Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It's even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. Michigan will have an outsized role come November. This is why Biden's performance in the swing state mattered a great deal during Tuesday's primary where he won every county in the state. <a href="https://twitter.com/mayaaking">Maya King</a> of Politico, <a href="https://twitter.com/rubycramer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Ruby Cramer</a> of BuzzFeed News, and Democratic strategist <a href="https://twitter.com/paynedc">Joel Payne</a> join us to discuss the primary results and what it means for the future of Bernie Sanders' campaign.  Mayor Michael Taylor of Sterling Heights in Macomb County Michigan has voted for Republicans his whole life, but that changed ahead of his state's primary. Although Macomb County supported President Obama twice, it flipped for Trump in 2016. The county has traditionally been a bellwether in elections: whoever wins this blue-collar county wins the state. Mayor Taylor shares why he can no longer support Trump. In the midst of election season, <a href="https://twitter.com/JessicaHuseman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Jessica Huseman</a> of ProPublica's Electionland project analyzes what about the election process has changed since 2016 and how that will affect turnout.   Plus, <a href="https://twitter.com/PoliticsReid">Reid Wilson</a>, national correspondent at The Hill and author of "Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak," joins Politics to discuss the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Check out our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/projects/covid-19-ongoing-coverage-coronavirus-outbreak">here</a>.

Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It's even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. Michigan will have an outsized role come November. This is why Biden's performance in the swing state mattered a great deal during Tuesday's primary where he won every county in the state. Maya King of Politico, Ruby Cramer of BuzzFeed News, and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join us to discuss the primary results and what it means for the future of Bernie Sanders' campaign.  Mayor Michael Taylor of Sterling Heights in Macomb County Michigan has voted for Republicans his whole life, but that changed ahead of his state's primary. Although Macomb County supported President Obama twice, it flipped for Trump in 2016. The county has traditionally been a bellwether in elections: whoever wins this blue-collar county wins the state. Mayor Taylor shares why he can no longer support Trump. In the midst of election season, Jessica Huseman of ProPublica's Electionland project analyzes what about the election process has changed since 2016 and how that will affect turnout.   Plus, Reid Wilson, national correspondent at The Hill and author of "Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak," joins Politics to discuss the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Check out our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak here.

Politics with Amy Walter

The Politics of Coronavirus

Joe Biden, the one-time frontrunner turned underdog is now the frontrunner again. While Bernie Sanders, the one-time underdog turned frontrunner, is once again in the fight for his political survival. We hear from various constituencies across the Democratic spectrum about how they're feeling now that the race has narrowed. Our voices include <a href="https://twitter.com/aimeeallison">Aimee Allison</a>, founder of She the People, <a href="https://twitter.com/Domingotexas">Domingo Garcia</a>, national president of LULAC, <a href="https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson">Lanae Erickson</a>, senior vice president at Third Way, and <a href="https://twitter.com/_arajh?lang=en">Aracely Jimenez</a>, deputy communications director of Sunrise Movement.  While the attention has been on the fight happening on the Democratic side, President Trump certainly hasn't been sitting on the sidelines. Politico's <a href="https://twitter.com/politicoalex">Alex Isenstadt</a> discusses Trump's reelection strategy. Also on the show, a look at the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak with <a href="https://twitter.com/yabutaleb7">Yasmeen Abutaleb</a>, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post. Plus, a conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/jgeltzer">Joshua Geltzer</a> of Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection about the lost words of the 14th Amendment and what they could mean for voting rights in this country.

Joe Biden, the one-time frontrunner turned underdog is now the frontrunner again. While Bernie Sanders, the one-time underdog turned frontrunner, is once again in the fight for his political survival. We hear from various constituencies across the Democratic spectrum about how they're feeling now that the race has narrowed. Our voices include Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, Domingo Garcia, national president of LULAC, Lanae Erickson, senior vice president at Third Way, and Aracely Jimenez, deputy communications director of Sunrise Movement.  While the attention has been on the fight happening on the Democratic side, President Trump certainly hasn't been sitting on the sidelines. Politico's Alex Isenstadt discusses Trump's reelection strategy. Also on the show, a look at the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak with Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post. Plus, a conversation with Joshua Geltzer of Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection about the lost words of the 14th Amendment and what they could mean for voting rights in this country.   

Super Tuesday and Beyond

For the last few weeks, Joe Biden has been counting on South Carolina to save his campaign. And, last night, Palmetto state voters did just that.  Biden took almost 50 percent of the vote in the state, besting 2nd place finisher Bernie Sanders by almost 30 points. His win was built on the strength of support among African American voters, he took almost two-thirds of the black vote. But can Biden’s momentum from South Carolina translate into wins in the 14 states that hold elections on Tuesday? Amy Walter talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/paynedc">Joel Payne</a>, a Democratic strategist, <a href="https://twitter.com/daveweigel">Dave Weigel</a>, national reporter covering politics for The Washington Post, and <a href="https://twitter.com/jslovegrove">Jamie Lovegrove</a>, political reporter at The Post and Courier.

For the last few weeks, Joe Biden has been counting on South Carolina to save his campaign. And, last night, Palmetto state voters did just that.  Biden took almost 50 percent of the vote in the state, besting 2nd place finisher Bernie Sanders by almost 30 points. His win was built on the strength of support among African American voters, he took almost two-thirds of the black vote. But can Biden’s momentum from South Carolina translate into wins in the 14 states that hold elections on Tuesday? Amy Walter talks with Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, Dave Weigel, national reporter covering politics for The Washington Post, and Jamie Lovegrove, political reporter at The Post and Courier. 

EXTRA: Biden Wins South Carolina

On Saturday, primary voters in South Carolina will decide which nominee has earned their votes. While Vice President Joe Biden is polling ahead of his rivals in the state, his lackluster performance in Iowa and New Hampshire has called into question his electability. Just a few days later, national attention will shift toward the 14 states casting ballots on Super Tuesday. <a href="https://twitter.com/darrensands?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Darren Sands</a> of BuzzFeed News, <a href="https://twitter.com/ClareMalone">Clare Malone</a> of FiveThirtyEight, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP">Meg Kinnard</a> of AP join Politics to discuss. Voters in Texas will choose their candidate on Super Tuesday. <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasTribAbby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Abby Livingston</a> of The Texas Tribune weighs in on how some Democrats are feeling about the likelihood of Bernie Sanders as the nominee.  Plus, <a href="https://twitter.com/nakashimae?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Ellen Nakashima</a> of The Washington Post provides analysis regarding reports of Russian interference in the 2020 election process. Finally, a look at the impact of coronavirus on global markets with Reuters' <a href="https://twitter.com/HeathaT">Heather Timmons</a>.

On Saturday, primary voters in South Carolina will decide which nominee has earned their votes. While Vice President Joe Biden is polling ahead of his rivals in the state, his lackluster performance in Iowa and New Hampshire has called into question his electability. Just a few days later, national attention will shift toward the 14 states casting ballots on Super Tuesday. Darren Sands of BuzzFeed News, Clare Malone of FiveThirtyEight, and Meg Kinnard of AP join Politics to discuss. Voters in Texas will choose their candidate on Super Tuesday. Abby Livingston of The Texas Tribune weighs in on how some Democrats are feeling about the likelihood of Bernie Sanders as the nominee.  Plus, Ellen Nakashima of The Washington Post provides analysis regarding reports of Russian interference in the 2020 election process. Finally, a look at the impact of coronavirus on global markets with Reuters' Heather Timmons. 

The Final Early State

The Nevada caucuses were held on Saturday. Senator Bernie Sanders easily claimed victory, proving he can build a broad coalition of voters.  Host Amy Walter discusses the results of the Silver State with <a href="https://twitter.com/paynedc">Joel Payne</a>, a Democratic strategist; <a href="https://twitter.com/taragolshan">Tara Golshan</a>, 2020 reporter at HuffPost Politics; and <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachMontellaro">Zach Montellaro</a>, campaign reporter for Politico.

The Nevada caucuses were held on Saturday. Senator Bernie Sanders easily claimed victory, proving he can build a broad coalition of voters.  Host Amy Walter discusses the results of the Silver State with Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist; Tara Golshan, 2020 reporter at HuffPost Politics; and Zach Montellaro, campaign reporter for Politico. 

Nevada Goes for Bernie

The Nevada caucuses were held on Saturday. Senator Bernie Sanders easily claimed victory, proving he can build a broad coalition of voters.  Host Amy Walter discusses the results of the Silver State with <a href="https://twitter.com/paynedc">Joel Payne</a>, a Democratic strategist; <a href="https://twitter.com/taragolshan">Tara Golshan</a>, 2020 reporter at HuffPost Politics; and <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachMontellaro">Zach Montellaro</a>, campaign reporter for Politico.

The Nevada caucuses were held on Saturday. Senator Bernie Sanders easily claimed victory, proving he can build a broad coalition of voters.  Host Amy Walter discusses the results of the Silver State with Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist; Tara Golshan, 2020 reporter at HuffPost Politics; and Zach Montellaro, campaign reporter for Politico. 

Extra: Nevada Goes for Bernie

Democratic strategist <a href="https://twitter.com/paynedc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Joel Payne</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mayaaking">Maya King</a> from Politico, and Jon Ralston from <a href="https://twitter.com/RalstonReports">The Nevada Independent</a> join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss Saturday's caucus in Nevada and how candidates fared this week.  On Wednesday, Michael Bloomberg joined his rivals in Nevada for his first debate as a presidential candidate. The former mayor has positioned himself as a moderate businessman alternative to President Donald Trump. While he's spent millions on highly-produced advertisements, his debate performance has caused some to question whether the appeal from his ads translates into a candidate that could beat President Trump. <a href="https://twitter.com/RosieGray?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Rosie Gray</a> from BuzzFeed News shares some insights from the campaign trail.  On Super Tuesday, California's 415 Democratic delegates will be up for grabs. But as of writing, more than one million voters have already submitted their ballots. <a href="https://twitter.com/paulmitche11?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Paul Mitchell</a> of Political Data Inc. shares how campaigns are trying to sway voters ahead of March 3rd.  Also, a look at the role Latino voters will play in the Democratic primary and beyond. We hear from <a href="https://twitter.com/RepSylviaGarcia?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia</a> of Texas, <a href="https://twitter.com/mhugolopez?lang=en">Mark Hugo Lopez</a> from the Pew Research Center, and <a href="https://twitter.com/SNunoPerez">Dr. Stephen Nuño-Perez</a> from Latino Decisions.

Democratic strategist Joel Payne, Maya King from Politico, and Jon Ralston from The Nevada Independent join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss Saturday's caucus in Nevada and how candidates fared this week.  On Wednesday, Michael Bloomberg joined his rivals in Nevada for his first debate as a presidential candidate. The former mayor has positioned himself as a moderate businessman alternative to President Donald Trump. While he's spent millions on highly-produced advertisements, his debate performance has caused some to question whether the appeal from his ads translates into a candidate that could beat President Trump. Rosie Gray from BuzzFeed News shares some insights from the campaign trail.  On Super Tuesday, California's 415 Democratic delegates will be up for grabs. But as of writing, more than one million voters have already submitted their ballots. Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc. shares how campaigns are trying to sway voters ahead of March 3rd.  Also, a look at the role Latino voters will play in the Democratic primary and beyond. We hear from Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of Texas, Mark Hugo Lopez from the Pew Research Center, and Dr. Stephen Nuño-Perez from Latino Decisions. 

The Nevada Caucus and Beyond

<a href="https://twitter.com/awprokop?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Andrew Prokop</a> of Vox, <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHSays?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Adam Harris</a> of The Atlantic, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pbump?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Philip Bump</a> of The Washington Post join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss the results from New Hampshire, Senator Bernie Sander's perceived lead, and Attorney General William Barr's handling of sentencing recommendations for Roger J. Stone. Also, The Democratic Party of Nevada is trying to avoid the tech issues that disrupted the final result of the Iowa caucuses. Rebecca Katz of New Deal Strategies and Megan Messerly of The Nevada Independent weigh in on the process and how candidates are making their case to voters in the final days before the caucuses.  Finally, <a href="https://twitter.com/mayaaking">Maya King</a> of Politico and <a href="https://twitter.com/emarvelous">Errin Haines</a> of <a href="https://www.19thnews.org/">The 19th*</a> join Amy Walter to discuss how presidential hopefuls are modifying their messages to court black voters.

Andrew Prokop of Vox, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, and Philip Bump of The Washington Post join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss the results from New Hampshire, Senator Bernie Sander's perceived lead, and Attorney General William Barr's handling of sentencing recommendations for Roger J. Stone. Also, The Democratic Party of Nevada is trying to avoid the tech issues that disrupted the final result of the Iowa caucuses. Rebecca Katz of New Deal Strategies and Megan Messerly of The Nevada Independent weigh in on the process and how candidates are making their case to voters in the final days before the caucuses.  Finally, Maya King of Politico and Errin Haines of The 19th* join Amy Walter to discuss how presidential hopefuls are modifying their messages to court black voters. 

Black Voters and the Democratic Primary

<div class="c-message_kit__gutter"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter__right" data-qa="message_content"> <div class="c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text"> <div class="c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text"> <div class="p-block_kit_renderer" data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div class="p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first"> <div class="p-rich_text_block" dir="auto"> <div class="p-rich_text_section">On Tuesday, voters in New Hampshire will cast their votes in the first primary contest of the 2020 election. Typically, the candidate who emerged as the winner in Iowa would slingshot to New Hampshire where the momentum picks up or gets checked, but a delay in the final tally has muddled the outlook.</div> <div class="p-rich_text_section"></div> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><a href="https://twitter.com/PriscillaWT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Priscilla Thompson</a>, 2020 campaign embed with NBC and <a href="https://twitter.com/joshrogersNHPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Josh Rogers</a>, Politics Reporter at New Hampshire Public Radio join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, <a href="https://twitter.com/amylkennedy?lang=en">Amy Kennedy</a>, weighed in on how The Party plans on engaging the state's contingent of Democratic voters. <a href="https://twitter.com/Graniteprof?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Dante Scala</a>, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire explains the impact the Iowa caucuses have on voters on Tuesday.  <a href="https://twitter.com/daveweigel">David Weigel</a> of The Washington Post weighs in on the State of the Union Address and the Senate's vote to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment.

 On Tuesday, voters in New Hampshire will cast their votes in the first primary contest of the 2020 election. Typically, the candidate who emerged as the winner in Iowa would slingshot to New Hampshire where the momentum picks up or gets checked, but a delay in the final tally has muddled the outlook. Priscilla Thompson, 2020 campaign embed with NBC and Josh Rogers, Politics Reporter at New Hampshire Public Radio join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss.  Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, Amy Kennedy, weighed in on how The Party plans on engaging the state's contingent of Democratic voters. Dante Scala, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire explains the impact the Iowa caucuses have on voters on Tuesday.  David Weigel of The Washington Post weighs in on the State of the Union Address and the Senate's vote to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment. 

Politics with Amy Walter: Behind the New Hampshire Primary

In the second installment of Politics with Amy Walter from Iowa, we contextualize the caucuses set to take place on Monday. Democratic Strategist <a href="https://twitter.com/MattPaulIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Matt Paul</a> fills us in on why many voters are undecided until the last minute and what it will take to convince them to get behind a candidate. Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party <a href="https://twitter.com/troymprice?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">T</a><a href="https://twitter.com/troymprice?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">roy Price</a> and Iowa Public Radio's politics reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/Clay_Masters">Clay Masters</a> explain how the caucus process has changed since 2016. Iowa State University student Megan Johansen explains why she's supporting Pete Buttigieg.  Also, <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterMAmbler?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Peter Ambler</a>, the executive director of Giffords explains how the national conversation surrounding gun control has shifted, even in the suburbs.  ICYMI: Check out the first installment from Iowa <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/episodes/politics-amy-walter-view-iowa">here</a>.

In the second installment of Politics with Amy Walter from Iowa, we contextualize the caucuses set to take place on Monday. Democratic Strategist Matt Paul fills us in on why many voters are undecided until the last minute and what it will take to convince them to get behind a candidate. Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Troy Price and Iowa Public Radio's politics reporter Clay Masters explain how the caucus process has changed since 2016. Iowa State University student Megan Johansen explains why she's supporting Pete Buttigieg.  Also, Peter Ambler, the executive director of Giffords explains how the national conversation surrounding gun control has shifted, even in the suburbs.  ICYMI: Check out the first installment from Iowa here.    

Caucus Time

This week, Politics with Amy Walter took a trip to Iowa to get a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of the upcoming caucuses. We asked politicians, economists, pollsters, and caucusgoers about what issues are important to them and which candidate could deliver the White House to Democrats. The issues of foremost concern included race, healthcare, labor protections, hyper-polarization, climate change, and defeating President Trump.  <a href="https://twitter.com/jaselzer?lang=en">J. Ann Selzer</a>, whose poll is considered the “gold standard”, walks us through her latest data set and what to make of this incredibly close race.  From Waterloo, we heard from <a href="https://twitter.com/QuentinHart?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Mayor Quentin Hart</a>, who has endorsed former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and <a href="https://twitter.com/docftw33?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Pastor Frantz Whitfield</a>, a supporter of Vice President Joe Biden, about the calculus behind their endorsements. <a href="https://twitter.com/daswenson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Dave Swenson</a>, an economist at Iowa State University, explained the economy of the state which holds an outsized influence on the rest of the primary season.

This week, Politics with Amy Walter took a trip to Iowa to get a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of the upcoming caucuses. We asked politicians, economists, pollsters, and caucusgoers about what issues are important to them and which candidate could deliver the White House to Democrats. The issues of foremost concern included race, healthcare, labor protections, hyper-polarization, climate change, and defeating President Trump.  J. Ann Selzer, whose poll is considered the “gold standard”, walks us through her latest data set and what to make of this incredibly close race.  From Waterloo, we heard from Mayor Quentin Hart, who has endorsed former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Pastor Frantz Whitfield, a supporter of Vice President Joe Biden, about the calculus behind their endorsements. Dave Swenson, an economist at Iowa State University, explained the economy of the state which holds an outsized influence on the rest of the primary season.    

The View from Iowa

With caucus and primary season around the corner, it’s only a matter of time until candidates shift gears and begin expanding their campaigns in battleground states. Come November, voters in states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin will play a critical role in determining what party will take the White House. Although Pennsylvania handed President Obama victories in 2008 and 2012, voters decided to take a chance on President Trump in 2016, awarding him 20 electoral votes. This week, Politics with Amy Walter traveled to Pennsylvania to hear from politicians in the state about the lessons learned from 2016 and what’s at stake in 2020. <a href="https://twitter.com/CongBoyle">Congressman Brendan Boyle</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RepDwightEvans">Congressman Dwight Evans</a>, and Philadelphia <a href="https://twitter.com/kendraforphilly?lang=en">Councilmember Kendra Brooks</a> sat down with Amy Walter.  Plus, Jerome Dillard, the State Director for <a href="http://wisdomwisconsin.org/expo-ex-prisoners-organizing/">Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing</a> (EXPO), highlights the implications of failing to engage disenfranchised voters. Also, the New York Times’ <a href="https://twitter.com/sangerkatz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Margot Sanger-Katz</a> explains the Republican-led lawsuit that attempts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and what that means for the 20 million Americans that would lose coverage.  Finally, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevemistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Steve Mistler</a>, Chief Political Correspondent of Maine Public Radio, weighs in on Senator Susan Collins’ legacy and how it might change in light of the ongoing impeachment trial.

With caucus and primary season around the corner, it’s only a matter of time until candidates shift gears and begin expanding their campaigns in battleground states. Come November, voters in states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin will play a critical role in determining what party will take the White House. Although Pennsylvania handed President Obama victories in 2008 and 2012, voters decided to take a chance on President Trump in 2016, awarding him 20 electoral votes. This week, Politics with Amy Walter traveled to Pennsylvania to hear from politicians in the state about the lessons learned from 2016 and what’s at stake in 2020. Congressman Brendan Boyle, Congressman Dwight Evans, and Philadelphia Councilmember Kendra Brooks sat down with Amy Walter.  Plus, Jerome Dillard, the State Director for Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO), highlights the implications of failing to engage disenfranchised voters. Also, the New York Times’ Margot Sanger-Katz explains the Republican-led lawsuit that attempts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and what that means for the 20 million Americans that would lose coverage.  Finally, Steve Mistler, Chief Political Correspondent of Maine Public Radio, weighs in on Senator Susan Collins’ legacy and how it might change in light of the ongoing impeachment trial.

A Look at Pennsylvania and 2020's Battleground States

Tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google have redefined the way both Republicans and Democrats approach digital campaign outreach and fundraising. However, calls to regulate social media platforms grew louder after evidence surfaced that nefarious actors attempted to use social media to influence the last US presidential election.   While Twitter recently announced that it would no longer run political advertisements, Facebook has moved in the opposite direction. Earlier this week, Facebook announced that it would continue to allow political advertisements on the platform, even ads containing false information.  <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickRuffini">Patrick Ruffini</a>, co-founder of Echelon Insights and <a href="https://twitter.com/taraemcg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">T</a><a href="https://twitter.com/taraemcg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">ara McGowan</a>, CEO and founder of Acronym, join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss what both parties have learned since 2016 about using social media platforms to target voters for fundraising.

Tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google have redefined the way both Republicans and Democrats approach digital campaign outreach and fundraising. However, calls to regulate social media platforms grew louder after evidence surfaced that nefarious actors attempted to use social media to influence the last US presidential election.   While Twitter recently announced that it would no longer run political advertisements, Facebook has moved in the opposite direction. Earlier this week, Facebook announced that it would continue to allow political advertisements on the platform, even ads containing false information.  Patrick Ruffini, co-founder of Echelon Insights and Tara McGowan, CEO and founder of Acronym, join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss what both parties have learned since 2016 about using social media platforms to target voters for fundraising.

How are Republicans and Democrats Approaching Campaigning on Facebook in 2020?

Against the background of impeachment, heightened tensions with Iran, and the Iowa Caucuses, <a href="https://twitter.com/AsteadWesley?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Astead Herndon</a> of The New York Times and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClareMalone">Clare Malone</a> of FiveThirtyEight join Politics with Amy Walter to provide an update on the state of the Democratic Primary. Plus, <a href="https://tcf.org/experts/thanassis-cambanis/?session=1">Thanassis Cambanis</a> of the Century Foundation analyzes the future of the US-Iran relationship in light of the assassination of Major General Qassim Soleimani and <a href="https://twitter.com/andclev">Andrew Clevenger</a> of CQ Roll Call provides context about the War Powers Resolution.

Against the background of impeachment, heightened tensions with Iran, and the Iowa Caucuses, Astead Herndon of The New York Times and Clare Malone of FiveThirtyEight join Politics with Amy Walter to provide an update on the state of the Democratic Primary. Plus, Thanassis Cambanis of the Century Foundation analyzes the future of the US-Iran relationship in light of the assassination of Major General Qassim Soleimani and Andrew Clevenger of CQ Roll Call provides context about the War Powers Resolution.    

Iran, Impeachment, and Iowa

On Thursday, presidential candidates seeking the Democratic nomination gathered in Los Angeles for the sixth debate. <a href="https://twitter.com/mayaaking">Maya King</a> of Politico and <a href="https://twitter.com/Robillard">Kevin Robillard</a> of HuffPost join Politics with Amy Walter with analysis of the state of the Democratic primary field. Also, <a href="https://twitter.com/ToluseO?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Toluse Olorunnipa</a> of The Washington Post recaps President Trump's time in office as we head into 2020 and <a href="https://twitter.com/jesseapaul?lang=en">Jesse Paul</a> of the Colorado Sun weighs in on how vulnerable Republicans in the Senate are thinking about 2020.  Plus, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMurphyCT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Nader Hashemi</a> of the Center for Middle East Studies and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMurphyCT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Senator Chris Murphy</a> provide context regarding the past and present of the United State's relationship with Saudi Arabia.  Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe for free to our podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway/id363143310?mt=2">via iTunes</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/The-Takeaway-p150731/" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-takeaway" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go. Want to comment on this story? Share your thoughts on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thetakeaway" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTakeaway">Twitter</a>.

On Thursday, presidential candidates seeking the Democratic nomination gathered in Los Angeles for the sixth debate. Maya King of Politico and Kevin Robillard of HuffPost join Politics with Amy Walter with analysis of the state of the Democratic primary field. Also, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post recaps President Trump's time in office as we head into 2020 and Jesse Paul of the Colorado Sun weighs in on how vulnerable Republicans in the Senate are thinking about 2020.  Plus, Nader Hashemi of the Center for Middle East Studies and Senator Chris Murphy provide context regarding the past and present of the United State's relationship with Saudi Arabia.  Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe for free to our podcast via iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go. Want to comment on this story? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page or Twitter.

What's next for Trump and Saudi Arabia?

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