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Nevada and New Hampshire could wind up with hosting primaries on the same day. The DNC is also considering adding 1 state to the early window — like Michigan or Minnesota for regional diversity — to bring the total to 5 primaries before Super Tuesday. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2016, Donald Trump captured a huge swath of these voters by vowing to save blue-collar jobs from being shipped overseas. Biden, who is viewed as the most vocally pro-union president in decades, brought some of those voters back into the fold in 2020. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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The Culinary Union, for example, is the largest Latino/Black/AAPI/immigrant organization in the state — representing tens of thousands of working-class and middle-class workers from airports, convention centers, laundries, restaurants and casinos. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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Beyond racial diversity, advocates say Nevada's strong union influence offers Democrats a chance to fortify a crucial voting bloc — especially at a time when they're eager to rebrand as the party of the working class. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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Nevada is a majority-minority state and the third-most diverse in the country, per the U.S. Census Bureau, with relatively large populations of Latino, Black and AAPI voters. Iowa and New Hampshire, by comparison, are both over 80% white. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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To better position Nevada for coming reforms, Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a law in 2021 changing the state's caucus to a primary and moving its date up to the 1st Tuesday in Feb. 2024. He also expanded voting access by enshrining an opt-out, mail-in ballot system into law. — PolitiTweet.org

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After decades of an unchallenged status quo, Democrats are grappling with the reality that their diverse base isn't properly represented when two small, overwhelmingly white and rural states have outsized influence in picking the party's nominee. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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"We need to do what’s right for us," he argued. "I don’t like that the committee is held hostage by them and I want this committee to make a decision based on the merit." https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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Mo Elleithee, a member of the Rules and Bylaws Committee, called at the start of Friday's meeting for the DNC to break with past norms, regardless of what individual states' laws say about going first. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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Last month, several state Democratic parties hoping to change their primary position made their case directly to the committee with pitches outlining their states' political dynamics and demographics. https://t.co/Cwu6GpgpGN — PolitiTweet.org

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The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee met over the weekend to consider any significant 2024 calendar changes before members take an official vote in early August. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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The Iowa caucuses have been the first overall contest, but don't expect them to remain so, especially after the 2020 debacle. https://t.co/pRPchItiyx — PolitiTweet.org

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It reflects a broader tug-of-war over which voters and policies the party will prioritize in an evolving political landscape. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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They argue it's time for the Democratic National Committee to abandon tradition and refocus on voters of color. But there's fierce competition from New Hampshire Dems, who are wanting to remain their first-in-the-nation primary. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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Nevada Democrats are fighting to have their state vote first in the 2024 election. https://t.co/BTrh1oyjBx — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sarafischer: 🚨 NEW @axios: Americans have tuned out — News engagement has plunged, and in some cases has fallen below pre-pandemic leve… — PolitiTweet.org

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Twitter faces business pressure as Musk deal drama looms https://t.co/9D2Ujn1ltf — PolitiTweet.org

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80% of Donetsk residents have fled eastern Ukrainian region as war enters 139th day, local leader says https://t.co/yDlOdSMlP9 — PolitiTweet.org

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80% of Donetsk residents have fled as Chasiv Yar strike death toll hits 34, local leader says https://t.co/Ng38axHeGb — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sarafischer: We need more positive news stories to help Americans with news avoidance. Good example here from @mikeallen @JimVandeHei:… — PolitiTweet.org

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Fires ravage Portugal as another blistering heat wave scorches Europe https://t.co/Ca0gP0jDwm — PolitiTweet.org

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Video games for kids: A guide for parents looking to introduce children to gaming https://t.co/zJeJXunjgv — PolitiTweet.org

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Countries on the UN Security Council are scrambling to find a compromise after the UN's mandate for humanitarian aid deliveries to more than 4 million people in rebel-held areas of northwest Syria expired on Sunday. https://t.co/y3KKlDo3gJ — PolitiTweet.org

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When Normal America sprung into action in Highland Park https://t.co/ndtOVzV8jH — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alaynatreene: The Jan. 6 select committee will present evidence at its hearing tomorrow that a Trump tweet prompted pro-Trump groups to… — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: A U.S. district court has temporarily blocked a 2021 Arizona law that grants "personhood" rights to fetuses, embryos and fertilized eggs. https://t.co/8KOJRc1ZrU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alexi: NV Dems are making an aggressive final push to have their state cast the first ballot in the ‘24 presidential primary—arguing it… — PolitiTweet.org

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Nevada Democrats are making an aggressive final push to have their majority-minority state cast the first ballot in the 2024 presidential primary — arguing it's time for the DNC to abandon tradition and refocus on voters of color. https://t.co/wYW7wIKpQN — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alexi: WI Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is out with a new campaign ad in which his mother shares her personal story of getting an abortion wh… — PolitiTweet.org

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SCOOP: The Jan. 6 committee will present evidence at its hearing tomorrow that a tweet by Trump prompted pro-Trump groups to change the date they planned to converge on D.C. from after the inauguration to Jan. 6, Axios has learned. https://t.co/nX2AnSCeD5 — PolitiTweet.org