TIMELINE: 2016 on

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This is one of the better timelines I've seen as of late. Keep up the good work. How far are you planning to go in time with it?

Probably election night 2032.

I appreciate all the feedback, I really do!


January 5, 2018 - Mass. could feature race between Senator Elizabeth Warren, Tagg Romney

BOSTON, MA - Both the white house and GOP leaders in the U.S. Senate urged Tagg Romney, a businessman and the son of Treasury Secretary Mitt Romney, to challenge Elizabeth Warren for her U.S. Senate seat in 2018. Tagg joined a field of five other republicans seeking to challenge Warren. While Tagg says education and job creation are top issues, Senator Warren says that her goal will be to maintain a check on the Christie administration. Warren says she'll fight President Christie on education, the minimum wage, judicial appointments, and energy policy. Polling indicates that while Romney is the GOP front-runner, he'd lose to Warren by 12 percent if the election were held now.

January 22, 2018 - Christie outlines budget which would reduce federal spending by 12.5%

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie outlined a federal budget which would, for the first time in recent memory, cut federal spending. Christie proposed an across the board 7% cut in federal spending for every department of government excluding defense and veterans care. "The reality is, we now have $22 trillion in debt. If we spend the same as last year, we'll have a budget deficit of $1.4 trillion. If we do as I propose, we'll get that $1.4 trillion down to under $300 billion. In March, I plan on coming back to congress and proposing a plan to reduce our debt to $10 trillion by 2029 - that's where it was in 2009" the President stated.

January 23, 2018 - Durbin: Democrats see Christie budget as "unacceptable"
WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin declared that President Chris Christie's budget proposal was "unacceptable" to senate and house democrats. "I speak for both the democrats in the senate and the house when I say this budget is unacceptable. By slashing federal spending by 12.5% across the board, the President is planning on automatically cutting food stamps, medicare to seniors, school lunches for poor kids, and funding for women's health care."

Christie responds to Durbin
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie responded to criticism of his budget plan by Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin. "If Senator Durbin hadn't voted to increase spending by literally trillions of dollars, we wouldn't have to clean up his mess. The fact of the matter is, yes, some services will be cut. We will be cutting $62.5 billion from medicare. 100% of that will be cut from seniors who made more than $95,000 at the time they began accepting medicare benefits. Poor seniors will not see their benefits cut by one penny. We are not cutting a penny from school lunch programs, we are only cutting departments, not programs. So, Senator Durbin is misleading the American public, but I guess he hasn't read my budget and therefore doesn't know any better" Christie stated.

Feb. 4, 2018 - Christie budget passes, is signed into law
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie's budget passed both houses of congress, with 9 democrats joining the 47 republicans in supporting the budget to help it pass 56-44. In the house, 20 democrats joined all 240 republicans in passing the budget, it passed 260-175. The budget slashed federal spending by 12.5% by cutting from all federal agencies with the exceptions of department of defense, veterans affairs, and education.

Feb. 7, 2018 - Beck to challenge Menendez in NJ

ASBURY PARK, NJ - State Senator Jennifer Beck declared she would challenge Senator Robert Menendez in the 2018 U.S. Senate election. "In Washington, I'll make sure we balance our budget, reduce taxes on working people, and fight to reduce fraud and waste in federal programs" Beck said at her kickoff rally. Beck joined a field of candidates which also includes fellow State Senator Diane Allen, Former Atlantic City Councilman Seth Grossman, and Jets Owner Woody Johnson.

March 1, 2018 - Christie proposes entitlement reforms, deficit reduction
WASHINGTON, DC - After working with House Speaker Marsha Blackburn for weeks, President Christie proposed a plan which he said would reduce the national debt from $22 trillion to $10.2 trillion by 2029. The plan called first for entitlement reform. The social security retirement age would be raised to 70, growth on incomes above $110,000 would be cut by 33%, an opt-out option would be available. Medicare growth would be slowed, and those with incomes above $125,000 or who retired with such an income would see their premiums increase by 10%. Medicare would become a voucher program. Medicaid would be returned back to states, with federal funding - which would save taxpayers $80 billion per year in compliance costs. Christie also announced he would reduce the size of the federal workforce by 25% by 2021, reduce farm subsidies to 2015 levels, and pass another across the board spending cut - this time 6.5%, in order to reduce the debt.

March 10, 2018 - Christie wins debt battle
WASHINGTON, DC - After nine days of negotiations between both parties, President Chris Christie got most of what he wanted in trying to reduce the national debt. After working with Speaker Marsha Blackburn, House Miniority Leader Chris Van Hollen, Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, the two parties came to an agreement. They agreed to pass Christie's reform to social security, his proposal for medicaid, and the 6.5% across the board budget cut for FY2019 - though they also said the federal workforce cut would take place over 4 years as opposed to 3, and medicare premiums on people with incomes over $125,000 would increase by 18% to avoid vouchering the program. Christie also agreed to reducing subsidies to big oil by a third to reduce the national debt. New projections showed the national debt would be reduced from $22 trillion to $10 trillion by 2030 as opposed to 2029. The bill passed the U.S. Senate 72-28, with 27 democrats and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky opposing the plan. In the house, the proposal passed 390-45 with 40 house democrats and 5 republicans opposing.

April 4, 2018 - Giuliani: Iran guilty of more war crimes

WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of State Rudy Giuliani stated that Iran was guilty of war crimes involving POWs. "In violation of the Geneva Conventions, Iran has abused more than 40 prisoners of war over the past 12 years. Most of these prisoners were Iraqi, though some came from European hikers - and we have intelligence to suggest than 7 were Americans" Giuliani stated. "All 7 of the Americans were returned to us, and this is a five year long investigation which has been kept secret, until now. The world can not turn a blind eye to violations of human rights" Giuliani added.

April 22, 2018 - Christie addresses nation on Iranian prisoner abuse

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie announced that he would push to have a special commission to examine U.S. foreign policy towards Iran in light of information announced by Secretary of State Rudy Giuliani about Iranian prisoner abuse. The commission, chaired by Former Senator Joe Lieberman and Former Secretary of State Condi Rice, would examine the future of U.S.-Iranian relationship.

May 1, 2018 - Rep. Jim Jordan announces U.S. Senate Bid

LEBANON, OH - Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio announced his intention to challenge Incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown in the 2018 election. "I'm running for U.S. Senate because Ohio needs a senator who believes in common sense, not one who votes with his party 98% of the time like Sherrod Brown" Jordan stated.

May 19, 2018 - Ford announces U.S. Senate run

NASHVILLE, TN - Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr., who lost a U.S. Senate race to Bob Corker in 2006, announced he would challenge Corker in 2018. "I want to emphasize that I'm running as a Christie Democrat. I agree with the President's policies on education, fiscal discipline, and even his foreign policy. I think the democratic party needs to stand with him on these issues. What separates me from the republicans is that I believe that we should raise the minimum wage, fight for women's health care, and cut taxes on the middle class as opposed to just millionaires" Ford stated.

June 1, 2018 - Christie announces new Iranian sactions
WASHINGTON, DC - After learning that Iran abused prisoners and was still enriching uranium, President Chris Christie announced he would seek a U.N. resolution sanctioning Iran until they allowed inspectors into the country to learn the truth about prisoner abuse, and about Iran's nuclear program. The step was the most aggressive step a U.S. President took.

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Things can't be going well for Democrats if some are running as "Christie Democrats."

Keep it up!

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Thank You all for your kind words!

June 7, 2018 - Primaries held in several states

Primaries for congress, the U.S. Senate and Governor were held in several states. One key race, in President Christie's home state of New Jersey, will feature a race between Senator Robert Menendez, who ran unopposed in a democratic primary, against State Senator Jennifer Beck, a republican who fought off a primary challenge from Jets Owner Woody Johnson, State Senator Diane Allen, and tea party candidate Seth Grossman, defeating Johnson 41% to 26%, with Allen at 20% and Grossman at 10%. In Tennessee, Senator Bob Corker will face off against Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr, who easily won a democratic primary. Businessman Tagg Romney won a republican primary in Massachusetts to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren. In Indiana, Former Governor Mitch Daniels easily won a GOP primary to face Incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly. In Virginia, Senator Mark Warner faces Reverend E.W. Jackson in his re-election bid. In the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Orin Hatch in Utah, Former Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. (R) and Assemblywoman Jen Seelig (D) each won their party's primaries. In the race to replace retiring Senator Bill Nelson in Florida, Former Congressman Kendrick Meek (D) defeated two democratic opponents, where as Congressman Tom Rooney (R) defeated Former Governor Rick Scott 54%-45% to win the nomination of his party for U.S. Senate. Republicans in Florida nominated Congressman Vern Buchanan for Governor against popular incumbent Charlie Crist. In the race to challenge Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York, Republican Ed Cox easily won a primary. Governor Andrew Cuomo, the 2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee, will face Former Lt. Governor Mary Donohue in his bid for a third term as Governor. In Missouri, Former Governor Matt Blunt defeated Congresswoman Ann Wagner 60%-38% to challenge Senator Claire McCaskill. In Montana, Congressman Steve Daines ran unopposed in a primary to challenge Democrat Jon Tester. In Nevada, Rory Reid won a democratic primary to run against Senator Dean Heller. In Ohio, Congressman Jim Jordan will face Senator Sherrod Brown. Former Congressman Chet Edwards defeated Former Houston Mayor Bill White 61%-36% to challenge Senator Ted Cruz. In Wisconsin, Congressman Sean Duffy ran unopposed in a primary to challenge Incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin.

June 22, 2018 - UN approves Christie's request

NEW YORK, NY - The United Nations approved President Christie's request to sanction Iran until they allowed inspectors into the country to discover the truth about their nuclear program and prisoner abuse.

July 1, 2018 - Christie: repeal Obamacare mandate

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie called on congress to repeal the mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Christie said it was time to "scrap the failed health care law passed in 2010, and to replace it with a market based plan." Democrats in congress resisted the President's call.

July 28, 2018 - Wolfowitz: U.S. should not rule out military force against Iranian nuclear facilities

WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz told the press that "The United States should not rule out a military option towards Iranian nuclear facilities since they've been resisting international cooperation, even with sanctions, for over a decade."

August 27, 2018 - Christie to spend 4 days campaigning for GOP candidates

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie will spend 4 days campaigning for GOP candidates in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.

September 2, 2018 - GOP, DEM heavyweights to campaign for candidates

WASHINGTON, DC - The RNC and DNC both announced that several party heavyweights would campaign for candidates across the nation. On the republican side, Senate Minority Leader Pat Toomey has planned visits to his home state of Pennsylvania, as well as Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida, and Nevada. House Speaker Marsha Blackburn plans to spend time in her home state of Tennessee, as well as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, California, and Oregon. Senator Marco Rubio plans to spend time in his home state of Florida, as well as in Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin plans on spending time in his home state of Illinois, as well as Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts announced plans to visit Michigan, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, as well as campaigning for candidates in his home state. Governor Charlie Crist of Florida, despite seeking re-election, will also spend time in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and New York. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey plans on spending time in his home state, as well as California, Nevada, Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.


October 1, 2018 - Christie signs Rubio/Manchin farm bill into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie signed into law a bill written by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) which would continue to fund the farm income stabilization program, plus partially subsidize farmer's losses. The bill will cost $75 billion in FY2019, less than the $79 billion Washington sent to farmers in FY2018.

November 4, 2018 - Republicans see net gain of 3 U.S. Senate seats, win 12 house seats


Key Race Results:

New Jersey U.S. Senate  - GOP pickup
Jennifer Beck (R) 51%
Robert Menendez (D) 48%

Tennessee U.S. Senate - DEM pickup
Harold Ford Jr. (D) 49.2%
Bob Corker (R) 49%

Massachusetts U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Elizabeth Warren (D) 55%
Tagg Romney (R) 44%

Massachusetts Governor - DEM hold
Martha Coakley (D) 53%
Karyn Polito (R) 45%

Indiana U.S. Senate - GOP pickup
Mitch Daniels (R) 57%
Joe Donnelly (D) 42%

Virginia U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Mark Warner (D) 79%
E.W. Jackson (R) 20%

Utah U.S. Senate - GOP hold
Jon Huntsman Jr. (R) 66%
Jen Seeling (D) 33%

Florida U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Kendrick Meek (D) 50%
Tom Rooney (R) 49%

Florida Gubernatorial Race - DEM hold
Charlie Crist (D) 55%
Vern Buchanan (R) 44%

New York U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Kristen Gillibrand (D) 61%
Rob Astorino (R) 38%

New York Gubernatorial Race - DEM hold
Andrew Cuomo (D) 59%
Mary Donohue (D) 40%

Missouri U.S. Senate - GOP pickup
Matt Blunt (R) 52%
Claire McCaskill (D) 47%

Montana U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Jon Tester (D) 54%
Steve Daines (R) 44%

Nevada U.S. Senate - GOP hold
Dean Heller (R) 51%
Rory Reid (D) 48%

Ohio U.S. Senate - GOP pickup
Jim Jordan (R) 53%
Debbie Phillips (D) 45%

Ohio Gubernatorial - DEM pickup
Sherrod Brown (D) 52%
John Boehner (R) 47%

Texas U.S. Senate - GOP hold
Ted Cruz (R) 55%
Chet Edwards (D) 44%

Texas Gubernatorial - GOP hold
George P. Bush (R) 62%
Wendy Davis (D) 37%

Wisconsin U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Tammy Baldwin (D) 55%
Sean Duffy (R) 44%

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Bob Casey (D) 59%
Tom Corbett (R) 40%

November 23, 2018 - Durbin calls for Christie to sign gun control measures into law

WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin called on President Christie to sign into law a series of gun control measures the democratic majority proposed. The measures would close the "gun show loophole"while placing a new ban on assault weapons.

Speaker rejects Durbin gun control measure

WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker Marsha Blackburn rejected Senate Majority Dick Durbin's call for President Christie to sign tough new anti-gun measures into law. "We, as a society, must respect the second amendment and we should be focused on curbing violence in our society, not taking away rights" Blackburn stated.

November 25, 2018 - Christie: not interested in political games, no to Durbin gun control bill

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie said he would not support, or sign into law, Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin's gun control law. "I do support closing the gunshow loophole, but the issue is this bill not only closes it, it says that people who seek to purchase a gun have to wait longer if they are at a gun show than if they are at a store. I will not engage in this political game, this bill is not one I'll sign" Christie stated.

November 26, 2018 - Democrats blast Christie on gun control opposition

WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Democrats attacked President Chris Christie over his opposition to the Durbin gun control bill. "He's just getting ready for 2020" Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, a co-sponsor of the measure, stated. "I don't think the President understands the urgency of passing this law" Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin stated.

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December 1, 2018 - Christie signs Education Reform Act into law

WASHINGTON, DC - In a House vote of 335-100 and a U.S. Senate vote of 62-38, The Education Reform Act, proposed by President Christie and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) was passed and signed into law by the President. The act ended most aspects of No Child Left Behind and replaced it with a plan aimed at increasing choice in education. Parents with incomes below $150,000 can now write-off up to $5,000 of their child's private school education. The plan also returns local control back to education - other than the federal government setting a basic standard for state's to meet. Curriculum decisions will now be made at the state level other than basic requirements for math, writing, reading, and science. Poorer school districts will also see a larger increase in annual school funding from the federal government that wealthier districts - though much of the funding went to inner-cities to build and fund charter schools. The total cost of the plan will be $17 billion annually.

January 5, 2019 - U.S. economy grew at 3.3% in 2018
WASHINGTON, DC - According to the Department of Labor, the U.S. economy grew at 3.3% in 2018, producing more than 3.2 million jobs. For the first time in 18 years, median income grew - be it by just $800.

January 18, 2019 - Christie signs Regulatory Reform Act into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed into law a bill overhauling every regulation put in place after January 1, 2003. Christie said he would sign into law new economic regulations if they made sense. The Regulatory Reform Act passed along party lines, but with the support of eight senate Democrats.

Feb. 5, 2019 - Crist becomes first Democrat to enter Presidential Race

TAMPA, FL - Governor Charlie Crist of Florida became the first democrat to announce he would run for his party's presidential nomination in 2020. "For the past four years, we've reduced taxes on middle-class families, invested in education, and fought to preserve the everglades while promoting alternate energy here in the state of Florida. I think Washington needs a leader who will fight for education, science, and middle-class tax relief" Crist stated.

March 1, 2019 - Markey announces presidential bid

BOSTON, MA - Senator Ed Markey of Massachussetts declared his intention to run for President in 2020. "President Christie has given tax breaks to millionaires while vetoing a hike in the minimum wage. He's cut funding for affordable housing while protecting subsidies for oil companies. He's threatened military action in Iran without a diplomatic solution. We need a President who has the judgement to know that we need to be a country that protects our values of hard work and helping folks get ahead here at home, while exercising strong diplomacy abroad" Markey stated.

March 21, 2019 - Chrisitie approval at 61%
WASHINGTON, DC - A CBS Poll finds that 61% of Americans approve of President Christie's job performance, while 21% disapprove.

April 8, 2019 - Senator Kay Hagan to run for President

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Senator Kay Hagan, the 2016 Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee, announced she would run for President in 2020. "I believe this election will be about the future of our country, and I intend to make history" Hagan stated. Hagan conceded that while the economy was in recovery, she felt Americans were opposed to President Christie's stances on education, the minimum wage, and health care.

May 1, 2019 - Christie administration stops enforcing Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie announced that his administration would no longer enforce the Obamacare mandates. "For the past two and a half years, I've urged congress to repeal the mandate in the Affordable Care Act. They have refused. Today, I've directed administration officials to not enforce the Obamacare mandate. I've also asked congress, in letters to leaders of both parties, to work with me to come up with a market based health reform plan" the President stated.

May 3, 2019 - Markey to sue to enforce Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Ed Markey, Democratic Presidential Candidate, announced he would lead the effort to sue the Christie administration over their lack of enforcement of Obamacare. "The President doesn't get to pick and choose what laws he gets to enforce, he or she must enforce all the laws" Markey stated at a press conference.

Crist: Markey lawsuit about politics, the real answer is to win in 2020
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Democratic Presidential Candidate Governor Charlie Crist attacked Senator Ed Markey's lawsuit to enforce Obamacare. "Senator Markey wants to score political points, the election next year is about the common good, not politics. I opposed the mandate in Obamacare from the start, though I supported most other aspects of the law. As President, I will enforce the entire law. The way to win next year is to stick to the issues and not to some politically motivated lawsuit" Crist stated.

May 18, 2019 - Rush Holt enters presidential race

UNION, NJ - Congressman Rush Holt entered the presidential race as the "progressive democrat" running for President. Holt said universal health care and cap and trade would be top priorities of his if elected.


June 1, 2019 - Toomey proposes balanced budget amendment
WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey proposed a balanced budget amendment to the United States constitution. "This amendment will force Washington to balance it's books just like every American does." The amendment would make an exception for "national emergencies" declared by congress.

June 10, 2019 - Mcauliffe enters presidential race

IOWA CITY, IA - Former Governor of Virginia Terry Mcauliffe entered the race to become the Democratic Presidential Nominee in 2020. "I think our country needs an experienced leader with a record of results" Mcauliffe told supporters.

July 2, 2019 - Warren, Kerry endorse Markey in New Hampshire
DOVER, NH - Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Former Secretary of State John Kerry endorsed the presidential campaign of Ed Markey. Warren signed on as Markey's national campaign co-chair. "Ed Markey is leading the fight against the Christie administration's disastrous health care policies, and he's a thoughtful individual who will put working families first" Warren said of Markey. "Senator Markey has made providing health care to the American people, public safety, and transparency in government the causes of his lifetime of public service" Kerry stated.

July 21, 2019 - Christie signs balanced budget proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed a proposed constitutional amendment to balance the budget which has to be approved by 2/3rds of the states.

[Sec. of State Superique]

Christie stops enforcing Obamacare

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Millions of policies are considered to be denied next year, because of pre-existing conditions. Republican Governors are backtracking Medicaid Expansion. Federal Exchanges collapse, many cannot afford a new insurance.

[Person Man]

Christie stops enforcing Obamacare

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Millions of policies are considered to be denied next year, because of pre-existing conditions. Republican Governors are backtracking Medicaid Expansion. Federal Exchanges collapse, many cannot afford a new insurance.

That's what I am thinking. Millions, if not tens of millions of policies would be canceled if an executive decision was made to ignore ACA.
If Christie can get away with this, his resources were probably better spent passing Bush's Social Security proposal.

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August 1, 2019 - Cuomo, Harkin back Hagan
DES MOINES, IA - Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo and Former Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa endorsed Kay Hagan's presidential bid. "I choose Kay Hagan four years ago for her experience, and her ability to reach across the aisle to get things done, and that's why she has my support in 2020" Cuomo said of his former running-mate. "Kay Hagan has integrity, experience, and a vision for the future" Harkin stated.

August 12, 2019 - Franken running for President

NEW YORK, NY - Senator Al Franken of Minnesota told NBC news he was running for President in 2020. "Somebody's got to stand up to this President and tell the truth about his failed economic policies and his failed foreign policies" Franken stated.

August 18, 2019 - Christie calls on congress to grant him authorization for military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie called on congress to grant him the authorization to use force against Iranian nuclear facilities. "Tonight, I ask congress to grant me the power to use drone strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran, where uranium is being enriched, and where Iran is closer to having a nuclear weapon" Christie said.

August 19, 2019 - Congress gives Christie authority to drone Iranian nuclear facilities
WASHINGTON, DC - In a house vote of 392-43 and a senate vote of 87-13, congress granted President Christie the authority to use drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

Democratic Candidates react to congressional authorization of drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities
WASHINGTON, DC - The candidates seeking the democratic presidential nomination each released statements on the congressional authorization to use drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. The statements are as follows;

Sen. Ed Markey "Today, I voted against giving the President the authority to use drones against Iranian nuclear facilities. I see no evidence that diplomacy has failed, and I fear a rush to war. The President has not expelled all options as it relates to diplomacy. Therefore, I could not vote to give him the authority to use drones against Iran's nuclear facilities."

Sen. Kay Hagan "I support President Christie and the administration's efforts to disarm Iran from having nuclear capabilities, which is why I voted to give the President the authority to use drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities."

Gov. Charlie Crist "President Christie and Congress have done the right thing in seeking to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities. A world with more nuclear weapons threatens our peace and security. I believe the administration and congress made the right judgement call."

FMR. Gov. Terry Mcaulliffe "I agree with congress in giving the President the authority to use force against Iranian nuclear weapons and hope the United States can resolve our conflicts with Iran in a way that is productive and peaceful."

Rep. Rush Holt "I do not believe the use of drones is moral, nor do I believe the U.S. has any business intervening in Iranian affairs. Therefore, I voted against the authorization for the use of drone force against Iranian nuclear facilities."

Sen. Al Franken "I do not agree with the President's proposed drone strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. I believe the U.S. should first seek diplomacy before using military action against any nation."

August 27, 2019 - Following proposed U.S. drone strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran halts production of nuclear weapons, calls for second round of talks
WASHINGTON, DC - The State Department announced that Iranians halted the production of nuclear weaponry after the U.S. was going to use drones to destroy their nuclear facilities. Iran said they would like to meet with U.S. leaders about peace talks.


September 1, 2019 - Democrats hold first debate of 2020 campaign season

CHARLESTON, SC - Democratic Presidential Hopefuls held their first debate of the 2020 campaign season. Senator Ed Markey, considered the front-runner for the party's presidential nomination in polls, said his focus would be health care and the economy if elected. "I believe that full enforcement of the Affordable Care Act, universal health care for poor kids, and a strong economy through green technology, raising the minimum wage, and small business tax credits for job hiring are crucial for the next 4 years." Senator Kay Hagan argued that she best represented the democratic party. "Our party must be the party of small business, the party that stands up for better public schools and affordable education, the party of affordable health care, and the party of fiscal disipline" Hagan stated. Governor Charlie Crist said he could bridge the partisan gap in Washington D.C. "In Florida, I've brought both parties together to balance the budget, cut taxes, implement tough environmental protection laws, expand veteran's health care, and increase aid to our schools, we need leadership in Washington that can get things done." Terry McAuliffe told democrats that he was their best hope of winning in 2020. "I was elected Governor in a key swing state, and I can again carry Virginia along with other key swing states running as a Bill Clinton Democrat." Senator Al Franken said he would challenge President Christie on key social issues. "I'm pro-choice, I support affirmative action, I'm for reasonable gun control, and I support same-sex marriage. I'll challenge President Christie on these tough issues." Congressman Rush Holt of New Jersey sought to make the case he was the most progressive candidate. "I'll continue to be a progressive champion who advocates universal health care, cap and trade, and repeal of President Christie's tax cuts" he stated.

October 1, 2019 - Poll: Markey DEM front-runner, but not by much

National Democratic Primary
Ed Markey 26%
Charlie Crist 20%
Kay Hagan 20%
Terry Mcauliffe 15%
Al Franken 9%
Rush Holt 8%
Other 1%

Iowa Democratic Caucus
Ed Markey 29%
Kay Hagan 19%
Charlie Crist 18%
Terry Mcauliffe 14%
Al Franken 10%
Rush Holt 7%
Other 3%

New Hampshire Democratic Primary
Ed Markey 40%
Charlie Crist 32%
Kay Hagan 15%
Terry Mcauliffe 7%
Al Franken 4%
Rush Holt 1%
Other 1%

South Carolina Democratic Primary
Kay Hagan 26%
Charlie Crist 22%
Ed Markey 21%
Terry Mcauliffe 20%
Rush Holt 9%
Al Franken 1%
Other 1%

October 4, 2019 - Crist gets big endorsement

IOWA CITY, IA - Former Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Charlie Crist for President. "Charlie switched parties because he felt strongly that he was really a democrat. But, while a republican and a democrat, the Governor worked with both parties to balance budgets, protect the environment, invest in education, and cut middle class taxes" Biden said of Crist.

October 25, 2019 - Markey lays out five-point plan to "restore America's promise"

NASHUA, NH - Democratic Presidential Hopeful Ed Markey laid out a five point plan to "restore America's promise" if elected in 2020. The plan included rolling back the Christie tax cuts to expand medicaid and to provide health care to children living in families making under $75,000 per year, raising the federal minimum wage, offering tax credits for small businesses for hiring and for companies who invest in green technology, increasing funding for HUD, and cutting the payroll tax by 12% across the board.

November 1, 2019 - President Christie launches re-election bid

MORRISTOWN, NJ - President Chris Christie officially launched his bid for a second term in his home state of New Jersey. "We've achieved historic tax relief, historic education reform, bi-partisian immigration reform, and our economy has added over 4.2 million jobs since January of 2017" the President stated. "We'll run on our record of tax relief and fiscal discipline against the democrats, and I know we'll be successful" the President added.

November 18, 2019 - Crist says he'll bring bi-partisianship to Washington

DOVER, NH - Governor Charlie Crist of Florida says if elected President in 2020, he'd "bring in a new spirit of bi-partisianship to Washington." Crist says his focus would be to balance the federal budget by cutting waste from the Pentagon budget, eliminating corporate loopholes in the tax code, and ending oil subsidies. Crist also said creating jobs in the energy sector through the tax code would be a top priority of his if elected.

December 1, 2019 - Hagan says she offers the greatest contrast with Christie

CHARLESTON, SC - Democratic Presidential Hopeful Kay Hagan told supporters in South Carolina she offers democrats the greatest contrast with President Chris Christie. Hagan said she would roll back the Christie tax cuts and instead increase tax credits for green energy investments and pay down the national debt. Hagan also promised to end No Child Left Behind and invest in "race to the top" again.

December 20, 2019 - Christie ends year with high approval ratings

Christie Approval
Approve: 64%
Disapprove: 22%

January 5, 2020 - Iowa Democratic Caucus

Ed Markey 34%
Charlie Crist 25%
Kay Hagan 20%
Al Franken 12%
Terry Mcaullife 5%
Rush Holt 3%
Other 1%

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January 13, 2020 - New Hampshire Democratic Primary

Ed Markey 40%
Charlie Crist 21%
Kay Hagan 19%
Terry McAuliffe 12%
Al Franken 5%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

January 20, 2020 - South Carolina Democratic Primary

Charlie Crist 25%
Kay Hagan 21%
Ed Markey 20%
Terry McAuliffe 19%
Rush Holt 10%
Al Franken 4%
Other 1%

January 21, 2020 - Franken ends presidential bid, backs Markey

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Al Franken announced he was ending his presidential bid and backed fellow candidate Ed Markey. "Senator Markey will be an effective democratic nominee, and he will fight for the values of the democratic party" Franken said of Markey.

January 27, 2020 - Nevada, Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, Missouri, and Minnesota vote

Nevada
Ed Markey 41%
Kay Hagan 21%
Charlie Crist 20%
Terry Mcauliffe 12%
Rush Holt 7%
Other 1%

Michigan
Ed Markey 45%
Kay Hagan 20%
Charlie Crist 19%
Terry Mcauliffe 10%
Rush Holt 4%
Other 1%

Wyoming
Charlie Crist 51%
Ed Markey 30%
Kay Hagan 12%
Terry Mcauliffe 4%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

Colorado
Charlie Crist 34%
Kay Hagan 30%
Ed Markey 29%
Terry Mcauliffe 4%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

Missouri
Charlie Crist 32%
Ed Markey 31%
Kay Hagan 25%
Terry Mcauliffe 10%
Rush Holt 1%
Other 1%

Minnesota
Ed Markey 44%
Charlie Crist 22%
Kay Hagan 21%
Terry Mcaulliffe 10%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

Holt, Mcauliffe end presidential bids
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Terry Mcauliffe and Rush Holt ended their presidential campaigns following poor showings in early contests. Holt endorsed fellow candidate Ed Markey, while Mcauliffe pledged to support the nominee of the Democratic Party.

Feb. 1, 2020 - Poll: Crist leads

National Democratic Primary
Charlie Crist 40%
Ed Markey 32%
Kay Hagan 20%
Other 8%

Florida Democratic Primary
Charlie Crist 77%
Ed Markey 15%
Kay Hagan 7%
Other 1%

Arizona Democratic Primary
Charlie Crist 40%
Ed Markey 39%
Kay Hagan 20%
Other 1%

Feb. 6, 2020 - Ahead of more primaries, Markey hits Crist on party change, Crist responds

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Days ahead of contests in Arizona and Florida, Democratic Presidential Hopeful Ed Markey went on the offensive, attacking fellow candidate Charlie Crist as a political opportunist. "Governor Crist would still be a republican if it hadn't been for Marco Rubio polling ahead of him in a republican primary. Charlie Crist still supports the Christie tax cuts, he still opposes a woman's right to choose, he still opposes a ban on assault weapons, and he still opposed President Obama's health care law in 2009, we need a democrat as our nominee for President, not a political flip-flop" Markey stated. Governor Crist responded to Senator Markey, stating that, "Senator Markey voted for higher taxes 432 times, he's supported nearly $2 trillion in new spending in the past five years alone, he's voted against bi-partisian immigration reform, and he's been called one of the senate's most liberal members. I'm a democrat, but I know the simple truth that with a record like Ed Markey's, we can't win in 2020."

Feb. 8, 2020 - Crist wins Florida, Markey wins Arizona, Hagan ends presidential bid, remains neutral in primary

Florida
Charlie Crist 71%
Ed Markey 22%
Kay Hagan 6%
Other 1%

Arizona
Ed Markey 44%
Charlie Crist 40%
Kay Hagan 15%
Other 1%

Feb. 10, 2020 - Markey Vs. Crist = liberal vs. moderate
WASHINGTON, DC - The primary for the Democratic Presidential Nomination has become a race between liberal democrat Ed Markey and conservative democrat Charlie Crist. Markey, the junior senator from Massachusetts, has made health care the signature issue of his campaign. He's won the support of many labor unions, liberals in congress, and liberal special interest groups. Crist, by contrast, has emphasized balanced budgets as his top campaign issue. He has the support of fellow democratic governors, as well as wealthier democratic donors who tend to be more moderate.

Feb. 23, 2020 - Christie signs Patriot Act extension into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed an extension of the USAPatriot Act into law.

Feb. 24, 2020 - Super Tuesday


States won by Ed Markey
Alaska
California
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Rhode Island
Vermont
Maine
Hawaii
New York


States won by Charlie Crist
Ohio
Oklahoma
Georgia
Kentucky
North Dakota
New Jersey

March 2, 2020 - Markey wins Delaware, Crist wins Texas

Texas
Charlie Crist 46%
Ed Markey 42%


Delaware
Ed Markey 55%
Charlie Crist 40%


March 5, 2020 - Poll: Christie approval at 61%, tough to beat in '20


Christie Approval
Approve: 61%
Disapprove: 28%

General Election 2020 Match Ups

Chris Christie (R) 51%
Ed Markey (D) 33%

Chris Christie (R) 50%
Charlie Crist (D) 35%

March 12, 2020 - Pennsylvania, Indiana vote

Pennsylvania
Ed Markey 49%
Charlie Crist 45%

Indiana
Ed Markey 48.5%
Charlie Crist 48.4%

March 17, 2020 - Charlie Crist ends Presidential Bid, pledges support for Ed Markey

ST. AUGISTiNE, FL - Governor Charlie Crist ended his presidential campaign and pledged to support presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Ed Markey in the 2020 general election.

Senator Ed Markey secures Democratic Presidential Nomination

BOSTON, MA - Senator Ed Markey of Massachussetts secured the nomination of his party for President in the 2020 election to challenge Incumbent Republican Chris Christie. "During the course of this campaign, we'll fight for expanded health care access, universal pre-k, tax relief for working people, a renewed commitment to the environment, raising the minimum wage at the federal level, and transparency in government" Markey told supporters.

April 2, 2020 - Christie calls on congress to pass health care portability

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie called on members of congress to pass a law enabling people to buy health insurance across state lines. He called on Governors to de-regulate the health care industry at the state level.

April 19, 2020 - Congress passes Christie-backed portability law
WASHINGTON, DC - In a bi-partisian vote of 390-45 in the house and 82-18 in the U.S. Senate, congress passed President Christie's proposed health care portability law.

May 1, 2020 - Markey goes negative on Christie on health care, taxes, education

CLEVELAND, OH - Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Ed Markey took his campaign to Ohio, where he was critical of President Chris Christie. "Since taking office, President Christie has given millions in tax breaks to the wealthy while vetoing the minimum wage. He's gutted health care reform while giving goodies to the insurance industry. He's de-funded No Child Left Behind, but has given millions to the children of wealthy individuals to send their kids to elite private schools. Chris Christie is standing up for millionaire's, I'll fight for you" Markey stated.

May 27, 2020 - Vice President Martinez touts economy as top 2020 issue in Colorado

DENVER, CO - Vice President Sussana Martinez touted the economy as the top issue in the 2020 presidential race. "After reducing federal regulations and signing $1.1 trillion in tax relief, this economy has seen the addition of nearly 5 million jobs in under three years. We are now fighting to reduce the cost of health insurance and we'll continue to make sure workers have the skills they need going forward. Our opponent believes that increasing taxes and spending will grow our economy, that's why he's voted for higher taxes 425 times, and why he has supported $850 billion in new federal spending in this campaign already" the Vice President stated.

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June 2, 2020 - Ayotte joins Christie campaign as national campaign co-chair

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire signed on to the re-election campaign of President Chris Christie as national campaign co-chair. "Under President Christie, the American economy is making a comeback thanks to massive tax relief, an end to Obamacare, new free trade agreements, and now a complete overhaul of economic regulations. America needs this President's strong, effect leadership for another four years" Ayotte said.

June 25, 2020 - Congressional Quartley does study on Christie's biggest allies, opponents in congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Quartley did a story on who President Christie's biggest allies and opponents in congress are. In the U.S. house, CQ stated that Christie's biggest allies were House Speaker Marsha Blackburn and Congressman Leonard Lance of New Jersey, both voted for Christie-backed proposals 99.2% of the time since 2017. CQ also made mention of Blackburn's close alliance with Christie and his administration, especially in passing tax relief, the Education Reform Act, and the Patriot Act extension. Amongst Democrats, Congresswoman Lorretta Sanchez, who had worked with the Christie administration on defict reduction and entitlement reform, was the administration's biggest ally in her caucus, having voted for Christie-backed proposals 79.2% of the time. Christie's biggest house opponent in his own caucus is Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, who only voted for Christie backed bills 74.5% of the time. Duffy notably opposed Christie on farm subsidies, as well as education reform and immigration reform. Congressman Rush Holt of New Jersey has voted with Christie just 5.4% of the time, making him Christie's biggest opponent in the house of representatives. In the U.S. Senate, Christie's biggest allies have been Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Kelly Ayotte (R-FL), and Jeff Flake (R-AZ). All three voted with Christie 98.4% of the time. Rubio is known as an ally of Christie's who worked with him on education reform and immigration reform. Ayotte worked closely with the Christie administration in crafting the Regulatory Reform Act. Flake had been a close ally of the administration across the board. Within his own party, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky had been Christie's biggest first term opponent, having voted with Christie just 48.2% of the time. Paul vocally opposed Iranian sanctions and Christie's re-authroization of the Patriot Act, though he did support the administration's Regulatory Reform Act and Immigration Reform Act. Amongst Democrats, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia - who worked with Christie on a number of issues, as well as Senator Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania, each voted with Christie 79.2% of the time - making them the President's top Democratic allies. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachussetts each voted with Christie just 12.2% of the time - making them Christie's biggest senatorial opponents. Also noted was Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey's record of voting with Christie 97.2% of the time and working closely with the President on tax reform, health care, and foreign policy issues. Christie's 2020 opponent, Senator Ed Markey, voted with Christie just 17.2% of the time - he vocally opposed all of Christie's major accomplishments.


July 22, 2020 - Markey selects Kaine for Vice President

RICHMOND, VA - Democratic Presidential Hopeful Ed Markey announced he selected Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia as his running-mate in the 2020 election. "Tim Kaine has executive and legislative experience. He's been fighting Chris Christie's agenda in Washington everyday for the past four years" Markey said of Kaine.

August 1, 2020 - Warren delivers DNC keynote

MILWAULKEE, WI - Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts delivered a keynote speech to delegates at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. "What has this administration done to fight poverty? Nothing. What have they done to advance the cause of stopping climate change? Nothing. What have they done to expand health care access? Nothing. We need a new course, and Ed Markey offers Americans a vision for the future where we'll raise the minimum wage, embrace energy alternatives, and expand health care access" Warren stated.

August 2, 2020 - Kaine accepts Democratic V.P. nomination

MILWAULKEE, WI - Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia accepted his party's nomination for Vice President. "For the past four years, this administration has ignored the need to curb gun violence, they've ignored the need to protect our environment, they've ignored the need to provide every child in America with quality health care, and they've ignored the need to fund No Child Left Behind. Ed Markey and I are fighting for these values because we know they matter to you and your family" Kaine said in his acceptance speech.

August 3, 2020 - Senator Ed Markey accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination

MILWAULKEE, WI - Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts accepted his party's presidential nomination at their convention in Milwaulkee, WI. "I'm running for President because I have the experience to lead this country. I fought hard in congress to expand health insurance to every child in poverty under SCHIP with Ted Kennedy and Orin Hatch. I fought on a bi-partisian basis to pass No Child Left Behind. I fought tooth and nail in congress to pass reasonable gun control during the Clinton administration. I've been fighting for the disadvantaged my entire career, and I have no intention of stopping now. I'll fight for greater access to health care, raising the minimum wage, cutting the payroll tax, and stronger alliances in the world" Markey told his fellow Democrats.

August 14, 2020 - Senator Marco Rubio delivers RNC keynote address

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Senator Marco Rubio of Florida delivered a keynote address to delegates at the 2020 RNC. "For the past four years, republicans in congress and President Christie have worked hard to reduce taxes, reduce regulations, expand free trade, and we've seen the creation of 5 million new jobs, the first increase in income in over a decade and a half, and we are starting to export our goods at twice the rate we were just six years ago. Yet, our opponents still are critical. Instead of believing in the free market as we do, they believe in government. That's why their nominee has voted against free trade, against tax relief, against regulatory reforms, and he's supported increasing taxes 425 times" Rubio stated.

August 15, 2020 - Vice President Martinez accepts re-election nomination

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Vice President Sussana Martinez accepted her party's nomination for a second term. "Over the past four years, President Christie and I have fought to create jobs, to protect our country's national security interests, and to promote a new era of bi-partisianship in Washington. While things haven't been perfect, our economy is stronger, our country is safer, and our people are prouder of their government than at any time in this generation. We've worked with republicans and democrats to lower taxes, reduce regulations, expand free trade, secure our border, and dismantle a failed health care policy. Our liberal, partisan opponents argue that we have failed. They seek to return to the same failed policies which were in place when we took over in 2017" Martinez stated.

August 16, 2020 - President Christie accepts re-election nomination

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - President Chris Christie accepted the nomination of his party for re-election as President. "Four years ago, you gave me the honor of a lifetime, to serve as President of the United States. Four years later, I again come to the American people, and humbly ask for your support again. Together, you and I have revived our nation's economy, we've protected the peace, and we've gotten things done on a bi-partisian basis for all of our citizens. But, there is more work to be done. While more people are able to find work today than they were four years ago, the cost of health insurance continues to rise, and while more Americans are seeing their incomes rise, the cost of fuel is unacceptably high. We have more work to do" the President stated.

September 1, 2020 - Despite early criticism, Bloomberg backs Christie's re-election

NEW YORK, NY - Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed the re-election of President Chris Christie, saying the nation's economy was in better shape than it had been in more than a decade and a half.

September 14, 2020 - President Christie launches bus tour with Sens. Beck, Rubio

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The campaign of President Chris Christie announced the President would be joined by Senators Jennifer Beck (R-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on a five day, six state bus tour which would include stops in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan,  and Iowa.

[Sec. of State Superique]

This looks a little bit biased but I'm enjoying it. Just expect my biased Jerry Brown timeline

[dudehere92]

September 27, 2020 - Markey defends Obamacare, will enforce law as President

COLUMBUS, OH - Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Ed Markey said he believed the Affordable Care Act should be enforced and criticized the Christie administration for not enforcing it. "This administration has ignored a law passed by congress, signed into law by Barack Obama, and upheld by the supreme court. As President, I will enforce Obamacare, and I'll use it to expand health care coverage to the poor" Markey stated.

October 4, 2020 - Christie says health care reform will be major focus of second term
BOCA RATON, FL - President Chris Christie said health care reform will be a major issue in his second term if he is re-elected. "During our first term, the priority was to grow our economy. So, we reduced taxes and regulations while expanding free trade, and we are growing. But, to grow long term, we need to reduce the cost of health care, and we need to set up greater competition and enact tort reform in order to reduce costs long term" the President said.

October 10, 2020 - Christie, Markey participate in first debate

CLEVELAND, OH - President Chris Christie and Democratic Challenger Ed Markey participated in their first presidential debate on domestic issues. "Over the past four years, Americans have seen the creation of over 5.2 million jobs and the first increases in income since 2000 as a result of historic tax relief, 40 new or renewed free trade agreements, regulatory reform, changes to our health care system, real reforms to social security and medicare, and a return to fiscal discipline. Another term gives us the opportunity to continue to keep taxes low and regulations at a minimal, it enables us to fight to continue to reduce federal spending, and it also will enable us to fight to lower the cost of health care, make our country independent of foreign sources of energy, and we'll continue to see our economy grow" the President stated. "Under this administration, we've seen billions of dollars cut from women's health care, education, affordable housing, and the President gave a massive tax cut to the wealthy. In a Markey administration, our goals will be expanding affordable health care, raising the minimum wage, investing in education and green technology, and reversing the President's tax cuts for the wealthy" Ed Markey stated.

CNN Poll: Who won the first debate?
Chris Christie 49%
Ed Markey 37%

October 14, 2020 - Vice Presidential Candidates Debate
TUSCON, AZ - Vice President Susana Martinez and Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia participated in a vice presidential debate. "Our administration has worked on a bi-partisian basis to reduce taxes and spending, reform social security and medicare, reduce the national debt, and we've managed to pass bi-partisian immigration and education reform. The choice in this election is between continuing to build on the results of the past four years, or to go back to where we were when our people couldn't find work as our national debt steadily increased" Vice President Martinez stated. "Senator Markey and I have proposed repealing the President's tax cuts for the rich and instead investing in education, health care, infrastructure, and green technologies. We've proposed raising the minimum wage, something this administration has opposed. The choice in this election is between one candidate who fights for the very well to do and another one who is fighting for you. If you believe that it's time to stand up for working people, than Ed Markey and I would be honored to have your vote" Senator Kaine stated.

NBC Poll who won the Vice Presidential Debate?
Susana Martinez 41%
Tim Kaine 39%

October 17, 2020 - Markey launches bus tour with Warren

BOSTON, MA - Senator Ed Markey, Democratic Presidential Nominee, began a three day bus tour with Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. The tour will make stops in New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

October 24, 2020 - Christie, Markey debate national security issues

WILMINGTON, DE - President Chris Christie and Democrat Ed Markey debated foreign policy / national security  issues during their second presidential debate. "Our administration has fought to secure our southern border, renew the Patriot Act with some changes, increase funding for homeland security and human intelligence, and we've damaged Iran's ability to build a nuclear weapon" President Christie stated. "This administration and their neo-conservative allies in congress have skipped diplomacy in Iran, they've violated our civil liberties here at home, and they've ignored the United Nations. I think we need a President who is committed to a strong military, but also diplomacy and negotiation" Senator Markey stated.

Fox News Poll who won the second debate?
Ed Markey 45%
Chris Christie 44%

November 1, 2020 - Christie, Markey participate in final debate
CHARLESTON, SC - President Christie and Senator Markey participated in their final presidential debate and brought their cases to the voters. "Our economy is stronger, our country is safer, and our people are more united today than they were four years ago. I'm asking for your vote because together, we'll continue to build on the results of the past four years" President Christie stated. "If you believe that our success should be measured by how many millionaires are still wealthy today, then yes, we are better off today than in 2017. But, for millions of Americans, help has not been on the way for four years. It's time for a change, and I offer that change" Senator Markey stated.

CBS Poll: Who won the final presidential debate?
Chris Christie 52%
Ed Markey 38%
 
November 7, 2020 - Christie, Markey make final pitches to voters


President Chris Christie and Democratic Challenger Ed Markey made their final pitches to the American public on the eve of the 2020 presidential election. President Christie, campaigning alongside Senators Jennifer Beck (R-NJ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), told voters that although the economy was strong, more work had to be done. "While we are creating jobs and our taxes are under control, we still need to ensure that our health care costs are reduced, and that we end junk lawsuits" Christie told an enthusiastic crowd outside Cleveland, Ohio. Making the case that the President had neglected to provide health care to more Americans, Senator Ed Markey said he'd restore aspects of the Affordable Care Act the Christie administration had ignored. "It's time we had a President who enforces all the laws, not just the one's he or she likes" Markey told a crowd in southern Colorado, where he spent his last day campaigning.

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Election Night 2020


7 PM
Welcome to CNN Election Headquarters, I'm Wolf Blitzer. We have a few states to call at this hour. In Georgia, the President of the United States Chris Christie has won, our exit polls have him winning 62% of the vote there. We also have the President winning, with 61% of the vote, in the state of Indiana. In Kentucky, we project the President will win 61% of the vote to win in Kentucky. In South Carolina, we believe the President has won, and he has 60% of the vote in our exit polling. The state of Vermont remains too close to call at this hour.

7:30 PM
At this hour, we have more projections to make. In the state of Ohio, we project that President Christie has won - he has won 55% of the vote in our exit polling. In the state of North Carolina, the President has won 57% of the vote, and Democratic Senator Kay Hagan has also won with 53% of the vote. In West Virginia, we project the President has won with 63% of the vote, that's in Joe Manchin's home state, the democratic senator who supported the President for re-election.

7:44 PM
We'd like to project Ed Markey the winner in Vermont, he wins with 52% of the vote according to our data.

8 PM
At this hour, we have more projections to make. With an estimate 66% of the vote, President Christie has carried the state of Alabama. The state of Connecticut is too close to call. In Delaware, we project the President of the United States has won 53% of the vote to win in Delaware. In Florida, we project an election win for the President, with 54% of the vote. In Illinois, we project the President has won with 52% of the vote. In Maine, the race remains too early to call. In Maryland, we project President Christie has won 52% of the vote for re-election in Maryland. In Massachusetts, the home state of the Democratic Presidential Nominee, we project Ed Markey the winner with 61% of the vote. In Mississippi, we project the President of the United States has won 63% of the vote to win there. In Missouri, we project the President has been re-elected with 58% of the vote. In New Jersey, the President's home state, we project he will win 62% of the vote there. In Oklahoma, we project the President will win 71% of the vote. In Pennsylvania, we project the President has won 54% of the vote to be re-elected, and we project Senator Pat Toomey has been re-elected with 52% of the vote. In Rhode Island, we project Ed Markey the winner with 63% of the vote. In Tennessee, we project the President has won 62% of the vote to win re-election in Tennessee. In Washington D.C., we project Senator Markey has won 77% of the vote.

8:30 PM
CNN is now ready to project that President Christie has won 60% of the vote in the state of Arkansas.

9 PM
CNN is now ready to project that President Christie has won 65% of the vote in the state of Arizona. He's also the projected winner, with 57% of the vote in our exit polls, in Colorado. Kansas goes for Christie, with 68% of the vote. The President has won Louisiana with 61% of the vote. He carries Michigan with 53% of the vote. Minnesota remains too close to call. In Nebraska, the President is estimated to win with 66% of the vote. In Vice President Martinez's home state of New Mexico, the Christie/Martinez ticket with a second term with 59% of the vote. In New York, President Christie wins with 52%. In South Dakota, he wins with 66%. In Texas, President Christie wins with 63% of the vote. In Wisconsin, the President is the projected winner with 54% of the vote. He's also carried Wyoming with 81% of the vote.

9:08 PM
The Associated Press has just declared that President Chris Christie will be re-elected as President of the United States, and CNN agrees with that decision. President Christie has won re-election as President of the United States.

2020 Presidential Election
Chris Christie / Susanna Martinez (R) 60% 452 EV
Ed Markey / Tim Kaine (D) 39% 86 EV

2020 election exit polls
White - Christie 79% Markey 20%
Black - Markey 72% Christie 27%
Hispanic - Christie 52% Markey 47%
Male - Christie 67% Markey 32%
Female - Christie 55% Markey 44%
Conservative - Christie 87% Markey 10%
Moderate - Christie 61% Markey 38%
Liberal - Markey 77% Christie 22%
Democrat - Markey 79% Christie 20%
Independent - Christie 62% Markey 37%
Republican - Christie 96% Markey 3%
Christie Approval: Approve 62% Disapprove 30%
Markey Approval (MA only): Approve 50% Disapprove 21%
Voted for Cuomo in '16: Christie 51% Markey 48%
Voted for Christie in '16: Christie 81% Markey 18%
Urban: Markey 53% Christie 45%
Suburban: Christie 71% Markey 18%
Rural: Christie 90% Markey 9%
Income below $30,000: Markey 70% Christie 29%
Income $30,000 - $50,000: Christie 58% Markey 41%
Income $50,000 - $150,000: Christie 60% Markey 39%
Income Above $150,000: Christie 61% Markey 38%

10:10 PM - Senator Ed Markey concedes election defeat

BOSTON, MA - Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Ed Markey conceded the 2020 presidential election. "A few moments ago, I spoke with President Christie and offered him my concession. I wished him and his family nothing but the best over the next four years. It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the democratic nominee for President in this election, and I am so grateful for all the hard work you all have done on my behalf" Markey told supporters.

11 PM - President Christie gives victory speech

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - President Chris Christie delivered a victory speech after learning he had been re-elected as President of the United States. "Thank You to all of you who stood with me as we spread our message of a brighter future to all fifty states. Tonight, Americans have spoken. I've never been so humbled and honored in my entire life as to have been re-elected as President of the United States of America. Thank You, America!" Christie told supporters.

Rand Paul, Mike Bennett lose U.S. Senate seats as GOP picks up 32 house seats
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate will remain the same after the 2020 elections after both parties each lost one seat. In Kentucky, Democrat Adam Edelen defeated Incumbent Republican Senator Rand Paul 49.2%-49.1%. In Colorado, Congressman Cory Gardner (R) defeated Incumbent Senator Michael Bennett (D) 51%-48%. In the House, Republicans picked up 32 house seats.

November 17, 2020 - Giuliani announces retirement

WASHINGTON, DC - After nearly four years as U.S. Secretary of State, Rudy Giuliani announced he retirement. "I'm proud to have led the state department which has moved closer than any other state department to overseeing a permanent Israel-Palestinian peace agreement, which has contained Iranian nuclear weapons, and which has overseen increased free trade globally" Giuliani, 77, said.

November 24, 2020 - Christie announces Guadango to replace Cheisa as Attorney General, Cheisa nominated for Federal Judgeship

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie announced that New Jersey Governor Kim Guadango would be nominated as U.S. Attorney General, replacing Attorney General Jeff Cheisa who was nominated for a federal judgeship from New Jersey by the Christie administration.

December 1, 2020 - Kean Jr. becomes NJ Governor after Guadango resigns to become U.S. Attorney General

TRENTON, NJ - Following President Chris Christie's nomination of Governor of New Jersey Kim Guadango as U.S. Attorney General, veteran State Senator Tom Kean Jr. became Governor of New Jersey.

[Enderman]

Christieslide FTW! At least we have the upper hand coming into 2024... Just make sure that you can take our breath away with a good idea up your sleeve dudehere92. Grover Cleveland redeux could do the trick if it might get boring. Or maybe two former Presidents and the incumbent in an election maybe? Who knows, but this is definitely an interesting timeline dudehere.

[NHI]

Great!!! I love this timeline!!!

[Tayya]

No. Candidates don't win over 60% anymore.

[Sec. of State Superique]

I liked Markey playing Mondale, it's a shame that Christhie is playing the Fat Reagan...

[Brewer]

No. Candidates don't win over 60% anymore.

We haven't had a really popular candidate running in a two-man election since 1984, where Reagan won 58%, so I'm not sure what you're going off of when you say "anymore". Anyways, this timeline is AWESOME! Keep it up!!

[dudehere92]

January 19, 2021 - Christie second term cabinet complete
President - Chris Christie
Vice President - Susanna Martinez
Secretary of State - Liz Cheney
Secretary of Defense - John Abizaid
Secretary of Homeland Security - Trent Franks
FBI Director - Tommy Franks
CIA Director - Avril Haines
Secretary of Health and Human Services - Bobby Jindal
Secretary of Education - Jeb Bush
Attorney General - Kim Guadango
Secretary of Energy - Joe Manchin
Secretary of Labor - Martha Roby
Secretary of Treasury - Scott Walker
Secretary of Commerce - Kenneth C. Frazier
Office of Management & Budget Director - Paul Ryan
UN Ambassador - Jon Huntsman Jr.
Secretary of Transportation - Bill Baroni
Secretary of Agriculture - Kristi Noem
Secretary of HUD - Eric Garcetti    
EPA Director - Elon Musk  

January 20, 2021 - President Christie sworn in for second term


Feb. 17, 2021 - Toomey-Gillibrand bill on veterans health care passes congress, signed by President Christie

WASHINGTON, DC - A bi-partisian bill which commits $15 billion over 4 years in upgrades to veteran's hospitals while expanding veterans health care and job training sponsored by Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) was signed into law by President Christie.

April 24, 2021 - Christie signs Natural Disaster Insurance Bill into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed a Natural Disaster bill into law which would encourage home owner's insurance companies to provide low-cost homeowner's insurance to lower and middle income Americans. The cost of the bill would be approximately $25 billion annually, but would come from a four year plan to dismantle FEMA.

May 15, 2021 - Texas Governor praises Christie as "historic leader"

DALLAS, TX - Governor George P. Bush of Texas, speaking at a forum on leadership, said he felt President Christie was a historic leader. "This President has presided over a time in which congress remains divided, yet he's gotten things done. We've seen historic tax relief, a fair immigration reform bill, education reform, and a return to fiscal disipline - this President is a historic leader, he's one of our best Presidents" Bush said of President Christie.

June 2, 2021 - Primaries held in New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia
Voters in New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia nominated democrats and republicans for Governor and Mayor. In New Jersey, Incumbent Republican Governor Tom Kean Jr. ran unopposed, and will face Senator Cory Booker, who defeated Congressman Donald Payne Jr. in a democratic primary 64%-35%. In New York City, Mayor Michael Grimm was unopposed for the Republican Mayoral Nomination, and will face New York City Council President Joel Rivera, who won a crowded primary with 42% of the vote. In Virginia, House of Delegates Member Patrick A. Hope won a democratic primary, and will face Congressman Rob Wittman (R) in November.

August 2, 2021 - Christie campaigns in states for Toomey constitutional balanced budget amendment

WASHINGTON, DC - Although 18 U.S. States had ratified a constitutional amendment which would balance the federal budget, 10 states had rejected the plan - and 32 states had done nothing. President Christie spoke in several states that had not done anything about the importance of passing a balanced budget amendment.

November 4, 2021 - Elections held in New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia


New Jersey Gubernatorial Election
Cory Booker (D) 51%
Tom Kean Jr. (R) 48%

New York City Mayoral Election
Michael Grimm (R) 49%
Joel Rivera (D) 45%

Virginia Gubernatorial Election
Patrick A. Hope (D) 49%
Rob Wittman (R) 48%


December 2, 2021 - Christie signs executive order de-regulating domestic oil drilling

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie announced he was signing an executive order which would allow for the de-regulation of oil drilling on federal lands.

December 18, 2021 - POLL:  Christie, Congress still popular with the public


Christie Approval
Approve: 59%
Disapprove: 22%

Congress Approval
Approve: 51%
Disapprove: 30%

Republican Approval
Approve: 48%
Disapprove: 39%

Democratic Approval
Approve: 50%
Disapprove: 29%

2022 Election
Republicans 40%
Democrats 39%

2024 Republican Nomination
Susanna Martinez 30%
Pat Toomey 19%
Liz Cheney 15%
George P. Bush 14%
Marco Rubio 10%
Michael Grimm 6%
Kelly Ayotte 5%
Other 1%

2024 Democratic Nomination
Chris Van Hollen 22%
Charlie Crist 20%
Cory Booker 19
Kristen Gillibrand 18%
Tim Kaine 10%
Gavin Newsom 6%
Kendrick Meek 4%
Other 1%

January 3, 2022 - Cuomo announces he won't seek re-election
ALBANY, NY - Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced he would not seek a fourth term as Governor of New York in 2022. "It's time for me to spend more time with my family. I'm very proud of our work to rein in government spending and improve our schools here in New York" Cuomo stated.

January 5, 2022 - Chelsea Clinton to run for Governor in 2022

BROOKLYN, NY - Assemblywoman Chelsea Clinton, who was first elected to New York's state assembly in 2017, announced she would run for Governor in 2022 after learning that Andrew Cuomo would not seek re-election. "I'm running for Governor because I believe it's time for New York to become the first state in America to have universal health care" Clinton, the daughter of Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, stated.

[NHI]

Great timeline! I do believe if Christie were elected he would a successful president.

[Consciously Unconscious]

Bush 2024?  That'd be a bit odd.  Good TL though!

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January 25, 2022 - Christie signs federal employee pension reform into law
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie called on congress to pass a law forcing federal employees - with the exception of military and defense personnel, to contribute 3% of their income to their own health care and pensions.

Feb. 2 - Christie vetoes $250 billion highway bill

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie vetoed a $250 billon highway bill passed by both houses of congress. Only 23 Senate Republicans and 50 House Republicans opposed the bill, along with 4 senate democrats and 12 house democrats.

April 4, 2022 - Christie calls for full repeal of Affordable Care Act, says administration put in place important reforms to health care system

WASHINGTON, DC - Citing his administration's success in implementing the de-regulation of state-run health insurance and tort reform, President Christie called for a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act - though pledged to fight to continue to cover people with pre-existing conditions, and to continue funding medicaid. Christie, whose administration's lack of enforcement of the individual mandate was still being litigated in courts, argued that although the administration wasn't forcing new people to sign up for exchanges, the law forced his administration to enforce the law towards those who were not paying fines due to being found not to have purchased health insurance.

May 21, 2022 - House, Senate vote to repeal Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - Five senate democrats joined republicans in both the U.S. Senate and House in voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act. All house democrats and all but five senate democrats voted against the repeal of the health care law.

May 25, 2022 - House, Senate vote to require health insurance companies cover those with pre-existing conditions, fund medicaid
WASHINGTON, DC - The House and Senate voted for a proposal by the President, and sponsored in the U.S. Senate by Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), and Jon Huntsman Jr. (R-UT) to require health care companies to cover those with pre-existing conditions, and to continue funding of medicaid despite repeal of Obamacare.

June 27, 2022 - Democrats divided on Christie

WASHINGTON, DC - With President Christie's approval rating around 60%, including having a 42% approval rating amongst democrats, Democratic politicians are divided on whether or not to vote with him or not. Democratic Governors across the country embraced many of Christie's economic and fiscal policies, especially entitlement reform and his recent funding for medicaid. Governors Charlie Crist of Florida and Cory Booker of New Jersey have gone out of their way to praise the Governor. Governor Gavin Newsom of California has been critical of the President, criticizing his health care and educational policies. In congress, the democratic party remains divided over Christie. While he has found allies in Senators Kristen Gillibrand of New York, Mark Warner of Virginia, and Kendrick Meek of Florida - Democratic leaders remain staunch Christie opponents.

August 15, 2022 - Christie hits campaign trail

PHILADELPHIA, PA - President Chris Christie hit the campaign trail on behalf of candidates for office in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Florida. While in Pennsylvania, Christie called Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey "one of the closest allies this administration has in congress."

October 5, 2022 - Angering republicans, Christie signs Toomey/Gillibrand hate crimes legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed a democratic proposal making hate crimes a federal offense. The law, sponsored by Senators Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) passed in Congress with just 30 republican votes, and 12 republicans in the U.S. Senate, including Senate Minority Leader Pat Toomey and Senate Minority Whip Marco Rubio, voted for the law.

November 4, 2022 - U.S. Senate remains the same as Republicans win 8 House Seats

Key Election Results

Alaska U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Lisa Murkowski (R) 74%

Arizona U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Trent Franks (R) 61%
Rodney Glassman (D) 38%

Florida U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Pam Bondi (R) 49%
Alvin Brown (D) 48%

Florida Gubernatorial - GOP Pickup
Marco Rubio (R) 51%
Ted Deutch (D) 48%

Illinois U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Mark Kirk (R) 53%
Rahm Emmanuel (D) 46%

Kentucky U.S. Senate - DEM pickup
Adam Edelen (D) 49.5%
Rand Paul (R) 49.2%

Missouri - GOP Hold
Roy Blunt (R) 51%
Jay Nixon (D) 48%

Nevada - DEM U.S. Senate Hold
Olivia Diaz (D) 53%
Joe Heck (R) 46%

New Hampshire - GOP U.S. Senate Hold
Kelly Ayotte (R) 57%
Maggie W. Hassan (D) 42%

North Carolina - GOP U.S. Senate Hold
Richard Burr (R) 54%
Janet Cowell (D) 45%

Ohio  - GOP U.S. Senate Hold
Rob Portman (R) 52%
Tim Ryan (D) 47%

Pennsylvania - GOP U.S. Senate  Hold
Pat Toomey (R) 54%
Sean Wiley (D) 45%

New York U.S. Senate DEM Hold
Chuck Schumer (R) 67%
Thomas Reed (R) 32%

New York Governor - DEM Hold
Chelsea Clinton (D) 61%
Nicole Malliotakis (D) 38%

[Person Man]

What about SCOTUS?

[dudehere92]

What about SCOTUS?

No Supreme Court nominations at the moment..... but stay tuned

January 28, 2023 - Report: Economy grew at 3.5% in 2022, national debt at $14.7 trillion
WASHINGTON, DC - A report by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Treasury Department showed that the U.S. economy grew at 3.5% in 2022, as median income grew by $1,200 an the national debt was reduced to $14.7 trillion. Federal revenue increased by 28% in 2022. Since January 2017, when President Christie took office, the U.S. economy has added 7.2 million jobs, personal income is up by $1,200 , consumer confidence is up, the rate of federal spending has been reduced by 14%, the national debt has been reduced by $4.3 trillion, the number of Americans in poverty fell from 49 million to 42 million, and the number of Americans receiving government assistance is down by 35%. However, although the real estate market improved between 2015 and 2019, it began to see a slight decline between 2020 and the present. Consumer spending remained historically low, and the cost of health care went up 7.5% on average between 2021 and the present.

March 2, 2023 - Christie bill expanding health care research
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie signed a bi-partisian bill which included $8 billion worth of research grants for research into diseases.

Democratic Presidential Candidates as of May 15, 2023
 Governor Gavin Newsom of California
 Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York
 Senator Mark Warner of Virginia
 House Minority Leader Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
 Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin
 Former Governor Charlie Crist of Florida
 Senator Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania

Republican Presidential Candidates as of May 15, 2023
 Vice President Sussana Martinez of New Mexico
 Senator Mike Lee of Utah
 Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas

June 2, 2023 - Poll finds Van Hollen, Martinez 2024 front-runners

Democratic Presidential Nomination
Chris Van Hollen 26%
Charlie Crist 25%
Mark Warner 20%
Kristen Gillibrand 19%
Russ Feingold 5%
Gavin Newsom 3%
Bob Casey Jr. 1%
Other 1%

Republican Presidential Nomination
Susanna Martinez 55%
Mike Lee 25%
Sam Brownback 18%
Other 2%

July 1, 2023 - President Christie endorses Martinez for President

DOVER, NH - President Christie officially endorsed Vice President Susanna Martinez for President at an event in New Hampshire. "For the past seven years, the Vice President has stood with me as we brought our country out of an economic standstill and into an era of prosperity. Susanna Martinez is ready to lead our nation" Christie said of Martinez.

August 4, 2023 - In Iowa, Van Hollen bashes Christie, calls for new direction

HILLSBOROUGH, IA - House Minority Leader Chris Van Hollen bashed the Christie administration and called for change in Washington. "I don't believe the past eight years have been a success for working families. As President, I'll hold Wall Street accountable for their actions and ask millionaire's to pay their fair share in taxes, and I'll expand medicaid to cover more Americans with health insurance. We'll also raise the minimum wage and cut payroll taxes for workers in a Van Hollen administration" the congressman said.

September 8, 2023 - Gillibrand: I'm a new kind of democrat

MANCHESTER, NH - Democratic Presidential Candidate Kristen Gillibrand told supporters she was a new kind of democrat. "I'm running for President because I believe in the politics of unity. I've worked with republicans and democrats to reduce taxes, expand health care access, expand medicaid, and I was one of the few democrats who has consistently voted to balance the federal budget. I'm a new kind of democrat. I believe our party must stop calling for increased taxes and new spending. We need to spend some money on education, health care, our veterans, and on research and development of new cures for diseases - but we can not be the party that increases the size of government" Gillibrand said.

October 4, 2023 - Crist promises to be the candidate of change

PALM BEACH, FL - Democratic Presidential Candidate Charlie Crist told voters he would be the candidate of change in 2024. "I've made change here in Florida. We had a strong economy, so I invested the surplus in education and expanding medicaid. I'd do the same in Washington" Crist told supporters.

October 8, 2023 - Toomey endorses Martinez for President
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Senate Minority Leader Pat Toomey endorsed Susanna Martinez for President in 2024. "The Vice President has presided over historic economic growth, and she has shown that she has the ability to lead" Toomey said of Martinez.

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October 10, 2023 - Democrats hold first debate of 2024 campaign season
BOCA RATON, FL - The candidates seeking the Democratic Presidential Nomination held their first debate. House Minority Leader Chris Van Hollen promised that as President, he would repeal the Christie tax cuts, restore regulations to Wall Street, raise the minimum wage, and expand medicaid for people making up to $65,000 per year. Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist pledged to increase funding for education and mandate smaller class sizes, reduce the payroll tax for workers, increase tax credits for green energy, and restore a ban on off-shore oil drilling. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia said that if elected, he would support efforts to balance the budget - but would do so by raising the top tax rate to 40% and  eliminate all cooperate loopholes. Warner also said a top priority of his as President would be increased aid for worker re-training programs and education scholarships. Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York said she would reduce taxes on the middle class, enact stricter gun control measures, reduce the size of the federal government by 10% via attrition, increase funding for mental health programs, support a balanced budget amendment, and end fraud in entitlement programs if elected President. Former Senator Russ Feigngold said getting the U.S. to cut military spending and enacting tough campaign finance and ethics reform would be priorities of his if elected President. Governor Gavin Newsom stated that he would fight for universal health care, a federal gay marriage law, and a higher minimum wage if elected President. Senator Bob Casey Jr. said that if elected President, he would repeal Chris Christie's regulatory reform act and fight for green energy in the U.S.

October 24, 2023 - GOP candidates participate in first primary debate
CHARLESTON, SC - Republican Presidential Hopefuls held their first presidential primary debate. Vice President Susanna Martinez said if elected President, she would continue the policies of the Christie administration - but would also cap federal spending at 18% of GDP to move towards a balanced budget, increase the size of the U.S. military by 30,000 over 8 years, and she'd eliminate taxes on savings and capital gains, while providing a 25% across the board tax cut. Senator Mike Lee said he'd repeal the Patriot Act, fight to enact the Toomey balanced budget amendment, and end the federal Department of Education and the EPA if he is elected President. Governor Sam Brownback pledged to fight for a human life amendment and a federal marriage amendment, as well as a 15% flat tax if he is elected President.

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November 24, 2023 - The Clinton's endorse Gillibrand

MANCHESTER, NH - Former President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Governor Chelsea Clinton of New York endorsed Kristen Gillibrand for President. All touted her bi-partisian appeal, as well as her fiscally conservative, socially progressive views as reasons for the endorsement.

November 28, 2023 - Bush, Rubio, and Beck endorse Martinez for President

BOCA RATON, FL - Senator Jennifer Beck (R-NJ) and Governors Marco Rubio (R-FL) and George Bush (R-TX) endorsed Susanna Martinez's presidential bid.

December 2, 2023 - Kaine backs Warner as Warren backs Van Hollen and Ford backs Crist
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia endorsed Mark Warner for President, as Senator Elizabeth Warren backed Chris Van Hollen for President and Senator Harold Ford Jr. backed Charlie Crist for President.

December 10, 2023 - Christie signs SCHIP re-authorization into law
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie signed a re-authorization of affordable health insurance for low-income families into law.

January 8, 2024 - Iowa Caucus


GOP
Susanna Martinez 61%
Mike Lee 30%
Sam Brownback 8%


Democratic
Chris Van Hollen 31%
Charlie Crist 25%
Mark Warner 20%
Kristen Gillibrand 12%
Gavin Newsom 6%
Russ Feingold 4%
Bob Casey Jr. 1%
Other 1%

January 9, 2024 - Brownback, Casey Jr. exit presidential race
Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas ended his presidential bid and endorsed Susanna Martinez for President. Senator Bob Casey Jr. also ended his presidential bid and endorsed Kristen Gillibrand for President.

January 16, 2024 - New Hampshire Primary

GOP
Susanna Martinez 64%
Mike Lee 35%


Democratic
Kristen Gillibrand 34%
Chris Van Hollen 25%
Charlie Crist 21%
Mark Warner 12%
Russ Feingold 6%
Gavin Newsom 2%
Other 1%