Politics & Policy
4 takeaways from night 3 of the Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used her speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Obama launched a rare attack on his successor and Dems urged people to vote.
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News of Obama DNC speech draws 200 outside Philly’s American Revolution Museum
Last-minute news Obama would give his DNC speech from one of the galleries drew a crowd outside the museum to get a glimpse of the former president.
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Tonight's speakers include Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Gov. Carney ‘mad as hell again’ at N.J. quarantine list
Gov. John Carney says he’s “mad as hell again” that New Jersey has once more put Delaware on its list of mandatory quarantines for visitors.
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Obama to address DNC from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia
Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
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When will ballots be sent to Philly voters? Depends on two political disputes in court
County election officials can’t print the ballots until two cases are resolved at the state level.
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The political battle over the postal service
Today we look at the fallout from the embattled USPS, the impact on voting, and other threats to the election.
Air Date: August 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:294 takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic National Convention
Tuesday’s lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.
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Three Pennsylvania ‘rising stars’ speak during the DNC’s second night
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke at the DNC, pitching Biden as a reliable choice for Pa. voters.
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Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
Key speakers for Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former President Bill Clinton and former second lady Jill Biden.
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Why Kamala Harris was raised as a Black woman
Murali Balaji, Ph.D., explains why Kamala Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan, didn’t have much of a choice when raising her daughters as Black.
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Democrats’ Day 2 focus: Trump’s global leadership deficit
A day after Michelle Obama's passion wowed Democrats, Joe Biden is drawing on a collection of his party's most experienced leaders at the Democratic National Convention.
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Post office chief suspends controversial changes until after election
DeJoy also announced he would "engage standby resources" as of Oct. 1 "to satisfy any unforeseen demand."
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Under Trump, more big donors are named ambassadors — and controversies have followed
Career diplomats now make up just 57% of the ambassadorial posts.
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Another post office election challenge: Making sure ballots are postmarked
Thousands of mail-in ballots routinely arrive without a postmark or one that isn't legible, and election officials have to decide whether to count those ballots.
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