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More than 460 people have signed up to run for president (so far)
Jan 21, 2019 12:15 pm
Kassidy Vavra is reporting for the Daily News with 651 days until Election Day 2020, more than 460 candidates have already registered with the Federal Election Commission to run for President, and those numbers are expected to increase. Paul Light, professor of Public Service at New York University and expert on elections and voter trends, said two-thirds of Americans favor major government reform and think candidates spend too much money. He divided candidates into two key groups: the “dismantlers” and the “rebuilders.” "Dismantlers," according to Light, want major reform and a smaller government with fewer services. "Rebuilders" also want major reform, but favor a bigger government. In addition to incumbent Donald Trump, Vavra's key players the upcoming election include Democrats U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, U.S. Rep. John Delaney of Maryland and former West Virginia state Sen. Richard Ojeda. Read the full story in the Daily News.