthy of the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.” (The New York Times)
Mike Huckabee
- During an interview on Monday, Mike Huckabee discussed his fall from the main debate stage to the undercard debate. He said, “Look, it’s obviously not something I’m excited about. I feel like sometimes we let national polls drive [who] gets to participate in the debate, and national polls don’t mean a whole lot at this point. If they did, we would have President [Rudy] Giuliani back in 2008 and President Herman Cain in 2012, based on where the races were at this particular point. But look, rules are rules. You agree to play by [them] — you don’t have to like them.” (Washington Times)
- Huckabee was asked about Trump’s “moral character” during the same interview. He responded, “I look at his family. I look at the relationship he has with his kids. To me, that’s always a barometer of what kind of a person one is. And if you have adult children who [have] turned out well, who are responsible, respectful, who are successful in their own right and who love their father, you have to say, ‘you know, the guy’s done something right.’“ (Washington Times)
Bobby Jindal
- On Monday, Bobby Jindal posted the following tweet: “The US must have a President who will once again say clearly that Israel is our friend & we stand firmly with them.” The tweet also included a link to Jindal’s website asking individuals to sign a petition stating: “Israel is one of our closest and most important allies. It is time for the United States government to start treating them like a friendly nation again.” (Twitter, BobbyJindal.com)
John Kasich
- During a campaign event in Chicago on Monday, John Kasich argued that Americans should elect a candidate with experience. He said, "We've already selected somebody who had on-the-job training, and we've had him for seven years. How's that going? We don't want to make that mistake again. ...This is not 'American Idol.' This is a chance for somebody to grab hold of the United States of America, to rebuild our defense, to balance our budget, to cut taxes. And, it's not just enough to have a plan. In my state, we've been able to create a good business climate, and there's not a good business climate in Illinois. I mean, you take Chicago, It's a fantastic city, but you can't pay your bills, at some point the chickens come home to roost.” (Chicago Tribune)
Rand Paul
- On Friday, in an interview with Breitbart, Rand Paul discussed Marco Rubio’s membership in the “Gang of Eight” and the immigration bill put forth by the group. Paul said, “Rubio teamed up with the Hillary Clinton wing [of the Democratic Party] on immigration, teamed up with Chuck Schumer on immigration. I think it’s been a little bit forgotten in some of the debate, but yeah—he was a part of the ‘Gang of Eight.’ At some point in time, he probably needs to be made to own it. He does own it. It is his baby, but he seems to have disowned his baby right now.” (Breitbart)
- During a campaign event on Monday at the University of Minnesota, Paul said, "The government, it's none of their damn business what you do with your credit card.” Paul also “called for less government intrusion into personal financial records. He said as president he'd also push to lower sentences for some drug crimes, and he criticized universities for building huge endowments while tuition skyrockets. He struck an anti-war note by vowing no U.S. military strikes abroad unless the United States itself is directly threatened,” according to the Star Tribune. (Star Tribune)
Marco Rubio
- Although Marco Rubio clearly expressed his support for President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal multiple times, “after the Wall Street Journal listed Rubio as supporting the pact, a new paragraph suddenly appeared at the end of the piece stating that ‘Mr. Rubio’s spokesman said that although he backed the bill granting Mr. Obama fast-track trade authority this summer, he has not decided whether to support TPP legislation,’” according to Breitbart. Rubio’s most recently said he has “very positive” feelings about the trade deal, but he did not say whether he would vote in favor of the deal. (Breitbart)
- After the leaders of China and Taiwan met on Saturday, Marco Rubio said in a statement that the U.S. should “reassert its commitment to Taiwan’s security.” He also criticized the Obama administration’s relationship with Taiwan. The statement said: “Despite its supposed ‘pivot’ to Asia, the Obama administration has largely ignored Taiwan’s interests, including its urgent need for defensive arms. It has been four years since the White House notified Congress of a major arms sale to Taiwan, the longest period without such a notification in over 25 years. We must do more to help Taiwan counter the growing military threat from China. In addition, instead of focusing on petty bilateral trade disputes, the United States should be pushing for Taiwan’s eventual inclusion in additional international organizations and trade agreements. Finally, we should take the occasion of this meeting between the leaders of China and Taiwan to enhance dialogue and strengthen our own ties with Taipei. We too must engage with Taiwan at higher levels to ensure peace and stability across the Strait. Taiwan is one of America’s oldest and most steadfast security partners. We need to work together to pursue our common interest in an Asia that is prosperous, peaceful, and free.” (Rubio.Senate.gov)
Rick Santorum
- Rick Santorum had to cancel a campaign event in Grandville, Michigan on Monday night because of severe laryngitis. Santorum joked about his illness, tweeting: “If Michael Jordan can have his NBA Finals Flu Game, then I can have my Laryngitis Presidential Debate #GameOn.” (Yahoo Sports, Detroit News)
Donald Trump
- In four interviews on Sunday, Donald Trump said Ben Carson “probably couldn't be cured of that ‘pathological disease,’” according to Business Insider. During an interview on ABC news, Trump said, "He said he has 'pathological disease' in the book. When you have pathological disease, that's a very serious problem because that's not something that's cured. That's something that you have to live with. And that's a very serious thing to have to live with.” (Business Insider)
- Trump announced on Monday that “former Ted Cruz supporter and Tea Party activist” Katrina Pierson would serve as his national spokeswoman. Trump said, "Katrina is a great addition to our team as we continue to expand throughout the country.” (The Hill)
- On Monday, when Trump was asked “whether managing the country or building his company would be easier,” Trump said, “In many ways, [managing] the country may be easier than building a business.” (Breitbart)
- During a campaign event in Springfield, Illinois on Monday, Trump called Clinton’s controversial email practices while serving as secretary of state criminal in nature. He said, “You better remember: There's a six-year statute of limitations on that crime. So Hillary's running for a lot of reasons. One of them is because she wants to stay out of jail. Because I am sure — and first of all, everybody gets a fair shake with me — but I am sure whoever the attorney general is, you've got a lot of years left on that crime. That's a crime. If I win, we're going to look into that crime very, very seriously, folks. She's watching right now and she's saying to herself, 'Man, I better win.' So we have to make our country great again. We have to do it. We're going to make it so good." (Business Insider)
See also
- Presidential election, 2016
- Presidential candidates, 2016
- Presidential debates (2015-2016)
- Important dates in the 2016 presidential race
- Polls and Straw polls
- 2016 presidential candidate ratings and scorecards
