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Amid a pandemic, Republicans become the new door-knocking warriorsRepublicans lead in door knocking while Democrats, whose ground game has traditionally been stronger, are turning to virtual methods.
First LookTrump, Biden to deliver separate, simultaneous town hallsPresident Donald Trump declined to participate in the second U.S. presidential debate after it was changed to a virtual format. Instead, Mr. Trump and his challenger, Joe Biden, will host dueling town halls from Miami and Philadelphia on Thursday evening.
First LookIn some states, racial justice is on the ballotFrom California to Mississippi to Rhode Island, this year's ballot issues range from approving a new state flag to overturning a ban on affirmative action. Activists say voters and lawmakers are galvanized by recent protests against police brutality.
First Look10 million Americans have cast an early ballot so farMore than 10 million Americans voted early this year – a huge jump from previous presidential elections. In Georgia and Texas, where early voting opened on Monday and Tuesday, people are waiting in lengthy lines to cast their ballots.
Amy Coney Barrett: Scalia protege in outlook, not temperamentJudge Amy Coney Barrett the person: A kinder, gentler version of her mentor and former boss Antonin Scalia.
Lindsey Graham on the ropes? Meet Jaime Harrison, who put him there.Rising from poverty to national prominence, the young Black candidate set a Senate fundraising record with his vision of an “inclusive” New South.
Laws target violent protesters, raise First Amendment concernsNew laws would create stiff penalties when protests turn violent and waive civil liability for drivers who run over protesters, claiming self-defense.
First LookDemocrats say Barrett is a threat to health care, 2020 electionIn opening statements for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, Democratic senators highlighted concerns that a conservative court would overturn the Affordable Care Act and how it might rule on a contested 2020 election.
Trump says he’s feeling great. Critics raise the 25th Amendment.Focus shifted from Trump's physical health to a torrent of his tweets and actions that left even allies wide-eyed. How serious are the concerns?
First LookMilitia plot to kidnap Michigan governor uncovered, FBI saysAn alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is the latest development in a string of paramilitary activity seen across the United States. Six men were charged in federal court, while the state is prosecuting seven others under Michigan's anti-terrorism law.
First LookTrump needs older voters on Nov. 3 – but he's losing themPresident Trump is losing ground with older voters, who are unhappy with the way he is handling the pandemic. Older Americans are an outsized demographic in battleground states, and a crucial base for the presidential candidates to win over.
Arizona used to be a conservative stronghold. Now it may go blue.The nation’s fastest-growing state – where most voters live in one of two major metro areas – has become fertile ground for Democrats.
First LookAfter debate is set to go virtual, Trump says he won’t attendAn online presidential debate has been done before, but President Donald Trump has said he won't attend the second debate against Joe Biden if it's not in person. The decision to make the debate virtual follows Mr. Trump's diagnosis with COVID-19.
First LookA more civil VP debate takes on climate change, taxesWhile the first U.S. presidential debate was criticized for its tone, the vice presidential debate was notably more calm. Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence tackled climate change, taxes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics WatchThe four-year shadow of Nov. 8, 2016Less than a month from the election, hedged bets, qualifiers, and "to be sure" paragraphs abound. They're all, in part, a fingerprint of the unlikely outcome in 2016.
Trump confronts twin challenges: health and credibilityOnly 34% of U.S. adults believe President Trump has relayed truthful information about COVID-19, according to a new poll since his own diagnosis.
First LookAmerican suburbs are changing, and so are their politicsMore and more Americans are moving from crowded, liberal cities to their surrounding suburbs, changing the political landscape. Dubbed “flip zones,” these more politically diverse neighborhoods are shaking up local and national campaigns.
First LookWhy both parties are courting Wisconsin's Hispanic votersHispanic Americans are key demographic in this swing state, though they are far from a unified voting bloc. Republicans and Democrats alike are struggling to gain traction in Wisconsin leading up to Nov. 3.
First LookWhy the pressure is on for this year's vice presidential debateOften seen as an afterthought, Wednesday’s vice presidential debate is taking on greater weight in light of President Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis. Both Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris will be scrutinized for their leadership capabilities.
How a president and pandemic intertwinedPresident Trump’s handling of his health struggle has become a symbol of the White House approach to managing the crisis. How will history view it?
