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At final presidential debate of 2020, Trump and Biden paint starkly different views for the future of America

At final presidential debate of 2020, Trump and Biden paint starkly different views for the future of America

by Katie Livingstone | Oct 23, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went head-to-head over how to best combat the coronavirus, boost the economy and build a future for the country in Thursday’s presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn., the final of the 2020...
About 15,000 Wisconsinites, including postal workers, raise alarm about mail system

About 15,000 Wisconsinites, including postal workers, raise alarm about mail system

by Nicholas Portuondo | Oct 22, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Thousands of Wisconsinites, including postal workers, have raised concerns with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin about recent changes to the mail system, including that the U.S. Postal Service isn’t ready to handle the high number of absentee ballots come Election...
Obama Criticizes Trump’s Pandemic Response at Drive-In Rally for Biden

Obama Criticizes Trump’s Pandemic Response at Drive-In Rally for Biden

by Jay Silver | Oct 21, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama told voters at a drive-in rally Wednesday that his former vice president, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, will “lead this country out of dark times” at the first stop on Obama’s tour of key battleground...
The Military Vote Could Determine the Next President—After Election Day

The Military Vote Could Determine the Next President—After Election Day

by Katie Livingstone | Oct 21, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—Many of this year’s mail-in ballots from members of the military stationed overseas or away from their homes may not arrive until after Election Day, but they still should be counted because they could make a difference in a close race, a group...
Election experts urge caution when calling 2020 election races

Election experts urge caution when calling 2020 election races

by Katie Livingstone | Oct 20, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—Reporting the results of Election 2020 will be done differently this year and voters should not expect immediate results, federal Election Assistance Commission officials and two state election officials said Tuesday. “It is going to be a unique experience...
Do presidential debates actually influence voter opinion?

Do presidential debates actually influence voter opinion?

by Julia Benbrook | Oct 2, 2020 | Campaign2020, Politics

WASHINGTON — Tuesday’s presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden had 73.1 million viewers across all platforms, according to Nielsen ratings. But some researchers say those viewers already had made up their minds on...
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