The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which works to elect Democrats to the House, announced it raised a record-breaking $11.6 million in February. The Republican National Committee, meanwhile, raised $14.6 million, a record high for the month of February in a non-election year, per the Daily Caller.
Why it matters: With just under 600 days until the 2020 election, Americans on both sides of the aisle appear to be more politically engaged than ever.
Elizabeth Warren used to be a rising star among Democratic Party liberals, but her presidential campaign is struggling to get off the ground.
Why it matters: If she can't recapture the excitement she created among progressive voters in 2016, when she was considered one of Hillary Clinton's best campaign surrogates, she risks being overshadowed by other progressive candidates (Bernie Sanders) and newer rising stars (Beto O'Rourke).
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That's despite her busy campaign strategy: Instead of viral Facebook livestreams or TV-worthy rallies, Warren and her team are focusing on retail politics with voters who want to "nerd out" over policy.
The big picture: "Her success or failure will help determine the direction of the Democratic Party in 2020," per AP. It'll also signal to other 2020 Democrats whether primary voters are craving a candidate whose campaign is built on ambitious (but very specific) policy proposals.
The bottom line: It's still early, but this isn't the kind of launch Warren needed.
The latest: Kirsten Gillibrand announced Sunday morning that she is officially running.
Go deeper: Where the announced candidates stand on the issues, in under 500 words.
The big picture: Expect an arms race of big ideas over the coming year.
Be smart: Every indicator is going off that this will not be a friendly election to milquetoast or moderation.
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