
Elections
Bolton: Trump and China’s Xi talked ‘frequently’ about Trump’s reelection
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton tells NPR he thought Trump’s “back and forth with authoritarian leaders did not reflect well” on Trump and the U.S.
5 years ago
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
The president ignored health warnings to go through with his first rally in 110 days in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
5 years ago
Trump turns virus conversation into ‘US vs. THEM’ debate
"They hate me. They hate you. They hate rallies and it’s all because they hate the idea of MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump said in a recent fundraising email.
5 years ago
Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, says Biden should pick a woman of color
Klobuchar says she called Biden and told him, "I truly believe ... this is a moment to put a woman of color on that ticket."
5 years ago
In Pa. speech, Biden casts Trump as checked out of pandemic
In his latest visit to Pennsylvania, Joe Biden said the president has been trying to “ignore” coronavirus away, instead of responding appropriately.
5 years ago
Planned Parenthood backs Biden, seeing a ‘life and death election’ ahead
Planned Parenthood Action Fund is endorsing Joe Biden. The group also says it's spending 50% more this election cycle than four years ago.
5 years ago
Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?
Research suggests protest energy could boost youth voter turnout: Young people aligned with the Parkland gun control movement were 21% more likely to vote in 2018.
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This November, election night could stretch into election week or month
Mail ballots take longer to process than in-person votes. Experts say problems arise when voters don't understand that.
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With less than $10,000, Philly candidate scoops PA House seat from Democratic dynasty
With no Republican challenger in November, Regina Young appears on her way to Harrisburg.
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Biden releases plan to reopen US economy amid coronavirus
Biden pitches COVID-19 reopening plan in Philly — saying Trump’s strategy leaves workers and small businesses in the lurch.
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Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit
Democrat signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.
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Bill requiring detailed report on presidential primary heads to governor’s desk
Democrats and non-legislative stakeholders say officials need to start working on election code changes in earnest before the document is due.
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After primary defeat, Pa. Sen. Daylin Leach may take his caucus leader to court
For the past year, the Montco senator has clashed with Jay Costa, his party leader, over sexual harassment allegations. Now, Leach might sue Costa.
5 years ago
Some counting continues, a week after Pennsylvania’s primary
The state says turnout was roughly 2.8 million voters, or 35%, with slightly more than half of all votes coming by mail.
5 years ago
On this week's Regional Roundup: Pennsylvania primary election, the Frank Rizzo statue, Philly sports update.
Air Date: June 8, 2020
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