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Introducing: Number of the Week

FromMeet the Press: The Lid

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Dec 7, 2020

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On Mondays, we're going to do a slightly longer, deeper dive into a single topic than we normally do. This week? The road to 270.

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Dec 7, 2020

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The team behind Meet the Press and the NBC News Political Unit brings you the most important political stories of the day. From the White House to 2020, we’ll bring you the latest data from the NBC/WSJ poll, election ratings and analysis every day, in time for your evening commute.

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Two nights, 20 candidates: what to expect from the first Democratic debate lineup: The first 2020 Democratic debate is less than two weeks ago, and the DNC just announced the lineup. Carrie Dann discusses the candidates and who and what to watch out for on June 26 and 27. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Dem fundraising is correlated to debate performance, Q2 shows: Carrie Dann's got money on her mind. She shares what she's learned from the latest round of fundraising reports from 2020 candidates and what predictors can be used for the next quarter. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Amy McGrath, Tom Steyer join new field of longshot candidates in 2020: Ben Kamisar introduces the latest flood of underdogs who hope 2020 proves to be the charm. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Sanders, Warren equally likely to beat Trump, Dem voters say: One week from the debate, Carrie Dann lays out the results of a 2020 "electability" poll from Monmouth University. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Impeachment support is growing ... but only among Democrats: A day after an NBC poll shows American support for impeachment is up, Carrie Dann has the "millionest" dollar question: What does that mean for Nancy Pelosi and 2020 candidates? by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Biden wins the "electability" primary, but is there a "glamorous bigfoot" in the real race?: Alex Seitz-Wald compares the 2020 Democratic primary to a game of Apples to Apples, where trying to predict which argument the judge (or average swing voter) will pick is nearly impossible. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Our new poll shows only seven candidates hit bar for September debate: Ben Kamisar introduces the new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that captures the shadow primary between Biden and Warren and Sanders. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Can the government prevent future foreign election interference? Americans say no.: As "Mueller day" draws polarization, Carrie Dann is here with a little bit of optimism and the one thing Americans can agree on: lack of faith in the government. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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"Florida man" Trump appeals to older demographic with re-election launch spot: Carrie Dann analyzes Trump's thought process as he heads to Orlando to speak at his first re-election rally. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Allow me to introduce myself: 2020 Dems launch ads in key states ahead of debate: What do you do if you only get five minutes to make your case to America? Or you aren't on the stage at all? Melissa Holzberg introduces the first wave of ads in the Democratic primary. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Biden aims to be "stuck in the middle with you": Mark Murray analyzes new polling that shows "middle of the road" can be used as a term of endearment. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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As Dem field fluctuates, poll shows Trump approval has stayed relatively stable since November: The number of the day (or past six months)? 43. Carrie Dann shares why, even with reliably low polling numbers, Trump still poses a threat to Democrats in 2020. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Trump and Biden's racial gaffes show parties play by different rules: Using Joe Biden's comments about working with segregationists and President Trump's refusal to apologize to the "Central Park Five," Carrie Dann explains how the 2020 game is not being played by the same set of rules. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Socialists on a plane: 2020 Democrats have "had it" with that Monday-Friday term: After Mayor Pete vented his frustration over Republicans' use of the word "socialist" in Tuesday's Democratic Debate, Carrie Dann dives into what the polls actually show about how Americans feel about it. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Half of Americans believe their democracy needs a complete overhaul or major changes: The most popular solution, Mark Murray says, is term limits for Congress. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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On guns, Medicare and pot, Americans agree more than you think: Carrie Dann dives into an NPR survey that shows Americans agree ... but not necessarily on the things the party is spending a lot of time talking about these days. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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"Couldn't get it done": Pete Buttigieg answers for South Bend policing during second Democratic debate: Melissa Holzberg discusses how South Bend locals are responding to Pete Buttigieg's debate performance last night and his poll numbers among African American democrats. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Was the first debate a dream? Recent polls show virtually no change since June: Was it all a dream? Mark Murray explains how recent polls show that we are back to where we were on the eve of the first debates and what that means for Biden. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Twitter is mostly liberal. Here's why Trump still uses it to reach his base.: As Trump's tweets raise the blood pressure of Americans on both sides of the aisle, Carrie Dann shares numbers that show the majority of the president's followers on the platform are also his followers in real life. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Call it the Rust Belt, the Midwest, the Big Blue Wall ... but Democrats are calling it "home": Donald Trump won these three states by the same amount as the average attendance at a Green Bay Packers home game. So Carrie Dann asks: How can Democrats flip the team's supporters? by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Ahead of second Dem Debate, Medicare for All is lost in translation: Speaking in tongues? Medicare for All has varying levels of support depending on what people think it means, Carrie Dann says. So can one Democrat speak the right language on Medicare for All tonight and tomorrow? by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Rule Number One for Debate Night: Speak quickly: Alex Seitz-Wald takes a close look at the clock for the first Democratic debate and outlines a plan for candidates who need to break through. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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New rule could deny green cards to welfare beneficiaries: As Acting USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli announces a new hurdle to legal immigration, Carrie Dann shares a new poll that shows the partisan gap on the issue might be even wider than you think. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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2020 breakout moments result in Q2 fundraising breakthroughs: Melissa Holzberg takes a close look at how Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris have activated their bases to rake in cash this past quarter. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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The 2020 food fight: Warren surges as candidates descend on Iowa State Fair: Carrie Dann looks into the best "then and now" moments of the Iowa State Fair. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Our new poll shows only 12 percent of Democratic voters have definitely made up their minds: Carrie Dann delves deeper into the new NBC poll and explains who out of the Democratic voter base is paying close attention to the race, who is tuned out and who is undecided. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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New polls shows Democrat voters favor single-payer health care system: NBC's Mark Murray uses famous sci-fi movie "Dune" to explain the popularity of the single-payer health care system in the new NBC/WSJ poll. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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On night two, Bernie has something to prove: NBC News Political Reporter Shaquille Brewster joins the Lid to talk about what's at stake for Sen. Bernie Sanders on the second night of the Democratic Debates. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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One Mississippi underdog, two Mississippi front-runners, three Mississippi dramas: Carrie Dann tells the story of how one underdog caught the wrath of the internet, but won the hearts of some Mississippi voters and skewed a primary. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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"Hold onto your butts" and brace yourself for Mueller day: As 29 percent of voters wait to make up their minds on President Trump's dealings with Russia, Carrie Dann says Congress hopes Robert Mueller can bring the dinosaur of his report to life with a Wednesday testimony. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Georgia Senate runoff costs more than a Da Vinci's worth of TV ads: Back with a big number for the week, Carrie Dann tracks the historic ad spending underway in the two Georgia Senate runoffs. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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The segregationist history of runoff elections in Georgia: Carrie Dann tells the story of Denmark Groover, one of the key figures behind Georgia's runoff rules. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Goodbye and good riddance to 2020: Mark Murray looks back at the no-good, very-bad year. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Nearly 8 million Americans fall into poverty since summer: Americans are struggling during the pandemic and unemployment numbers are worse than expected. Carrie Dann reports. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Why one group of politicians is scoring high marks during the pandemic: A new Gallup poll shows that governors are polling well during the pandemic, despite the widespread anxiety around what comes next. Carrie Dann reports. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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Legitimacy fight over Biden's presidency could have long-lasting effects: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden on his electoral win, but Trump's fight over legitimacy continues. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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54: The number of women who have led a cabinet-level department: The number of the week: 54. Carrie Dann looks back at the first women who served in a presidential cabinet. by Meet the Press: The Lid
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