Politics
Biden works to boost Black turnout in ‘critical’ battleground Pa.
Biden’s Sunday swing through Philadelphia highlights increasing Democratic focus on the Keystone State.
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Biden makes final pitch to voters in Philly: There’s ‘too much on the line’ to sit out election
With only two days until Election Day, Biden made his closing argument to voters in the parking lot of a Wynnefield Heights church.
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‘A huge attack’: Critics decry Trump order that makes firing federal workers easier
The EO strips protections for thousands of federal workers. Trump says it's needed to get rid of "poor performers." Critics call it an attack on apolitical employees.
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GOTV efforts kick into high gear with bike rides and more across Philly
In 2016, Pennsylvania went to Trump by just 44,000 votes. Those doing outreach ahead of the election have one message: Every vote in the commonwealth counts.
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How do the most recent Supreme Court rulings affect voting in Pa.?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WHYY political reporter Katie Meyer about how the most recent Supreme Court rulings affect Pa.
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Listen 4:03A newly sworn in Justice Barrett faces a motion to recuse herself in Pa. election case
The motion to recuse was filed by the Luzerne County Board of Elections in an 11th-hour case brought by the Republican Party and Republican state legislators.
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Barrett sworn in at court as issues important to Trump await
Barrett was confirmed Monday by the Senate in a 52-48 virtual party line vote. She is expected to begin work as a justice on Tuesday.
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66 million and counting: Americans are breaking early voting records
With about a week left, Americans have already cast 62 million early ballots, putting the 2020 election on track for historic levels of voter turnout.
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Labor support for Fitzpatrick gives Democrats tougher road to flip Bucks congressional seat
Of the competitive congressional races in Pa. this cycle, this is the only where the Republican has gotten more money from unions than the Democrat.
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Listen 2:04Police shooting interrupts hearing on proposed police oversight commission
As people began protesting another Black man’s death at the hands of police, Council was discussing a ballot measure meant to create more police oversight.
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The chances of flipping the Pa. legislature blue
For Democrats, taking full control of the state legislature has been an elusive goal. But this year, Philly's increasingly blue suburbs may give them more of a chance.
Air Date: October 26, 2020
Listen 15:03Trump visits Lehigh Valley in battleground blitz
President Donald Trump is holding three campaign rallies in Pennsylvania Monday as he focuses on overcoming polling in the Keystone State to defeat Joe Biden.
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US to get 9th justice with Dems powerless to block Barrett
Amy Coney Barrett would secure a conservative court majority for the foreseeable future, potentially opening a new era of rulings on abortion, gay marriage and Obamacare.
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What Pa. pollsters got wrong in 2016, and why 2020 might be different
They say polls of Pa. voters in 2016 were hurt by late-breaking news and a higher number of undecided voters. This time more voters have made up their minds.
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Listen 1:36Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday
The conservative judge picked up the crucial backing Saturday from Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, one of the last GOP holdouts against filling the seat.
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