Politics
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
It was a jarring outcome for Democrats who had devised an expanded political map, eager to provide a backstop against President Trump and his party’s grip on the Senate.
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Truck dancing, hula-hooping and helping: How Philly made Election Day
In a year defined by pandemic, movements against racial injustice and the general defiance of norms, Philadelphia showed out on Election Day.
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Philly activists promise daily protests at LOVE Park if Trump claims victory early
“West and Southwest Philly have been ground zero for the disaster of this presidency,” said City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier at an election night rally on Independence Mall.
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Biden, Booker victorious in N.J.’s mostly mail-in election
Booker defeated Republican Rik Mehta, a business executive with a law degree and a doctorate in pharmacy.
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Delawareans vote in record numbers, but Trump has support in Biden country
Delaware’s Trump supporters say the president’s business-friendly approach has earned their loyalty over his opponent, Joe Biden, their state’s favorite hometown politician.
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Why Pa. didn’t have results on Election Day
A record number of mail-in ballots meant Pennsylvania didn't know its final results on Election Day. And those results could make or break the election.
Air Date: November 3, 2020
Listen 14:07Trump campaign files legal challenges in Philadelphia as election court heats up
Challenges are being filed over contacting voters, the view from the ballot counting observation area, and decisions made by judges of elections at the polls.
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Election Live Blog: Biden makes final campaign stop in Philly; canvassers door knock into evening
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made an Election Day appearance in Philadelphia while those voting in person turned out across the region.
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From Trumpers to those ridin' with Biden, we bring you views of voters in Pennsylvania, a state that could make or break the election.
Air Date: November 2, 2020
Listen 21:03Justice Department to dispatch election monitors to Philadelphia, other jurisdictions
Philadelphia is among 43 jurisdictions where DOJ staff will monitor voting on Election Day.
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6 key questions going into the 2020 presidential election
Key questions linger as the final votes are cast and counted in Tuesday's contest between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
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Trump threatens to fire Fauci as COVID-19 cases surge
Trump expressed frustration that the surging cases of a virus that has killed more than 231,000 people in the United States remains in the news.
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Kenney, Deeley pen open letter to Philly voters: ‘Stay calm’
City leaders urge residents to remain patient ahead of Election Day amid increasing focus on the Philly region and Keystone State, as well as concerns over voter intimidation
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These are Philly’s 700+ polling places for the November 2020 election
That’s three times as many as the June primary.
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Thousands of volunteers to help Pa. voters, protect against intimidation on Election Day
The Pennsylvania Election Protection Coalition will station about 2,000 volunteers at polling sites to answer questions about election rules and to ensure every vote counts.
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