WATCH: Full Democratic roll call from Delegates across America | 2020 DN...

Democratic delegates from all 50 U.S. states and seven territories cast their official votes for the 2020 presidential nominee during a virtual roll call on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Speaking from notable locations in their home regions -- from ocean shores in Puerto Rico to tribal lands in New Mexico and South Dakota -- delegates highlighted their policy priorities and announced vote tallies for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Some delegates also cast support for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who dropped out of the race this spring. The coronavirus pandemic upended both parties’ traditional conventions. Instead of in-person events, the program each night features a number of speakers and musical performances virtually across the country. ....
https://youtu.be/vQ9s4x_Mybs

The Trailer: A guide to what's in play in the Senate in 2020 - The Washington Post

In this edition: A guide to Senate elections, an(other) organization forms to help Bernie Sanders win delegates, and the president declares war on a TV ad....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/paloma/the-trailer/2020/05/05/the-trailer-a-guide-to-what-s-in-play-in-the-senate-in-2020/5eb07bea88e0fa594778ec4f/

Michigan Republicans Change Rules to Ensure Donald Trump Gets All Delegates - Newsweek

Michigan Republicans realized they couldn't outright cancel their presidential primaries as four other states have done, so they instead changed the rules basically ensuring President Donald Trump receives all delegates. ....
https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-republicans-change-delegate-primary-rules-help-donald-trump-win-reelection-president-gop-1459406

Maryland Trump Delegate Indicted On Fed Child Porn, Explosives, Gun Charges

A Maryland delegate to the Republican National Convention for Donald Trump was indicted late Wednesday on federal child pornography and weapons charges. Caleb Andrew Bailey, 30, was charged with production of child porn, unlawful transport of explosive materials, illegal possession of a machine gun and possession of child porn in U.S. District Court in Maryland....
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/caleb-andrew-bailey-trump-delegate-indicted

Want to Change the System, Trump and Sanders Supporters? Learn How It Works First.

Civic participation is one of the most important responsibilities of being an American. I’m old enough to remember when being selected to lead your homeroom class in the daily Pledge of Allegiance was a source of great pride. As kids, with our hands over our hearts, shoulders squared, we’d recite those venerable words, “…and to the republic, for which is stands…” with purpose. Unfortunately, the moral imperative of being a good steward of this great nation and understanding what it takes to preserve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, is an afterthought for many, if any thought at all.

Without question, the insurgent candidacies of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have jolted many Americans out of their normal political malaise. Bringing more citizens into the political fold is a good thing. But, what many of them are now realizing is that it takes more than just rolling out of bed to rage against the machine at big political rallies to select the next leader of the free world....
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/04/19/want-to-change-the-system-trump-and-sanders-supporters-learn-how-it-works-first.html