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Letter from Air Force One: the mad dash to the finish linePresident Trump continues to travel the country at breakneck pace, while his opponent Joe Biden – leading in polls – proceeds more cautiously.
First LookHow Pelosi's fundraising wave could lift House Dems in 2022House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been campaigning in high gear for House Democrats. She expects the party to hold strong after Nov. 3, and is digging for additional seats in Republican strongholds where winners could tip an Electoral College dispute.
First LookAmid final days of campaign, pandemic returns as a focusAs a top White House official declared Sunday, “We’re not going to control the pandemic,” several aides to Vice President Mike Pence tested positive for COVID-19.
FocusWhite working class is shrinking. It still may decide 2020 election.White voters without college degrees are a shrinking portion of the electorate – yet still represent a majority of voters in critical battlegrounds like Pennsylvania.
Poll watching: Democratic safeguard or intimidation?Poll watching is a tradition of trust in U.S. elections. But what about President Trump’s call for an “army” of supporters to go to the polls?
First LookClimate change gets a spotlight at the US presidential debateFor the first time in a presidential debate, candidates were not asked if they believed in climate change, but rather, what their policies on it would be. Critics have charged in the past that the environmental policy doesn’t feature prominently in debates.
First LookFinal debate brings moment of normalcy to 2020 raceLast night's debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden was more civilized and focused on issues. But will that be enough to give Mr. Trump a needed bounce? With almost 50 million ballots already cast, voters may have already decided.
First LookUS intelligence alleges Iran sent fake emails to threaten votersU.S. officials accused Iran of sending spoofed emails to intimidate Democratic voters in battleground states. Russia and Iran were also called out for obtaining voter registration data, although that information is publicly accessible.
First LookWhat to watch for in the debate: Racism, coronavirus, muted micsThe final U.S. presidential debate Thursday evening will cover a range of topics, from race to national security to climate change. Responding to critics, the Commission on Presidential Debates plans to factor in the ability to silence the candidates' microphones.
FocusWill Florida’s Latino voters pick the next president?The nation’s fast-growing Latino population could be a decisive force in key battleground states such as Arizona and Florida.
These groups try to hack the vote – so that real criminals can’tBetween technology and a distrustful public, the risks of disruption and deception in elections have only risen since 2016.
Politics WatchHope for our ‘more perfect Union’Not long ago, Americans would take their children to see the president – no matter the party. Now our divisions seem deep, our system fragile. But we as individuals can do our part.
First LookTrust deficit: Misinformation weighs heavily on American votersMany Americans are concerned about misinformation and don’t trust what the U.S. 2020 presidential candidates say, according to a new poll. Distrust of traditional news media is also high, though voters say it’s easy to find polling information online.
Difference MakerWith older poll workers sidelined, young Americans step upWhen the pandemic threatened to keep older poll workers away, young people raised their hands to facilitate the 2020 election.
First LookWhy US campaigns are courting Puerto Ricans who can't voteResidents of the island territory cannot vote in the United States presidential election, but Puerto Ricans residing in crucial swing states like Florida can. Both campaigns hope friends and family in Puerto Rico will influence mainland voters.
Election anxiety: Democrat or Republican, Americans are feeling itVoters are weighing high-stakes variables that go beyond whom and what to vote for, from their own health to whether mailing their ballots is secure.
First LookWhy Trump and Biden campaigns are in hard-to-flip statesOn Sunday, President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden each went to church and campaigned in states where their respective parties have struggled to win in the past.
First LookWomen rally across US, urging a vote for changeThousands of mostly young women rallied Saturday in Washington D.C. and other cities, exhorting voters to oppose President Donald Trump.
First LookUS poised to see highest voter turnout since 1908Americans have cast 17 million ballots so far, ahead of what promises to be a high-turnout election. Most early votes are from Democrats, but Republicans are expected to vote in high numbers on Election Day, and pollsters say the scales could easily shift.
First LookTwo visions for America: Trump, Biden deliver dueling town hallsPresident Donald Trump was combative and defensive with the moderator in Miami while challenger Joe Biden in Philadelphia took a softer approach with audience questions. A final United States presidential debate is scheduled next week.
