Elections
Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting virus responses
Much of the nation remaining home for months has largely prevented the two presidential candidates from holding dueling appearances in pivotal battleground states.
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Mail-in ballots thrust Postal Service into presidential race
A shift to voting by mail is intended to protect voters from spreading COVID-19. But it’s also making more work for post offices and to delays in determining election winners.
6 years ago
Democrats outline modified convention amid coronavirus fears
Organizers said "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."
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A Philly poll watcher got COVID-19, but the city isn’t notifying voters
A woman was diagnosed with COVID-19 shortly after working as a poll watcher. But Philly’s contact tracing program is too limited to let all the voters know.
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With unsubstantiated claim, Trump sows doubt on U.S. election
The claims spread disinformation, ignore safeguards that states have implemented to prevent against widespread fraud, and risk undermining Americans’ faith in the election.
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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.
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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.
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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.
6 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."
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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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