
Elections
Democratic debate: What you need to know about Wednesday’s face-off
The stakes are creeping higher as early primaries get nearer. Ten candidates will be on the stage in Atlanta beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
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Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are proposing raising taxes on the ultra-rich and prominent billionaires have been on the defensive about their wealth.
Air Date: November 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Democrat Jessica Scarane challenging U.S. Sen. Chris Coons from the left
Democratic candidate Jessica Scarane says Sen. Chris Coons works too well with Republicans. She’s launched a 2020 primary campaign to unseat him.
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Little-known N.J. council invalidates state’s expansive vote-by-mail law
N.J. voters who want to vote by mail will have to request a mail-in ballot every year.
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Pa. Rep. Martina White to become Philly’s first woman Republican party leader
The power shift comes amid a crushing election for GOP in a Democratic town.
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For Pa.’s returning citizens, getting into the voting booth can be an uphill battle
There is no database that logs if people who were once convicted of a felony register to vote or even if they do vote.
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With straight-party voting gone in Pa., who will miss it most?
It was an option that hundreds of thousands of voters exercised for the last time in last week’s election.
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On today's Regional Roundup - Philadelphia councilmember Helen Gym, helping veterans transition after service, and sports stadiums create rooms for children with autism.
Air Date: November 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:007 solutions for Pennsylvania’s problems at the polls
Lessons from this year’s election in Pennsylvania could avoid a mess in 2020.
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A fix for long lines at the polls? Pa.’s getting mail-in voting for 2020
You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.
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What led to the blue wave in the Philly suburbs? Demographics, strong candidates and Donald Trump
Historic elections in 3 of Philadelphia’s 4 collar counties led to a Democratic takeover, driven by demographic shifts and disaffection with the president.
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Is David Oh the future of Philadelphia’s Republican Party?
How a narrow Election Day win could portend a changing fate for Philadelphia Republicans.
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Philly officials praise new voting machines, promise to fix ‘significant wrinkles’ for 2020
The city says issues with new voting machines were expected. They plan to look into complaints and fix them for the 2020 election.
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‘Cleaning out my office’: Four new faces are coming to Philadelphia City Council
Get ready to meet some new municipal leaders, Philly.
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Councilmember David Oh says he speaks for Asian Americans. Did that help him win?
Oh claims he’s able to speak to and for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. But does that claim check out? And if so, was it the reason for his election night win?
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