
Elections
Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Scranton birthplace
On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival's old backyard.
5 years ago
Trump, addressing far-right QAnon conspiracy, offers praise for its followers
The president said he didn’t know much about the online conspiracy theory community, other than he believes its followers “like me very much.”
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Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line
Former President Obama spoke from Philadelphia, where the United States Constitution was drafted and signed.
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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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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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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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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the chaos at USPS
Tamara Russell aka Revive P.O.C hits the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about the growing controversy of mail-in ballots and post office funding.
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Listen 4:30When 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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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Trump campaign, GOP sues to block vote-by-mail; Murphy says ‘bring it on’
The state GOP hooks up with national counterparts and the Trump campaign to undo Murphy’s executive order calling for an all-mail November election.
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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 49:29Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes
USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.
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4 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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‘It’s a mess when you don’t get your mail’: Waiting on, worrying about the Postal Service in Philly
A random sampling of folks in West Philadelphia revealed frustration with delivery delays and apprehension about mail-in voting in November.
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