Peaceful Gun Rally Draws Thousands to Virginia Capitol
Tens of thousands of gun rights supporters gathered in Richmond to oppose Democratic gun control plans. The event stayed peaceful with festive mood as chants of USA echoed, while some protesters avoided the official rally area and wore tactical gear. Leaders warned of potential violence after Charlottesville’s 2017 upheaval.
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Virginia Capitol
Charlottesville
USA
Ralph Northam
Incumbents and challengers file for 2020 bids in Mercer County
Incumbents and challengers continue filing for local and state offices in the 2020 elections. The Jan. 25 deadline looms as Mercer County ballots include prosecuting attorney sheriff county commissioner all five magisters assessor one school board member and all three seats in the 27th District House race. Former Del. Marty Gearheart of Bluefield Republican has filed for the 27th District seat. Southern West Virginia voters have allowed me to represent them and it has been humbling.
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Princeton
Mercer County
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Marty Gearheart
Bluefield
West Virginia
Biden and Klobuchar lead Iowa caucus poll favorites
A Focus on Rural Iowa poll shows 29 percent backing Biden and 29 percent backing Klobuchar for rural Iowa needs. Biden tops again after the last debate, while Klobuchar is seen as best for rural issues, but only 11 percent will caucus for her. Warren 16 percent, Sanders 12 percent in earlier results.
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Massachusetts
Elizabeth Warren
Vermont
Bernie Sanders
Dozens of states spend record funds on 2020 census outreach
Massachusetts and more than a dozen states are dedicating unprecedented sums to census outreach and prep for the 2020 count. National Conference of State Legislatures data show at least 27 states have spent or committed over 316 million dollars, with Massachusetts allocating 6.25 million this fiscal year for grants and technical support to ensure an accurate tally.
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