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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for August 2020

2020 Presidential Election
Why the RNC blamed “restorative justice” for the Parkland shootingWhy the RNC blamed “restorative justice” for the Parkland shooting
2020 Presidential Election

The father of a Parkland shooting victim said school discipline, not gun laws, was to blame for the mass shooting.

By German Lopez
Politics
Republicans claim Democrats want to defund the police. Biden’s plan calls for more police.Republicans claim Democrats want to defund the police. Biden’s plan calls for more police.
Politics

Fact-check: Speakers at the RNC insisted Democrats want to defund the police. They don’t.

By Aaron Ross Coleman
Politics
Why Tim Scott’s hopeful address was the RNC’s best speechWhy Tim Scott’s hopeful address was the RNC’s best speech
Politics

The senator offered the only glimmer of optimism during an otherwise gloomy night.

By Nicole Narea
2020 Presidential Conventions
Trump didn’t just fail to address Covid-19. He made the crisis worse.Trump didn’t just fail to address Covid-19. He made the crisis worse.
2020 Presidential Conventions

Trump and the RNC tried to put a positive spin on his record. But the facts are clear.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for griftersWhy Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for grifters
Politics

A new book exposes the weird influence-peddling at Trump’s Palm Beach resort.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speech encapsulated the Fox News feel of the RNC’s first nightKimberly Guilfoyle’s speech encapsulated the Fox News feel of the RNC’s first night
5 winners and 2 losers from the RNC’s first night
2020 Presidential Election

Winners: Nikki Haley and Tim Scott. Loser: Optimism.

By Zack Beauchamp, Jane Coaston and 3 more
Politics
The RNC’s big Covid-19 lie, refuted in one chartThe RNC’s big Covid-19 lie, refuted in one chart
Politics

The United States has had one of the world’s worst responses to Covid-19. Trump wants you to believe the opposite.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Rep. Katie Porter quizzed the postmaster general about the mail. He didn’t do great.Rep. Katie Porter quizzed the postmaster general about the mail. He didn’t do great.
Politics

How much does it cost to send a postcard? Don’t ask the guy in charge of the mail.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
“12 more years!”: Trump got the RNC off to a dark start“12 more years!”: Trump got the RNC off to a dark start
Politics

Trump promised an “uplifting and positive” RNC. That didn’t last long.

By Aaron Rupar
2020 Presidential Election
Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the gun-toting St. Louis couple, explainedMark and Patricia McCloskey, the gun-toting St. Louis couple, explained
2020 Presidential Election

The couple is speaking at the first night of the Republican convention. Here’s why.

By German Lopez
2020 Presidential Election
The difference between the DNC and RNC, in one tweetThe difference between the DNC and RNC, in one tweet
2020 Presidential Election

Roll calls at the two conventions showcase a stark contrast between the parties.

By Cameron Peters
Why Republicans didn’t write a platform for their convention this year
Explainers

The party’s true priority is supporting Donald Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
How to watch night 1 of the Republican National ConventionHow to watch night 1 of the Republican National Convention
Politics

Here’s who’s speaking as Republican delegates renominate Trump and Pence.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Republicans announce speaker lineup for the RNCRepublicans announce speaker lineup for the RNC
Politics

Speakers include Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Vice President Mike Pence and — of course — President Donald Trump.

By Riley Beggin