Notable Quote of the Day

“The likelihood that Trump submits himself to three-hour, televised sparring matches with the Democratic nominee, no matter who it is, is slim to none in my opinion.

Here’s why.

For one, he doesn’t have to. It’s not required of presidential candidates, though perhaps it should be.

Numerous candidates have skipped primary debates, and some have even passed in the general. Lyndon B. Johnson refused to debate Barry Goldwater in 1964 and Richard Nixon wouldn’t participate in 1968 or 1972 debates.”

– S.E. Cupp, CNN host and political commentator

Democrats

• Michael Bennet, Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro, Amy Klobuchar, and Beto O'Rourke will each participate in an hour-long interview at the Texas Tribune Festival this weekend.

• Castro and Klobuchar will also speak at the Voto Latino Power Summit in Austin Saturday.

• In an interview with Politico Thursday, Bennet said presidents’ and vice presidents’ children should not have foreign business dealings or give corporate speeches.

• Joe Biden will hold a community event in Las Vegas Friday.

• Buttigieg will expand his presence in Nevada with 10 open offices by mid-October, more than any other candidate. He also hired Travis Brock as the campaign’s national director for caucuses and Juan Carlos Perez as national Latino engagement director.

• Castro said Thursday he would end his campaign if he did not qualify for the November primary debate.

• John Delaney will attend six events in Iowa Saturday and Sunday, including the Harry Hopkins Dinner in Sioux City. 

• Tulsi Gabbard will host town halls throughout Iowa from Saturday through Monday.

• Kamala Harris will campaign in Seattle Friday and San Francisco Saturday.

• Radio Atlantic posted a podcast with Klobuchar on the impeachment inquiry, Brett Kavanaugh, and her presidential campaign.

• Washington Examiner interviewed Tim Ryan about his presidential campaign and the commonalities he finds between the Rust Belt and urban areas.

• Bernie Sanders will campaign in New Hampshire Sunday with stops at three colleges.

• Joe Sestak will speak at the Latino Heritage Festival Soapbox Saturday in Iowa.

• Tom Steyer is joining UAW members on the picket line in Reno Friday and attending two events in the city Saturday.

• Elizabeth Warren will hold town halls in New Hampshire Friday and South Carolina Saturday.

• Marianne Williamson continues her Nevada visit with a town hall in Las Vegas Friday.

• In an interview on The View Thursday, Andrew Yang discussed his campaign and denied a claim that he fired a former employee because she was married.

Republicans

• Donald Trump raised $13 million this week through fundraising emails following the impeachment inquiry announcement and two fundraisers on Wednesday and Thursday.

• In an interview on Reason Podcast, Joe Walsh discussed the Tea Party, libertarianism, and his prior support for Trump.

• Bill Weld appeared at the Texas Tribune Festival Thursday.

What We’re Reading

• FiveThirtyEight: Which 2020 Candidates Are Running The Most TV Ads?

• Fortune: How 2020 Candidates Are Using Impeachment to Raise Money on Facebook

• Mashable: Trump campaign says it can track your phone

Flashback: September 27, 2015

60 Minutes aired an interview with Donald Trump where he discussed his tax proposal.