This archive report was first published on 26 October 2019.
Week in Review: 2020 Presidential Race ¶
As the 2020 presidential campaign enters its final stretch, Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio ended his bid for the Democratic nomination on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Mr. Ryan's campaign, which began in April, failed to gain momentum and ultimately fell short of its goal. In a statement, he expressed pride in his campaign's efforts to 'give voice to the forgotten people of our country.'
Meanwhile, the former housing secretary Julián Castro is facing a deadline to raise $800,000 by October 31, 2019, or risk ending his campaign. Mr. Castro's campaign has emphasized the importance of qualifying for the next debate, citing the need to share his vision with the American people.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has successfully employed a similar strategy in the past, raising $1.7 million in the last 10 days of September after announcing that he would drop out of the race otherwise.
On Thursday, October 24, 2019, Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s campaign dropped its opposition to receiving assistance from super PACs, a move that has been met with criticism from some of his rivals.
Four polls released this week presented a muddled picture of the Democratic primary, with starkly different results in some cases. A CNN survey showed Mr. Biden with a commanding lead, while a Quinnipiac University poll had Ms. Warren seven points ahead.
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has qualified for the next debate, making her the ninth candidate to do so. The Democratic National Committee has also released new qualification criteria for the sixth debate, which will be held on December 19, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii announced on Friday, October 25, 2019, that she would not seek re-election to Congress, fueling speculation about her plans for the future.
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has introduced a plan to legalize marijuana, which would also expunge many criminal records and provide money for communities affected by the war on drugs.
Finally, an all-female group of journalists will moderate the Democratic primary debate next month, including Rachel Maddow, Andrea Mitchell, Ashley Parker, and Kristen Welker.
