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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for September 2020

Politics
The debate’s segment on race was doomed before it even beganThe debate’s segment on race was doomed before it even began
Politics

The first presidential debate of the 2020 general election, which featured a segment on “race and violence in our cities,” centered Donald Trump’s racism.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Pope Francis refused to meet with Mike Pompeo so as not to boost TrumpPope Francis refused to meet with Mike Pompeo so as not to boost Trump
Politics

Part of the problem lies with Pompeo’s decision to act as a Trump campaign surrogate in his official capacity.

By Alex Ward
Technology
Why the very richest Americans are refusing to take sides in the presidential raceWhy the very richest Americans are refusing to take sides in the presidential race
Technology

And why that’s probably fine with Biden and Trump, too.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
Trump promised 200,000 Covid-19 vaccinations a day. That’s 5 to 9 years to vaccinate the US.Trump promised 200,000 Covid-19 vaccinations a day. That’s 5 to 9 years to vaccinate the US.
Politics

Despite Trump’s debate promises, experts say vaccines will take months or years to roll out.

By German Lopez
Politics
Exclusive poll: Biden won the debate convincinglyExclusive poll: Biden won the debate convincingly
Politics

A decisive win, powered mostly by character.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The growing concerns over Trump and a peaceful transition, explainedThe growing concerns over Trump and a peaceful transition, explained
Politics

It’s unlikely that Trump will steal the election. But unlikely doesn’t mean impossible.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
CNN fact-checked the presidential debate. It was almost all about Trump’s lies.CNN fact-checked the presidential debate. It was almost all about Trump’s lies.
Politics

“We had an avalanche of lying from President Trump.”

By German Lopez
Politics
If Trump wins, 20 million people could lose health insurance. If Biden wins, 25 million could gain it.If Trump wins, 20 million people could lose health insurance. If Biden wins, 25 million could gain it.
Politics

The enormous stakes for Americans’ health insurance in the 2020 election, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Joe Biden smashed his single-hour fundraising record after the first presidential debateJoe Biden smashed his single-hour fundraising record after the first presidential debate
Politics

Biden raised nearly $4 million in one hour after the debate.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The reviews are in: The first presidential debate was a disasterThe reviews are in: The first presidential debate was a disaster
Politics

“What a dark event we have just witnessed.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Joe Biden’s most surprising, and possibly important, answer of the debateJoe Biden’s most surprising, and possibly important, answer of the debate
Politics

Biden disavowed a lot of ambitious progressive policies on Tuesday. But there were two he refused to reject.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
The emergency is happening right nowThe emergency is happening right now
Politics

Trump’s Proud Boys and voting comments in the first 2020 debate reveal a country in the midst of a democratic crisis.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Vote-by-mail is not full of fraud, despite Trump’s debate claimsVote-by-mail is not full of fraud, despite Trump’s debate claims
Politics

But his unfounded assertions are still dangerous.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The first post-debate polls say Biden wonThe first post-debate polls say Biden won
Politics

To get a better picture of how this will affect the race, though, we’ll have to wait longer.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
3 debate moments that showed how unsuited Trump is for the presidency3 debate moments that showed how unsuited Trump is for the presidency
Politics

Don’t let Trump’s debate bullying distract you from his ignorance and malevolence.

By Aaron Rupar