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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for September 2020

Politics
It’s true: 1 in 1,000 Black Americans have died in the Covid-19 pandemicIt’s true: 1 in 1,000 Black Americans have died in the Covid-19 pandemic
Politics

Biden cited a horrific statistic to make his case against Trump. The worst part is it’s true.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump was asked to denounce white supremacy. He wouldn’t.Trump was asked to denounce white supremacy. He wouldn’t.
Politics

The president not only didn’t condemn white supremacy, he actively stoked it by telling the Proud Boys to “stand by.”

By Fabiola Cineas
3 winners and 4 losers from the first 2020 presidential debate
Politics

Not America’s finest hour.

By Matthew Yglesias, German Lopez and 3 more
Politics
The K-shaped economic recovery, explainedThe K-shaped economic recovery, explained
Politics

Joe Biden and Donald Trump offer up two visions of economic recovery.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
When is the next 2020 debate? The vice presidential debate is on October 7.When is the next 2020 debate? The vice presidential debate is on October 7.
Politics

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will face off.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Biden to Trump: “Will you shut up, man?”Biden to Trump: “Will you shut up, man?”
Politics

An absurd moment from an absurd night.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump says murders are up in Democrat-run cities. They’re up in Republican-run cities, too.Trump says murders are up in Democrat-run cities. They’re up in Republican-run cities, too.
Politics

Trump’s comments at the presidential debate paint a misleading picture about crime and violence in the US.

By German Lopez
Politics
How to watch the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald TrumpHow to watch the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Politics

Biden and Trump will face off on Tuesday night.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The Trump campaign spent months portraying Biden as senile. That might be a mistake.The Trump campaign spent months portraying Biden as senile. That might be a mistake.
Politics

Trump lowered the bar for Biden’s debate performance. Why?

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Trump could be in a lot of legal hot water if he loses the electionTrump could be in a lot of legal hot water if he loses the election
Politics

The presidency shields him from charges of tax fraud, campaign finance violations, obstruction, and more.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Trump says “Russia, if you’re listening” was a joke. There’s tape to prove otherwise.Trump says “Russia, if you’re listening” was a joke. There’s tape to prove otherwise.
Politics

Trump is layering lie upon lie to rewrite the history of his encouragement of Russian hackers.

By Aaron Rupar
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
The controversial 1994 crime law that Joe Biden helped write, explainedThe controversial 1994 crime law that Joe Biden helped write, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

The 1994 “tough on crime” law remains a big topic of debate.

By German Lopez
Why are you seeing this digital political ad? No one knows!
The future of the vote

Online political ads are wildly unregulated — and increasingly important for campaigns.

By Sara Morrison
What Biden can do to fix Trump’s Covid-19 mess
A Biden presidency

Covid-19 will be Biden’s first big challenge if he wins. Here’s what experts say he should do.

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump’s adversarial relationship with presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace, explainedTrump’s adversarial relationship with presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace, explained
Politics

Trump expects total loyalty from Fox News. He doesn’t like Chris Wallace because Wallace won’t give it to him.

By Aaron Rupar