The results of North Carolina’s Democratic presidential primary Tuesday will be slightly delayed after polling hours were extended at one precinct due to a ballot shortage.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections said it would give a precinct in Winston-Salem an extra 40 minutes to vote because a shortage of a particular style of Democratic ballot.

The elections board won’t start posting primary results until after all precincts are closed.

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CNN and ABC both projected 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 Facebook MORE would win North Carolina immediately after the rest of the polls closed at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Voters in 14 states, including North Carolina, are casting ballots on Super Tuesday, the single biggest day of voting in the presidential nominating contest. 

In neighboring Virginia, Biden notched one of the first victories of the evening, while 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 (I-Vt.) won his home state of Vermont.

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Biden’s win in Virginia is an early sign of momentum in other southern states with primaries on Tuesday, including Alabama.

As Democratic voters agonized over a historically large field of potential presidential candidates, virtually every one put Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) in a category of her own. Whether they were fans or not, liberal or centrist, voters universally loved that Warren offered so many detailed plans and such a robust agenda.

But the one plan Warren struggled so much to articulate was the most important to voters eager to oust 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 in November: How she could win what in their minds is the most important election of their lives.

In dozens of conversations around the country this year, voters kept returning to the central question of electability, each with their own definitions of what made a candidate more or less viable than their rivals.

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Supporters of 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 (I-Vt.) argued his ability to drive new voters to the polls made him the best candidate against Trump. Fans of 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 Facebook MORE pointed to his appeals to blue-collar voters in Midwestern states. Those who backed Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon 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 Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.) pointed to her unblemished record of electoral success in an increasingly swing state. Warren fans were smitten with her plans for everything.

“I think she’s incredibly intelligent. She’s got a plan for everything,” said Kyle Siefers, a mental health professional in Des Moines who caucused for Warren.

Many voters tried to put themselves in the minds of swing centrists who will determine the race, choosing a candidate in their caucus or primary more for those who would come later than for their own ideological edification.

Warren seemed to recognize she was losing that internal struggle in voters’ minds: In the closing weeks of her campaign, she urged voters to think in the present, and to cast a vote that would make them proud.

But voters kept returning to what they perceived as Warren’s political shortcomings.

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Some questioned whether a woman could win the White House, even as they relished the idea of a woman beating Trump, in spite of Democratic wins in 2018 fueled by female voters and female candidates.

“The way the nation is now, we have to be represented by a male, someone who’s going to get down and dirty with Donald Trump, because he’s going to fight below the waist, we already know that,” said Tony Hopkins, a retired school teacher in Nevada who caucused for Biden. “I’m tired of dealing with the devil.”

Some wondered whether the party would make a mistake by nominating another Massachusetts liberal, the searing memories of John KerryJohn Forbes KerryThe Memo: Trump’s troubles deepen as voters see country on wrong path The continuous whipsawing of climate change policy Budowsky: United Democrats and Biden’s New Deal MORE and Michael Dukakis still fresh in their minds.

“I like the progressive candidates and their ideas a lot, but I also like the idea of not polarizing things more,” Mia Power, a junior at Iowa State University, said of Warren at a pre-caucus stop in Ames. Power ultimately caucused for Klobuchar.

In the end, the faction of liberal voters who want a revolution opted for Sanders, and the more moderate Democrats who just want to win coalesced behind Biden.

“She has a strong message of big, structural change and Democratic voters decided they just wanted to beat Trump without taking the risk that big structural change could alienate swing voters we need on the general,” said Martha McKenna, a Democratic strategist in Baltimore.

History might have played out differently, had Warren heeded the entreaties of progressives back in 2016. Then, they wanted her to mount a campaign against Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE; even Sanders, Warren’s ideological ally in the Senate, publicly urged her to get into the race, only jumping in himself once Warren made clear she would not run.

Instead, Sanders’s 2016 campaign became the grassroots foundation for his 2020 run, when he raised more money, recruited more volunteers and in the end claimed more votes than Warren.

Had Warren run in 2016, she would have started the 2020 race with the behemoth organization that has kept Sanders at or near the top of the field. And while Sanders has struggled to add to his coalition from four years ago, Warren might have found more success.

The lesson in Warren’s decision to wait is the same lesson illustrated by the opposite decision taken by a rookie senator in 2008. After just a few years in the Senate, Barack ObamaBarack Hussein ObamaHarris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Five ways America would take a hard left under Joe Biden Valerie Jarrett: ‘Democracy depends upon having law enforcement’ MORE saw an opening and leapt at it.

But Obama is the exception, rather than the rule. The odds of any one candidate actually winning a party’s nomination are slim. Sens. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.), Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) and Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers MORE (D-N.Y.) were among the two dozen candidates who found that out this year.

Still, no one wins a race in which they do not run. There’s no plan for that.

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A Democratic-aligned group is launching a multistate ad campaign targeting several GOP senators over the president’s recent comments about possible cuts to Social Security and other benefits.

American Bridge announced Tuesday that it would launch ads in five states targeting Sens. Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R-Iowa), Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsRepublicans prepare to punt on next COVID-19 relief bill Trump tweets spark fresh headache for Republicans Trump’s tweet on protester sparks GOP backlash  MORE (R-Maine), Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyGOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police No evidence of unauthorized data transfers by top Chinese drone manufacturer: study Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November MORE (R-Ariz.), Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators The Hill’s Campaign Report: It’s primary night in Georgia Tillis unveils new 0,000 ad in North Carolina Senate race MORE (R-N.C.) and Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior faces legal scrutiny for keeping controversial acting leaders in office | White House faces suit on order lifting endangered species protections | Lawmakers seek investigation of Park Police after clearing of protesters The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R-Colo.) that highlight the senators’ support for 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 GOP efforts to address spending on Social Security, Medicaid and other programs.

“Republican Senators gave their wealthy campaign donors a massive tax cut, and now they are coming after Medicare and Social Security to pay for it,” American Bridge spokesperson Zach Hudson said in a news release.

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“Susan Collins, Joni Ernst, Martha McSally, Cory Gardner, and Thom Tillis all voted for the Republican tax law that paved the way for these cuts. They’ll now have to explain to their constituents why they are stealing from Medicare and Social Security to reward their wealthy friends,” he added.

The ads highlight comments Trump made during a recent town hall on Fox News, where he told moderators that “we’ll be cutting” entitlement spending should he reach his second term while promising further economic growth.

“Oh, we’ll be cutting, but you’re also gonna have growth like you’ve never had before,” Trump said on Friday.

The ads, which are set to run on Facebook, will target older voters and independents, according to a source familiar with the campaign.

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A federal appeals court on Friday declined to block an extended absentee voting deadline for Wisconsin’s presidential primary, which is slated for Tuesday.

The ruling upholds a decision from a district court, which will allow voters to send in their absentee ballots for six days after next week’s race. The new deadline will be April 13.

The four-page ruling from the appellate court did not provide any explanation over the decision.

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The Wisconsin primary has been thrust into the center of a swirling controversy as Gov. Tony Evers (D) faces an avalanche of pressure to postpone his state’s race.

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Evers signed an executive order Friday ordering the state legislature to meet in a special session Saturday to send ballots to all registered voters through the mail and allow ballots to be mailed in by May 26, essentially postponing the primary. Evers has said he lacks the authority to unilaterally delay the race.

“I urge the legislators to take this call for a special session seriously. They must do their part to ensure public safety by convening in special session tomorrow to take an up-or-down vote to send a ballot to every registered voter by May 19 who hasn’t already requested it, and to extend the time for those ballots to be received by May 26,” Evers said in a video to Wisconsinites.

A handful of states have delayed their primaries amid the coronavirus fears. The Badger State has more than 2,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 51 reported deaths.

Ring of Honor’s return to television production will include the debut of a wrestler who was part of April’s WWE releases.

PWInsider reported today that former TNA World Heavyweight Champion EC3 is in Baltimore and will make his ROH debut at this week’s TV tapings. Their report has been confirmed by our Dave Meltzer.

In June, ROH responded to a video where EC3 teased that he’d be coming to the promotion.

EC3 also made his return to Impact Wrestling via a video that aired at the end of last month’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. On this week’s Impact episode, he laid out self-proclaimed TNA Champion Moose and stole his title belt.

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ROH announced last week that — for the first time since stopping events in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic — they are returning to producing TV in Maryland this month. “ROH will adhere to a very stringent protocol as well as the regulations set in place by the Maryland State Athletic Commission,” the promotion’s announcement said. “ROH will be instituting the necessary testing and safety measures in a continued effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There will be no fans or staff who are not essential to the production present during these events.”

The tapings will focus on ROH’s Pure title tournament. Ten of the 16 entrants for the tournament have been announced: Jay Lethal, Jonathan Gresham, Matt Sydal, David Finlay, Tracy Williams, Josh Woods, Wheeler Yuta, Tony Deppen, PJ Black, and Rocky Romero.

The American Federation of Teachers endorsed 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 Facebook MORE in the Democratic presidential race, the union announced Sunday. 

“From the beginning, our endorsement process and ultimate decision was guided by three principles: finding a candidate who shares our values, who has a clear path to victory, and who enjoys the support of a clear majority of our members,” AFT President Randi Weingarten said in an announcement. “That time has come, and that candidate is Joe Biden.”

Internal polling conducted by Hart Research on behalf of AFT shows a majority of Democratic members of AFT said they support Biden over his rival 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 (I-Vt.). 

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The poll found 61 percent of Democratic members said they support Biden, compared to 29 percent that said they support Sanders. Among independents who said they vote in Democratic primaries, Biden had 50 percent support from members and Sanders had 37 percent support, based on the same poll. 

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Biden shares AFT values on issues including investing in public education, college affordability, fixing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, fixing the healthcare system, and prioritizing clean energy and environmental justice, Weingarten said. 

“Before the COVID-19 epidemic, the 2020 election was about the soul of our country. Now it’s about our soul, our safety, our health, our security and our economic well-being. Joe Biden is the experienced and empathic leader our country needs right now,” Weingarten said. 

“His character was forged getting up and going to work every day and trying to make life better for his family, facing the ups and downs so many of us face; it was tested by unspeakable loss and grief in life; and it was nurtured through public service, a love of people and the belief in the dignity of every human,” she added. 

The union represents 1.7 million educators, healthcare professionals and public employees across more than 3,000 localities. 

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Weingarten had previously announced her personal endorsement for Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) who has since dropped out of the race. 

Biden has a commanding lead in the race, building on wins since his South Carolina primary win at the end of February. 

Sanders’s campaign manager said Wednesday the campaign would reassess in the coming weeks after Biden won sweeping victories Tuesday in Arizona, Florida and Illinois primaries.

A Democratic super PAC in Arizona is targeting Sen. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyGOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police No evidence of unauthorized data transfers by top Chinese drone manufacturer: study Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November MORE (R-Ariz.) over her comments about the coronavirus pandemic in a new ad set to air statewide on Fox News and CNN. 

The 30-second ad, shared exclusively with The Hill on Friday, cuts in clips of McSally in early March claiming at the time that calling on people to stay home from work or to skip spring break trips is “too much of a panicked reaction.”

“Martha McSally doesn’t get it,” text at the end of the ad reads. 

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The Middle Class Fighting to Restore Arizona’s Unity and Decency super PAC’s ad will launch Saturday and run for one week.

“Martha McSally has consistently let the working people of Arizona down,” said Frank Hawk, vice president of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, one of the groups funding the super PAC. 

“She showed once again she is unfit for office by downplaying the risk the deadly coronavirus poses to Arizona and our nation,” Hawk added.  

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) issued a stay-at-home order in the state on Monday. The order remains in place until the end of April. 

The ad also targets McSally for voting to cut $1 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017, when she was in the House.

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McSally, a Republican facing one of the toughest Senate battles in November, announced last month she would be suspending her campaign ads and all canvassing activities for at least 30 days amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

On Wednesday McSally added that she will also be temporarily suspending campaign fundraising and will donate her April paycheck in response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

McSally’s campaign manager Dylan Lefler called the ad a “disgusting stunt” that used an “out of context clip.”

“Senator McSally was sharing the advice of health experts at that time,” Lefler said in a statement. “Senator McSally’s response to coronavirus has been unmatched. She has suspended all campaign activity and fundraising and is donating her salary to those in need. Every Democrat should immediately denounce this disgusting attack.”

McSally was appointed to her seat in 2019 and is running to complete the remainder of the late Sen. John McCainJohn Sidney McCainThe Hill’s Campaign Report: Bad polling data is piling up for Trump Cindy McCain ‘disappointed’ McGrath used image of John McCain in ad attacking McConnell Report that Bush won’t support Trump reelection ‘completely made up,’ spokesman says MORE’s (R) term. McSally lost her 2018 election to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D). 

She’s facing a tough challenge in November from Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and gun control activist.

Updated at 3:57 p.m.

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We’re Julia Manchester, Max Greenwood and Jonathan Easley. Here’s what we’re watching today on the campaign trail. 

 

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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 (I-Vt.) formally endorsed 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 Facebook MORE during a virtual event today. The event, which was billed as an online coronavirus event, comes less than a week after Sanders dropped out of the race. 

Sanders’s endorsement marks an attempt to unify the Democratic Party, which has been fractured between its progressive and moderate wings since the 2016 presidential race. 

Sanders and his supporters, who regarded the senator’s presidential campaign as a movement, have been skeptical of the party establishment, pointing to the reluctance of Democratic leaders to support progressive measures like “Medicare for All.”

The party’s establishment wing, including Biden, have pushed for preserving and building upon the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. 

And while these divisions are still present in the party, Sanders’s message on Monday demonstrates the universal priority among Democrats to defeat 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 in November. 

“We need you in the White House. I will do all that I can to see that that happens, Joe,” Sanders said. “Today, I am asking all Americans — I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans — to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse.” 

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Notably, Sanders’s endorsement of Biden came earlier than his endorsement of Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE in 2016, signaling the urgency of the 2020 general election. 

Sanders did not endorse the 2016 Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, until roughly two weeks before the party’s convention in July.

While Sanders’s endorsement of Biden will likely quell fears that Democrats will not be united in time for November’s general election, not all of Sanders’s backers supported the decision. 

“With the utmost respect for Bernie Sanders, who is an incredible human being & a genuine inspiration, I don’t endorse Joe Biden,” Sanders’s former national press secretary Briahna Gray  “I supported Bernie Sanders because he backed ideas like #MedicareForAll, cancelling ALL student debt, & a wealth tax. Biden supports none of those.” 

–Julia Manchester 

 

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FROM THE TRAIL:

President Trump is facing a changing political tide as he scrambles to get a hold on the coronavirus outbreak, The Hill’s Niall Stanage reports. Recent polls have shown public approval of his handling of the crisis ticking downward, and his overall approval ratings have followed a similar trajectory, reversing the gains he made at the beginning of the crisis. At the same time, Sanders’s exit from the Democratic presidential race has spared Biden a long and potentially damaging nominating contest, allowing the former vice president to begin a general election bid against Trump. 

 

Biden scored an easy victory in the Alaska Democratic presidential primary over the weekend, notching 55.3 percent of the vote to Sanders’s 44.7 percent, The Hill’s Tal Axelrod and Lauren Vella report. The win came days after Sanders dropped out of the primary race. But Alaska conducted its nominating contest entirely by mail, meaning many votes were still cast for Sanders despite his recent decision to suspend his campaign.

 

Trump’s reelection campaign on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against a Wisconsin television station for running an ad cut by the liberal super PAC Priorities USA alleging the president called the coronavirus a “hoax.” Jonathan Easley reports.

 

 

PERSPECTIVES:

Brad Bannon: Sanders leaves a lasting legacy

Blake Rutherford: Democrats must adapt to win

 

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FROM CONGRESS & THE STATES:

The coronavirus pandemic could carry profound consequences for governors in tight reelection bids this year, The Hill’s Rebecca Klar reports. The outbreak comes with both opportunities and risks for state executives, giving them the chance to show their leadership chops in the face of a national crisis, but also the pressures of confronting a rare challenge that hasn’t been seen in generations. 

 

Sanders’s exit from the race effectively established Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee. But the former vice president still hasn’t reached out to one of the Vermont senator’s most outspoken allies: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezAttorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury How language is bringing down Donald Trump Highest-circulation Kentucky newspaper endorses Charles Booker in Senate race MORE (D-N.Y.). Ocasio-Cortez told The New York Times in an interview that she hasn’t heard from Biden or his campaign. She said that she still plans to support the Democratic nominee, but she described political unity as a “process” that needs to include voices from different wings of the party. “I’ve always said that I will support the Democratic nominee. But unity is a process, and figuring out what that looks like is part of this whole conversation that I think Bernie and [Sen. Elizabeth] Warren (D-Mass.) and other folks are a part of as well,” she told the Times.

 

Phil Arballo (D), who is challenging Rep. Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesSunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week Sunday shows preview: Leaders weigh in as country erupts in protest over George Floyd death The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – George Floyd’s death sparks protests, National Guard activation MORE (R) in California’s 22nd district, is putting five-figures behind a new digital ad attacking Nunes over the government’s response to the coronavirus. Watch the ad here.

 

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MONEY WATCH:

President Trump’s reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $212 million in the first three months of 2020, The Hill’s Justin Wise reports, leaving Trump’s team with more than $240 million in cash on hand at the end of the quarter. The first quarter total suggests that Trump and the RNC experienced a slight dip in fundraising amid the coronavirus pandemic. After raising $86 million in February, they raised about $63 million in March. Still, the fundraising total for the quarter represents a 36 percent increase from the final quarter of 2019. 

 

The National Republican Senatorial Committee’s (NRSC) independent expenditure arm placed television ad buys in Iowa, Colorado, Montana, Arizona and Michigan, according to Medium Buying.

 

POLL WATCH:

FIREHOUSE STRATEGIES/0PTIMUS ANALYTICS – NATIONAL

Biden: 52.8 percent

Trump: 43.3 percent

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

(Keep in mind these dates could change because of the outbreak.)

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Wyoming

 

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Oregon primaries

 

May 22:

Hawaii Democratic primary

 

June 2:

Connecticut primaries

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Louisiana primaries

 

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August 17-20:

Democratic National Convention

 

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Republican National Convention

 

ONE HOPEFUL THING

Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated in a doctor’s coat on Sunday and displayed messages of thanks to first responders on Easter Sunday. 

WATCH: Rio de Janiero’s Christ the Redeemer statue lights up with a doctor’s coat and messages of hope on Easter Sunday to uplift spirits. https://t.co/WDqk0ev9UE pic.twitter.com/MJAXYQgh1P

— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 13, 2020

The display was just one of a few hopeful messages seen around the world this Easter weekend. 

In Milan, Italy, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli sang “Amazing Grace” in front of the city’s Duomo Cathedral. While the church may have been empty, the video was viewed more than 27 million times on YouTube alone. 

“On the day we celebrate the trust in a life that triumphs, I’m honored and happy to answer ‘si,’ ” the singer said. “Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth’s pulsing heart.”

You can watch the concert, titled “Music for Hope” here.

 

We’ll see you again tomorrow with the latest campaign news.