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January 28, 2020

A Look at 2020 House Elections

By John Isaacs After a 40-seat Democratic gain in the 2018 House election, Republicans are hoping to regain control of the House while Democrats will be trying to consolidate their gains. Update Feb. 26, 2020 from Hotline’s Wake-Up Call: As Sanders emerges as the frontrunner to clinch the Democratic nomination, his primary opponents have made fears […]

Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis

November 19, 2019

Virtual Town Hall With John Tierney: November 19, 2019

Executive Director John Tierney hosted a virtual town hall November 19, answering questions submitted by supporters on Iran, North Korea, Russia, Congress and prospects for the 2020 election. 

Posted in: Blog, Political Analysis, Political Analysis

July 15, 2019

Key House Votes on H.R. 2500 Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Bill

By John Isaacs * after vote number indicates CLW support Amendment approved 219-210: Vote #17* Omar (D-MN) revised amendment requiring a report on financial costs and national security benefits for overseas military operations, including permanent military installations and bases. Amendment approved 240-185: Vote #26* Adam Smith (D-WA), Khanna (D-CA), Schiff (CA), Jayapal (WA) amendment prohibiting […]

Posted in: Blog, Political Analysis

October 11, 2018

Who wonks are most excited about

Last week, I hosted a presentation for the nuclear arms control community about the candidates we feel will be strong allies in Congress if elected — and which races can use our help the most. It was an opportunity for the Council to leverage its unique role as the oldest and most respected nuclear policy organization […]

Posted in: Candidate News

October 9, 2018

All tied up

Our last email highlighted Council-endorsed races in which candidates are in a good position to win, but still need your help. Now we’re highlighting races where our candidates and their opponents are essentially tied, according to polling from The New York Times and Siena College. Will you help these candidates take the lead in their […]

Posted in: Candidate News

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