Elections
Joe Biden has a long to-do list if he wins the White House
The reams of proposals reflect Joe Biden's belief that the nation faces immense challenges that require a far-reaching government response not seen since the New Deal.
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Former Philly congressman convicted in Abscam sting now charged with election fraud
Former U.S. Rep. Michael “Ozzie” Myers went to prison in the 1980s for accepting a bribe in the Abscam sting. Now he’s charged with election fraud.
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‘Swing County, USA’ prepares for unprecedented influx of ballots by mail
Voting by mail is easier now across the U.S. Officials in Pa.'s Lehigh Valley, a swing region in a critical state, are making changes to manage counting ballots.
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N.J. lawmakers mull postponing redistricting due to expected census delays
New Jersey is considering running the 2021 elections under the current district boundaries since data from the 2020 census is expected to come late.
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Presidential nominees rarely speak to Muslim audiences. Biden did Monday
Biden focused on Islamophobia, Trump, the need for both Palestinians and Israelis to have a state of their own, and the contributions of Muslims in fighting coronavirus.
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Pelosi, Dems cite election interference in request for info from FBI
Democratic leaders in the Congress asked the FBI for an all-lawmaker briefing about foreign election interference efforts that may be targeting the legislature this year.
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Trump not ready to commit to election results if he loses
It is remarkable that a sitting president would express less than complete confidence in the American electoral process. But for Trump, it comes from his 2016 playbook.
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Federal judge agrees to expedite Trump campaign’s lawsuit over vote-by-mail in Pennsylvania
Trump wants Ranjan to require counties to reject mailed ballots that arrive without a secrecy envelope and limit in-person ballot delivery to county election offices.
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Biden’s bid touts faith, courts even religious conservatives
Joe Biden is a different kind of foe than Trump has faced before: one who makes faith a central part of his persona — often literally wearing it on his sleeve.
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Trump replaces campaign manager amid sinking poll numbers
President Donald Trump shook up his campaign staff Wednesday amid sinking poll numbers, replacing campaign manager Brad Parscale with veteran GOP operative Bill Stepien.
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Biden outlines $2 trillion climate plan
Biden's climate initiative calls to chart the United States on "an irreversible path" to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Pa. Democrats file suit in state court to counter election rules case filed by Trump campaign
"There are many of us who represent diverse communities, … [who] understand that it is our duty to stand up, to protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to vote.”
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Signed, sealed, undelivered: Thousands of mail-in ballots rejected for tardiness
An NPR analysis finds that at least 65,000 absentee and mail-in ballots were rejected this year for arriving late. That could prove crucial in a close election.
6 years ago
Keisha Lance Bottoms, a possible Biden VP pick, sees profile rise amid crises
The first-term Atlanta mayor has spoken out against the state of Georgia's Republican-led pandemic response and spoken forcefully to protesters in her city.
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Gibbs concedes, Richter to face Kim in South Jersey congressional race
Gibbs, the former Burlington County freeholder conceded late Tuesday. She hopes her campaign inspires other women to challenge “ol’ boys club.”
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