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2020 Presidential Election

Vox answers your biggest questions about the 2020 US presidential election.

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Trump won’t say the one thing that could really calm down his followersTrump won’t say the one thing that could really calm down his followers
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The president refuses to distance himself from the election lies that motivated the Capitol riot.

By Aaron Rupar
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Abolish the lame-duck periodAbolish the lame-duck period
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America’s long lame-duck period gave Trump supporters months to plan a violent uprising. It needs to end.

By Ian Millhiser
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Here are the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach TrumpHere are the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
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Ten House Republicans broke with their party to support impeachment.

By Li Zhou
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Trump released a tweet-like statement denouncing violence. He still needs to do more.Trump released a tweet-like statement denouncing violence. He still needs to do more.
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He’s trying to “both sides” the threat his supporters present to the peaceful transfer of power.

By Aaron Rupar
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“The central weakness of our political system right now is the Republican Party”“The central weakness of our political system right now is the Republican Party”
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A political scientist explains why the GOP has to reform if we want to fix American democracy.

By Sean Illing
Biden can fight climate change, guarantee housing, and halve poverty — without the GOP
Politics

Biden’s majority is fragile. But it could also be incredibly powerful.

By Dylan Matthews
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McConnell is already sabotaging Biden’s presidencyMcConnell is already sabotaging Biden’s presidency
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The Senate hasn’t held a single confirmation hearing on Biden’s nominees. That’s not normal.

By Ian Millhiser
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Trump rewrites history, calls pre-riot speech “totally appropriate”Trump rewrites history, calls pre-riot speech “totally appropriate”
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He took no responsibility for the death and destruction while blaming Democrats for “causing tremendous danger.”

By Aaron Rupar
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Here are the few Republicans who have called for Trump’s removalHere are the few Republicans who have called for Trump’s removal
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Lisa Murkowski and Pat Toomey are the two Republican senators who have said Trump should resign.

By Jen Kirby
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Republicans want to move on from the Trump riot without any self-reckoningRepublicans want to move on from the Trump riot without any self-reckoning
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“I’m hoping we can come back together,” insist the very people who tore the country apart.

By Aaron Rupar
A requiem for the Twitter presidency
Technology

How Trump blurred the lines between politics and persona in ways that will reverberate for years.

By Eleanor Cummins
Politics
The enormous advantage that the Electoral College gives Republicans, in one chartThe enormous advantage that the Electoral College gives Republicans, in one chart
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The GOP’s Electoral College advantage grew in 2020, even as Republicans lost the presidency.

By Ian Millhiser
Technology
The online far right is angry, exultant, and ready for moreThe online far right is angry, exultant, and ready for more
Technology

“It’s like a hall of mirrors”: The online far right’s disordered response to the storming of the Capitol.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Politics
Top Democratic lawmaker says an impeachment vote will come this weekTop Democratic lawmaker says an impeachment vote will come this week
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House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Trump will likely face an impeachment vote by Wednesday.

By Katelyn Burns
Technology
Every online platform that has cracked down on TrumpEvery online platform that has cracked down on Trump
Technology

Digital exile for “the Ernest Hemingway of 140 characters.”

By Cameron Peters
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A second Republican senator is calling for Trump’s resignationA second Republican senator is calling for Trump’s resignation
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Sen. Pat Toomey calls for the president’s resignation.

By Katelyn Burns
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Trump pressured Georgia’s lead election investigator to look into voting “dishonesty”Trump pressured Georgia’s lead election investigator to look into voting “dishonesty”
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The former president encouraged the election official to investigate ballots in Fulton County, according to a Washington Post report.

By Katelyn Burns
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Lisa Murkowski says she might leave the GOP — but “absolutely” won’t join the DemocratsLisa Murkowski says she might leave the GOP — but “absolutely” won’t join the Democrats
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The Alaska senator clarified after hinting that she’d leave the Republican Party if Trump remains party leader.

By Katelyn Burns
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Twitter purged thousands of QAnon-spreading accounts, including some of the conspiracy’s most prominent backersTwitter purged thousands of QAnon-spreading accounts, including some of the conspiracy’s most prominent backers
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After banning Trump, Twitter turned toward tamping down on the dangerous conspiracy theory.

By Katelyn Burns
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Mitch McConnell outlines what a second Trump impeachment trial might look likeMitch McConnell outlines what a second Trump impeachment trial might look like
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Trump could be impeached for a second time this week — but he might not be tried until he’s out of office.

By Cameron Peters
Donald Trump is the accelerant
Explainers

A comprehensive timeline of Trump encouraging hate groups and political violence.

By Fabiola Cineas
Technology
Why Twitter finally banned TrumpWhy Twitter finally banned Trump
Technology

The company suggested that Trump’s tweets risk further violence during a critical time for democracy.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
“I want him out”: Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump’s resignation“I want him out”: Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump’s resignation
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Murkowski is the first Senate Republican who has explicitly called for Trump to leave.

By Li Zhou
Technology
How Trump’s internet built and broadcast the Capitol insurrectionHow Trump’s internet built and broadcast the Capitol insurrection
Technology

Online extremists started planning the chaos of January 6 months ago.

By Shirin Ghaffary and Rebecca Heilweil
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How Trump’s speech led to the Capitol riotHow Trump’s speech led to the Capitol riot
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“We’re going to have to fight much harder.”

By Aaron Rupar
The fantasy-industrial complex gave us the Capitol Hill insurrection
Politics

This is America’s brain on misinformation.

By Sean Illing
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President Trump won’t attend Joe Biden’s inaugurationPresident Trump won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
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After the Capitol siege in his name, Trump says he’s skipping Biden’s inauguration.

By Dylan Scott
Republicans own this
Politics

The Capitol Hill mob was the logical culmination of years of mainstream Republican politics.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Trump officials are resigning over the US Capitol siegeTrump officials are resigning over the US Capitol siege
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These officials are leaving the Trump administration after Wednesday’s storming of the Capitol.

By Dylan Scott
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Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”
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He still won’t concede the election, even with his back against the wall.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Shopify hits President Trump where it hurts: His walletShopify hits President Trump where it hurts: His wallet
Technology

The software firm has taken down President Trump’s online stores.

By Jason Del Rey
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Are we entering a new era of political violence?Are we entering a new era of political violence?
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“We are in very dangerous territory.”

By Sean Illing
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147 Republican lawmakers still objected to the election results after the Capitol attack147 Republican lawmakers still objected to the election results after the Capitol attack
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Congress has certified President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the election — but some Republicans still objected.

By Li Zhou
Technology
Fox News wants its viewers angry enough to watch but not angry enough to riotFox News wants its viewers angry enough to watch but not angry enough to riot
Technology

Guess what happens when you tell people, over and over, that they’re being robbed? They may believe you.

By Peter Kafka
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Trump campaign lawyer breaks with Trump over the Capitol insurrectionTrump campaign lawyer breaks with Trump over the Capitol insurrection
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“The client has used the lawyer’s services to perpetrate a crime.”

By Ian Millhiser
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The far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol HillThe far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol Hill
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Conspiracy theories alleging antifa involvement spread quickly in the riot’s aftermath.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Technology
Looks like Trump got his Twitter account backLooks like Trump got his Twitter account back
Technology

Facebook and Twitter have been scrambling to limit Trump’s reach after the insurrection on Capitol Hill.

By Rebecca Heilweil and Shirin Ghaffary
Trump supporters storm the US Capitol
Politics

One person was fatally shot as Trump supporters swarmed the Capitol building, disrupting Joe Biden’s certification as president. Three others are said to have died at or near the Capitol Wednesday.

By Sean Collins and Zack Beauchamp
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Trump says there will be “an orderly transition” on January 20Trump says there will be “an orderly transition” on January 20
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Trump still didn’t admit he lost the 2020 election in his statement.

By Ella Nilsen
13 federal criminal laws that the pro-Trump mob may have violated, explained
Politics

Storming the Capitol in an attempt to overthrow the government is a serious crime.

By Ian Millhiser