Sarah Rahal The Detroit News Published 9:00 PM EST Nov 13, 2018 Ann Arbor — Michigan's Secretary of State-elect Jocelyn Benson is calling on residents to debate on the way America selects presidents. Benson, who will oversee the next presidential election for the state as the newly elected Michigan secretary of state, said as the 2020 election approaches, conversations on election reforms should increase, as will questions surrounding whether the Electoral College remains effective. "It’s an important national discussion we need to have, and now is the time," Benson said Tuesday, a week after winning her race against Mary Treder Lang, at a symposium by the National Popular Vote campaign at the University of Michigan. "In Michigan, we have a real opportunity to build a robust and comprehensive democracy reform agenda, bolstered by the two proposals that just passed, which are making us more transparent." Proposals 2 and 3, ballot issues … [Read more...] about Michigan’s secretary of state-elect urges discussions on reforms ahead of 2020 election
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What’s next for Beto O’Rourke? Presidential speculation, of course.
By Kevin Diaz Updated 5:49 pm CST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke on the campaign trail in Brownsville. U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke on the campaign trail in Brownsville. Photo: Josie Norris, Staff / San Antonio Express-News Texas Congressman Beto ORourke gives his concession speech during the election night party at Southwest University Park in downtown El Paso on November 6, 2018. >> There were plenty of "firsts" in these midterms. See who made history in the photos that follow... less Texas Congressman Beto ORourke gives his concession speech during the election night party at Southwest University Park in downtown El Paso on November 6, 2018. >> There were plenty of "firsts" in these ... more Photo: PAUL RATJE, Contributor / AFP/Getty Images Photo: … [Read more...] about What’s next for Beto O’Rourke? Presidential speculation, of course.
McConnell doesn’t rule out confirming SCOTUS nominee in presidential election year
In Sunday show appearances on CBS News' "Face the Nation" and Fox News' "Fox News Sunday," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered an explanation of his decision to keep President Obama's Supreme Court nomination of Merrick Garland from being considered by the Senate: "We simply followed the tradition in America, which is if you have a party of a different -- a different Senate of a different party than the president, you don't fill a vacancy created in the presidential year," he told "Fox News Sunday's" Chris Wallace. "That went all the way back to 1888." After Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in February 2016, McConnell said: "The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president." Wallace asked McConnell about his stand: "When you blocked Merrick Garland's nomination from President Obama, you basically said that we don't do this in a … [Read more...] about McConnell doesn’t rule out confirming SCOTUS nominee in presidential election year
President Tom Steyer? San Francisco billionaire surges in 2020 presidential election odds
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Website puts odds of Coach Popovich winning 2020 presidential election at 100/1
By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com Published 11:00 am CDT, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Photo: Ethan Miller /Getty Images Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Head coach Gregg Popovich laughs during a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Head coach Gregg Popovich laughs during a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Ethan Miller /Getty Images Website puts odds of Coach Popovich winning 2020 presidential election at 100/1 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Oddsmakers are getting ready for the 2020 presidential election and Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich is on their lists. At 100/1, albeit, but Oddschecker … [Read more...] about Website puts odds of Coach Popovich winning 2020 presidential election at 100/1