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For nonvoters, it doesn’t matter who moves into the White House

For nonvoters, it doesn’t matter who moves into the White House

by Hangyun Kim | Dec 15, 2020 | Politics

WASHINGTON – In spite of Americans’ historic enthusiasm to vote in the November presidential election, Anna Rasmussen of Puyallup, Washington didn’t cast a ballot, saying it did not matter whether President Donald Trump stayed in the White House or Joe Biden replaced...
Do politicians care about people like me? Nonvoters say no.

Do politicians care about people like me? Nonvoters say no.

by Julia Benbrook | Dec 15, 2020 | Politics

WASHINGTON – Eight in 10 Americans who didn’t vote in the presidential election said that traditional parties and politicians don’t care about people like them, according to a Medill School of Journalism/NPR/IPSOS survey. But voters weren’t far behind – seven in 10...
Young nonvoters recovering from financial crisis feel left behind by politicians and unmotivated to vote

Young nonvoters recovering from financial crisis feel left behind by politicians and unmotivated to vote

by Dalia Faheid | Dec 15, 2020 | Politics

WASHINGTON — The first time Billy Beech voted was in 2008, when he was a junior at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta and the nation was facing a severe economic downturn. This election, as the pandemic has pummeled the economy, Beech doesn’t trust politicians...
Johnson alleges Google sways elections for Democrats. Even Google critics say that’s false

Johnson alleges Google sways elections for Democrats. Even Google critics say that’s false

by Karli Goldenberg | Nov 16, 2020 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is alleging Google targeted Get Out the Vote reminders on its homepage to liberal users in late October, saying it “could shift millions of votes,” but technology experts say the claim is not true. Johnson, R-Oshkosh, and U.S. Sens....
Trump litigation has “no legal merit” experts say

Trump litigation has “no legal merit” experts say

by Amanda Rooker | Nov 13, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON — The Trump campaign has launched a series of lawsuits in key battleground states, drawing on a wide array of accusations and legal claims that aim to advance unproven allegations of widespread fraud and voting irregularities. The legal filings target the...
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