2020 election on HotAir

2020 election

Jun 2019

Willie Nelson picks a candidate: “I’m with Beto”

Karen Townsend Jun 20, 2019 4:41 PM

Texas

He needs it: Will Trump own the religious vote this time?

Andrew Malcolm Jun 20, 2019 8:41 AM

Steady, very steady as he goes.

Et tu, Jared? Dem Congressmen ask for another Hatch Act investigation

Karen Townsend Jun 19, 2019 11:01 AM

When all else fails, Democrats call for more investigations

Trump unveils MAGA replacement slogan … KAG? RNC: $24.8M in 24 hours, shattering records

Ed Morrissey Jun 19, 2019 10:01 AM

“A vote for any Democrat in 2020 is a vote for the rise of radical socialism…”

WaPo: Don’t look now, but Pelosi’s winning on impeachment

Ed Morrissey Jun 17, 2019 10:01 AM

Biggest loser?

Anita Hill: I could totally vote for Joe Biden

Ed Morrissey Jun 14, 2019 12:01 PM

No equivalency with Trump?

May 2019

AP wonders: Why is Trump elevating Biden with this personal feud?

Ed Morrissey May 30, 2019 6:01 PM

Shaping the 2020 general-election battleground?

Trump slams Biden over crime bill: “African Americans will not be able to vote for you”

Ed Morrissey May 28, 2019 2:01 PM

“Super Predator” and “Sleepy Joe Biden.”

Pelosi: We might do impeachment without the impeachment to enforce subpoenas

Ed Morrissey May 16, 2019 3:21 PM

I’m not *saying* we’ll use inherent contempt against Trump admin, but …

Trump: We’ll use tariff revenue to buy more crops than China ever did

Ed Morrissey May 10, 2019 10:01 AM

US imposes massive tariffs on China as trade talks stall.

The Silence of the Lattés: Whatever happened to Howard Schultz?

Ed Morrissey May 08, 2019 8:41 PM

Nappuccino.

Green: Trump will win in 2020 if we don’t impeach him first

Ed Morrissey May 06, 2019 10:01 AM

“If we don’t impeach him, he will say he’s been vindicated.”

Oops! Joaquin Castro leaks his Senate run decision to reporter… “inadvertently”

Karen Townsend May 02, 2019 12:01 PM

Potential House leadership position?

Apr 2019

WSJ to Dems: Impeachment’s a trap — set by Trump

Ed Morrissey Apr 30, 2019 5:31 PM

Briar patch?

MoveOn’s first endorsements for 2020: AOC, Tlaib, Omar, and Pressley

Karen Townsend Apr 29, 2019 10:31 PM

Sometimes big money is good, you know.

Media soft-sell of socialism falls flat

Jazz Shaw Apr 29, 2019 5:01 PM

Oh, I’m sure everyone is fine with it, right?

Trump to NRA: We’re pulling out of the UN arms trade treaty

Ed Morrissey Apr 26, 2019 2:01 PM

Trump: Thanks for defending “our God-given rights,” unlike “some people running right now.”

NYT: Mulvaney told Nielsen Ixnay on the Ussians-ray around Trump

Ed Morrissey Apr 24, 2019 6:01 PM

Mulvaney: “I don’t recall anything along those lines happening in a meeting.”

Obama’s campaign manager: Bernie Sanders could be the Democratic nominee but won’t beat Trump

John Sexton Apr 17, 2019 6:31 PM

“…Bernie Sanders is unlikely going to be able to stand up to the constant barrage that is Donald Trump on economic issues.”

Now Kirsten Gillibrand is backing Dem primary challengers

Jazz Shaw Apr 17, 2019 9:21 AM

Trying to make waves

SE Cupp’s hot take on Buttigieg, Pence and gay marriage isn’t new

Jazz Shaw Apr 15, 2019 12:31 PM

Spinning the “straight” in straight talk

Oh my: Manchin might bail out of the Senate in 2020

Ed Morrissey Apr 05, 2019 4:01 PM

“I think about it every minute of every day.”

Dear Democrats: If you take out Biden, who else can beat Trump?

Jazz Shaw Apr 03, 2019 4:31 PM

Win the battle, lose the war?

Mar 2019

NPR/Marist poll: Mueller-related pardons opposed by majority — of Republicans

Ed Morrissey Mar 29, 2019 4:01 PM

“If they were so badly mistreated, why wouldn’t they be worthy of pardons?”

The Social Security 2100 Act would significantly harm Americans

Taylor Millard Mar 24, 2019 8:01 PM

It doesn’t just soak the rich. It hits everyone.

Hogan may be considering a primary bid after all

Jazz Shaw Mar 18, 2019 10:41 AM

He’s making some peculiar moves

Cornyn: Ilhan Omar is a gift … for Donald Trump?

Ed Morrissey Mar 11, 2019 10:01 AM

Politico, WaPo: A headache for Pelosi.

Uh oh: Job creation takes a dive in February, adding only 20,000 jobs

Ed Morrissey Mar 08, 2019 12:31 PM

Wages still rising.

Howard Schultz hires former NRCC consultants, staffers for third party bid

Karen Townsend Mar 07, 2019 4:31 PM

The book tour rolls on.

Forget Howard Schultz. Another billionaire independent candidate may be coming

Jazz Shaw Mar 06, 2019 2:31 PM

More rich white guys

Alternate futures: Meet President Howard Schultz

Jazz Shaw Mar 02, 2019 7:01 PM

In theory, anyway

The Hill: Joe Biden has his campaign ready

Taylor Millard Mar 01, 2019 12:01 PM

“Biden” his time *rimshot*

Feb 2019

Beto O’Rourke won’t run for Senate and will probably announce run for president soon

John Sexton Feb 27, 2019 7:21 PM

“Amy and I have made a decision about how we can best serve our country.”

Former Clinton staffer: Bernie Sanders demanded private jet flights ‘like a billionaire master of the universe’

John Sexton Feb 25, 2019 3:01 PM

“…cost the Clinton-Kaine campaign at least $100,000”

Oof: Majority in NPR/Marist poll say less likely to vote for Trump after border-emergency declaration

Ed Morrissey Feb 19, 2019 2:01 PM

“He’s maintaining his base and little else.”

Is it problematic for Schultz to claim “I honestly don’t see color now”?

Ed Morrissey Feb 13, 2019 4:01 PM

“Displayed a troubling ignorance about race.”

Politico: Bloomberg to spend $500M to stop Trump — whether he runs or not

Ed Morrissey Feb 13, 2019 8:41 AM

“That’ll get us through the first few months.”

Some Dem strategists think Joe Biden’s time as a POTUS candidate has likely expired

Andrew Malcolm Feb 12, 2019 10:01 PM

“You know, that statue hasn’t moved in 20 minutes.”

HuffPost: Former staffers say Sen. Klobuchar is prone to bursts of cruelty

John Sexton Feb 06, 2019 9:21 PM

“From 2001 to 2016, she ranked No. 1 in the Senate for staff turnover…”

Schultz: I’ll let you know in, oh … June?

Ed Morrissey Feb 05, 2019 8:01 PM

“Nobody wants to see this president leave office more than me.”

Jan 2019

Politico: Tulsi Gabbard’s campaign already in disarray

John Sexton Jan 29, 2019 10:01 PM

“…a candidate who managed to be both indecisive and impulsive.”

The Great Right Nope: Flake wants GOP to primary Trump … with someone else

Ed Morrissey Jan 29, 2019 10:01 AM

“I’m not a fan of this president, but it won’t be me.”

Trump to Schultz: You don’t have the Grande “guts” to run against me, pal

Ed Morrissey Jan 28, 2019 2:01 PM

Not the triple dog dare!

Daddy Starbucks 2020?

Jazz Shaw Jan 28, 2019 9:21 AM

How could a white, male billionaire ever win?