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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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LEADING THE DAY:
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. — Thousands of conservatives filed into the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center at the National Harbor on Thursday for the second day of the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Speakers included Vice President Pence, Sens. Mike LeeMichael (Mike) Shumway LeeSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Senate headed for late night vote amid standoff over lands bill Hillicon Valley: Facebook employees speak up against content decisions | Trump’s social media executive order on weak legal ground | Order divides conservatives MORE (R-Utah), Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (R-Texas), Marsha BlackburnMarsha BlackburnGOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police GOP senators dodge on treatment of White House protesters Five things to know about Trump’s legal power under the Insurrection Act MORE (R-Tenn.), 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), House Minority Whip Steve ScaliseStephen (Steve) Joseph ScaliseThe Hill’s Coronavirus Report: New America’s Anne-Marie Slaughter says countries around world are deciding not to trust US; All eyes on New York as city begins phased reopening Bottom line Clyburn: Cowed GOP ascribes ‘mystical powers’ to Trump MORE (R-La.), White House counselor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad George Conway group contrasts Trump, Eisenhower in battleground states ad Sunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week MORE, and Education Secretary Betsy DeVosElizabeth (Betsy) Dee DeVosDeVos issues rule barring colleges from granting coronavirus relief funds to DACA recipients GOP lawmaker wants probe of UPenn’s Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement Taking the guesswork out of financial aid appeals MORE.
The theme for this year’s conference is “America vs. Socialism,” and the event’s speakers wasted no time painting the Democratic presidential contenders, 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.) in particular, as socialists. Sanders was the only contender mentioned by name by Vice President Pence in his address to the conference.
“It’s truly astonishing to think that the party of Harry Truman and JFK is actually on the verge of nominating an avowed socialist,” Pence told hundreds of supporters packed into a ballroom, referring to Sanders. “Despite what the media loves to tell you, there are no moderates in this Democratic field.”
The strategy of painting Democrats as socialists has not only been employed by Trump’s campaign, but by Republicans looking to win a number of down-ballot races.
“The Democrats are going to get wiped down-ballot,” American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp told me. “I think they’re going to get wiped no matter who they nominate. It’s not about Bernie Sanders because once again they all have the same policies, by and large.”
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FROM THE TRAIL:
Some 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’s closest aides and allies say they’re unsure if they could support Bernie Sanders if he becomes the Democratic nominee, The Hill’s Amie Parnes reports.
Vulnerable Democrats are bracing for Sanders at the ticket, report The Hill’s Mike Lillis and Scott Wong.
A group backing 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.) is sharpening its attacks against Sanders in a sign of growing tension on the progressive left. Read The Hill’s Marty Johnson.
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 is going on the attack against Sanders, warning Democrats that Sanders’s claims that he will bring new voters and young people to the polls are unfounded, reports Marty.
Sanders, though, will have a lot of star power as he seeks to win the all-important California primary on Super Tuesday. Joining him at events in Los Angeles and San Jose: legendary rap group Public Enemy, comedian Sarah Silverman and iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
FROM CONGRESS AND THE STATES:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week endorsed Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and left the door open to supporting other Democrats in the 2020 election, in a shift for the nation’s most influential pro-business lobby. Read The Hill’s Alex Gangitano.
PERSPECTIVES:
Adam Goodman: Wanna beat Sanders? Hope he wins South Carolina
Kevin Walling: Where is Barack Obama?
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Thomas Friedman: Democrats must not nominate Sanders
Jim Naureckas: The corporate media meltdown over Sanders
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POLL WATCH:
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY — SOUTH CAROLINA
Biden: 36 percent
Sanders: 16 percent
Steyer: 15 percent
Warren: 8 percent
Buttigieg: 6 percent
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Klobuchar 4 percent
Gabbard 1 percent
ST. PETE POLLS — FLORIDA
Biden: 34 percent
Bloomberg: 25 percent
Sanders: 13 percent
Buttigieg: 8 percent
Warren: 5 percent
Klobuchar: 4 percent
Steyer: 1 percent
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
There are 2 days until the South Carolina primary and 5 days until Super Tuesday.