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Getting my morning workout in before the
@TODAYshow
! Coming up, we’ll have a special segment about a historic first in collegiate gymnastics — you don’t want to miss it!
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LIVE LOOK at the line of people waiting to vote at 730am on NYE — the last day of early voting in Cobb County, Georgia. As a reminder, the states runoff elections will ultimately determine the balance of power in Washington DC.
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A big thank you to
@houstonpolice
Sgt. Engelhart who not only helped me after I locked my keys in the car this morning, but also helped these little chicks find their way back to mom — all while making sure that folks know all
@HoustonTX
parks are closed due to
#COVID19
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We’re seeing some wraparound action, but overall the line to drop of absentee ballots in Harris County is moving quickly. Thanks to Gov. Abbott’s proclamation this is now the only drop-off site in the county of more than 4.7 million. I’m live on
@MSNBC
w/ the latest all day.
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It’s the first Sunday of early voting in Texas and ,much like what we saw during the week, folks began lining up here in Waco, TX more than an hour before polls opened. More on this coming up on
@MSNBC
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One woman tells me she got here at 630am and waited roughly an hour-and-a-half.
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Possibly the best interview I’ve done all election season and a reminder of what this moment means for so many.
"Being able to see someone who looks like her, who likes him, is going to really help them and other children to know how far they can go in this world."
@PriscillaWT
talking to people in Atlanta about what Biden/Harris' win means to them.
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“Georgia, I am honored by the faith that you have shown in me. I am going to the Senate to work for all of Georgia,” Rev. Raphael Warnock says presenting a unifying message during his Election Night remarks.
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NEW: Congressional leaders including
@WhipClyburn
have sent a letter to TX
@GovAbbott
— they are “investigating actions” that interfere w/ “free, fair, & safe federal elections in TX.” This, after Abbott ordered every county limit absentee ballot drop off locations to 1/county
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All 16 Georgia electors have cast their votes for Joseph R. Biden to serve in the office of President of the United States. The chamber erupted in cheers and applause after the vote.
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A view from the ground as polls open in Fulton County. At this location, miles from where Biden will rally voters, some waited more than 2 hours to be among the first in line to cast their ballots in runoff elections that will ultimately determine the balance of power in the D.C.
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I asked Pete Buttigieg about criticism from AOC & Sanders of his college affordability plan. Buttigieg told me he was "concerned about a narrative emerging, that ignores the fact that not everybody goes to college." He argues, it's not the same as K-12 ed or Social Security.
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Fulton County is heading into their 16th hour of absentee ballot counting at the State Farm Arena in Georgia. They are down to 17 thousand ballots to go, getting through 2-3000/hour.
#gapol
#Decision2020
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Texas AG Ken Paxton and wife Sen. Angela Paxton went to Utah during Texas freeze. News of Paxton's trip marks the THIRD instance of a Texas public official leaving the state during the disaster. via
@houstonchron
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On Abbott limiting drop off locations as a security measure. Congressional leaders write: “Your statement did not describe how collecting mail ballots at multiple locations creates security threats or leads to illegal voting, & public information does not support these claims.”
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Allow me to introduce... Priscilla WITHOUT a mask! First time on-air without a mask in more than a year — following CDC guidelines has never felt quite so good! See you all in a few minutes over on
@MSNBC
!
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Notably, Buttigieg and Biden were the only candidates to show up in person and deliver remarks at the Nevada Black Caucus brunch today. Amy Klobuchar dropped by the reception ahead of the official program and other candidates sent surrogates on their behalf.
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INBOX: Pete Buttigieg lands the endorsement of Charleston Dem Party Chair Colleen Condon. Condon writes, “He is more than capable of appealing to former republicans, committed Democrats and is the nominee we need to win races down ballot across this nation.”
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Folks have been lining up to vote early at the NRG arena site in Houston since 5am. Doors open at 7am. Right now the line stretches down to the freeway. I’ll have a live interview with one of those voters coming up on
@NBCNewsNow
.
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In the small town of Sardis, MS, Vernetta Price has signed up more than 80 of her neighbors for their vaccines. When she's not booking appointments, she's giving them rides -- breaking down barriers to access in the predominately Black Delta region. This, is her story:
"I want to make sure people are safe in my area...and just have a normal life."
@PriscillaWT
spoke to Vernetta Price, a retired school teacher working to get neighbors vaccinated in her rural Mississippi town.
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EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off a strong performance in Iowa, Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is getting the endorsement of Freshman New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim, a former national security officer in the Obama and Bush administrations.
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HISTORY TIME: Georgia’s runoff system was created in the 60s by a segregationist who desired to limit black voters political power. In a year, marked by widespread protests and calls to address systemic racism. Is it time for Georgia to rethink runoffs? My latest w/ Sam Siegel.
Why does Georgia have runoff elections?
Their history is rooted in racism…
@PriscillaWT
reports.
Watch NOW:
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NBC EXCLUSIVE: Hours ahead of today's Dem debate, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is releasing more tax returns from his time working at McKinsey & Co. and encouraging his opponents to disclose income from their time working in the private sector as well.
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INBOX: Pete Buttigieg announces endorsements from three Fmr. Obama Admin Officials.
- Reggie Love, Fmr. Special Asst. to Obama
- Austin Goolsbee, Fmr. Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
- Linda Douglass, Fmr. Dir. of Comm. for the White House Office of Health Reform
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Harris County officials tell me that in the first 30 minutes of polls being open more than 4500 people have voted across the county.
Folks have been lining up to vote early at the NRG arena site in Houston since 5am. Doors open at 7am. Right now the line stretches down to the freeway. I’ll have a live interview with one of those voters coming up on
@NBCNewsNow
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One reason I chose to cover the 2020 election is to tell stories of people. From voters to candidates & the staffers that fuel campaigns. I spent a few days with Pete Buttigieg’s special assistant & body woman
@saralena_barry
. This is her story. Shot/edited/produced by me.
You may have heard of a body man. Well,
@PeteButtigieg
has a body woman -
@saralena_barry
.
@PriscillaWT
spent the day with her on the campaign trail.
Watch LIVE weekdays from 3-11pm.
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On stage in Salt Lake City, Utah, Pete Buttigieg was endorsed by the mayor of the capital city Erin Mendenhall. He also praised Sen. Mitt Romney for following his conscious on impeachment to big cheers from this crowd.
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Moments ago, in the gymnasium at Sparks High School the lights completely went out as Buttigieg was wrapping up the Q&A portion of the event. Supporters used their cellphones to light the room as Buttigieg closed out his speech. They then began chanting “Pete. Pete. Pete. Pete.
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This woman approached Buttigieg and said, “I can’t wait for you to be my son’s Commander-and-Chief, then I don’t have to worry so much every day.”
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Protestors in Memphis now moving toward the police station…
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HAPPENING SOON: VP-Elect Harris to rally alongside Dem hopefuls Ossoff and Warnock before Election Day in Georgia.
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#HappyJuneteenth
from Galveston, TX — the hometown of my father — where folks are gathered at Ashton Villa to celebrate
#JuneteenthDay
when General Gordon Granger brought news to the enslaved in Texas that they were free. More from me coming up on
@MSNBC
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JUST IN: Harris County has set a new record for the number of people casting a ballot on the first day of early voting. Little over halfway through the first day more than 68k people have voted, per officials. I’m told at this rate the county may hit 100k voters by COB.
Harris County officials tell me that in the first 30 minutes of polls being open more than 4500 people have voted across the county.
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Folks in Ft. Worth, Texas are lined up to see
@KamalaHarris
who will be making her first campaign stop here to mobilize voters before heading to McAllen and then Houston.
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@Chas10Buttigieg
introduces
@PeteButtigieg
at his South Bend office opening. Before getting into the race Chasten says he and the mayor made a deal, “I will never become someone I am not. I will never pretend to be someone I’m not. And we shook on it,” Chasten said.
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"Only in American in 2020, is jogging while black and sleeping while black a cause for killing." -- Stacey Abrams reacting to the killing of
#AhmaudAubrey
and
#BreonnaTaylor
on
@MSNBC
w/
@Lawrence
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HAPPENING NOW:
@staceyabrams
surprises voters waiting in a long line to vote early in Cobb County, GA.
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This morning Mayor Pete Buttigieg is getting his praise on at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, NC. Rev. Dr. William J. Barber kicked things off talking about the importance of the church being “open and affirming” before inviting 20 brothers up to sing “Lean on Me.”
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Buttigieg walked hand-in-hand with his husband Chasten and Buttigieg’s mother Anne Montgomery arriving to the Liberty and Justice Celebration moments ago.
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Pete Buttigieg has spent months fending off Q's about his record in South Bend. As the primary race heads to more diverse states the campaign has launched a new web vertical titled, “The Record,” to “correct lies & misinformation" about Buttigieg's record.
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s legal counsel has released a letter addressed to Sec. Clinton calling on Clinton to apologize for the Russian asset comments she made weeks ago. The letter reads, “Your statement is defamatory, and we demand that you retract it immediately.”
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After more than 15 hours on her feet speaking, Sen.
@CarolforTexas
ends her filibuster of SB1, the Texas Senate's voting bill, flanked by her Democratic colleagues.
#txlege
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🚨 personal news:
@NBCNewsNow
decided to put a ring on it! So excited to be joining the team officially as a correspondent. Looking forward to sharing many more stories w/ our audience alongside
@MauraBarrettNBC
&
@isagutierreznbc
— be sure to give these amazing ladies a follow!
The BEST part: as I join the team, so are boss ladies
@PriscillaWT
&
@isagutierreznbc
🤩 Give them a follow, as they’re rockstar reporters and I’m elated to work alongside them & the whole
@NBCNewsNow
team!
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Buttigieg came to tonight’s LULAC forum armed w/ swipes at his opponents. Buttigieg said he was “upset” to learn about attacks on union leadership after standing up for themselves on the issue of healthcare. In contrast, he promised to listen to workers & protect their healthcare
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Ahead of his IA town hall tonight,
@PeteButtigieg
rolls out a robust economic policy focused on expanding collective bargaining rights, protecting workers, & wages. The plan also addresses the gender pay gap & guaranteed paid sick and family leave.
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LIVE LOOK:
@RevJJackson
marches alongside march organizers as day three of the voting rights march in Texas gets underway.
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George Floyd’s body arrives for the public viewing here in Raeford, NC. The pastor says Floyd has now found rest. As the casket is wheeled in chants of black power and
#GeorgeFloyd
break out.
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Pete Buttigieg met one of his youngest door-knockers today.
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Hello, from the
@polkdems
Steak Fry featuring choreographed dance moves by the
@PeteForAmerica
crew.
#IACaucus
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The 62 degree weather and rain didn’t stop folks in Blackhawk County from coming out to see Pete Buttigieg at his fourth and final stop of the day in Waterloo, IA.
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NEWS: Texas
@GovAbbott
has issued an order extending the early voting period for the Nov. 3rd Election by nearly a week. In-person early voting will now run from Tues. Oct. 13 - 30, 2020. Mail-in ballot in-person delivery has also been extended through the end Election Day.
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NEWS: It’s official, Georgia has certified their election results, with President-Elect Biden as the winner. The Trump campaign has until EOD Tuesday to formally request a recount.
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FIRST TO NBC: Pete Buttigieg is out with a new TV ad highlighting his strategy for taking on President Donald Trump, but viewers shouldn’t expect to hear the president’s name or even see him in the 30-second spot — and for Buttigieg, that’s the point.
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At his final town hall Pete Buttigieg takes the stage to raucous applause and “Pete, Pete, Pete!” chants in Concord. This, after the mayor declared an “astonishing victory” earlier as
#IACaucus
results begin to trickle out.
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HAPPENING NOW: Day two of the 27-mile voting rights March from Georgetown to Austin gets underway:
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Rest in power.
Even though I was arrested, I smiled bc I was on the right side of history. Find a way to get in the way
#goodtrouble
http://t.co/SN0K6lHbqO
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After the event, I asked
@BetoORourke
about Donald Trump’s comments on American Jews being disloyal by voting for Democrats. He said, “I can think of nothing more unamerican, more resonant with what you might see in the Third Reich than than what the President said.”
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Quite the crowd has turned out for Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Decorah, IA tonight. This, following his appearance at the storied IDP Liberty and Justice Dinner last night.
#IACaucus
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After success in IA & NH, Pete Buttigieg is looking ahead to Super Tuesday. Per the campaign, by Mon. they will have staff in all ST states, in addition to a robust volunteer operation. Buttigieg will host rallies in ST states over the next month including, CA, NC, Utah, & VA.
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DAY 2 ON THE BUS: Can confirm Mayor Buttigieg loads his own luggage.
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Ahead of the SC primary, Pete Buttigieg has earned the endorsement of
@thestate
the political bigfoot of the Palmetto state's capital city. The op-ed praises his outsider appeal, identifying Buttigieg as someone who understands “values of real-world America."
OPINION: Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg‘s message of unity makes him the best choice among the Democratic candidates. South Carolinians should vote for him in Saturday’s presidential primary.
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A huge crowd is gathered around
@PeteButtigieg
following his speech at the
#IACornFeed
in Cedar Rapids. Can you spot the mayor?
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In response to
@NBCNews
reporting. Kamala Harris weighs in on how much money she’s earned in the private sector. >>>
Easy. $0.
For my entire career, I've only had one client: The People.
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Weeks ago 4-year-old Bryce Moss was marching to demand
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
. Today, he
laid this sign at the memorial erected for
#JohnLewis
: “Thank You Mr. John Lewis. We got this!” A promise to continue the work that the 17-term congressman started all those years ago.
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Pete Buttigieg continues to draw contrasts between himself and Sen. Sanders while talking the 2020 race with
@HardballChris
. Buttigieg also talked Bloomberg calling him an “equal, opposite” version of Donald Trump.
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On
@IowaPress
Pete Buttigieg was asked how his experience stacks up next to Fmr. VP Joe Biden, Buttigieg did not shy away from criticism. “He supported the worst foreign policy decision made by the United States in my lifetime, which was the decision to invade Iraq.”
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“Aaaah! I can not believe it — let me get my mask!” a former school teacher exclaimed when
@BetoORourke
knocked on her door today. This is part of a larger effort by the Texas Organizing Project to turn out Black and Latino voters in Texas.
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@maddow
Buttigieg concluded, "Now what I do know is there are some voices in the Democratic primary right now who are calling for a policy that would eliminate the job of every single American working at every single insurance company in the country."
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Greetings from the Nashua Community College gym where a packed house of Pete Buttigieg supporters are watching as results roll in from New Hampshire’s
#FITN
primary
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@Astrid_NV
told me that Buttigieg is the only 2020 candidate to door knock w/ her. “As undcoumented families right now is a really scary time to exist,” she said “And so I appreciate that he took the time to come out here & see what's actually happening in our streets.”
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Pete Buttigieg supporters & volunteers are about to head out to knock doors. Advice for victory in the caucus room - “Stay in your corner, don’t you dare go home,” the lead organizer said, encouraging folks to chant & show some excitement, tonight. Buttigieg should be here soon.
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Today, South Bend Mayor
@PeteButtigieg
will unveil his plan to bolster rural economies, ahead of his three-day swing through Iowa.
The plan focuses on addressing issues around business, agriculture, technology, education, and workers.
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According to the Buttigieg campaign, they have raised $4 million since the Iowa caucus including from more than 30,000 new donors. They are touting $1 million raised in the last 24 hours alone and will be launching digital ads in NV and SC starting on Saturday, per the campaign.
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NEW: As caucus results continue to roll in Vote Vets, the PAC currently backing Pete Buttigieg, has announced on Twitter that they will be spending seven figures on television ad buys heading into Super Tuesday.
Big night for Pete in Nevada. We’re carrying this momentum into Super Tuesday. We’ll be investing another seven figures on TV for Super Tuesday!
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HAPPENING NOW: A candlelight vigil at the skate park, in honor of Tyre Nichols. His parents have described their son as a good kid, and father.. who loved to skateboard and watch the sunset.
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Today, Pete Buttigieg told
@kwelkernbc
that he’s concerned about the “toxicity” of how Bloomberg has talked about employees & minorities. “My experience of being mayor was one of constantly being humbled." he said. "It seems to have had the opposite effect on Mayor Bloomberg.”
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Tonight’s peaceful protest in Memphis coming to an end with demonstrators enjoying pizza together.
#TyreNichols
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NEW THIS AM: Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg unveils a new plan aimed at addressing the needs of Americans with disabilities. The plan comes ahead of his participation in the "Accessibility for All" forum in Iowa today.
#IACaucus
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The Buttigieg campaign is making good on their promise to release the names of all bundlers who have raised more than $25 thousand for the campaign. That list can be found here:
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Released on Veteran's Day, the letter highlights Gabbard's service to the country, calling her a "patriotic loyal American." The letter calls on Clinton to hold a press conference retracting her statement in full in addition to publishing a retraction.
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At a town hall in Mt. Pleasant Buttigieg warns against messaging telling voters to “settle” for a candidate who can either unify or have “big bold ideas.” “I'm here to ask you not to settle. I'm here to make the case that we don't have to choose between head and heart,” he said.
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LIVE LOOK: The Selma-to-Montgomery style march to demand federal action on voting rights, among other things, gets underway in Georgetown, Texas.
#txlege
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In LA, Sec. Julian Castro is visiting, The Right Way Foundation, to meet with foster youth transitioning out of the system. Castro’s first question for the seven Black and Latino young adults. “What do you think I should know? What would you like to see improved and changed?”
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FIRST TO NBC: Reported by
@JoshNBCNews
on
@MSNBC
moments ago, Pete Buttigieg is going on the air in South Carolina next week with his first TV ads starting on Tuesday - just as Buttigieg is touring the state. The ads are part of a broader $2 million ad buy in S.C.
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With the state Dem Party predicting record turn out, some black caucus goers tell me they won’t be backing anyone this year. Political activists worry a lack of excitement among blk women in the state could be a sign of trouble to come for the Dem Party.
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@PeteButtigieg
is currently talking to supporters and taking selfies in the dark, after the lights went out at his Nevada Pete Wave Kick-Off.
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ICYMI: Today,
@PeteButtigieg
is out w/ a plan for indigenous communities. He promises to appoint a commission to study the issue of missing & murdered indigenous women & minimize state and local tax intrusion on tribal lands by allowing communities to tax activity on their land.
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HAPPENING NOW: Kevin Costner takes the stage in Indianola, IA to introduce and endorse Pete Buttigieg for president. “I’m a registered independent,” Costner said. “Neither party owns my vote, they don’t get it automatically.” Going on to say “something feels different.”
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At a Baltimore fundraiser Buttigieg said the election is reaching "silly season." "I had to explain that I was not responsible for - a some kind of bakery scandal in Canada that started when I was in college,” Buttigieg said about work he did at Mckinsey (h/t
@jackturmanIII
)
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Andrew Yang is the latest Dem candidate to hit the airwaves in Iowa, releasing a new TV ad highlighting his connections to the Obama admin. & emphasizing his ability to take on industries like big tech and healthcare. The latest w/
@JulesJester
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In Henniker, NH, a 7-year-old girl asked Pete Buttigieg about a women’s right to choose. “I believe that you make your decision whether you're going to have a child and then your decision is made and the abortion is not part of it. What do you think about that?” That exchange:
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Huge applause in Colorado as Pete Buttigieg takes the stage at his late-night town hall. “I just might have to come to Colorado more often,” Buttigieg said looking out over the crowd. The former mayor says he’s excited to be here after a pretty good day in Nevada.
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Pete Buttigieg takes the stage to big applause and “Boot-Edge-Edge chants” at his New Hampshire Primary Night Celebration
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At his 5th stop of the day in Lebanon, Buttigieg says of rural areas, small towns, and cities -- "We're tired of being reduced to a punch line by Washington politicians.” He spoke passionately about the need for people from these communities to see themselves reflected in D.C.
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Amy Klobuchar works her way into the back-and-forth between Buttigieg and Warren, "I did not come here to listen to this argument," Klobuchar said. "I came here to make a case for progress. And I have never even been to a wine cave."
#DemDebate
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